I have a fusion 1911 and the assembly of the upper needs more work than I can do to fit the barrel, bushing, etc.  Is there anyone in norther NJ or reasonably close to that area someone would recommend?  I'd like to get it coated as well.

 

Thanks.

Check out RTSP they have a good smith and do ceracoating. 

Carell's .45 shop in Bangor, PA was recommended to me,  as was Kustom Kraft in Blairstown.  I have not dealt with either, but I have a list of work to do to my Springfield, and I've heard good things about these guys.

Alchemy Custom in IL

Jim Garthwaite in PA

Business End Customs in MA

 

I have used Alchemy. Fast, efficient and amazing work. No one in NJ I would recommend for the work, honestly.

 

Good luck.

 

C

 

Edit to add: Since it's a top end, it can just hit the mail. That's a beautiful thing.

NJ Firearms Guild. Joe Depaeza!

George Carell is real good, he has built couple bullseye Caspian 1911's for me and they shoot great. His number is (610) 588-0199

 

 

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Last good 1911 gunsmith in NJ was the late Austin Behlert and he moved his shop to PA. That was many moons ago.

 

Go with the guys Topher recommends. I checked with Garthwaite a few months ago and he is not taking on any new work. Things may have changed. Alchemy is great if they are taking on new projects. I have had stuff done by both outfits and very satisfied all around.

 

Also, look at Gary Natale of Gans Guns in PA. He is a 1911 specialist and his turnaround times are great if he is taking on new work.

Shipped it off in it's entirety to Garthwaite over the weekend.  He had an opening and said he'd get back just after the new year.  

Last good 1911 gunsmith in NJ was the late Austin Behlert and he moved his shop to PA. That was many moons ago.

 

Go with the guys Topher recommends. I checked with Garthwaite a few months ago and he is not taking on any new work. Things may have changed. Alchemy is great if they are taking on new projects. I have had stuff done by both outfits and very satisfied all around.

 

Also, look at Gary Natale of Gans Guns in PA. He is a 1911 specialist and his turnaround times are great if he is taking on new work.

 

Don't want to say anything bad but had no love for Austin Behlert.

Shipped it off in it's entirety to Garthwaite over the weekend.  He had an opening and said he'd get back just after the new year.

 

I have a feeling u will be well pleased.

 

C

I have a feeling u will be well pleased.

 

C

 

Yes, Jim Garthwaite is one of the best. I have another build coming from him this upcoming year. Here is a full house Colt 1911 Rail Gun that he did...

 

 

This guy ruined a slide on a friends 1911! Beware!

This guy ruined a slide on a friends 1911! Beware!

Who are you talking about?

Who are you talking about?

I'm assuming he his trying to warn us off Garthwaite. The colt looks smoking hot.

I'm assuming he his trying to warn us off Garthwaite...

Ok, that's fine but more detail is necessary.

 

Pics of your Fusion are mandatory when it comes back.

 

C

Ok, that's fine but more detail is necessary.

 

Pics of your Fusion are mandatory when it comes back.

 

C

Yes, I agree, the generic "bad" is not something I react to.  Absolutely will post up the pics when it's done.