Ray Ray 3,566 Posted August 9, 2009 I was wondering if there were any certified, or licensed gunsmiths (whatever makes you qualified, I don't know) in New Jersey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,573 Posted August 9, 2009 I don't consider myself a gunsmith, but I've been to Glock, Beretta, S&W, Remington, Colt and H&K armorer's school. I tinker and have the Certs and books. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted August 9, 2009 There is an excellent gunsmith at NJ Firearms Guild in Rahway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted August 10, 2009 There is an excellent gunsmith at NJ Firearms Guild in Rahway. I used him to install a front sight on my rifle. He did a lousy job and I wound up doing it myself. I put new front sights on three of my rimfire rifles and peep sights. I have to post some photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted August 10, 2009 Gunsmithing takes time. It is learned overtime as any craft is. it is hard to be great at everything needed to fix all guns. There is general repair like sights and part replacement and there is gun specific smiths like Wilson. I took a course, does that make me a gunsmith? , no. Can I and do I fix, build and rebuild guns?, yes Can I do everything? no I am limited because I do not have a machine shop. now give me a deal on an all in one Smithy Machine and I will be a happy man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lublin 3 Posted August 10, 2009 I'm slowly teaching myself gunsmithing. I have a machine shop and experience in manufacturing and machining, I should be able to get into gunsmithing rather smoothly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted August 10, 2009 I have a machine shop and experience in manufacturing and machining, I should be able to get into gunsmithing rather smoothly. I am jealous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
223lover 9 Posted August 10, 2009 An excellent, experienced gunsmith is Marco at Paterson Gunsmithing. He can do just about anything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted August 10, 2009 There is an excellent gunsmith at NJ Firearms Guild in Rahway. I used him to install a front sight on my rifle. He did a lousy job and I wound up doing it myself. I put new front sights on three of my rimfire rifles and peep sights. I have to post some photos. He did a great job fixing a couple of revolvers for my buddy, and fixed a Kimber problem for me, but I guess every bodfy has positive and negative stories... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted August 11, 2009 An excellent, experienced gunsmith is Marco at Paterson Gunsmithing. He can do just aboutanything! I have used Marco and overall, I have been happy with his work. I had a .22 that had a bent barrel and after Marco straighted it, it turned out to have a bad barrel too. Marco charged me very little for the work. I think he gave me a break since he felt bad for me. If I need any gunsmithing, I go to Marco. It helps that he has a range in the basement. He let me test any firearm he repaired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted August 12, 2009 I'm guessing Marco is in Paterson? Does he have a website? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted August 12, 2009 I'm guessing Marco is in Paterson? Does he have a website? I went in there once. I wasn't overly impressed, but it was just a first impression thing. His range is SUPER expensive to join and shoot at as I recall. Not too far from 80 so it's fairly easy in/out. I don't like to drive thru parts of Paterson and I went to college in Newark for over 5 years... :shock: :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
223lover 9 Posted August 12, 2009 I don't believe Marco has a web site. He has done trigger jobs, hammers including extensions, barrel replacement, blueing, checkering, throating, timing, accurizing etc. all have been wonderful. IMHO he iks one of the best around. He has been working at his craft for a long time. He is not cheap, but I think you get what you pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted August 13, 2009 I don't believe Marco has a web site. He has done trigger jobs, hammers including extensions, barrel replacement, blueing, checkering, throating, timing, accurizing etc. all have been wonderful. IMHO he iks one of the best around. He has been working at his craft for a long time. He is not cheap, but I think you get what you pay for. Does he have an actual business? Or at least a business card? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted August 13, 2009 He has a storefront with an indoor range in the basement. Here is the contact info: Marco Feliz Paterson Gunsmithing 438 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07501 (973) 345-4100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
223lover 9 Posted August 13, 2009 Thank you Colonel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted August 13, 2009 Thank you Colonel! Yes sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeybones 1 Posted August 17, 2009 The Griffin and Howe gun shop in Bernardsville offers gunsmithing services. You can check them out on www.griffinhowe.com . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devils4ever 0 Posted August 18, 2009 The Griffin and Howe gun shop in Bernardsville offers gunsmithing services. You can check them out on http://www.griffinhowe.com . Wow. This place certainly looks high-end. I wonder if I can afford to get work done here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joeybones 1 Posted August 18, 2009 I went to the store a few years back. They have some pretty nice rifles and shotguns. You can actually pick them off the rack as they were not behind a counter. They also had some nifty bar stools made out of elephant legs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted August 18, 2009 The Griffin and Howe gun shop in Bernardsville offers gunsmithing services. You can check them out on http://www.griffinhowe.com . WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to high brow for me. (british accent on) "So Matthew, tell me, will you think that you may hit some clays today or will Sir Chad, Duke of What's Left of Your Manhood be victorious over thee?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srtsam 3 Posted August 19, 2009 Give winters a shot. He's an oldtime gunsmith. Won't work on anything AR but did a wonderful mounting ghost sights on an untapped Mossy 500. He's currently fixing my cheek riser on an A5 stock on my surgeon. Old fashion quality work. He's down here in south jersey in Berlin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted August 19, 2009 Address or phone # for the guy in Berlin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srtsam 3 Posted August 19, 2009 Winter's Specialties 15 Atlantic Ave (right off White horse pike I believe) Berelin, NJ 08009-1257 856-767-0349 As a bonus his tiny little front counter has a rather impressive display of "old" rifles, shotguns and lever actions. He has this awesome Mauser where the stock has this curved silver arm piece coming off the end with a genuine unertyl atop. One of the skinny ones. i am not familiar with those type of rifles but the are cool as heck and they are all on sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites