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Default Pistolsmiths in Pa.

Does anyone know of a good pistolsmith in Pa.? I have a Mark III Hi-Power that I want to have a commander style hammer installed on and some other minor work, cleaning up the trigger pull and stuff like that. Any help appreciated.
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www.egw-guns.com

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Wayne Novak is well known for his work on the GP-35. His shop is in Parkersbrug, WV.

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Thanks! I had the contact information for EGW once before, but it was out of date. Now I wonder how long a waiting list there is???? Guess I'll find out.
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www.keystonegunsmith.com
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Default Re: Pistolsmiths in Pa.

For the HP I'd probably go with either Novak or EGW. I'll be making a run up to EGW next Friday, I have a rear sight that I want changed out on my Springer and a loose ejector on one of the Kimbers I need fixed/replaced. I've talked to George a few times and is very friendly, he even offered to install my sight right there on the spot.
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I know the thread is old, but for someone searching later...

Jim Garthwaite is a master with the BHP. He's done a trigger job and replaced the sights with Novaks/gold bead sights on my Browning HiPower, and the work is just beautiful. A craftsman, perfectionist, and heckva nice guy to work with.

I've never been a fan of fixed sights, but when I got the Browning back from him a few weeks ago, that puppy was DEAD ON. And I mean DEAD ON. At 20 yards, it'll shoot a sub 5/8" group.

I'd hand him one of my guns with complete confidence on a job that will be well done. His website is www.garthwaite.com .

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So how do you know this gun smith?
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