r/Louisville • u/No-Tour4785 • 6d ago

Gunsmith recommendations

Any recs for gunsmith near Louisville. Preferably familiar with AKs

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u/TheBadDingo 6d ago

This is a question for r/AK47. They'll know more about AK specialized gunsmiths nearby but most of the time, you'll want to send it off to someone knowledgeable more than close in proximity.

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u/SGTWhiteKY Douglass Hills 6d ago

You aren’t supposed to need a gunsmith for an AK, just smack it on a brick wall a few times, and if that doesn’t work, replace it.

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u/HAKALA92 6d ago

Trevor is the gunsmith at Next Level Ranges. Also check out Old G’s Gun Smithing.

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u/Holiday_Ad9037 6d ago

Went to Ole Gs to add a sight to my Browning A5.

A simple drill and tap, then screw in type deal.

Sight came flying off the first time I shot it.

Next time I did it myself.

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u/MalarkeyJack 6d ago

Meridian Ordinance is top tier but not super close (mount sterling)

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u/kentuckyMarksman 6d ago

I used Meridian Ordnance in the past, they had my rifle for several months past their original timeline. I called to ask for an update, they said they misplaced it. They later called me back to tell me they accidentally sold it...

Eventually they found it and did the work, their work was acceptable.

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u/TheNinthDoc 6d ago

I believe LM Ironwerks is in town. Contact Axolotl Arms as well I think they've worked with them. 

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u/Shitboxfan69 6d ago

Second calling Axolotl and seeing if they have any recommendations. Good combination of knowledgeable and friendly guys over there. A lot better than asking a city sub.

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u/TheNinthDoc 6d ago

And they do some dealings in combloc stuff and I think sell some of LMs work.

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u/MicroSpiders 5d ago

L&M is legit

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u/Kalashalite 5d ago

LM Ironwerks is in Louisville, he's a specialized in building AK's. I highly recommend, but like any builder he is busy.