If you want to add to the list of concerns over the way he does his work, when you call, ask about the big bottle of WD-40 on the bench. That product has caused more discussions of length than most any other when it comes to firearms. On second thought,, why not just enjoy the results of his craftsmanship & skills. He obviously knows what he's doing. (Nice pictures,,thanks!)
Kutter-
You are welcome for the photographs, I had hoped that members of the forum would like to see them. I had no idea that my photographs would be so carefully examined!
Kirk and his wife are real nice folks and they don't just work on customer's guns, they work with the guns and the customers. He and his wife like to get to know the people they are working with and that is rare in this day and age.
The 16ga French gun he repaired for me was crude and of very little value compared to the guns he usually works on, and yet he treated me and the MAC with respect. He shared some wisdom with me along the way.
Given the value of this shotgun, I went into the decision of the repair with some reluctance, but folks here on the forum encouraged me to get the shotgun fixed and yesterday after a round of trap using only the right (repaired side), I am so happy I did! You all helped me realize that the value of a shotgun isn't always in the price one pays, it is in the return, and the return isn't always monetary.
Doug
