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I have two unfired Rossi ranch hands. One in 357 Mag and one

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I have two unfired Rossi ranch hands. One in 357 Mag and one in 44 Mag. I paid a local gunshop to disassemble the stocks and fore grips so I could send them out to be engraved. Once I received them back from the engraver I took everything to the same gun shop for reassembly. After a couple of weeks I called and checked on them and discovered they hadn't been touched. I picked them up figuring I could reassemble them. None of the hardware seems to fit right and none of the bolts fit either. I managed to get the 357 back together but it's not like it should be. The 44 mag remains partly unassembled. Any info as to where I can send them or ideas (I am not a gunsmith) would be greatly appreciated.
Steve Shipton

Submitted: 1 year ago.
Category: Firearms
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Expert:  ProactiveShooters replied 1 year ago.

Good evening,

Sounds like you need a good gunsmith. I'm sorry that you had difficulty with the place that you went to.

If you can tell me your zip code (and the name of the first gunsmith you went to), I'll be happy to locate someone for you who can put your guns back together properly, and in a timely manner.

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Customer: replied 1 year ago.

Thanks. My zip is 32404. The Company I took them to is "Bay Guns & Gear". If you need anything else please let me know

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Expert:  gcgunsmithing replied 1 year ago.

Hi there, i would suggest Orion Gun Works they are a full service gunsmithing shop, have good credentials and are known to do great work, call Will Wood at(NNN) NNN-NNNNand set up an appointment, check out their web site http://www.oriongunworks.com

 

Hope this helps

G.C.

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Expert:  ProactiveShooters replied 1 year ago.

I'm sorry that you had such trouble with Bay Guns & Gear. They actually have a very good reputation. I'm guessing here that they may have just been very busy. Not to worry though, you have other options...

Ok, by your zip code, I see that you are in the Panama City, Florida area. You have a few good options in the area that I can suggest to you....


Morgan's Archery & Firearms
3022 Stanford Rd, Ste E, Panama City, FL 32405
(850)(NNN) NNN-NNNNbr/>.
Morgan's handles all kinds of general gunsmithing repairs and service.
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Arias Artifacts
7131 W Highway 98, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850)(NNN) NNN-NNNN
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Arias Artifacts offers general gunsmithing services in your area. They have good reviews from prior customers and these reviews all seem to mention good, personalized service.
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One more suggestion a bit further away..

Specialty Arms / Terry Clifton
7065 Highway 90
Grand Ridge, FL32442-4053

Specialty is a little farther away, but they have a good reputation as well.

In compiling these listings, I tried to find gunsmiths close to you, but also ones that have a good reputation. That is important to me. I do not like to just pull random suggestions off of the internet without having some knowledge about the quality of their work or the satisfaction level of their customers. I think these suggestions will help you get your Ranch Hands back in tip top shape.

Best of luck to you, and thank you for using Just Answer!


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