Chuck: Steve Matthews sold Matthews & Sons about three or four years ago to a couple of retired cops. They lasted about ten months, then had a going out of business sale. Steve stayed on during the transition, since he was the only real gunsmith in the bunch. I think B&D bought some of their inventory. Steve is too young to retire, so he works at B&D about three days per week, stays in back where he is happy playing with our toys without having to deal with us (much). His sidekick (whose name also escapes me) was a Downey city employee as his day job,and worked at the shop for fun and camraderie (and cash, of course). Good guy, have not seen him since the store closed.
Steve is a very good gunsmith, and has worked on a number of my guns. Also gives really good advice, when you can get him to talk.
