Gunsmithing In DFW Area!

[carlson1]

I have a Mini 14 that I want the barrel cut, accurized, and a Flash Hider added. Anyone know a GOOD smith in the DFW aea?

[Greybeard]

Doc Jones in Carrollton (Doc's Gun Shop on Whitlock) is one I've used for years, mostly on handguns. He's one of the few remaining old-time, old fashioned gunsmiths in the area. Altho he works on a variety of guns, he specializes in custom rifles. But, ya best not be in much of a hurry as he's typically pretty booked. And, some folks can be put off by Doc's attitude, a little on the grumpy and/or sarcastic side sometimes, but certain people may perceive me as similar sometimes, so probably no room to talk ...

His shop is roughly two blocks east of I-35 on north side. Take Sandy Lake/Whitlock exit. Heading east, it's in an old white house on the left just before you cross railroad tracks.

[Mike1951]

Have you fiddled with your Mini-14 any yourself?

I've heard that almost anything that changes the harmonics can improve the accuracy.

I added an Amegarange foreend and a flash hider, either of which might have improved the situation. But I never shot mine enough after that to really determine anything.

BTW, the flash hider I installed was one held in place by the front sight pin.

[carlson1]

No I have not done anything to it myself. I want the barrel shortened to 14" and then a permanent flash hider placed on to make it 16".