Sidearms & Scatterguns Top Pistolsmiths List attempt

[TexPatriot]

Virgil Tripp in Bastrop

Virgil went completely through my Series 70 back in the 80's about the time H.W. Bush announced 'a kinder, gentler nation. A New World Order...'

 

[Bill Duerson]

Gus Norcross up in Maine has done some amazing 1911 work…

 

[dm250]

Wow that 1911 list is dangerous for my wallet.

 

[simonp]

I suggest an in memoriam section.

There were great pioneers in pistol smithing who are no longer with us.

Two off the top of my head are Bob Chow and Armand Swenson.

Legends in their field.

I couldn't afford a Valtro so I jumped when I had a chance to buy one of his uncle's guns. I really like my Swenson custom.

Unfortunately need to add John Jardine, Armand's nephew, to the list. He just passed earlier this month.

RIP

 

[secondofangle2]

Just shot this today with my defensive creations 1911 built by David Laubert in alliance Ohio