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Cylinder & Slide Closing

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December 27, 2022, 02:25 PM
TheFrontRange
Cylinder & Slide Closing
Saw a mention of this elsewhere online (but did not, as of this typing, see it mentioned on the C&S site, only on one of their social media accounts) - looks like Bill Laughridge is retiring.




"The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." - George Costanza
December 27, 2022, 03:01 PM
rduckwor
Well, if anyone deserves to rest, he probably does. Sad to see them go.

RMD



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December 27, 2022, 03:02 PM
IrishWind
Oh No! So sad to hear this.


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December 27, 2022, 03:06 PM
TMats
Hate to see this, but 44 years… congratulations on a great career as a premier pistol smith.


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December 27, 2022, 03:44 PM
darthfuster
Anyone who can build a business that enduring has my respect. Sad to see it go.


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December 27, 2022, 04:13 PM
marksman41
Well, rats.



December 27, 2022, 04:22 PM
RichardC
A well deserved retirement!

We should post pictures of our C&S enhanced pistols.


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December 27, 2022, 08:14 PM
Sauer Kraut
I was looking at their website a few weeks ago to order some 1911 parts. Good stuff, hate to see them go
December 27, 2022, 09:26 PM
BBMW
To bad he didn't hire an apprentice to learn the business and take it over.
December 28, 2022, 06:36 AM
4MUL8R
Bruce Gray should purchase the business lock stock and barrel.


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December 28, 2022, 09:00 AM
Jupiter
Bill staked a plunger tube on one of my 1911s many years ago at a USPSA Nationals. He's been doing it for a long time.


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December 28, 2022, 09:06 AM
WaterburyBob
Sorry to see them close. They did an amazing job on my S&W 686.
I had them transform the 6" square butt revolver into a 3" round butt about six years ago.
The wait in their queue for the work was about eight months, but once I shipped it to them it was done quickly and the workmanship was excellent.


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December 28, 2022, 09:41 AM
smschulz
Sorry and sad for us but I hope it is a good thing for Bill.
I have used C&S parts and they were impeccable.
I wish him and his family all the best.