New Gunsmith - Revolver Armorer - Suffolk, VA

p8riot · May 19th, 2007, 12:14 PM

I just picked up a new customized S&W 642 at the Richmond, VA gunshow from a dealer called Revolver Armorer based out of Suffolk, VA. Matt, the owner is a Coast Guard Reserve Senior Chief who has worked for several different smiths. He and his wife just opened the business in April of this year.

I originally inquired about an auction for a bone stock 642 he had on gunbroker for $400 since no dealers in my area had them for less than $500. He and I talked on the phone and he offered me this for $450

It is brand new; action has been resprung, lockwork polished, cylinder chambers have been polished and chamfered and it has been re-gripped with Hogue Rosewood Laminates. It has the smoothest action I have ever felt on a DAO carry revolver. It's not the lightest action since it is a carry gun, but he does all kinds of custom work from SAs to DAs, and from target guns to carry guns. He had a really nice BFR 45-70 at the show for $899.00.

He gave me a basic price list of his services

Bead blast finish $65
Round and polish trigger $35
Action job $50
Gold filled lettering $25
Polish cylinders $25
Chamfer cylinders $25
Fit & exchange grip $5 plus cost of grip

So I thought I'd just pass this on by way of information and to help give him a leg up "so to speak"

SIXTO · May 19th, 2007, 12:29 PM

It looks good... I'll be interested in reading the full report once it makes a trip or two to the range.

He gave you a hell of a deal too!

Dave James · May 19th, 2007, 11:56 PM

OOO! Suffolk, is just up the road from me,,,Looks like another shop to find

Matt Almeda · May 24th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Hi Dave,
Yes please stop by. Give me a call when you plan on coming so I can make sure there is fresh coffee on.

Have a great day!

Matt Almeda
Revolver Armorer
3921 Nansemond Parkway
Suite D
Suffolk Va. 23435
757-538-1361

www.RevolverArmorer.com

OD · May 24th, 2007, 12:59 PM

That's a dandy, snub.

QKShooter · May 24th, 2007, 08:35 PM

Beautiful job. Quite tastefully done and it looks fantastic.
A real wheel gun that you can be mighty proud of and carry with 100% confidence.

May 19th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#1
p8riot Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,948	New Gunsmith - Revolver Armorer - Suffolk, VA I just picked up a new customized S&W 642 at the Richmond, VA gunshow from a dealer called Revolver Armorer based out of Suffolk, VA. Matt, the owner is a Coast Guard Reserve Senior Chief who has worked for several different smiths. He and his wife just opened the business in April of this year. I originally inquired about an auction for a bone stock 642 he had on gunbroker for $400 since no dealers in my area had them for less than $500. He and I talked on the phone and he offered me this for $450 It is brand new; action has been resprung, lockwork polished, cylinder chambers have been polished and chamfered and it has been re-gripped with Hogue Rosewood Laminates. It has the smoothest action I have ever felt on a DAO carry revolver. It's not the lightest action since it is a carry gun, but he does all kinds of custom work from SAs to DAs, and from target guns to carry guns. He had a really nice BFR 45-70 at the show for $899.00. He gave me a basic price list of his services Bead blast finish $65 Round and polish trigger $35 Action job $50 Gold filled lettering $25 Polish cylinders $25 Chamfer cylinders $25 Fit & exchange grip $5 plus cost of grip So I thought I'd just pass this on by way of information and to help give him a leg up "so to speak" __________________ "You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone." - Al Capone The second amendment is the reset button of our Constitution.

May 19th, 2007, 12:29 PM	#2
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 9,993	It looks good... I'll be interested in reading the full report once it makes a trip or two to the range. He gave you a hell of a deal too! __________________ In a land of sheep, even a toothless wolf is king. Wake Up! The zombie invasion has begun years ago.

May 24th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#5
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,724	That's a dandy, snub. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

May 24th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#6
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,808	Beautiful job. Quite tastefully done and it looks fantastic. A real wheel gun that you can be mighty proud of and carry with 100% confidence. __________________ Support Our Military. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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May 19th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#3
Dave James Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tidewater,VIrginia Posts: 243	OOO! Suffolk, is just up the road from me,,,Looks like another shop to find

May 24th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#4
Matt Almeda New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Suffolk, Va. Posts: 1	Hi Dave, Yes please stop by. Give me a call when you plan on coming so I can make sure there is fresh coffee on. Have a great day! Matt Almeda Revolver Armorer 3921 Nansemond Parkway Suite D Suffolk Va. 23435 757-538-1361 www.RevolverArmorer.com