American Handgunner Club 100 Pistolsmith Directory

ALASKA

Pistolsmith Specialties

GATOR GUNS & REPAIR
Aaron Horwath
6255 Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611; (907) 283-7947 Combat, carry, and competition .45 automatics, general gunsmithing.

WILD WEST GUNS, INC.
Jim West
7521 Old Seward Hwy., Unit A, Anchorage, AK 99518; (800) 992-4570, FAX (907) 344-4005; web site:www.wildwestguns.com
e-mail: wwguns@ak.net
Quality Light Weight Carry Pistols; Custom Target, IPSC, Cowboy Handguns; Custom Alaskan Hunting Revolvers; Home of the Co-Pilot Take-Down Lever Action Rifle and The Super Lite Rifle Series; Match Grade AR-15s; Combat Shotguns; Alaska’s Warranty Service Center; Member APG.

ARIZONA

Pistolsmith Specialties

ACCURACY UNLIMITED
Frank Glenn
16036 N. 49th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85306; (602) 978-9089, FAX (602) 978-9089 Specializes in NRA Action shooting revolvers on S&W guns; IPSC guns on Colt autos; Remington XP-100s; long-range guns for The Masters; PPC guns; Chevy Team Challenge; carry pistols.

FALCON MACHINING
Lou Lombardi
16402 N. 56th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; (602) 482-7333 Target .22 LR specialist for UIT Free Pistol, Rapid Fire, Bullseye, Silhouette, International and Masters; custom match barrels for Pardini, Browning Buckmark, High Standard, S&W M-41; custom scope mounts.

THE GUNSMITH INC.
Nelson Ford
10210 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028; (602) 992-0050 Specialist in Colt 45s and copies; fine reliability work; trigger work; hand-cut checkering; sight installations; and more. Also specializing in S&W and Ruger revolver tuning, duty or competition. Twenty years in the same location. Graduate C.S.T. 1980.

KODIAK PRECISION
Don Golembieski
6557 E. Riverdale, Mesa, AZ 85215; (480) 832-8107, FAX (480) 985-5065 Competition proven accuracy and reliability with state of the art design; custom gunsmithing for IPSC, Masters, Bianchi Cup, and Chevy Team Challenge; varmint and hunting rifles.

NYGORD PRECISION PRODUCTS
Don Nygord
P.O. Box 12578, Prescott, AZ 86304; (520) 717-2315, FAX (520) 717-2198; web site: www.nygord-precision.com Specializes in accurate target handguns for the serious bullseye shooter: Vostok, Pardini, Unique, Steyr. Super precision airgun pellets, pellet sizers, airgun compensators, orthopaedic grips. Sales, service, and customizing. Speith target systems.

ROBAR
Robbie Barrkman
21438 N. 7th Ave., Ste. B, Phoenix, AZ 85027; (623) 581-2648, FAX (623) 582-0059 Specializing in the customizing of handguns, defensive shotguns and the manufacture of precision rifles; also providing full service metal finishing as the sole proprietary distributors of NP3, Polymax and Roguard finishes.

ARKANSAS

Pistolsmith Specialties

WILSON’S GUN SHOP
Bill Wilson
2234 CR 719, Berryville, AR 72616; (800) 955-4856, FAX (870) 545-3310; www.wilsoncombat.com Highest quality custom 1911 style pistols for self defense and defensive pistol competition since 1977. Complete pistols, custom work on your pistol and over 300 custom handgun accessories, including handgun leather. Free color catalog. Member APG.

CALIFORNIA

Pistolsmith Specialties

A.T. CUSTOM GUNWORKS
Alan Tanaka
17924 South Hobart Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248; (310) 327-2721, FAX (310) 327-4641 Specializing in S&W pistols and especially revolvers for PPC, Bullseye and Action shooting; also Colt-type 1911-A1s modified for Bullseye and Action shooting; free catalog on request; member APG.

BAR-STO PRECISION MACHINE
Irving O. Stone
73377 Sullivan Rd., P.O. Box 1838, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277; (760) 367-2747, FAX (760) 367-2407; web site: www.barsto.com, e-mail: barsto@eee.org Manufacturer of barrels for some of the world’s finest auto pistols. Also fits Bar-Sto barrels to the pistols. Custom manufacturing available.

K. GENECCO GUN WORKS
Kenneth Genecco
10512 Lower Sacramento Rd., Stockton, CA 95210; (209) 951-0706 Firearms made to order with commercial action or complete in-shop made actions; prototype and R&D work.

GRIEDER PRECISION
Bob Grieder
431 Santa Marina Ct., Escondido, CA 92029-7915; (760) 480-8892, FAX (760) 480-9800 OEM and private label manufacturer of 1911 parts. Machined billet slide stops with a full range of pin diameters and configurations. Full line of standard, extended and wide body triggers and mag catches. Full CNC vertical, horizontal and mill/turn capabilities.

HOAG GUN WORKS
James W. Hoag
8523 Canoga Ave., Ste. C, Canoga Park, CA 91304; (818) 998-1510 Specializing in a full line of modifications of Colt 1911 autos from basic to complete customs for IPSC, NRA or defense; compensators and long-slide; 6" and 8" long-slides; Browning Hi-Powers; bull barrel revolvers with or without internal compensators for PPC; free catalog on request.

KING’S GUN WORKS
Arnold Capone
1837 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91201; (818) 956-6010, FAX (818) 548-8606; web site: www.kingsgunworks.com; e-mail: kngswks@earthlink.com Manufactures custom 1911 auto parts and accessories. Catalog $2.

LA FRANCE SPECIALTIES
Tim La France
P.O. Box 87933, San Diego, CA 92138-7933; (619) 293-3373 , FAX (619) 293-7087 Design, development and manufacture of prototype firearms, silencers and exotic combat weaponry; restores weapons to combat readiness for SWAT, tactical units, etc.; consultant and expert witness on firearms.

MARTZ CUSTOM GERMAN LUGERS AND P-38s
John V. Martz
8060 Lakeview Ln., Lincoln, CA 95648; (916) 645-2250, FAX (916) 645-3815 Gunsmithing and customizing original German Lugers and WWII P-38s. Some original parts available for the Luger. Patented MSTR (Martz Safe Toggle Release) can be installed on any non-grip-safety Luger.

SMOKING HOLE PISTOL DESIGN
Aaron Harris
4525 E. Industrial, #4R, Simi Valley, CA 43063; (805) 579-9650, FAX (805) 579-9651

COLORADO

Pistolsmith Specialties

C.T. BRIAN, PISTOLSMITH
Tim Brian
205 Red Mesa Heights, Grand Junction, CO 81503; (970) 241-5657; web site: www.ctbrian.com Complete reliability, match accuracy and exceptional cosmetic appeal are trademarks of C.T. Brian; offers packages to fit various budgets; specialist in concealed carry 1911s and duty-home defense custom 1911.

CONNECTICUT

Pistolsmith Specialties

PHILIP BRUCE MAHONY, GUNSMITH
Philip B. Mahony
67 White Hollow Rd., Lime Rock, CT 06039-2418; (860) 435-9341 Manufactures Old Model Ruger adjustable trigger stops (incl. BP) and Dinan-style recoil buffers for Colt O-frame; specializing in .45 ACP tuning; Combat, IPSC, NRA Bullseye; IHMSA-legal trigger j obs. All Uberti firearms reparied (no refinishing).

FLORIDA

Pistolsmith Specialties

BERGQUIST CUSTOM PISTOLS
Wayne Bergquist
5760 Shirley St., Unit #21, Naples, FL 34109; (941) 594-1573, FAX (941) 597-8259; e-mail: wbcustom@aol.com Custom built 1911 type pistols, basic modifications to full house customs. Custom metal engraving (turn your pistol into a work of art). IPSC, IDPA, Bullseye, tactical, personal defense, etc. AR-15, Rem 870, Rem 1100, Rem 11/87, Ruger 10-22. Full machine shop. Have a special project? We’d like to work with you!

