Looking for someone to refinish a 1911

[VeedUp]

A guy I work with is looking to have his 1911 refinished professionally, can y'all recommend anyone, prefer a local shop or person.

thanks

 

[Leadfoot]

Blued? I would recommend Eduardo Chahin in Baton Rouge.

225-751-5298

He's done a 1905 S&W revolver and a 1950's Colt 1911 for me and they both look as if they were new pieces.

 

[VeedUp]

thanks

 

[S&W4ME]

Todd Cheek (TCustoms) good guy and forum sponsor

 

[VeedUp]

I gave him Todd's info too, he's really looking to have it re-blued I think though and wasn't sure if Todd did that. I told him that the finishes these day look great and are more protective but I think he wants it to look original.

 

[JIMDVC]

Who Ever does the re blue job make sure they hand polish and do not use wheels! Eduardo would be one of the fellows that hand polishes guns. When I graduated gunsmith school 32 years ago Eduardo was around then. There are not too many old school smiths left around here. And then there are the "TV" gunsmiths that I will not comment on as I will not comment on any "National Treasures"..Can't loose with Eduardo for a professional job

 

[dsonyay]

Bill Bertholat (sp?) in Slidell did a superb job on a parts 1911 my dad built. Cost just under 90 bucks (a couple years ago) and the bluing was amazing.