Mike went through a period of "nothing out, no explanation or contact". The bad part was no explanation was given. Maybe he has something to say about that dark period by now. He seems to be back in business, for now.

1. Bill Murphy, Mike can do the work you need done without question. 2. Yes, why not add Mike to this thread or elsewhere as appropriate. Be advised that as per what Mike told me today, he only works on shotgun barrels. Does not do pistol or rifle work.

I think we should also get a clarification from Mike as to whether or not he works on composite barrels.





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I have personally used Mike Orlen's services on five different occasions, twice for choke alterations, once for chamber lengthening and twice for stock bending. Every interaction has been satisfactory - with a very fast turnaround time. Every gun I have shipped to him has been returned by the eighth day after sending, it's a 4 day ride out there via UPS and a 3 day ride back; which of course, tells me he has done the work and shipped the gun out within 24 hours of receipt.
There are several very good gunsmiths scattered around the country that many of us entrust our precious doubles with that do quality work, but it's hard to find a gunsmith doing quality work with a quicker turnaround.

Here's a link to his services offered, price list and feedback in a thread he started on SGW:
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/view...p?f=12&t=36237

Mike is my go-to guy for stock bending and I've sent him guns and had them back in as quickly as couple of days. One gun came back untouched with a note that the gun had an old repair at the wrist that in five years of hunting I had never noticed. He said the repair was solid and would likely never give me any problems but he did not feel comfortable heating and bending it. He could have just bent it and charged me but the way he handled it assured my business for as long as he wants it. He has also done barrel work for me with excellent results as well.

If one of you would add your comments to this link, then the FAQ gunsmith link will include him. Thanks

The Parker barrel maker that worked on those barrels will roll over in his grave if you screw with those chokes. If you're on the bird it will break. If it doesn't, practice, practice, practice!!!

He did a set of LC Smith damascus barrels for me in the past.

Buddy, you and I see it the same way. "Learn to shoot."

Just remember- choke is measured in inches, misses are measured in feet.