If a contractor messed up your roof, kitchen, bathroom or an Auto repair shop destroyed your car; Wouldn't you get the word out as much as possible? Tell your friends, leave truthful reviews. For the sake of saving others from the same ordeal. To open others eyes as to what is going on. Why are your firearms any different. Professionals are only as good as their last job.

Spot on Brian

It's kind of what's wrong with people today you can say all you want that's good, but God forbid you say something negative even though you have the evidence to prove yourself.

I say LET 'ER RIP Keith. You're doing a public service to other members. Granted some may say your gunsmith is just fine too, and that's OK. Multiple opinions are probably better than just one anyways.

Some internet venting can do a lot of long term damage to a mans livelihood, deserved or no. Perhaps it is best to keep the names under your hat. Photos and a discussion of the work would enlighten all. If someone was considering similar work then they might inquire privately about said mechanic. Just the thoughts of someone who makes a living with his hands.

I also am a craftsman and have made my living for many years building expensive equipment for an elite clientele. I assure all that my customers would let the world know immediately if I under performed!! As have all of us, I've had a few issues over the last 40 years BUT immediately stepped up, corrected any issues at no add'l cost to my customers and made profuse apologies. Everybody is a hero when things go well. One of my benchmarks for a vendor is how they act if there is an issue.

Well put.Mr. Beck. Courtesy, forebearance and respect are too often in short supply these days.

And if YOU get screwed John? Would the same apply? Or does that never happen?