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Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:17 pm
by Louiethelump
I received my nephew in law’s 1911 today when he was here and it has broken it’s third barrel link PIN. (Not the link)
I need a 1911 mechanic that can fix what is causing this, in the Brooksville, Inverness, Bushnell area. When it breaks the same pin three times something is wrong. I work on Smith and Wesson revolvers but never fooled with 1911’s. Not wanting to spend a fortune. Just want to correct the problem; whatever it is.
The gun is a Rock Island Armory and looks to be an older one.
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:25 pm
by rentprop1
Probably wrong size link
Bring it up to Inverness
352-423-1627 at the shop
Gun Stock and Barrel
We have a super busy week ahead, always better to call first.
Mark
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:59 am
by Louiethelump
I was hoping to hear from you. I will do that. Thank you.
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:50 pm
by jaytwillerham
Quite awhile ago, Tom at Guntalk was interviewing the head honcho at Rock Island.
He said the older 1911s did have a number of quality control issues.
He finally hired a 1911 expert to straighten things out.
And apparently the newer ones run just fine.
But the earlier ones with problems might need more than a quick fix.
For details the interview is probably archived on the Guntalk podcast page.
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 10:29 pm
by MikeFL86
I would call RIA and talk to someone there. I heard in the past they had good customer service. Not sure if that was/is still true.
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:52 am
by lakelandman
Louiethelump wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:17 pm
I received my nephew in law’s 1911 today when he was here and it has broken it’s third barrel link PIN. (Not the link)
I need a 1911 mechanic that can fix what is causing this, in the Brooksville, Inverness, Bushnell area. When it breaks the same pin three times something is wrong. I work on Smith and Wesson revolvers but never fooled with 1911’s. Not wanting to spend a fortune. Just want to correct the problem; whatever it is.
The gun is a Rock Island Armory and looks to be an older one.
Any update on your 1911?
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 5:18 pm
by Louiethelump
I dropped it off with Rentprop1 right after he offered to look at it. He has a busy shop and said it would take awhile to get to it. Have not heard any more.
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 7:29 pm
by lakelandman
Thanks.
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:06 pm
by rentprop1
Louiethelump wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 5:18 pm
I dropped it off with Rentprop1 right after he offered to look at it. He has a busy shop and said it would take awhile to get to it. Have not heard any more.
We should be looking at it this week
Re: Need 1911 mechanic
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 5:16 pm
by Louiethelump
No hurry. Was answering a question.