CASSAT GUN SHOP
Jim Rose
858 Cassat Ave., Jacksonsville, FL 32205; (904) 781-1428 Match .45s for Bullseye and other competition; Colt revolver action work.

GUN CRAFT
David Smith
2403 21st Ave. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570; PH/FAX (813) 645-3828 Para-Ordnance and 1911 specialists; custom carry, IPSC, IDPA and cowboy action work. Manufacturer of custom Para-Ordnance parts. Member APG.

SHERMAN CUSTOM GUNS
Walter A. Sherman
5846 Tea Rose Tr., Tallahassee, FL 32311; (850) 878-9563 Custom combat revolvers; exclusive Sherman roller actions on Colt Pythons; 1911 Bullseye and Action guns; refinishing, bluing and parkerizing.

GEORGIA

Pistolsmith Specialties

ALPHA PRECISION
Jim Stroh
3238 Della Station Road., Comer, GA 30629; (706) 783-2131; www.alphaprecisioninc.com; e-mail: jim@alphaprecisioninc.com
High quality welding and metal checkering; custom five- and six-shot Ruger single action cylinders; revolver accurizing; catalog $4.00 (refundable); member APG.

MARYLAND GUNWORKS
Louis Ciamillo
4159 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta, GA 30906; (706) 793-1770 Custom pistol and revolver work; manufactures gunsmithing tools and a complete line of accessories for the Government Model 1911; member APG.

SANDERS GUN SHOP
Ed Sanders
2031 Bloomingdale St., Augusta, GA 30906; (706) 798-5220 Custom IPSC autos; custom National Match autos since 1950; custom tactical carry 1911 autos; S&W PPC revolvers; complete pistolsmithing; custom match rifles.

TRAVIS STRAHAN GUNSMITH
Travis Strahan
187 Townsend Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736; (706) 937-4495 Custom .45 autos; revolvers for PPC; custom backup guns.

ILLINOIS

Pistolsmith Specialties

LES BAER CUSTOM
Les Baer
29601 34th Ave., Hillsdale, IL 61257; (309) 658-2716, FAX (309) 658-2610; web site: www.lesbaer.com, e-mail: lesbaer@netexpress.net Custom handgun manufacture of the most accurate 1911-style match pistols; all forged slides, frames and barrels; in-house machine shop; all components available separately; Limited-style pistols a specialty; complete 6" pistols available; awarded the prestigious FBI contract (Sept. 1994); your one-stop source for quality 1911 match grade pistols or quality parts; catalog $1.00.

HEINIE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
Richard Heinie
301 Oak St., Quincy, IL 62301; (217) 228-9500, FAX (217) 228-9502 Specializes in 1911 pistols for personal defense and duty use as well as full-house competition pistols; one-man shop assures personal attention from Richard Heinie himself; parts include Heinie fixed sights for 1911 pistols, Browning Hi-Power, Glock, Kahr, Springfield Loaded, TRP and Bureau pistols, Colt LX Series, Beretta, H&K and S&W pistols.

KREBS GUNSMITHING
Marc Krebs
1000 Rand Rd., Unit 106, Wauconda, IL 60084; (847) 487-7776, FAX (847) 487-7778; web site: www.krebscustom.com Features the Pointman pistol, accurate, top-quality, in an affordable custom 45. STI/SVI custom pistol parts and accessories. Also custom Russian military-style rifles. AK 100 series. Member APG

OGLESBY & OGLESBY GUNMAKERS
Bill Oglesby
744 W. Andrew Rd., Springfield, IL 62707; (217) 487-7100, FAX (217) 487-7980 Specializes in IPSC, custom 1911s, PPC, duty and exotics; single actions; member APG.

SCHRANK’S SMOKE ’N GUN
Dave Norin
2010 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085; (847) 662-4034 Specializes in custom combat and competition .45s; general work on handguns of all types; restoration of Lugers, Mausers, old Colts, etc.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY CUSTOM SHOP
Dave Williams, Springfield Armory
420 West Main St., Geneseo, IL 61254; (800) 680-6866, (309) 944-5631, FAX (309) 944-3676; web site: www.customshop@springfield-armory.com Combat-proven, life-saving, reliable Custom firearms for duty, competition, or self-defense. Springfield Custom offers the ultimate in quality and innovation. Member APG.

TK CUSTOM
Tom Kilhoffer
303 Indian Hills Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866; (217) 893-1035, FAX (217) 893-3838; www.tkcustom@prairienet.org
One-man shop, semi-retired, in business since 1975, specializing in S&W revolvers. Full Moonclip conversions of Model 686, 6-shot or 7-shot, and Model 629 .44 Mag. Supplier of Full Moonclips for all revolvers at www.moonclips.com and member APG.

INDIANA

Pistolsmith Specialties

GUTRIDGE
Jack and Eric Gutridge
144 South Broad St., Griffith, IN 46319; (219) 922-1711 Gunsmithing tools and fixtures; customizing of Colt .45s, Ruger Mk. IIs; S&W revolvers for target and PPC; duty gun tuning; custom sights, mounts; fabricates parts for old guns; member APG.

KUSTOM BALLISTICS
Neil Keller
1009 Southampton, Decatur, IN 46733; (219) 724-2879, FAX (219) 728-2153 All 1911 custom work from carry to full-house: IPSC and NRA Action, lightweight steel; designer and builder of the flat bottom comp; S&W, Colt and Ruger revolver actions and Hybrid porting; manufacturer of Kellube M-12; member APG.

IOWA

Pistolsmith Specialties

KIM AHRENDS CUSTOM FIREARMS
Kim Ahrends
P.O. Box 203, Clarion, IA 50525; (515) 532-3449 Specializes in custom combat conversion packages and exotic wood grips for 1911-frame pistols and Browning Hi-Powers. Manufactures exotic wood grips.

VOLQUARTSEN CUSTOM
Tom Volquartsen
24276 240th St., Carroll, IA 51401; (712) 792-4238, FAX (712) 792-2542; web site: www.volquartsen.com Specializing in custom MKII conversions, manufacturing stainless steel semi-auto .22 LR and .22 WMR rifles, complete line of custom accessories; catalog $5.00.

KANSAS

Pistolsmith Specialties

WICHITA ARMS
Nolan Jackson
923 E. Gilbert, Wichita, KS 67211; (316) 265-0661, FAX (316) 265-0760 Manufactures and sells Wichita sights, Grand Master ribs, V-ribs and Insta-Comp for 1911 .45s; also installs Wichita products; tuning and trigger work; rifle rests; machining and accurizing of semiautos; manufactures pistols for silhouette; member APG.

KENTUCKY

Pistolsmith Specialties

CURTIS CUSTOM SHOP
Michael R. Curtis
RR 1 Box 193 H, Wallingford, KY 41093; (606) 845-4401, FAX (606) 845-3602 IPSC, bullseye, combat pistols in .45, .38 and .41; trigger tuning of all kinds; member APG.

LOUISIANA

Pistolsmith Specialties

CLARK CUSTOM GUNS
Jim Clark Jr.
336 Shootout Ln., Princeton, LA 71067; (318) 949-9884, FAX (318) 949-9829 Specializes in target, bullseye, and combat pistols; custom work on 1911 autos, PPC revolvers, heavy 10/22 rifles, Ruger rifles; member APG.

MARYLAND

Pistolsmith Specialties

MARVEL CUSTOM GUNS, INC.
Alan C. Marvel
P.O. Box 168, Jarretsville, MD 21084; (410) 557-6545 Custom 1911 auto, S&W, and Ruger revolver accurizing and modifications for bullseye, IPSC, PPC, and Action shooting sports; manufacturer of over-size sear hammer pins and National Match barrel links for 1911 auto; member APG.

MICHIGAN

Pistolsmith Specialties

Bob Krieger, MASTER GUNSMITH
Bob Krieger
2271 Star Ct., Rochester Hills, MI 48309; (248) 853-6171 Acc-u-rail slide tightening; custom work on 1911s including Para-Ordnance, Caspian and STI.

