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Gun smiths in new england?

Started by AmericaStandsStrong, March 09, 2011, 12:17:36 PM

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AmericaStandsStrong

March 09, 2011, 12:17:36 PM
I am working on an english project and need gun smiths to interview.

Blake

fprintf

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March 09, 2011, 12:30:14 PM
Hi Blake,

I shot next to you at your (and my) first Appleseed in Leyden last May. We did Ball and Dummy together. Nice to see you on the Appleseed trail!

There are probably some shops close to you, but I do want to let you know there is a place called Jo-Jo's Gun Works in Southington, CT and the two proprietors are expert gunsmiths. Super nice guys, I am sure they'd be happy to talk with you via phone or in person. They do all kinds of work there, not manufacturing their own guns but modifying already manufactured guns. I bet just about every instructor in CT knows of this shop.
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dwarven1

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March 09, 2011, 02:05:27 PM
I don't know of any out there, Blake, but there's Mike LaRocca of LaRocca's Gun Works in Worcester and Greg Derr of Greg Derr Precision down on the South Shore in the eastern part of the state.

Good luck!
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CortJestir

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March 09, 2011, 02:45:25 PM
Hey Blake,

One of our very own is a professional gunsmith. His name is Tony S. and he goes by the forum name, smithy (naturally). Give him a PM - I'm sure he'll be happy to help you out.

CJ
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March 09, 2011, 03:00:45 PM
Gee, thanks for the boost of confidence, Ross.  ::) Just kidding. I know, you never thought of me as such.

Yeah, I'm one, kind of sort of.
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Sounds like New Englanders to me.

AmericaStandsStrong

#5
March 09, 2011, 03:52:46 PM
Thanks guys, this should help a lot. Basically the project is you pick a topic that interests you, and then study and learn about it for FOUR months.

Also, I started up I think 4 of these in different New England State threads, so if you click on the post elsewhere, and don't see your response it is probably one of the other threads, maybe not the smartest idea now that I think of it.

Blake

vernic82

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March 09, 2011, 09:34:17 PM
Blake - you could look up David Santurri of Santurri Tool LTD located in North Attleboro, MA  http://www.santurriltd.com/

And a 2nd on Greg Derr of Greg Derr Precision located in Marshfield, MA http://www.derrprecision.com/

These guys are true bullesye pistolsmiths who can make your 1911 45 shoot 1 1/2" groups at 50 yards :o
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crak

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March 09, 2011, 09:41:27 PM
Buzzworth (one of our Vermont Instructors) is also a gunsmith.
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dwarven1

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March 10, 2011, 10:36:02 AM
Quote from: Nickle on March 09, 2011, 03:00:45 PM
Gee, thanks for the boost of confidence, Ross.  ::) Just kidding. I know, you never thought of me as such.

Yeah, I'm one, kind of sort of.

You don't make your living at it, Roger, so no, I didn't think of you when Blake asked.
Unhappy it is ... to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast, and that the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?

GEORGE WASHINGTON

CaptMac

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March 11, 2011, 10:46:31 PM
Quote from: crak on March 09, 2011, 09:41:27 PM
Buzzworth (one of our Vermont Instructors) is also a gunsmith.

If I wanted to interview someone who would add a little color and humor to the interview, Buzzworth would be a good choice.
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