[entropy]

I remember watching Pat Laib work magic on guns at the MN State Shoot some (almost 40!) years back. I do not know how far and wide he ranges to scheduled shoots, but I'm sure he brings some tools with when he hits the club. I definitely appreciate his work, I learned a lot just watching him work in between rounds.

 

[bill1064]

Another great gunsmith is Laurence Pylinski from VA. Know he was going to scale down on the road, but he worked magic on my K32 at the Dixie Grand a few years ago.

 

[pheasantmaster]

As you have stated, these guys deserve way more praise and recognition that they ever receive.

Through the decades several have impressed me at the countless hours they work at shoots trying to get guns repaired or desires fulfilled for shooters to take the line the following morning.

The one that really stands out for countless hours and no sleep is Phil Crenwelge. Phil has helped me out many times along with alot of folks. He goes for days at larger shoots with virtually no sleep. His extensive knowledge of firearms is amazing (not just shotguns).

 

[patch]

Doug Hubbart has to be mentioned in this thread. This man always goes above and beyond helping shooters.

 

[jjhess]

Second for Philip's!
He helped me in a pinch and had be back on the line without holding up the squad, good thing our bank was right in front of his trailer.
Haven't seen him online for a while but sure he is busy as can be, guess that's what happens since he is a top notch smith

 

[George MT.]

Karl McKnight works his butt off to do the best for his customers. I'm glad to be able to call him a friend.

 

[Turbine]

I was working at a large youth shoot. I woke up at about 130 AM and decided to walk 30 yards to the bathrooms. There was a light on in Karl Hampel’s trailer. As he’d been a Senior Veteran for a long time, I thought to check on him. He was sitting at his workbench with a file in his hand. He said “ Oh, hi, one of the kids needed a sear and I didn’t have one so I’m just about done making one. I’ll have it installed in about 20 minutes so he can shoot first thing in the morning.”
The traveling gunsmiths are really important!

 

[Motordoctor]

Remember joe eagle. He was a traveling gunsmith years back

 

[Big Az Al]

Tom Larkin, Thestockshop

Doug Hubbert, beaker100 here

Merlyntrap

Doug Grey

Bill Simons

Karl McKnight

All of whom I am friends with

Tony DeSomonie(?)

Phillip

Don Rackley

I met at trap shoots where they have kept competitors on the line by fixing their shotguns or loaning out shotguns.

And yes they are unsung heroes in what they do for the shooters.

Any traveling gunsmith that works at any shooting event is a hero.

Al

 

[CharlieAMA]

Don Rackley is a personal friend of mine. If you need Perrazi work done, he is very good. He carries all of his tools and parts with him to shoots and is easy to get along with.

 

[trapwife]

Over many years Patrick McCarthy (and Kim) set up their gun store (Dawson Enterprises) at the Grand and Cardinal Center. There was always a counter dedicated to gun smithing.
When he is out on the road, trying to shoot because that’s what he likes to do, I’ve seen him almost/miss his squad because he was elbow deep in someone’s gun.
I’m proud to call him a friend. He is one of the good guys.