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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: joebear on January 18, 2010, 10:25:52 AM

Title: gun smith???
Post by: joebear on January 18, 2010, 10:25:52 AM: I am looking for a great gun smith on the wet side. I will travel. I want one that is able to do everthing from brakes to complete builds.
I will take all info. I am looking at building a mean acurate ultra and cant wait to get started. thank for all the help.
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Post by: 257 Wby Mag on January 18, 2010, 11:54:54 AM: Here you go Joe. Give em a call, down outta Elma. http://rbrosrifles.com/
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Post by: GEARHEAD on January 18, 2010, 12:37:18 PM: MIKE PALAZZO IN KENT.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 18, 2010, 12:55:34 PM: why not make 2 and donate one to me? :chuckle:
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Post by: FALFire on January 18, 2010, 06:32:34 PM: Quote from: GEARHEAD on January 18, 2010, 12:37:18 PM
MIKE PALAZZO IN KENT.
:yeah:

Mike is one of the best.
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Post by: high country on January 18, 2010, 08:49:11 PM: cloward
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Post by: phishisgroovin on January 18, 2010, 08:50:26 PM: Quote from: FALFire on January 18, 2010, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: GEARHEAD on January 18, 2010, 12:37:18 PM
MIKE PALAZZO IN KENT.
:yeah:

Mike is one of the best.
plus 10,000
IS the best on the WET side.
VERY friendly also, he did the work on my Enfield.
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Post by: GEARHEAD on January 18, 2010, 10:21:36 PM: Mike does good work, can make a gun from scratch, comes from a long line of family gunmakers. makes some great 1000 yrd match guns, makes his own brakes and can do everything inbetween.
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Post by: actionshooter on January 18, 2010, 10:52:20 PM: NW armswerkes, Brett Evans. VERY good work.
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Post by: bobcat on January 18, 2010, 10:55:12 PM: Quote from: actionshooter on January 18, 2010, 10:52:20 PM
NW armswerkes, Brett Evans. VERY good work.

Where is he?
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Post by: FALFire on January 19, 2010, 01:24:31 PM: I've had Brett work for me, he can't hold a candle to Mike, not even in the same class of gunsmith abilities, or knowledge. Mike comes from the Beretta gun factory of old and his work is impeccable. Mikes 1000 yard guns are in the top of the top class. Brett is a good guy but... :dunno:
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Post by: Galpster on January 19, 2010, 01:30:57 PM: There is a shop in Sammamish if that is closer to you. He really seems to know his stuff. I just dropped off my odd 6 to him for some accurizing and jackelope dropped off a 300 mag I think to him for some work and a new brake. You can look him up at spot on gunsmithing in Sammamish. Has a web page and facebook.
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Post by: actionshooter on January 19, 2010, 05:53:18 PM: Quote from: FALFire on January 19, 2010, 01:24:31 PM
I've had Brett work for me, he can't hold a candle to Mike, not even in the same class of gunsmith abilities, or knowledge. Mike comes from the Beretta gun factory of old and his work is impeccable. Mikes 1000 yard guns are in the top of the top class. Brett is a good guy but... :dunno:

I've been shooting competitivley (pistol) since about 92 and have never even heard of Mike Pallozo until this thread. I did a search and the guy has quite a following, looks impressive. Someone who wrote a positive review said he was a bit older and that was in 2001, so how about some stats on the guy, he has nothing on the web. Not that that makes a good gunsmith just like to know a little about the guy you turn a gun and a couple of grand over too.

Brett Evans is in Bonney Lake
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Post by: FALFire on January 19, 2010, 08:26:05 PM: Mike is somewhere near 70 years of age, he is slowing down on how much work he takes in but his work is without question, some of the finest you will find anywhere. Mike has been building custom hunting rigs and extremely accurate target rifles for, my guess? 50 years. He is one of the most honest, nicest and friendliest humane beings you will ever have the pleasure of meeting.

Mike works out of his home in a converted garage in Covington just north of the Kent Kangley on SE 164Th St, his home is very modest just as he is. You will never regret having known Mike Palazzo, he is a true gentleman and a master of firearms.

It's been a couple of years since I last visited Mike but I'm sure he is still at his lathe working away on yet another great shooter for some very lucky guy.
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Post by: joebear on January 19, 2010, 08:56:22 PM: thanks alot guys i think I will give Mike a call if I can find his number
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Post by: actionshooter on January 19, 2010, 09:18:11 PM: Quote from: FALFire on January 19, 2010, 08:26:05 PM
Mike is somewhere near 70 years of age, he is slowing down on how much work he takes in but his work is without question, some of the finest you will find anywhere. Mike has been building custom hunting rigs and extremely accurate target rifles for, my guess? 50 years. He is one of the most honest, nicest and friendliest humane beings you will ever have the pleasure of meeting.

Mike works out of his home in a converted garage in Covington just north of the Kent Kangley on SE 164Th St, his home is very modest just as he is. You will never regret having known Mike Palazzo, he is a true gentleman and a master of firearms.

It's been a couple of years since I last visited Mike but I'm sure he is still at his lathe working away on yet another great shooter for some very lucky guy.

One of the post I found on Mike said that one year at 1000yd nationals match, he built 4 of the top ten rifles......That is extremely impressive!
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Post by: WildfireArcher on January 21, 2010, 01:32:36 PM: how can i get a hold of mike?

-Wildfire
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Post by: GEARHEAD on January 21, 2010, 10:08:30 PM: 253-631-3659.
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Post by: WildfireArcher on January 21, 2010, 11:31:26 PM: thanks gearhead

-Wildfire
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Post by: joebear on January 25, 2010, 03:33:32 PM: thanks guys I will give mike a call
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Post by: gutsnthegrass on February 01, 2010, 11:45:30 AM: As many have already said, Mike is awesome. I have known him and his family for almost 20 years, his work speaks for itself. He doesn't really advertise much because he doesn't have to, word of mouth does it all for him. I'm actually glad to see his name come up in this thred with so many good words. Take your gun to him and you will not be disappointed.
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Post by: KillBilly on February 01, 2010, 12:02:12 PM: Dave, formerly of Dave's Harbor Guns in Aberdeen is still doing business out of his home. He is the originator of the "Whizz Bang" He also is an older Gentleman and can build anything you can imagine. He is still in the Ocean Beaches area for those that live more southwest and if you need a number for him PM me and I will hook ya up.
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Post by: joebear on February 04, 2010, 03:22:11 PM: well I started my relaition with mike today what a great guy I could talk to him all day. The ultra mag is in for a face lift and should come bace very mean.
I will keep all posted.