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Boxlock
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I need to have a little work done to my 20 ga. Fox Sterlingworth (chokes opened; maybe forcing cones extended), and I wanted to know if anyone on this site has used Larry Feland in Katy, TX. And if so, I am hoping he will share his opinion of his work with us. I talked to Larry on the phone yesterday; he seemed quite knowledgable and was extremely accommodating and willing to listen to the specifics of my needs (a very rare trait among the gunsmiths I know). And he says he could complete the work after 3-4 days of receiving the gun!
Other recommendations are certainly welcome. I have used a number of gunsmiths before, with mixed results. Orvis did not impress me at all. Griffin and Howe did a good job on fixing my Arrieta 16 ga. last year, but they took a few months to get to it. Ideally, I'd like to have the gun back within a few weeks.
I wish there was someone good in the area where I live (Louisville, KY); but I know of no one I would trust this work to.
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Don't know your Larry but I can personally recommend Mike Orlen. Mike has done work for me and many others on this site and is a frequent contributor with his help and expertise. http://members.aol.com/sgunbore/brochure.gif JL
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I'd second Mike Orlen, he's did choke work on my Parkers. But why mess with your forcing cones?
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Mike's the man for this kind of work. I have heard good about Larry, but have used Mike and he's the go to guy for barrel work in my opinion. He also reads and supports several of the boards.
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Sidelock
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Absolutely , Mike Orlen is da man for me !!!! He has just finished another bbl amd only had it for about a week ---- typical of his service & del. Ken
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Thanks guys, for the Mike Orlen recommendation. I just sent an e-mail message to him explaining what I'd like to have done.
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If the work is Fox specific, you might give Bill Schwarz, 706 276 7668, a call. He carries some parts and is able to make others.
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I just got my LC Smith barrels back from Mike Orlen. Fast turnaround, very good price, and as far as I can tell the job was done right.
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