MAG-NA-PORT INTERNATIONAL INC.
Kenneth M. Kelly, President
41302 Executive Dr., Harrison Township, MI 48045-1306; (810) 469-6727, FAX (810) 469-0425; web site: www.magnaport.com, e-mail: email@magnaport.com
Mag-na-port muzzle venting process; custom work on Ruger, Freedom Arms .454 Casull and S&W revolvers; custom hunting handguns; Stalker and Predator custom conversions; snubby .44 Magnums; member APG.

MISSOURI

Pistolsmith Specialties

ED BROWN PRODUCTS
Ed Brown
43825 Muldrow Tr., P.O. Box 492, Perry, MO 63462; (573) 565-3261, FAX (573) 565-2791; web site: www.edbrown.com Superior designed custom guns plus a full line of premium quality 1911 accessories. Catalog $2 (refundable); member APG.

TERRY K. KOPP PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH
Terry K. Kopp
Rt. 1, Box 224 F, Lexington, MO 64067; (660) 259-2636 S&W handgun specialist; services include: stainless steel and end shake hammer and trigger bushings for S&W revolvers, and locking balls for yokes; specializes in revolver actions and conversions; Ruger single-action conversions; customizing and accurizing .45 autos and .45 auto custom hand checkering; Remington XP-100 work; the only state certified gunsmithing school; member APG.

NU-LINE GUNS
Jerry Stevens
1053 Caulk’s Hill Rd., Harvester, MO 63304; (314) 441-4500, (314) 447-4501, FAX (314) 447-5018 Specialties include basic street to full-house compensated autos and revolvers; combat shotguns; PASS Super X.

POWER CUSTOM
Ron Power
29739 Hwy J, Gravois Mills, MO 65037;
(573) 372-5684, FAX (573) 372-5799; e-mail: rwpower@laurie.net Designs and manufactures over 100 different pistolsmith items and accessories sold through Brownells; custom Grand Master Deluxe PPC, revolver and Grand Master Universal revolver for NRA Action Shooting; charter member APG.

THE SHOOTERS SHOP
Neil Wiggans
19241 State Hwy. RA, Atlanta, MO 63530; (660) 239-4346, FAX (660) 239-4390 Specializes in reliable Limited, Open IPSC, and self-defense 1911s; competition and sporting rifles and shotguns; match grade Ruger 10/22s and Mk. IIs; strong emphasis on the cosmetics of metal checkering, bluing and wood finish.

MONTANA

Pistolsmith Specialties

JARVIS GUNSMITHING
Bill Jarvis
1123 Cherry Orchard, Hamilton, MT 59840; (406) 961-4392 Manufacturer of auto pistol barrels; Remington 597 .22 bull barrel rifles;.22 LR/1911 conversion units; custom carry conversion for Beretta, Taurus, HKUSP, 1911, S&W revolvers, Bianchi revolvers and PPC revolvers; member APG.

NEBRASKA

Pistolsmith Specialties

CYLINDER AND SLIDE SHOP
Bill Laughridge
245 East 4th St., Fremont, NE 68025; (402) 721-4277, FAX (402) 721-0263 Browning Hi-Power custom parts; Colt custom parts; Para-Ordnance parts; S&W stock parts; compensated competition
work on Hi-Power, S&W and 1911; Colt, Para-Ordnance and S&W repairs; custom work; duty gun tuning; .45 auto pistolsmithing school; Colt parts distributor; distributor for SFS system; member APG.

NEVADA

Pistolsmith Specialties

THE ACCURACY DEN
Vern S. Juenke
25 Bitterbrush Rd., Reno, NV 89523; (702) 345-0225 Electronic ICC tester for checking cases, bullets, jackets; specializing in T/C Contenders for silhouette and hunting with modified lock-up and re-breeching of frame; Kit’N muzzle brakes; revolver action work; custom convertible sights for T/C.

TUSSEY CUSTOM
Terry Tussey
24 Moonlight Road, #A, Carson City, NV 89706; (775)-246-1533, FAX (775) 246-1544; web site: www.tusseycustom.com Specializing in 1911 style pistols; Industrial Hard Chrome; All types of night sights; Tactical pistols; “Stealth” compensators.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Pistolsmith Specialties

KILHAM AND COMPANY
Benjamin Kilham
37 Union St., Lyme, NH 03768; (603) 795-4112 Specializes in .45 accuracy and compensator work; PPC revolvers; XPs for silhouette.

NEW YORK

Pistolsmith Specialties

BROTHER’S CUSTOM GUNS
Bill Judycki
9871 Morgan Rd., Marcy, NY 13403; (315) 732-0873 Specializing in XP-100 Remingtons for the Masters; revolver specialties for all disciplines: carry, PPC and NRA Action; 1911 autos for all disciplines: IPSC, bullseye and carry; shrouded Bianchi Cup pistols; catalog $1.00; member APG.

QUALITY CUSTOM HANDGUNS
Joseph E. Cominolli
624 Cherry Road, Syracuse, NY 13219-2342; (315) 488-7536; web site: www.cominolli.com
Acc-U-Rail Shop (315) 468-5182 or (800) 457-7512 Pistolsmithing tools and fixtures. Frame Saver guide rods for all 1911-style pistols, Browning HP, and most Smith & Wesson autos. New Captive Rail System and Acc-U-Fit System; precision match barrel installations; premium parts and accessories; custom built practical carry, IDPA and competition pistols. Member APG since 1989.

NORTH CAROLINA

Pistolsmith Specialties

BAITY’S CUSTOM GUNWORKS
Leonard Baity
2623 Boone Trail, North Wilksboro, NC 28659; (336) 667-8785, FAX (336) 838-1758 Custom .45s and rifles; combat and PPC revolvers; S&W warranty repairs; general repairs and full retail sales.

GUN SPECIALTIES
D. Ray Wilson
805 Reed St., Asheville, NC 28803; (828) 274-2797; e-mail: raysguns@msn.com Custom .45 auto modifications; checkering, comps, triggers, mag. wells, etc.; special machining procedures; Heli-Arc welding (down to .01 amp).

OHIO

Pistolsmith Specialties

DIAGONAL ROAD GUN SHOP
Andy Horvath
14131 Diagonal Rd., La Grange, OH 44050; (440) 458-4369, (440) 355-5618 Caliber conversions and custom one-of-one work on single and double action revolvers; specializing in Ruger single actions.

SSK INDUSTRIES
J.D. Jones
590 Woodvue Ln., Wintersville, OH 43952; (740) 264-0176, FAX (740) 264-2257; website: www.sskindustries.com
Custom Contender and Encore barrels and complete guns; T’SOB scope mounts; custom die sets; sub-sonic cartridges
and suppressors; Arrestor muzzle brake; SSK Khrome finish; specializes in custom hunting handguns; wildcat cartridges from .14 to .95 caliber; JDJ and Whisper series of wildcats; member APG.

WICKMANN GUN WORKS
Kurt Wickmann
10461 State Rt. 550, Athens, OH 45701; (740) 594-8049, FAX (740) 593-8645, web site: www.kwgw.com Custom pistols for concealed carry, duty and limited competition. Specializing in the Browning Hi-Power, S&W, Sig, 1911 style and Colt 380 pistols.

OKLAHOMA

Pistolsmith Specialties

NOWLIN MANUFACTURING
John W. Nowlin
20622 S. 4092 Rd., Claremore, OK 74017; (918) 342-0689, FAX (918) 342-0624; e-mail: nowlinguns@msn.com Precision-built complete 1911s on Nowlin frame and slide. Manufacturer and pistolsmith installations of forged match barrels, slides, frames; machined compensators, hammers, sears, parts and springs for the 1911 auto; IDPA, IPSC, Bullseye, NRA Action and carry guns; member APG.

OREGON

Pistolsmith Specialties

GEORGE F. LONG, PISTOLSMITH
George F. Long
1500 Rouge River Hwy., Ste. F, Grants Pass, OR 97527; (541) 476-7552 Specialize in individual custom carry guns, revolvers and autos; competition guns for IDPA, SASS, IPSC, PPC and NRA action shooting; custom 10/22s, AR-15s and tactical weapons. Law enforcement weapons of all types. Member APG, DA revolver inspector.

