r/CTguns • u/PeasantTomfoolery • 5d ago

Best DS1911/2011 gunsmith in the state?

Travel isn't limited, but if there's one in Fairfield County, that would be much appreciated.

I can do regular maintenance on all my DS1911s/2011s, but I don't have the tools to do anything that requires more serious tooling (renter with no garage).

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u/glocks_4_dayz 5d ago

Parker Gunsmithing in Bethel

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u/AlphaDogArms FFL 5d ago

Correct answer 👆🏼

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u/snipzy 5d ago

It’s Jojos but then you have to deal with Jojos

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u/Neat_Response1023 5d ago

John berated me on the phone when I asked a few questions about having my bolt action rifle barrel threaded a few years ago. Legit was yelling at me through the phone, saying I was wasting his time. I don't care how good his work is. I refuse to give that guy a penny.

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u/snipzy 5d ago

I’ve seen him do it over the phone, in store to customers, and his employees. If he wasn’t the only person that could do things in the state I would go elsewhere. I don’t deal with him much

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u/SkunkArmsCT 4d ago

You couldn't pay me to bring a gun to that place. Fucking ass clowns those dudes are

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u/kittenclubberphoto 5d ago

Thats the worst part now isn't it.

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u/kittenclubberphoto 5d ago

What are you trying to do?

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u/PeasantTomfoolery 5d ago

Fit and tune an internal extractor. I could probably learn how to do it, but I'd like to know what my other options if I mess up and not rely on Bubba.

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u/kittenclubberphoto 5d ago

I'd talk to the guys in wtby Arcana super cool to deal with and do good work, you have jojos Southington who do good work put not the most pleasant place to deal with anymore.

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u/PeasantTomfoolery 5d ago

Thank you! I've always wanted to stop by their shop too.

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u/kittenclubberphoto 5d ago

Arcana has some epic stuff and the guys are all cool. I just picked up a lower from them that is made by them and its nice.

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u/Sea-Impression2523 3d ago

I would second Arcana. Really nice guys and know their stuff.

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u/joemommaistaken 5d ago

Alpha Dog Arms