S&W mechanic?

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Re: S&W mechanic?

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Talked to him on the phone for a bit. Seemed like good guy. I will go see him the next Saturday I have free.


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Re: S&W mechanic?

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Ok, got a NIB 686 4" with the barrel to the left of top dead center at 11:57, over rotated. Yeah, it's not a Korth, but if I'd wanted a Taurus, I'd a bought a Taurus. Paid a few shekels for this and I'm pissed because: RMAed it to S&W and they boomeranged it back to me having done NOTHING, CSR saying it's within spec.

From this thread, sounds like Nelson is the man. Any 1st hand experience/recommendations with other Phoenix metro revolver smiths out there?
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Re: S&W mechanic?

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http://www.glenncustom.com/pricing_revolver.html

Just north of Nelson Ford's shop.
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I'm gonna hafta give Nelson a visit.

I've got a 625 that needs a tune up.

Worst trigger I've ever felt, but one of the best shooters I've owned somehow.
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Re: S&W mechanic?

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Post by tripletap »

i met nelson back before i knw who he was
i kept his card in my wallet- that was late 80’s ish-
i had served his family member a court order-
wish i would let him play with my smith 19 when he offered-
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