Two Thumbs Up for Dark Horse Gunsmithing

[YankeeDP]

Earlier this week I was looking for a gunsmith in my area who could install a muzzle brake on my M&P 15. I called a couple places nearby... one told me they couldn't help me, and the other told me they can do it but it wouldn't be ready for 5 or 6 weeks. Eventually I asked here on the forums, and several people suggested Dark Horse Gunsmithing in South Hadley. James from DH even replied to the thread, so I decided to give them a shot.

I stopped by Wednesday night to drop off the rifle. James and his partner (sorry, didn't catch his name) were both friendly and professional. They quoted me a price for the installation, and even offered to chop the barrel to bring the overall length with the new brake to 16". Perfect!

They've got a cool online tracking system to keep you updated on the progress of the job. This morning I got an e-mail notification from the tracking system letting me know the job was done - not even 3 full days after I brought it in. I picked it up this afternoon, and I am very pleased with the work they did!

I hadn't heard of Dark Horse Gunsmithing before I asked here on the forums, but I will definitely be doing more business with them in the future. I highly recommend them for anyone in the South Hadley area that needs any work done.

 

[4xharley]

This is the second time today I've heard that they are awesome. I'll have to check em out!

 

[Judicator]

Bump on an old thread.
A+ for them. Very helpful guys, attached my muzzle device with the "evil" method silver solder while I waited. They understood a 2hour drive with a baby is rough to leave it the for a quick job.
Work was done quick and professionally. I WILL be using them again.

 

[Iceaxe]

They did a trigger job on my Shield and also some AR work for me. Great guys and great work! Going to be dropping my M&P 45 soon for the trigger.

 

[jd4444]

I used them for a Walther PPS trigger job. Everyone else did not want to do it. They did not bat an eye and the work was done within a week.

 

[1911forlife]

Why Most of the good places not really near Boston? Always 2 hours drive . Looking to do the muzzle break too. Can it be done in 1 day without coming back?

 

[Judicator]

I would call ahead or pm him on here first. I told him my situation and he worked with me unlike some others. Pin and weld might have to leave it there but contact him first.

 

[Mflagg73]

Why Most of the good places not really near Boston? Always 2 hours drive . Looking to do the muzzle break too. Can it be done in 1 day without coming back?

he has told me that he can silver solder a muzzle break while you wait...

 

[SBD]

does anyone know how much Dark Horse usually charges to silver solder or pin and weld a muzzle brake on an AR?

Thanks

 

[Mflagg73]

They quoted me $50 on my AR

 

[Steel and Wood]

These guys are awesome! Bring them work... feed the animal! - 1776

 

[taken]

They are doing a transfer for me when it comes in and while I'm there I'm hoping to get them to do a brake for me too. Seem like great guys from the conversations I've had with them so far...

 

[Steven Pom]

good to know, i think i will contact them. i need a transfer and don't want to drive out east to do it.


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[taken]

good to know, i think i will contact them. i need a transfer and don't want to drive out east to do it.


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$25 bucks and very nice about it...

 

[SBD]

I dropped off my PSA upper and a muzzle brake this afternoon to be installed and silver soldered. The other two places that I was considering to pin and weld the brake recommended Dark Horse so I thought it was worth a shot. Remsport still wasn't doing any gunsmithing and 1776 is an hour further away.