PENNSYLVANIA

Pistolsmith Specialties

EVOLUTION GUN WORKS
George Smith
48 Belmont Ave, Quakertown PA 18951; (215) 538-1012, FAX (215) 538-1016; www.egw-guns.com
Hand-built, one-at-a-time custom pistols for carry, target, home defense. Bianchi, IDPA, IPSC; full line of custom oversize parts, dealer service, welding service, and One off parts using in-house CNC milling and turning and EDM machines. Tenth year in business.

JIM GARTHWAITE PISTOLSMITH
Jim Garthwaite
Rt. 2, Box 310, Watsontown, PA 17777; (570) 538-1566, FAX (570) 538-2965; web site: www.garthwaite.com Custom pistols for duty, carry and tactical IPSC competition featuring the finest handwork from a master’s one-man shop; complete services for 1911 series pistols and Browning Hi-Powers; member APG.

JOHN YANEK CUSTOM GUN WORKS
John Yanek
P.O. Box 222, Schnecksville, PA 18078; (610) 767-4423, FAX (610) 767-2054 Specializes in 1911-style pistols, including high-capacity models; full-house or Limited Class IPSC guns, custom carry mode for personal defense, bowling pin guns, and Bullseye guns; member APG.

WEIGAND COMBAT HANDGUNS
Jack Weigand
685 S. Main Rd., Mountaintop, PA 18707; (570) 868-8358, FAX (570) 868-5218; web site: www.jackweigand.com, e-mail: sales@jackweigand.com 1999 Pistolsmith of the Year. Specializing in exquisite custom carry revolvers and semi-auto pistols; Smith & Wesson and Ruger our specialty. Manufacturer of a full line of handgun scope mounts for rifles and pistols. Member APG and a member of the revolver and semi-auto advisory board.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Pistolsmith Specialties

WESSINGER CUSTOM GUNS AND ENGRAVING
George Wessinger
268 Limestone Rd., Chapin, SC 29036; (803) 345-5677, FAX (803) 345-9845; e-mail: wcgande@email.msn.com Complete line of custom handguns; PPC and Action revolvers on Colts, S&Ws, and Rugers; specializes in Colt Python actions; custom autos for target, duty and combat; refinishing and traditional engraving; member APG.

TENNESSEE

Pistolsmith Specialties

BOWEN CLASSIC ARMS
Hamilton S. Bowen
P.O. Box 67, Louisville, TN 37777; (865) 984-3583; web site: www.bowenclassicarms.com and www.bowenarms.com Specialist in Ruger revolvers; sophisticated caliber conversions including action tuning, custom barrels, five- and six-shot cylinders; from .22 to .500 for single and double action guns; catalog $3.00; member APG, ACGG.

TEXAS

Pistolsmith Specialties

ACTIONS BY “T”
Teddy Jacobson
16315 Redwood Forest Ct., Sugar Land, TX 77478; (281) 277-4008; web site: www.actionsbyt.com Specializing in trigger and sear work in over 100 different revolver or semiauto models; street reliability packages, police actions; brochure and current articles available for $3 refundable on future work; sells custom 1911 parts and tools available by calling us direct or through our web site.

ART ENTERPRISES
Alan R. Tillman
1702 Barbara St., Austin, TX 78757; (512) 454-9328 Specializes in work on 1911-style autos including IPSC, bullseye, and custom carry guns; tune-up work also done on
most other autos and revolvers; member APG.

BRILEY PISTOL DIVISION
Claudio Salassa
1230 Lumpkin Rd., Houston, TX 77043; (713) 932-6995, (800) 331-5718, FAX (713) 932-1043; web site: www.briley.com, e-mail: claudio@briley.com Specializing in IPSC, Steel Target, Action Pistol and defensive carry handguns. Revolver action jobs and rebarreling. 10/22 match rifles NRA approved for silhouette. Package handguns available. Personalized custom work is accepted with use of Briley components. Full line of 1911 accessories (barrels, comps, parts, mounts, etc.). Custom production dealer inquiries welcome. Catalog available.

MARTIN CUSTOM GUNSMITHING
Glenn Martin
12102 Highway 359, Old Sandia Bank Building, P.O. Box 274, Sandia, TX 78383; (361) 547-6617 Specializing in Colt 1911 style autos and quality copies, Browning Hi Powers, Smith & Wesson revolvers, Ruger DA and SA revolvers. Martin Mag Well doubles the loading port size of 1911 style autos without add-on gadgets, no increase in length or weight. Handguns customized for reliability, accuracy and durability since 1980.

PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS
Jeff Wassom
308 Eanes School Rd., Austin, TX 78746; (512) 327-0119 1911 specialist with custom work ranging from collectibles to competition; Steel Challenge, Bianchi, Masters, IPSC, etc.

REEVES C. JUNGKIND
Reeves Jungkind
509 E. Granite St., Llano, TX 78643-3055;
(325) 247-1151 Distinguished Python DA and SA trigger jobs; competition and duty Python DA-only trigger jobs; front sight for 50 yard head shots; for a price list, send a SASE.

TEN-RING PRECISION
Alex Hamilton
1449 Blue Crest Ln., San Antonio, TX 78232; (210) 494-3063, FAX (210) 494-3066; web site: www.tenring.com, e-mail: tenring@texas.net Custom metalwork on all pistols; competition guns, bullseye guns, IPSC and PPC, handgun silhouette, tactical pistols and police officer duty guns; distributor of Polymer coatings and TR products for gun industry. Member APG.

TRIANGLE SHOOTING SPORTS
Benny Hil
10837 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410; (361) 241-4498, FAX (361) 241-7085 Former pistolsmith for S.T.I., building state-of-the-art pistols for open class; limited and carry reliability and accuracy packages on all types of pistols; home of the new Rolling Thunder compensators; AR15 custom work.

VANDEN BERG CUSTOM
Ed Vanden Berg
12430 Galveston Rd., #B18, Houston, TX 77598; (281) 480-3180, FAX (281) 480-3189 Custom 1911s: high capacity and single column, Open and Limited; custom AR-15s and Model 870, 1100 and 11/87 shotguns; send $2.00 for a brochure; member APG.

BILL WISEMAN CO.
Bill Wiseman
18456 State Hwy. 6 South, College Station, TX 77845; (409) 690-3456, FAX (409) 690-0156 Handguns for hunting and silhouette; manufacturers of custom stainless barrels; makers of NRA Championship silhouette barrels.

VIRGINIA

Pistolsmith Specialties

TACTICAL SHOOTING ACADEMY & CUSTOM SHOP
D.R. and Barb Middlebrook
7396 Colonial Trail East, Surry, VA 23883; (757) 357-9881, FAX (757) 365-0442; website: www.tacticalshooting.com, e-mail: info@tacticalshooting.com
Master Pistolsmith and World Champion shooter specializing in Tactical and Competition conversions for the 1911 and Glock pistols. Home of National and World Championship winning Pro-Sights.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA GUNWORKS
Sandy A. Garrett Jr. and Robert H. Garrett
7518-K Fullerton Rd., Springfield, VA 22153; (703) 644-6504 Sandy A. Garrett Jr., 1998 APG Pistolsmith of the Year; Specializing in PPC, Bullseye, NRA Action Pistol/Bianchi Cup; Rifle, pistol and shotgun customizing and repair; Members APG.

WASHINGTON

Pistolsmith Specialties

MJK GUNSMITHING
Michael J. Kontos
417 N. Huber Ct., E. Wenatchee, WA 98802; (509) 884-7683 Specializes in tuning and accurizing 1911s for competition and carry; member APG.

ROBERTS CUSTOM GUNS
Greg Roberts
4778 N. Monkey Hill Rd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277; (360) 679-4657, FAX (360) 675-1114 Semiauto, revolver and single shot, all work; refinishing and engraving; charter member APG.

THE SIGHT SHOP
John G. Lawson
1802 E. Columbia Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404; (253) 474-5465 Specializes in reliable, accurate duty or carry pistols and revolvers; IPSC and pin guns; restoration of Lugers; slow rust bluing; since 1946; member of GMC and CPA.

