Scorpio64 5,147 Posted May 30, 2021 I dropped off a barrel, upper receiver, and gas block to be mounted at HGW about six weeks ago. The guy said it would be two weeks, which I was fine with, but it turned out to be three and a half weeks, which was still okay, but I kinda got a runaround when I called for status updates 12 days after dropping off parts. Honestly, if the guy I left my shit with said it would be a month, I'd be okay with that, but he either lied or was not being realistic. When I called, I got what I felt was a story. That, I have a problem with. Shit happens so whatever. It's crazy busy there but there is no excuse for excuses. Just own up to it. The thing that actually bothered me was I specifically asked for the chamber headspace measurements for precision reloading. Dude said no problem. When I picked up upper, I asked where the headspace specs was, guy said we don't do that here. I'm like, well original dude said no problem and how can you mount a barrel without measuring headspace. I got a BS answer. Either the counter guy I picked up from was full of shit, or you cannot count on HGW to mount a barrel with any prospect of precision. Tom does damn good work, so I can only assume the alternative answer is the correct one. Counter guy was full of shit. Normally I give HGW 4.5 stars for being generally awesome, but this time around they get two stars, for the bullshit. I liked HGW better when I got to deal with Tom directly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
124gr9mm 859 Posted June 1, 2021 Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear it was less than ideal. I have some "easy" AR work for someone to do so this kind of feedback is helpful to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,675 Posted June 1, 2021 You probably should have looked for a shop that builds rifles, Instead of a shop that just changes parts. They may be great at pinning and welding but can't spec shit out. Not a bash just a observation from the OP's post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdave4321 36 Posted June 8, 2021 I have had work done on an an AR15 and an AR10 by Round 6 Gunsmithing in Galloway. They are great with AR's , just fyi for future refrence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites