Marvel Custom Guns closing

From his website: http://www.marvelcustomguns.com/

Sad to see a gun supporter shut down

Sad.  I just got another Victor rail and some gunbox magazine holders from him.

We should all go to the website and purchase a little something.

Wonder what will happen to his stock? Sad.

Bummer.. probably the better 1911 scope base on the market.

This guy bought out Marvel,
http://www.fcwguns.com

Ghillieman wrote:This guy bought out Marvel,
http://www.fcwguns.com

Different Marvel. Al Marvel is Marvel Custom Guns. Older gentleman who is retiring.
Jon

I think Frerking services Bob Marvels 22 conversion or makes parts for them.

I BELIEVE that it was Marvel Precision that was bought by FCW

Ghillieman wrote:This guy bought out Marvel,
http://www.fcwguns.com

Tale of two Marvel's

FCW bought Marvel Precision, they sold the Bob Marvel designed 22 Conversions. 

Bob is teaching custom 1911 build classes see info on the Nelson Custom Guns website HERE: Bob's 1911 class info

Marvel Custom Guns is Al Marvel or should I say Al Marvel IS Marvel Custom Guns.  http://www.marvelcustomguns.com/about_us.htm
- Dave

Probably good this Marvel is closing/retiring.
I sent an e-mail through their site a couple weeks ago asking for an inventory check and a total.
I waited a week, called the number on the site, no answer, no machine.
I waited a day or two and called back, this time a gentleman answered. I asked about the products I was interested in... he said send an e-mail through the site, I said I did. He said I don't remember it, send another one.
That night I sent another duplicate e-mail........still crickets !

I feel that Bob Marvel was more of an innovator than businessman and that he contributed a lot to the mechanical knowledge base of this sport.
Hopefully it continues in some form.

Multiracer wrote:Probably good this Marvel is closing/retiring.
I sent an e-mail through their site a couple weeks ago asking for an inventory check and a total.
I waited a week, called the number on the site, no answer, no machine.
I waited a day or two and called back, this time a gentleman answered. I asked about the products I was interested in... he said send an e-mail through the site, I said I did. He said I don't remember it, send another one.
That night I sent another duplicate e-mail........still crickets !

Same here re a phone call and following email.  I don't need the HS 4.5" rail that much.  (darn it)

I sent him a check and order form for my 2nd Victor rail and some magazine holders at the end of November.  I received them 2 weeks ago.

Ok, guys, there is:

Bob Marvel- reknown gunsmith and developer of a .22 conversion, currently teaches 1911 build classes. I had him for a teacher, helluva guy, that has forgotten more than most will ever know about a 1911.

Marvel Precision- A business that produces the .22 conversion, not owned by Bob Marvel (long story involving lawsuits), it was sold and is currently owned by Travis Frerking

Al Marvel- gunsmith and owner of Marvel Custom Guns, the fella that this thread refers to.

I mailed a check this past Monday for two scope mounts, and I received them in the mail yesterday. I’m glad I was able to get the order fulfilled. I was not expecting such a quick turnaround. I don’t think the check has even cleared yet.

Al Marvels items are marketed thru Brownells if they have any of his items left in stock