SPOKHANDGUNS, INC.
Vern D. Ewer
1206 Fig St., Benton City, WA 99320; (509) 588-5255 Custom design and metalsmithing of handguns; one-of-a-kind handguns a specialty; match guns Bianchi, PPC, IPSC, pin and target; modular combination guns; hunting, street, competition conversions; engraving by John McFadden.

WEST VIRGINIA

Pistolsmith Specialties

NOVAK’S .45 SHOP
Wayne Novak, Joe Bonar, Kevin Stump,
P.O. Box 4045, Parkersburg, WV 26104; (304) 485-9295 Home of Novak's patented Fixed Sight System for Colt, S&W, Browning, Glock, SIG and Ruger, all Novak sights can be fitted with tritium inserts; Novak's produces customized S&W, Colt and Browning pistols for military, law enforcement and civilians; also produces carry, duty, tactical and special op conversions.

WYOMING

Pistolsmith Specialties

D & L SPORTS
Dave Lauck
P.O. Box 651, Gillette, WY 82717; (307) 686-4008; www.dlsports.com Old world craftsmanship and professional, personal service from Dave Lauck; custom 1911s, AR-15s, Remington Model 700s and 870s, Ruger Mk. IIs and 10/22s, Browning Hi-Powers, S&W revolvers; Kydex holsters and accessories; Small Arms Training Academy; send $8 for color brochure.

LINEBAUGH CUSTOM SIXGUNS
John Linebaugh
P.O. Box 455, Cody, WY 82414; (307) 645-3332. Specializes in custom big-bore single-action revolvers on Ruger Bisley Frame in calibers .475 Linebaugh and .500 Linebaugh.

SHOOTIST SUPPLY
John Cook
5 Cedar Lane, Pine Haven, WY 82721; (307) 756-3291 Parts and accessories for practical shooters; practical hand-guns for self-protection both auto and revolver; compensators for sport shooting.











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ALABAMA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
McCULLOUGH RIFLE Jim McCullough 494 Seymore Rd., Selma, AL 36701; (334) 875-6443	Action jobs; PPC guns; combat auto work; restorations and rebluing; custom barreling for XP-100.

ALASKA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
GATOR GUNS & REPAIR Aaron Horwath 6255 Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK 99611; (907) 283-7947	Combat, carry, and competition .45 automatics, general gunsmithing.
WILD WEST GUNS, INC. Jim West 7521 Old Seward Hwy., Unit A, Anchorage, AK 99518; (800) 992-4570, FAX (907) 344-4005; web site:www.wildwestguns.com e-mail: wwguns@ak.net	Quality Light Weight Carry Pistols; Custom Target, IPSC, Cowboy Handguns; Custom Alaskan Hunting Revolvers; Home of the Co-Pilot Take-Down Lever Action Rifle and The Super Lite Rifle Series; Match Grade AR-15s; Combat Shotguns; Alaska’s Warranty Service Center; Member APG.

ARIZONA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
ACCURACY UNLIMITED Frank Glenn 16036 N. 49th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85306; (602) 978-9089, FAX (602) 978-9089	Specializes in NRA Action shooting revolvers on S&W guns; IPSC guns on Colt autos; Remington XP-100s; long-range guns for The Masters; PPC guns; Chevy Team Challenge; carry pistols.
FALCON MACHINING Lou Lombardi 16402 N. 56th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; (602) 482-7333	Target .22 LR specialist for UIT Free Pistol, Rapid Fire, Bullseye, Silhouette, International and Masters; custom match barrels for Pardini, Browning Buckmark, High Standard, S&W M-41; custom scope mounts.
THE GUNSMITH INC. Nelson Ford 10210 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028; (602) 992-0050	Specialist in Colt 45s and copies; fine reliability work; trigger work; hand-cut checkering; sight installations; and more. Also specializing in S&W and Ruger revolver tuning, duty or competition. Twenty years in the same location. Graduate C.S.T. 1980.
KODIAK PRECISION Don Golembieski 6557 E. Riverdale, Mesa, AZ 85215; (480) 832-8107, FAX (480) 985-5065	Competition proven accuracy and reliability with state of the art design; custom gunsmithing for IPSC, Masters, Bianchi Cup, and Chevy Team Challenge; varmint and hunting rifles.
NYGORD PRECISION PRODUCTS Don Nygord P.O. Box 12578, Prescott, AZ 86304; (520) 717-2315, FAX (520) 717-2198; web site: www.nygord-precision.com	Specializes in accurate target handguns for the serious bullseye shooter: Vostok, Pardini, Unique, Steyr. Super precision airgun pellets, pellet sizers, airgun compensators, orthopaedic grips. Sales, service, and customizing. Speith target systems.
ROBAR Robbie Barrkman 21438 N. 7th Ave., Ste. B, Phoenix, AZ 85027; (623) 581-2648, FAX (623) 582-0059	Specializing in the customizing of handguns, defensive shotguns and the manufacture of precision rifles; also providing full service metal finishing as the sole proprietary distributors of NP3, Polymax and Roguard finishes.

ARKANSAS
Pistolsmith	Specialties
WILSON’S GUN SHOP Bill Wilson 2234 CR 719, Berryville, AR 72616; (800) 955-4856, FAX (870) 545-3310; www.wilsoncombat.com	Highest quality custom 1911 style pistols for self defense and defensive pistol competition since 1977. Complete pistols, custom work on your pistol and over 300 custom handgun accessories, including handgun leather. Free color catalog. Member APG.

CALIFORNIA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
A.T. CUSTOM GUNWORKS Alan Tanaka 17924 South Hobart Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248; (310) 327-2721, FAX (310) 327-4641	Specializing in S&W pistols and especially revolvers for PPC, Bullseye and Action shooting; also Colt-type 1911-A1s modified for Bullseye and Action shooting; free catalog on request; member APG.
BAR-STO PRECISION MACHINE Irving O. Stone 73377 Sullivan Rd., P.O. Box 1838, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277; (760) 367-2747, FAX (760) 367-2407; web site: www.barsto.com, e-mail: barsto@eee.org	Manufacturer of barrels for some of the world’s finest auto pistols. Also fits Bar-Sto barrels to the pistols. Custom manufacturing available.
K. GENECCO GUN WORKS Kenneth Genecco 10512 Lower Sacramento Rd., Stockton, CA 95210; (209) 951-0706	Firearms made to order with commercial action or complete in-shop made actions; prototype and R&D work.
GRIEDER PRECISION Bob Grieder 431 Santa Marina Ct., Escondido, CA 92029-7915; (760) 480-8892, FAX (760) 480-9800	OEM and private label manufacturer of 1911 parts. Machined billet slide stops with a full range of pin diameters and configurations. Full line of standard, extended and wide body triggers and mag catches. Full CNC vertical, horizontal and mill/turn capabilities.
HOAG GUN WORKS James W. Hoag 8523 Canoga Ave., Ste. C, Canoga Park, CA 91304; (818) 998-1510	Specializing in a full line of modifications of Colt 1911 autos from basic to complete customs for IPSC, NRA or defense; compensators and long-slide; 6" and 8" long-slides; Browning Hi-Powers; bull barrel revolvers with or without internal compensators for PPC; free catalog on request.
KING’S GUN WORKS Arnold Capone 1837 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91201; (818) 956-6010, FAX (818) 548-8606; web site: www.kingsgunworks.com; e-mail: kngswks@earthlink.com	Manufactures custom 1911 auto parts and accessories. Catalog $2.
LA FRANCE SPECIALTIES Tim La France P.O. Box 87933, San Diego, CA 92138-7933; (619) 293-3373 , FAX (619) 293-7087	Design, development and manufacture of prototype firearms, silencers and exotic combat weaponry; restores weapons to combat readiness for SWAT, tactical units, etc.; consultant and expert witness on firearms.
MARTZ CUSTOM GERMAN LUGERS AND P-38s John V. Martz 8060 Lakeview Ln., Lincoln, CA 95648; (916) 645-2250, FAX (916) 645-3815	Gunsmithing and customizing original German Lugers and WWII P-38s. Some original parts available for the Luger. Patented MSTR (Martz Safe Toggle Release) can be installed on any non-grip-safety Luger.
SMOKING HOLE PISTOL DESIGN Aaron Harris 4525 E. Industrial, #4R, Simi Valley, CA 43063; (805) 579-9650, FAX (805) 579-9651

COLORADO
Pistolsmith	Specialties
C.T. BRIAN, PISTOLSMITH Tim Brian 205 Red Mesa Heights, Grand Junction, CO 81503; (970) 241-5657; web site: www.ctbrian.com	Complete reliability, match accuracy and exceptional cosmetic appeal are trademarks of C.T. Brian; offers packages to fit various budgets; specialist in concealed carry 1911s and duty-home defense custom 1911.

