Dean Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 We are talking about a local small gunsmith. Dropped off a Mac 10/9 that had some issues. 2 months and they havent touched it. I dont want to be a dick nor do I "need" it, but when do you ask what's up man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball-1 Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 Did you ask how long it would take before dropping it off? I've had a few small projects that took my local gunsmith 8+ months, but I also know him well and don't always get charged. Not sure about yours, but my guy is heavily backlogged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firelizzard Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 There are less and less gunsmiths out there compared to years ago. Our local smith constantly has at least 100 guns in line. Depending on what your firearm needs it is at least 3 months before he even touches it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 It all depends on what the issues are and if or when they can get the parts to fix it. Agreed, less and less people want the hassle and headaches of working on guns for people, not to mention the liability that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNBUGS Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Speaking from experience, I can say that many times when I take a gun in, if I need to go to the range to test fire it, it's going to be a while, weeks most likely. A trip to the range sucks about 2 hours out of my day, considering travel time, set up, waiting for other folks wanting to go down range, etc. Then find out you haven't cured the problem. Start over. Other projects may need parts that are "unobtanium". I've had to buy complete cut up guns to get a part or piece of wood that I need. Some projects get put on the "back burner" because you know it's going to be a goat rope to do the job, and you have other projects that are easier, faster, and pay better. I try to be honest with my customers when they drop something off. Sometimes it takes longer than I anticipate. Most folks have other guns to play with. They are always welcome to come get their stuff, no hard feelings, I have plenty of business, usually more than I really want. The vast majority of my customers are very understanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Always ask "What is the target completion date?" There's always curve balls, but at least you had an understanding going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffshot Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 You are probably better off sending it to Practical Solutions for work. https://macmachineguns.com/?page_id=1252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhouston8 Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 ^^^ yep. Just send it to Sam at Practical. hh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustbeme Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 What are the issues? Does it need welding or internals? I always ask about backlog before even heading to a smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted June 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 Cases getting stuck in chamber/barrel. It's almost like it needs to be reamed. Nothing wrong with extractor. Lage upper on a rpb mac 10/9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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