WANTED: Trusted small parts machinist

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:39 pm

I have looked all over the interwebs for a replacement Rimfire Firing Pin for a "Classic" (Old Model) Contender.

Not Numrich, not Nobody, has one.

BUT, I still have the old (Bashed & Bent) one. When I had a CZ50 OEM firing pin snap (as usual) I had a machinist cut me a new one out of D2.

I really need a new FP for this Contender, so I need a reliable Machinist (with a decent turn-around) to take the old one and make me a new one.

PLEASE PLEASE someone with connections connect me.

Thanks.

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:00 pm

What constitutes decent turn around time for you?

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:04 pm

Mescalero wrote:What constitutes decent turn around time for you?

Week or three... as long as I have solid communication. It's not my gun, but I've done all I can and I want to get it put back together and returned ASAP.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:06 pm

.

No local, small, machine shops nearby ?

(That's where I usually source my machine work.)

.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:12 pm

Pete44ru wrote:.

No local, small, machine shops nearby ?

(That's where I usually source my machine work.)

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For large scale (farm/ranch/oil patch) work? Yep. For something that small/precise? Not that I know of. I live in a town of 500 with the next largest town having only 6,000.

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:14 pm

Got a picture and dimensions in .001 increments?

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:16 pm

Mescalero wrote:Got a picture and dimensions in .001 increments?

No, I don't have the tools, but will send the part...

Thunder50 · Post by **Thunder50** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:32 pm

Try precision machine, in Oklahoma City. Used to shoot IHMSA with the owner, now his son runs it. They both were fantastic machinists. Haven't been by in a few years, so check to see if they are still there.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:51 am

Call ClarkCustomGuns in LA

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:52 am

Which Contender model specifically?

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:11 pm

Borregos wrote:Which Contender model specifically?

Original, 1970s, pre "easy open", screwdriver hammer-face firing pin selector, hammerface crossbar/pin-type "safety". Sn below 150,000.

Tycer/Thunder, I'm check with them.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:58 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:
Borregos wrote:Which Contender model specifically?
Original, 1970s, pre "easy open", screwdriver hammer-face firing pin selector, hammerface crossbar/pin-type "safety". Sn below 150,000.

Tycer/Thunder, I'm check with them.

Thought I might be able to help but mine are more recent.

wm · Post by wm » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:00 pm

Try Dick Williams Gunshop in Saginaw, MI. http://dickwilliamsgunshop.com/

It is where I go for all my gunsmithing needs and have never been disappointed.

Wm

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:02 pm

Borregos wrote:
Old Ironsights wrote:
Borregos wrote:Which Contender model specifically?
Original, 1970s, pre "easy open", screwdriver hammer-face firing pin selector, hammerface crossbar/pin-type "safety". Sn below 150,000.

Tycer/Thunder, I'm check with them.
Thought I might be able to help but mine are more recent.

Thanks for checking.

Marvin S · Post by **Marvin S** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:46 pm

I dont remember what they look like, round or flat? Picture maybe?

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:15 am

Bobby Pitchford
www.pcgguns.com

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:26 am

I'ld first see if Jackalope gunshop in Douglas is still operating. He is/was a handgun smith extraordinaire.
If that don't work then next time you go thru Lusk stop at Walt's lathe and machine and see if Roy and Verla would make you one, tell em I recommended them.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:35 am

Thanks Joe & Don. & Happy Bday Don.

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:42 am

Thanks for the bday wishes.
Good luck on the firing pin reman.

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:37 am

Here's another real gunsmith sort of close by, that does quality work , and knows how to do more than just swap parts out. In the interest of fair disclosure, I know him personally and have paid him for work done on a rifle.
http://www.sulphurgulchgunsmithing.com/

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