Post by: FALFire on November 04, 2012, 02:08:34 PM
What do you think of:
Quality of work??
Pricing in general??
Post by: luteai on November 04, 2012, 11:28:56 PM
Post by: Jburke on November 05, 2012, 01:12:40 AM
They fixed another Spokane Smiths mistake on an Ackley Improved '06 for me, that was 20+ years ago. I'd highly recommend them. Check out Mountain Shadow aswell on Newport hwy just south of Franks Diner.I personally wouldn't use Mountain Shadow again. A friend and I have both used him and while he did good work he was very slow. Took over a week for my buddy to get his gun back and he just needed a hole re tapped for a scope mount. Told him it would be a couple days. I had a trigger installed by them and was told it would be a couple days. Turned into over two weeks. With that said, I have not used Brocks but have talked to them a couple times about various things.
Post by: 724wd on November 05, 2012, 10:19:11 AM
Post by: high country on November 05, 2012, 11:41:08 PM
Post by: gadwall on November 08, 2012, 06:13:23 AM
I would pass on brocks. Bemal does great work.
:yeah:
I wouldn't take a rowboat to Brocks, let alone a firearm. Rick Bemil is good.
Post by: whacker1 on November 08, 2012, 06:40:56 AM
I would pass on brocks. Bemal does great work.
I have used Brocks in the past when I didn't know any better. they did what they were asked to do, but where very unknowledgeable about the specific weapon. All learned after the fact.
the times i have gone back, the older gentelman has been a jerk and basically treated me as if I was an interruption to his life rather than a customer.
I haven't been back
Post by: Da stump on November 08, 2012, 07:53:33 AM
Thanks :dunno:
Post by: HUNT on November 08, 2012, 07:58:58 AM
I would pass on brocks. Bemal does great work.
the times i have gone back, the older gentelman has been a jerk and basically treated me as if I was an interruption to his life rather than a customer.
I haven't been back
:yeah:
Cant believe how some people treat their customers. And all I wanted was a trigger weight changed. I went ahead and had them do it because I needed it done - but I'll never go back.
Post by: Da stump on November 08, 2012, 08:16:29 AM
Post by: Da stump on November 08, 2012, 08:31:58 AM
Post by: whacker1 on November 08, 2012, 10:22:46 AM
I tried Rick Bemel and he was nice but unfortunatly only does custom smithing now, no small jobs. I will try to look up Roger Biesen. Tried Mtn Shadow arms, the guy fixed the little pink 22 for my granddaughter and did a good job but was slow, and surly
yes, Eric @ mt shadow has mixed reviews for sure. He has come across as surly to me as well, but I know a few others that have gotten to know him and speak better of him. I won't be going back in there either
Post by: Da stump on November 08, 2012, 01:15:29 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on November 08, 2012, 01:23:15 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 08, 2012, 02:16:43 PM
Post by: high country on November 08, 2012, 03:08:50 PM
Post by: 724wd on November 08, 2012, 03:09:26 PM
I've NEVER met a "friendly" or courteous gunsmith in my life! All of them acted like I was a scumbag for stopping by. :chuckle: I know they are busy, but damn, man!
then you haven't been to the biesen's! better plan the better part of two hours, cause them boys like to talk! :tup:
Post by: C-Money on November 08, 2012, 03:27:20 PM
Post by: FALFire on November 08, 2012, 04:25:43 PM
I am looking at a later date of re-barreling my Remington 700 223 into possibly a 204 Ruger.
Post by: high country on November 08, 2012, 04:37:14 PM
the honest truth is if you are just barreleing up an action....its pretty painless to send it to any smith. ask about timing.
Post by: WiseOldYote on November 10, 2012, 07:09:03 PM
They fixed another Spokane Smiths mistake on an Ackley Improved '06 for me, that was 20+ years ago. I'd highly recommend them. Check out Mountain Shadow aswell on Newport hwy just south of Franks Diner.I personally wouldn't use Mountain Shadow again. A friend and I have both used him and while he did good work he was very slow. Took over a week for my buddy to get his gun back and he just needed a hole re tapped for a scope mount. Told him it would be a couple days. I had a trigger installed by them and was told it would be a couple days. Turned into over two weeks. With that said, I have not used Brocks but have talked to them a couple times about various things.
I find it offensive that there are some on here who feel the need to bitch about any gunsmiths in this area. With all that has happened in the elections and such there are those who still want to bust someones balls over their gun getting fixed by whoever, professional smith or freelance wanna be smith. :bash: We should all get behind them because fact is they are a dying breed, and the crap coming down the legislative pipe isn't going to help their business at all!
