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June 19, 2009
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I have an old Monson .44 which I bought a few years ago for $300 (10" and 6" VHR bbls). The gun is functional but worn. You might say it's a little beat. I was considering having the factory tech give it the once-over (twice) to check it for safety and worn parts. Also, the front sight screw hole for the 10" shroud is badly off-center and even bottomed-out, the screw doesn't hold the blade firmly.
I am thinking about having DW inspect it, replace and worn parts, and hopefully fix the hole. Maybe they could even do a little trigger job to turn my beater into a really nice revolver. I plan on an aftermarker hard-chrome finish afterwards.
I'd like to hear the experience of those of youwho have used the DW factory to service their revolvers.
Thank you.
Range Officer
Range Officers
Dans Club
February 9, 2009
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The factory does a nice job on the guns. You must be patient and understand the work is not inexpensive. You might inquire they give you an estimate before performing the work to see if you want to persue all of your requests
SMF
A man cannot have too many SuperMags
February 2, 2009
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I just spent $370 on my 357max at DW. They replaced almost all moving parts and reblued it. Their bluing is good, but I've seen better. The gun works better than when I first bought it, the trigger is much smoother and it locks up like a vault. It took about 4 weeks for the estimate and another 4 weeks for the gun to get back.
January 22, 2008
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I purchased a new 445 SuperMag but the shroud had not been finished. I sent it in to Keith to be brush blued to match the gun. They charged me $80 and that included shipping. I was pretty happy with it.
Also bought 3 44 barrels and shrouds before the price increase and they all look very nice.
I agree with SMF... I think they're 1911s take priority so you may have to wait a bit but their service is first rate.
Jody
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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You wait anyplace you go! A good gunsmith always has a backlog, and I will always wait for the work to be done right.
Anyone that tells you he can turn stuff right around is:
An unknown gunsmith with no customers (iffy at best)
A known gunsmith with no customers (run as fast as you can)
Your brother in law (who doesn't want you telling his wife about last year in Deer Camp)
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
June 19, 2009
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Thanks everyone. I think that I'll send it off for the work.
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