Bob Munden or Jim Finch?

[Blackpowder Burn]

I've purchased 4 USFA's from Jim and don't see how a revolver could be tuned any lighter and slicker and still be safe to use.  And each of the 4 feels exactly like the other.  If you close your eyes and pick them up at random they all feel exactly the same.  I don't know what more you could ask for.

[Shadow Catcher]

Bob James in Phoenix.

You do realize that the question is meaningless? 

Best is undefined.

What I think is best may not be what you think is best.

A question like this is an opportunity for folks to vent on their favorite or most hated gunsmith, not to establish any meaningful facts.

Questions about subjective matters like whether French cuisine is better than Italian, Ford versus Chevy versus Dodge, or Munden versus Finch or Rual Paul or Tommy three fingers mean nothing.

If it matters that much - find someone who has guns by either or both and try them - other than that all you can expect is a bunch of guys justifying the decisions they've made or venting about bad choices they made . . There are few facts and data on what is an opinion question . . . .

But I might be wrong . . .

Shadow Catcher

[Harley Starr]

You do realize that the question is meaningless?

Looking back, I've noticed that my last post was back in February 2009. I gave up on this thread shortly thereafter.

I'm almost broke anyway.

[August]

I have a pair of gunz that Jim Finch set up (5.5 inch, 38-40).

If it's possible to make gunz run smoother, or better, than these, I suspect they operate themselves without any shooter intervention.

Excellent gunz, excellent service, the man follows the Cowboy Code.

[Deadeyejack]

I would recommend Eddie Janice at Peacemaker specialist, Eddie is currently doing work for me and I've been impressed with his responsiveness.  Eddie called when he was ready to receive my pistols. One week later he took the time to call and let me know where he was in the process on the work he was doing on the guns. I have never had a gunsmith contact me to give me a status update.

Eddie will tell you he has three types of jobs that he takes in.

Short-term - jobs one week to 30 days, i.e. fitting cylinder, parts replacement.

Midterm - jobs 30 days to six months, which can be any combination of work i.e. gunslinger deluxe action job, Checkering hammer, beveling grip frame, beveling cylinder, re-fluting cylinder, fitting grips, and refinishing.

Long-term - jobs, can take anywhere from 1-2 years for a complete restoration of first generation colt single action Army, especially if it requires re-welding re-cutting and fitting the hammer. He also explained that when he does full restorations likes to have 5 or 6 guns requiring the same process before he starts a restoration project.

Eddie's customer service is great and outstanding work.

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

I agree, Eddie Janis is great, and I have used him in the  past, but I believe he only works on Colts.

[Old Doc]

I agree, Eddie Janis is great, and I have used him in the  past, but I believe he only works on Colts.

He may do great work but over $400 for a basic action job ?