duke Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Who is PK and how do yo get a hold of him?Thanks Wade/Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Paul Kroghp-k@q.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Its also in the FAQ thread.http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2706&do=findComment&comment=23272 Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfaxdude Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Often a 2+ year wait, but PK's work is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerD Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 He told me a month ago that his 'queue is currently unmanageable' and is not taking on any new work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbmott Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) PK said the same thing to me at the beginning of 2019 and when I checked in with him in the spring time. He isnt adding anyone to the wait list for a complete overhaul if thats what youre looking for. John Andrewski will correct Blish slots/ refinish guns/ and do most other Thompson smith work if you need that. Ive also worked with Dan Block who does great work and has the handle Deerslayer on here and Philadelphia Ordnance does smith work as well. Edited October 7, 2019 by cbmott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfaxdude Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 He told me a month ago that his 'queue is currently unmanageable' and is not taking on any new work. That's a shame. PK does such great work. Correct and perfect in every way. He must really take his time with every piece and it shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 It is my understanding that PK is not accepting any more West Hurley Thompson guns in his now famous queue. However, that does not mean he is not accepting other Thompson related work, i.e., barrel exchange, rear sight upgrade, grip mount repair or replace, etc. I believe PK does a lot of other gunsmithing besides re-manufacturing West Hurley Thompsons. If you have any other Thompson work besides a West Hurley complete do over, I would not hesitate to contact him and find out if and/or when he is available to perform other requested work. And yes, his work is perfection! Bob Bowers at Philadelphia Ordnance and Dan Block also do fantastic work. I have heard good things about John Andrewski but have never seen his work. I would very much like to see pictures of where John Andrewski corrected the Blish lock slots on a West Hurley receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Would it be possible for PK to hire another smith to help? He obviously has so much business it is unmanageable. Another hand would probably pay for their own salary in the amount of business they allowed to go through the shop. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 He told me a month ago that his 'queue is currently unmanageable' and is not taking on any new work.He told me the same thing last year ... I sent my gun to Dan Block and was very satisfied with the work that Dan did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Often a 2+ year wait, but PK's work is superb. I got on the list in May ‘15. I was recently told I’m halfway up the list. I feel fortunate I got on the list when I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk64 Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 That's crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Often a 2+ year wait, but PK's work is superb. I got on the list in May ‘15. I was recently told I’m halfway up the list. I feel fortunate I got on the list when I did. The first gun PK did for me back in 2006 I think was around a six month wait ... Times change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Sent my Tommy to PK in August. A little over 4 year wait. PK said not to expect it back much before the first of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettom Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I have Tom from Las Cruces Gunsmithing making me a set of 21 fire controls and mag release for my politically incorrect WH. Will post pics later on. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerD Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Thank you for all the advice and referrals. I'll make some inquiries. For us in the community it would be nice if PK had an apprentice or two to pass on his knowledge and skills for future generations of collectors and shooters. Edited October 13, 2019 by RogerD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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