I too have been into Mountain Shadow Arms. Many times. Always with results, may not have been what I wanted to hear (needed a new Receiver), but at least I got an honest no BS assessment on my build. :tup:
In the above quote I am guessing that gentleman wanted his gun fixed right away. He was told a couple days. Great. Maybe instead of busting balls he should look at the dynamics of the business.
Probably a one man show doing all the gunsmithing? Answering phone calls? Calling customers their gun is done and ready to pick up? Working on guns? Engaging on endless customer rants and raves of certain discussions that probably went like: "I got this at a gun show and it won't fire" , or, " have you ever worked on a 1911, because I have a stuck case and I have been reloading". :mor:
My point is with all the interuptions I bet the guy has to schedule to take a piss. :pee:
I would venture to say maybe you felt the need to be bumped to the front of the line because your gun was just a simple retaping of a hole! Moreover I am guessing there were probably over 100 guns in front of you when you came into that store. :yike:
Personally I would have seen all those before me and said " this guy must really know his trade" but hey, that is just me, and I would feel good that the job would be done right! Regardless of the time of completion.
My advise is the next time you go into a gunsmith asking for priority keep in mind there are many guys who simply can't fix their guns and rely on these gunsmiths for their expertise. Which is why they continue to own a business and support the local economy and above all they Support our right to keep and bear our arms!
Help them help you get your guns running. You as competent gun owners, hunters, and enthusiasts appreciate what they do! :brew:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 10, 2012, 07:33:24 PM
Post by: 724wd on November 10, 2012, 09:39:41 PM
Post by: Jburke on November 11, 2012, 12:11:43 AM
Doesn't matter what kind of business you own, if you can't keep promises you won't earn a lot of repeat business from me. Take your gear where you want and don't think that my experiance is the only way things opperate around his shop. But customer service is imprtant. :twocents:They fixed another Spokane Smiths mistake on an Ackley Improved '06 for me, that was 20+ years ago. I'd highly recommend them. Check out Mountain Shadow aswell on Newport hwy just south of Franks Diner.I personally wouldn't use Mountain Shadow again. A friend and I have both used him and while he did good work he was very slow. Took over a week for my buddy to get his gun back and he just needed a hole re tapped for a scope mount. Told him it would be a couple days. I had a trigger installed by them and was told it would be a couple days. Turned into over two weeks. With that said, I have not used Brocks but have talked to them a couple times about various things.
I find it offensive that there are some on here who feel the need to bitch about any gunsmiths in this area. With all that has happened in the elections and such there are those who still want to bust someones balls over their gun getting fixed by whoever, professional smith or freelance wanna be smith. :bash: We should all get behind them because fact is they are a dying breed, and the crap coming down the legislative pipe isn't going to help their business at all!
I too have been into Mountain Shadow Arms. Many times. Always with results, may not have been what I wanted to hear (needed a new Receiver), but at least I got an honest no BS assessment on my build. :tup:
In the above quote I am guessing that gentleman wanted his gun fixed right away. He was told a couple days. Great. Maybe instead of busting balls he should look at the dynamics of the business.
Probably a one man show doing all the gunsmithing? Answering phone calls? Calling customers their gun is done and ready to pick up? Working on guns? Engaging on endless customer rants and raves of certain discussions that probably went like: "I got this at a gun show and it won't fire" , or, " have you ever worked on a 1911, because I have a stuck case and I have been reloading". :mor:
My point is with all the interuptions I bet the guy has to schedule to take a piss. :pee:
I would venture to say maybe you felt the need to be bumped to the front of the line because your gun was just a simple retaping of a hole! Moreover I am guessing there were probably over 100 guns in front of you when you came into that store. :yike:
Personally I would have seen all those before me and said " this guy must really know his trade" but hey, that is just me, and I would feel good that the job would be done right! Regardless of the time of completion.
My advise is the next time you go into a gunsmith asking for priority keep in mind there are many guys who simply can't fix their guns and rely on these gunsmiths for their expertise. Which is why they continue to own a business and support the local economy and above all they Support our right to keep and bear our arms!
Help them help you get your guns running. You as competent gun owners, hunters, and enthusiasts appreciate what they do! :brew:
Post by: Deep Forks on November 11, 2012, 03:38:37 AM
What are you trying to do? I built a full service gunsmith/machine shop and then got slapped in the face with my dream job up here in Alaska....but I am going to be back in town eventually.I want you to build me either 280 AI or 7stw. :tup:
Post by: high country on November 12, 2012, 12:14:03 AM
What are you trying to do? I built a full service gunsmith/machine shop and then got slapped in the face with my dream job up here in Alaska....but I am going to be back in town eventually.I want you to build me either 280 AI or 7stw. :tup:
I am thinking April I may actually do some work. Between my new jet boat, hunting and a trip around the world with wifey, my next 12 weeks of vacation are pretty planned up. Getting 26 weeks of vacation a year has ruined me.