CONNECTICUT
Pistolsmith	Specialties
PHILIP BRUCE MAHONY, GUNSMITH Philip B. Mahony 67 White Hollow Rd., Lime Rock, CT 06039-2418; (860) 435-9341	Manufactures Old Model Ruger adjustable trigger stops (incl. BP) and Dinan-style recoil buffers for Colt O-frame; specializing in .45 ACP tuning; Combat, IPSC, NRA Bullseye; IHMSA-legal trigger j obs. All Uberti firearms reparied (no refinishing).

FLORIDA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
BERGQUIST CUSTOM PISTOLS Wayne Bergquist 5760 Shirley St., Unit #21, Naples, FL 34109; (941) 594-1573, FAX (941) 597-8259; e-mail: wbcustom@aol.com	Custom built 1911 type pistols, basic modifications to full house customs. Custom metal engraving (turn your pistol into a work of art). IPSC, IDPA, Bullseye, tactical, personal defense, etc. AR-15, Rem 870, Rem 1100, Rem 11/87, Ruger 10-22. Full machine shop. Have a special project? We’d like to work with you!
CASSAT GUN SHOP Jim Rose 858 Cassat Ave., Jacksonsville, FL 32205; (904) 781-1428	Match .45s for Bullseye and other competition; Colt revolver action work.
GUN CRAFT David Smith 2403 21st Ave. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570; PH/FAX (813) 645-3828	Para-Ordnance and 1911 specialists; custom carry, IPSC, IDPA and cowboy action work. Manufacturer of custom Para-Ordnance parts. Member APG.
SHERMAN CUSTOM GUNS Walter A. Sherman 5846 Tea Rose Tr., Tallahassee, FL 32311; (850) 878-9563	Custom combat revolvers; exclusive Sherman roller actions on Colt Pythons; 1911 Bullseye and Action guns; refinishing, bluing and parkerizing.

GEORGIA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
ALPHA PRECISION Jim Stroh 3238 Della Station Road., Comer, GA 30629; (706) 783-2131; www.alphaprecisioninc.com; e-mail: jim@alphaprecisioninc.com	High quality welding and metal checkering; custom five- and six-shot Ruger single action cylinders; revolver accurizing; catalog $4.00 (refundable); member APG.
MARYLAND GUNWORKS Louis Ciamillo 4159 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta, GA 30906; (706) 793-1770	Custom pistol and revolver work; manufactures gunsmithing tools and a complete line of accessories for the Government Model 1911; member APG.
SANDERS GUN SHOP Ed Sanders 2031 Bloomingdale St., Augusta, GA 30906; (706) 798-5220	Custom IPSC autos; custom National Match autos since 1950; custom tactical carry 1911 autos; S&W PPC revolvers; complete pistolsmithing; custom match rifles.
TRAVIS STRAHAN GUNSMITH Travis Strahan 187 Townsend Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736; (706) 937-4495	Custom .45 autos; revolvers for PPC; custom backup guns.

ILLINOIS
Pistolsmith	Specialties
LES BAER CUSTOM Les Baer 29601 34th Ave., Hillsdale, IL 61257; (309) 658-2716, FAX (309) 658-2610; web site: www.lesbaer.com, e-mail: lesbaer@netexpress.net	Custom handgun manufacture of the most accurate 1911-style match pistols; all forged slides, frames and barrels; in-house machine shop; all components available separately; Limited-style pistols a specialty; complete 6" pistols available; awarded the prestigious FBI contract (Sept. 1994); your one-stop source for quality 1911 match grade pistols or quality parts; catalog $1.00.
HEINIE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Richard Heinie 301 Oak St., Quincy, IL 62301; (217) 228-9500, FAX (217) 228-9502	Specializes in 1911 pistols for personal defense and duty use as well as full-house competition pistols; one-man shop assures personal attention from Richard Heinie himself; parts include Heinie fixed sights for 1911 pistols, Browning Hi-Power, Glock, Kahr, Springfield Loaded, TRP and Bureau pistols, Colt LX Series, Beretta, H&K and S&W pistols.
KREBS GUNSMITHING Marc Krebs 1000 Rand Rd., Unit 106, Wauconda, IL 60084; (847) 487-7776, FAX (847) 487-7778; web site: www.krebscustom.com	Features the Pointman pistol, accurate, top-quality, in an affordable custom 45. STI/SVI custom pistol parts and accessories. Also custom Russian military-style rifles. AK 100 series. Member APG
OGLESBY & OGLESBY GUNMAKERS Bill Oglesby 744 W. Andrew Rd., Springfield, IL 62707; (217) 487-7100, FAX (217) 487-7980	Specializes in IPSC, custom 1911s, PPC, duty and exotics; single actions; member APG.
SCHRANK’S SMOKE ’N GUN Dave Norin 2010 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085; (847) 662-4034	Specializes in custom combat and competition .45s; general work on handguns of all types; restoration of Lugers, Mausers, old Colts, etc.
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY CUSTOM SHOP Dave Williams, Springfield Armory 420 West Main St., Geneseo, IL 61254; (800) 680-6866, (309) 944-5631, FAX (309) 944-3676; web site: www.customshop@springfield-armory.com	Combat-proven, life-saving, reliable Custom firearms for duty, competition, or self-defense. Springfield Custom offers the ultimate in quality and innovation. Member APG.
TK CUSTOM Tom Kilhoffer 303 Indian Hills Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866; (217) 893-1035, FAX (217) 893-3838; www.tkcustom@prairienet.org	One-man shop, semi-retired, in business since 1975, specializing in S&W revolvers. Full Moonclip conversions of Model 686, 6-shot or 7-shot, and Model 629 .44 Mag. Supplier of Full Moonclips for all revolvers at www.moonclips.com and member APG.

INDIANA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
GUTRIDGE Jack and Eric Gutridge 144 South Broad St., Griffith, IN 46319; (219) 922-1711	Gunsmithing tools and fixtures; customizing of Colt .45s, Ruger Mk. IIs; S&W revolvers for target and PPC; duty gun tuning; custom sights, mounts; fabricates parts for old guns; member APG.
KUSTOM BALLISTICS Neil Keller 1009 Southampton, Decatur, IN 46733; (219) 724-2879, FAX (219) 728-2153	All 1911 custom work from carry to full-house: IPSC and NRA Action, lightweight steel; designer and builder of the flat bottom comp; S&W, Colt and Ruger revolver actions and Hybrid porting; manufacturer of Kellube M-12; member APG.

IOWA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
KIM AHRENDS CUSTOM FIREARMS Kim Ahrends P.O. Box 203, Clarion, IA 50525; (515) 532-3449	Specializes in custom combat conversion packages and exotic wood grips for 1911-frame pistols and Browning Hi-Powers. Manufactures exotic wood grips.
VOLQUARTSEN CUSTOM Tom Volquartsen 24276 240th St., Carroll, IA 51401; (712) 792-4238, FAX (712) 792-2542; web site: www.volquartsen.com	Specializing in custom MKII conversions, manufacturing stainless steel semi-auto .22 LR and .22 WMR rifles, complete line of custom accessories; catalog $5.00.

