No personal experience, but there's a plethora of pics at http://www.rogersprecision.com/

 

He's regarded as being right at the top. It would be hard to explain how someone's "better," to put it simply.

Search around in this section. Lots of pics.

This is his site.

 

I have had the absoulte PLEASURE, of dealling with Chuck. I have used him a couple of times for some machine work on guns. I would highly recommend him, one of the nicest people I have talked to on the phone, and the work he has done for me is excellent. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone better with a mill, and from what I understand his full house custom guns are some of the best in the world! As far as his turn around times, it has always been very resonable for me, but all I have had done is machine work, I do not know about his build time or back log. I'm sure he'll give you a good estimate if you call him, he is gentleman and a great guy to deal with!

 

There aren't many guys building better guns than Chuck. He posts here often under the name of Pistolwrench. Do a search for both "Chuck Rogers" and "Pistolwrench"and you'll find lots of good comments and excellent photos of his work.

 

Thanks for input

Thanks, guys, for the input on Chuck Rogers' workmanship. I have visited his site, but wanted to get the benefit of personal experience from the much respected members of this forum. I guess I've narrowed down my "list" to Tim Brian, Rogers, or Yost. In addition to wanting one of the best to work on my pistol(s), I would like a shop close enough that I can personally visit to discuss the work I want done face-to-face with the artist. Thanks again!

 

Chuck's work...

"best of the best"..."creme de la creme"...with a very dry sense of humor ...etc., etc.,lol. About an 18 to 24 month waiting list last time I spoke to Chuck...
Barry

 

1911WB, here is a link to a post I made when I received my 1911 from Chuck. The weapon is beautiful, the small details really stand out.

Good luck, Mike

Rogers Carry Gun

 

Elegant simplicity

Thanks, Mike, for the look at the beautiful pistol Chuck R. did for you. I guess it confirms the phrase that occurred to me when I looked at the pictures on Chuck's website- elegant simplicity.

 

Simply an outstanding guy who does outstanding work and won't be satisfied with a "good 'nough" job.

 

Do a search on user "pistolwrench" in the Gunsmithing forum, and limit it to threads started by the user. Most of those threads are guns that Chuck has completed. My favorite is here.

 

1911WB,

Just my 02 (if it's worth anything to you), but don't hesitate to have Chuck build your custom

His workmanship and reputation are impeccable.

Give him my best when you contact him.

Cheers, Tim

 

Tim is just down the road in Grand Junction...

 

I've been lucky enough to have had some work done by Chuck. Great guy to work with. Very attentive to what you want done and then it turns out better than you ever imagined it or pictured it in your head. Couldn't recommend him more highly.

 

You'll be hard pressed to find someone with Chuck's level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and mechanical knowledge of the 1911; it is simply amazing!

 

Frankly, I'd put Chucks work up against anyone in the industry. His attention to detail, ethics and follow through are second to none! Darn good photographer too!

 

1911WB, PM incoming.

Mike

 

A friend just bought Chuck's "parts" gun. A 1911 .45ACP built on a Colt slide and I think a McCormick frame. It has scalloped front strap and mainspring housing, Novak adjustable sight, fitted very nice, great trigger pull, beautiful recessed crown barrel (I think a Kart). It's the first Rogers gun I've ever handled and shot and it lived up to every bit of its expectation.


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Practical and I have never seen better for as much as he does . Chuck helps my shop get by as well as others . Alot us little guys rely on machine sources and you only have a few options xyz or a real gem like Chuck , His work is second to none . Mike O'Hara O'Hara Custom Guns

 

Chuck is the choice for me and always will be.
Here is a link to my review of the one he did for me, Rogers pistol

Here is a link to my Imagestation on it,Pic

It may not me the "ultimate" for some but that is just because I like them this way.
Tony

 

I have had Chuck work on three guns. Two of them had quite an extensive work list with some operations added after he received the guns.
The other was sort of a quicky job on a lightly customized Colt. To say I am pleased with Chucks work is a huge understatement. IMHO, there is none better... So get on the list, you will not be disappointed.

Let me add, the blueing on these guns were superbly done by Ted Yost.