Gunsmith for .45?

[joelaz]

I have a Series 70 Colt Gold Cup NM that will need some smithin'. I bought a GC NM Barrel and bushing to replace the existing barrel/bushing, and also want to replace current sear/disconnector with Wilson parts. Who would you recommend for this? I was considering Hatfield's or NoVa Gun Works, but don't know their wait times. Any guess on how much this would cost?

Thanks in advance, Joel

[SterlingArsenal]

Hi Joel,

You are more than welcome to bring the firearm into our shop for a quote. Ask for Luis (he's usually there in the evenings), and he will be glad to discuss with you the work you want done.

Thanks,
Ryan Gleason
Partner

[nosreme]

I take all my stuff to Hatfield's. Their work is terrific. Sterling Arsenal's may well be, too; I just don't want to drive that far out from where I am. I would not want to take a good gun to a gunsmith who has a fast turnaround on significant work. There's an obvious reason that comes to mind as to why they can turn work fast.