KANSAS
Pistolsmith	Specialties
WICHITA ARMS Nolan Jackson 923 E. Gilbert, Wichita, KS 67211; (316) 265-0661, FAX (316) 265-0760	Manufactures and sells Wichita sights, Grand Master ribs, V-ribs and Insta-Comp for 1911 .45s; also installs Wichita products; tuning and trigger work; rifle rests; machining and accurizing of semiautos; manufactures pistols for silhouette; member APG.

KENTUCKY
Pistolsmith	Specialties
CURTIS CUSTOM SHOP Michael R. Curtis RR 1 Box 193 H, Wallingford, KY 41093; (606) 845-4401, FAX (606) 845-3602	IPSC, bullseye, combat pistols in .45, .38 and .41; trigger tuning of all kinds; member APG.

LOUISIANA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
CLARK CUSTOM GUNS Jim Clark Jr. 336 Shootout Ln., Princeton, LA 71067; (318) 949-9884, FAX (318) 949-9829	Specializes in target, bullseye, and combat pistols; custom work on 1911 autos, PPC revolvers, heavy 10/22 rifles, Ruger rifles; member APG.

MARYLAND
Pistolsmith	Specialties
MARVEL CUSTOM GUNS, INC. Alan C. Marvel P.O. Box 168, Jarretsville, MD 21084; (410) 557-6545	Custom 1911 auto, S&W, and Ruger revolver accurizing and modifications for bullseye, IPSC, PPC, and Action shooting sports; manufacturer of over-size sear hammer pins and National Match barrel links for 1911 auto; member APG.

MICHIGAN
Pistolsmith	Specialties
Bob Krieger, MASTER GUNSMITH Bob Krieger 2271 Star Ct., Rochester Hills, MI 48309; (248) 853-6171	Acc-u-rail slide tightening; custom work on 1911s including Para-Ordnance, Caspian and STI.
MAG-NA-PORT INTERNATIONAL INC. Kenneth M. Kelly, President 41302 Executive Dr., Harrison Township, MI 48045-1306; (810) 469-6727, FAX (810) 469-0425; web site: www.magnaport.com, e-mail: email@magnaport.com	Mag-na-port muzzle venting process; custom work on Ruger, Freedom Arms .454 Casull and S&W revolvers; custom hunting handguns; Stalker and Predator custom conversions; snubby .44 Magnums; member APG.

MISSOURI
Pistolsmith	Specialties
ED BROWN PRODUCTS Ed Brown 43825 Muldrow Tr., P.O. Box 492, Perry, MO 63462; (573) 565-3261, FAX (573) 565-2791; web site: www.edbrown.com	Superior designed custom guns plus a full line of premium quality 1911 accessories. Catalog $2 (refundable); member APG.
TERRY K. KOPP PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH Terry K. Kopp Rt. 1, Box 224 F, Lexington, MO 64067; (660) 259-2636	S&W handgun specialist; services include: stainless steel and end shake hammer and trigger bushings for S&W revolvers, and locking balls for yokes; specializes in revolver actions and conversions; Ruger single-action conversions; customizing and accurizing .45 autos and .45 auto custom hand checkering; Remington XP-100 work; the only state certified gunsmithing school; member APG.
NU-LINE GUNS Jerry Stevens 1053 Caulk’s Hill Rd., Harvester, MO 63304; (314) 441-4500, (314) 447-4501, FAX (314) 447-5018	Specialties include basic street to full-house compensated autos and revolvers; combat shotguns; PASS Super X.
POWER CUSTOM Ron Power 29739 Hwy J, Gravois Mills, MO 65037; (573) 372-5684, FAX (573) 372-5799; e-mail: rwpower@laurie.net	Designs and manufactures over 100 different pistolsmith items and accessories sold through Brownells; custom Grand Master Deluxe PPC, revolver and Grand Master Universal revolver for NRA Action Shooting; charter member APG.
THE SHOOTERS SHOP Neil Wiggans 19241 State Hwy. RA, Atlanta, MO 63530; (660) 239-4346, FAX (660) 239-4390	Specializes in reliable Limited, Open IPSC, and self-defense 1911s; competition and sporting rifles and shotguns; match grade Ruger 10/22s and Mk. IIs; strong emphasis on the cosmetics of metal checkering, bluing and wood finish.

MONTANA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
JARVIS GUNSMITHING Bill Jarvis 1123 Cherry Orchard, Hamilton, MT 59840; (406) 961-4392	Manufacturer of auto pistol barrels; Remington 597 .22 bull barrel rifles;.22 LR/1911 conversion units; custom carry conversion for Beretta, Taurus, HKUSP, 1911, S&W revolvers, Bianchi revolvers and PPC revolvers; member APG.

NEBRASKA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
CYLINDER AND SLIDE SHOP Bill Laughridge 245 East 4th St., Fremont, NE 68025; (402) 721-4277, FAX (402) 721-0263	Browning Hi-Power custom parts; Colt custom parts; Para-Ordnance parts; S&W stock parts; compensated competition work on Hi-Power, S&W and 1911; Colt, Para-Ordnance and S&W repairs; custom work; duty gun tuning; .45 auto pistolsmithing school; Colt parts distributor; distributor for SFS system; member APG.

NEVADA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
THE ACCURACY DEN Vern S. Juenke 25 Bitterbrush Rd., Reno, NV 89523; (702) 345-0225	Electronic ICC tester for checking cases, bullets, jackets; specializing in T/C Contenders for silhouette and hunting with modified lock-up and re-breeching of frame; Kit’N muzzle brakes; revolver action work; custom convertible sights for T/C.
TUSSEY CUSTOM Terry Tussey 24 Moonlight Road, #A, Carson City, NV 89706; (775)-246-1533, FAX (775) 246-1544; web site: www.tusseycustom.com	Specializing in 1911 style pistols; Industrial Hard Chrome; All types of night sights; Tactical pistols; “Stealth” compensators.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Pistolsmith	Specialties
KILHAM AND COMPANY Benjamin Kilham 37 Union St., Lyme, NH 03768; (603) 795-4112	Specializes in .45 accuracy and compensator work; PPC revolvers; XPs for silhouette.

NEW YORK
Pistolsmith	Specialties
BROTHER’S CUSTOM GUNS Bill Judycki 9871 Morgan Rd., Marcy, NY 13403; (315) 732-0873	Specializing in XP-100 Remingtons for the Masters; revolver specialties for all disciplines: carry, PPC and NRA Action; 1911 autos for all disciplines: IPSC, bullseye and carry; shrouded Bianchi Cup pistols; catalog $1.00; member APG.
QUALITY CUSTOM HANDGUNS Joseph E. Cominolli 624 Cherry Road, Syracuse, NY 13219-2342; (315) 488-7536; web site: www.cominolli.com Acc-U-Rail Shop (315) 468-5182 or (800) 457-7512	Pistolsmithing tools and fixtures. Frame Saver guide rods for all 1911-style pistols, Browning HP, and most Smith & Wesson autos. New Captive Rail System and Acc-U-Fit System; precision match barrel installations; premium parts and accessories; custom built practical carry, IDPA and competition pistols. Member APG since 1989.

NORTH CAROLINA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
BAITY’S CUSTOM GUNWORKS Leonard Baity 2623 Boone Trail, North Wilksboro, NC 28659; (336) 667-8785, FAX (336) 838-1758	Custom .45s and rifles; combat and PPC revolvers; S&W warranty repairs; general repairs and full retail sales.
GUN SPECIALTIES D. Ray Wilson 805 Reed St., Asheville, NC 28803; (828) 274-2797; e-mail: raysguns@msn.com	Custom .45 auto modifications; checkering, comps, triggers, mag. wells, etc.; special machining procedures; Heli-Arc welding (down to .01 amp).

