Gunsmith in central MA

[SDK]

I tried the search and am either not getting replies, or getting negative ones when I reach out to smiths in my area

Looking for a gunsmith in the Central MA area, Worcester, up at The Mill, etc to pin and weld a MA legal comp on an AR upper.

Any recommendations of someone who can do this service and is currently active and doing work?

I used to do a bit of welding some years back. I’m going to go pick up a flux core welder at Harbor Freight and just do it myself if this post does not find me someone. Only reason I am holding off is it would be nice to establish a relationship with a competent gunsmith near me. Assuming that even exists…

 

[DW357]

Not central MA but figured I'd mention it anyway. Northeast Arms in Peabody offers this service.
@sschevy

 

[jeffC]

Pullman arms. Right by showcase north in Worcester.

 

[SDK]

Not central MA but figured I'd mention it anyway. Northeast Arms in Peabody offers this service.

Thanks Andrew. Any recommendations are appreciated since I may run up against something I can’t do myself.

 

[SDK]

Pullman arms. Right by showcase north in Worcester.

Thanks for the reply. They are one of the ones that replied. They are not offering gunsmith services anymore, only FFL transfers until further notice.

 

[LuvDog]

Not central MA, but Dave Santurri is the man
I've had him do everything where I've needed a smith

Santurri, Ltd.

I think Saxonville Armory in Framingham would also be able to handle this. I've never gone there though.

 

[SDK]

Not central MA, but Dave Santurri is the man
I've had him do everything where I've needed a smith

Santurri, Ltd.

I think Saxonville Armory in Framingham would also be able to handle this. I've never gone there though.

Thank you for the recommendation. I get the feeling I will be traveling when I need services lol.

I had looked into Saxonville Armory as well since Framingham is not too far. The first line on thier home page:

SHOP UPDATE 10/18/21: NOT ACCEPTING NEW WORK​

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****PLEASE NOTE****
I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW WORK AT THIS TIME.

Crazy bad luck in my area

 

[paul73]

Not central MA, but Dave Santurri is the man
I've had him do everything where I've needed a smith

Santurri, Ltd.

I think Saxonville Armory in Framingham would also be able to handle this. I've never gone there though.

david is great, but, he processes whole flow of orders from MFS, so i guess it is why he is not getting more work. and his transfer fees are now also VERY high, though, he transfers everything.
he is a smith, so, he can do and manufacture anything - he made a custom blast shield for my LaRue break, a neat thing.
for central mass i think location at mill would be better, and maga arms does pin/weld of muzzle devices too, not expensive.

 

[LuvDog]

david is great, but, he processes whole flow of orders from MFS, so i guess it is why he is not getting more work. and his transfer fees are now also VERY high, though, he transfers everything.
he is a smith, so, he can do and manufacture anything - he made a custom blast shield for my LaRue break, a neat thing.
for central mass i think location at mill would be better, and maga arms does pin/weld of muzzle devices too, not expensive.

You're talking about David at Saxonville, right?

 

[SDK]

david is great, but, he processes whole flow of orders from MFS, so i guess it is why he is not getting more work. and his transfer fees are now also VERY high, though, he transfers everything.
he is a smith, so, he can do and manufacture anything - he made a custom blast shield for my LaRue break, a neat thing.
for central mass i think location at mill would be better, and maga arms does pin/weld of muzzle devices too, not expensive.

Thanks! I will reach out to Maga Arms! The Mill is an easy trip for me

 

[paul73]

You're talking about David at Saxonville, right?

yep. i used his services quite a bit, never had an issue.
but, i was not in touch with him for a while now, so, do not have current info on his status.

 

[Brannigan03]

Dave Santurri in Attleboro did my pin & weld.

 

[upcountry]

I've used Mike La Rocca in Worcester. Good guy, good work, but that was years ago.

 

[SDK]

Thanks all. Spoke to the guys at MAGAarms and they are going to get it done for me…

 

[Enzo]

I've used Mike La Rocca in Worcester. Good guy, good work, but that was years ago.

I've bought gums from Mike and he’s done work on my firearms. Haven’t visited since Covid. May initially come off as gruff but but he’s a great guy and does nice work.

 

[Editor]

I've used Mike La Rocca in Worcester. Good guy, good work, but that was years ago.

Still there, still a good guy, still doing excellent work.

 

[IPSC_DRL]

Still there, still a good guy, still doing excellent work.

LaRocca Gun Works of Worcester, MA - Gunsmith

LaRocca Gun Works, Inc. of Worcester MA - Consultant to the firearms industry - Custom Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

www.laroccagunworks.com