OHIO
Pistolsmith	Specialties
DIAGONAL ROAD GUN SHOP Andy Horvath 14131 Diagonal Rd., La Grange, OH 44050; (440) 458-4369, (440) 355-5618	Caliber conversions and custom one-of-one work on single and double action revolvers; specializing in Ruger single actions.
SSK INDUSTRIES J.D. Jones 590 Woodvue Ln., Wintersville, OH 43952; (740) 264-0176, FAX (740) 264-2257; website: www.sskindustries.com	Custom Contender and Encore barrels and complete guns; T’SOB scope mounts; custom die sets; sub-sonic cartridges and suppressors; Arrestor muzzle brake; SSK Khrome finish; specializes in custom hunting handguns; wildcat cartridges from .14 to .95 caliber; JDJ and Whisper series of wildcats; member APG.
WICKMANN GUN WORKS Kurt Wickmann 10461 State Rt. 550, Athens, OH 45701; (740) 594-8049, FAX (740) 593-8645, web site: www.kwgw.com	Custom pistols for concealed carry, duty and limited competition. Specializing in the Browning Hi-Power, S&W, Sig, 1911 style and Colt 380 pistols.

OKLAHOMA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
NOWLIN MANUFACTURING John W. Nowlin 20622 S. 4092 Rd., Claremore, OK 74017; (918) 342-0689, FAX (918) 342-0624; e-mail: nowlinguns@msn.com	Precision-built complete 1911s on Nowlin frame and slide. Manufacturer and pistolsmith installations of forged match barrels, slides, frames; machined compensators, hammers, sears, parts and springs for the 1911 auto; IDPA, IPSC, Bullseye, NRA Action and carry guns; member APG.

OREGON
Pistolsmith	Specialties
GEORGE F. LONG, PISTOLSMITH George F. Long 1500 Rouge River Hwy., Ste. F, Grants Pass, OR 97527; (541) 476-7552	Specialize in individual custom carry guns, revolvers and autos; competition guns for IDPA, SASS, IPSC, PPC and NRA action shooting; custom 10/22s, AR-15s and tactical weapons. Law enforcement weapons of all types. Member APG, DA revolver inspector.

PENNSYLVANIA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
EVOLUTION GUN WORKS George Smith 48 Belmont Ave, Quakertown PA 18951; (215) 538-1012, FAX (215) 538-1016; www.egw-guns.com	Hand-built, one-at-a-time custom pistols for carry, target, home defense. Bianchi, IDPA, IPSC; full line of custom oversize parts, dealer service, welding service, and One off parts using in-house CNC milling and turning and EDM machines. Tenth year in business.
JIM GARTHWAITE PISTOLSMITH Jim Garthwaite Rt. 2, Box 310, Watsontown, PA 17777; (570) 538-1566, FAX (570) 538-2965; web site: www.garthwaite.com	Custom pistols for duty, carry and tactical IPSC competition featuring the finest handwork from a master’s one-man shop; complete services for 1911 series pistols and Browning Hi-Powers; member APG.
JOHN YANEK CUSTOM GUN WORKS John Yanek P.O. Box 222, Schnecksville, PA 18078; (610) 767-4423, FAX (610) 767-2054	Specializes in 1911-style pistols, including high-capacity models; full-house or Limited Class IPSC guns, custom carry mode for personal defense, bowling pin guns, and Bullseye guns; member APG.
WEIGAND COMBAT HANDGUNS Jack Weigand 685 S. Main Rd., Mountaintop, PA 18707; (570) 868-8358, FAX (570) 868-5218; web site: www.jackweigand.com, e-mail: sales@jackweigand.com	1999 Pistolsmith of the Year. Specializing in exquisite custom carry revolvers and semi-auto pistols; Smith & Wesson and Ruger our specialty. Manufacturer of a full line of handgun scope mounts for rifles and pistols. Member APG and a member of the revolver and semi-auto advisory board.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Pistolsmith	Specialties
WESSINGER CUSTOM GUNS AND ENGRAVING George Wessinger 268 Limestone Rd., Chapin, SC 29036; (803) 345-5677, FAX (803) 345-9845; e-mail: wcgande@email.msn.com	Complete line of custom handguns; PPC and Action revolvers on Colts, S&Ws, and Rugers; specializes in Colt Python actions; custom autos for target, duty and combat; refinishing and traditional engraving; member APG.

TENNESSEE
Pistolsmith	Specialties
BOWEN CLASSIC ARMS Hamilton S. Bowen P.O. Box 67, Louisville, TN 37777; (865) 984-3583; web site: www.bowenclassicarms.com and www.bowenarms.com	Specialist in Ruger revolvers; sophisticated caliber conversions including action tuning, custom barrels, five- and six-shot cylinders; from .22 to .500 for single and double action guns; catalog $3.00; member APG, ACGG.

TEXAS
Pistolsmith	Specialties
ACTIONS BY “T” Teddy Jacobson 16315 Redwood Forest Ct., Sugar Land, TX 77478; (281) 277-4008; web site: www.actionsbyt.com	Specializing in trigger and sear work in over 100 different revolver or semiauto models; street reliability packages, police actions; brochure and current articles available for $3 refundable on future work; sells custom 1911 parts and tools available by calling us direct or through our web site.
ART ENTERPRISES Alan R. Tillman 1702 Barbara St., Austin, TX 78757; (512) 454-9328	Specializes in work on 1911-style autos including IPSC, bullseye, and custom carry guns; tune-up work also done on most other autos and revolvers; member APG.
BRILEY PISTOL DIVISION Claudio Salassa 1230 Lumpkin Rd., Houston, TX 77043; (713) 932-6995, (800) 331-5718, FAX (713) 932-1043; web site: www.briley.com, e-mail: claudio@briley.com	Specializing in IPSC, Steel Target, Action Pistol and defensive carry handguns. Revolver action jobs and rebarreling. 10/22 match rifles NRA approved for silhouette. Package handguns available. Personalized custom work is accepted with use of Briley components. Full line of 1911 accessories (barrels, comps, parts, mounts, etc.). Custom production dealer inquiries welcome. Catalog available.
MARTIN CUSTOM GUNSMITHING Glenn Martin 12102 Highway 359, Old Sandia Bank Building, P.O. Box 274, Sandia, TX 78383; (361) 547-6617	Specializing in Colt 1911 style autos and quality copies, Browning Hi Powers, Smith & Wesson revolvers, Ruger DA and SA revolvers. Martin Mag Well doubles the loading port size of 1911 style autos without add-on gadgets, no increase in length or weight. Handguns customized for reliability, accuracy and durability since 1980.
PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS Jeff Wassom 308 Eanes School Rd., Austin, TX 78746; (512) 327-0119	1911 specialist with custom work ranging from collectibles to competition; Steel Challenge, Bianchi, Masters, IPSC, etc.
REEVES C. JUNGKIND Reeves Jungkind 509 E. Granite St., Llano, TX 78643-3055; (325) 247-1151	Distinguished Python DA and SA trigger jobs; competition and duty Python DA-only trigger jobs; front sight for 50 yard head shots; for a price list, send a SASE.
TEN-RING PRECISION Alex Hamilton 1449 Blue Crest Ln., San Antonio, TX 78232; (210) 494-3063, FAX (210) 494-3066; web site: www.tenring.com, e-mail: tenring@texas.net	Custom metalwork on all pistols; competition guns, bullseye guns, IPSC and PPC, handgun silhouette, tactical pistols and police officer duty guns; distributor of Polymer coatings and TR products for gun industry. Member APG.
TRIANGLE SHOOTING SPORTS Benny Hil 10837 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410; (361) 241-4498, FAX (361) 241-7085	Former pistolsmith for S.T.I., building state-of-the-art pistols for open class; limited and carry reliability and accuracy packages on all types of pistols; home of the new Rolling Thunder compensators; AR15 custom work.
VANDEN BERG CUSTOM Ed Vanden Berg 12430 Galveston Rd., #B18, Houston, TX 77598; (281) 480-3180, FAX (281) 480-3189	Custom 1911s: high capacity and single column, Open and Limited; custom AR-15s and Model 870, 1100 and 11/87 shotguns; send $2.00 for a brochure; member APG.
BILL WISEMAN CO. Bill Wiseman 18456 State Hwy. 6 South, College Station, TX 77845; (409) 690-3456, FAX (409) 690-0156	Handguns for hunting and silhouette; manufacturers of custom stainless barrels; makers of NRA Championship silhouette barrels.