2nd post can op rods be straightened?

Gentlemen this is my 2nd post the first one seems to have been lost. My question was kindly answered but before I wrote the info down the websight was up dated and the answer seems to be lost along with the post. I have a Win. un cut op rod with the dash in it with a tweak in it. It's where the modified cut would go, was wandering if it can be straightened. It seems that it can a guy from IN.,ILL I believe it was. Would the person who replied on the first post kindly resend the information. Thanks Jeff B

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Contact Jim Swartz at Email: jswartz280@aol.com

M1 operating rod inspection and repair using an actual
working op rod gage. Operating rods reformed $15, pistons
replaced with custom machined corrosion resistant (stainless) parts
to fit your op rod, $30. M1 and M-14 op rod guide lug repair, $30.
Contact Jim Swartz, Pickerington, OH; telephone: (614) 834-4895;
email: JSwartz280@aol.com

Spoke to Jim this morning. The guy is very nice and friendly type not all uppity and full of themselves. Very knowledgeable, I spoke with him about 30 mins. I really cant say enough about the man. He is really straight up. Someone I could hang out with and talk guns all day. He agreed to see what he could do. All that for 15$ He said if he just looks at he can tell if it is possible to repair but he assured me that if he attempts it, it will look better than it did. That is what I want to here. My motto " If your scared I can't use ya" Well he aint scared, So the op rod ships today. I'll keep everybody posted on the out come. I suggest that anybody who reads this post and has problems with there op rod will use this gentleman Jim! Regards Jeff B

thats an uncut oprod dude!!!!

edit: because of the pic layout the post was really wide and i didnt see that you already typed that.

my bad.

Mr. Swartz made an op rod for a tanker style rifle for me that fit perfectly and works even better. I dropped it off around noon and he called me at 5 to come get it. He is a very intresting and inteligent man that is a joy to talk to and his love of these rifles shows through. His price was so reasonable that I even left him a little extra.

I sent Mr Swartz my op-rod a couple of months ago, he did a great job for a great price.

Hello here is a quick up date. Jim contacted me this morning and indicated that the op rod actually has 2 tweaks one in the pics and the other just before the bolt lug cam slot which he is attempting to repair + the gas piston is on its way out. He quoted me $55 for the repair, well if this thing looks good he is going to get a tip. How about that for service a guy who keeps in touch with his customers (Unheard of in todays world) Two thumbs up!!!! Jeff B

that is awesome.

ive never used him before but from what ive heard, i wouldnt hesitate to if needed.

the fact that he took the time to contact you with info is very rare in this day and age. i would be very reassured by it.

I had a twisted op rod that Jim straightened out. Very nice guy to work with.

Mike D

Mike, How did it look? How did it function? Were you satisfied? Jeff B

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Originally Posted by ibuymilitaria

Mike, How did it look? How did it function? Were you satisfied? Jeff B

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You bet I was satisfied. That rifle and the op-rod Jim S un-twisted won a local CMP match in the Garand category in October. :dancingbanana:

PS My op-rod looked fine externally, but dragged heavily and popped out of the receiver track too easily. I dunno about your "ding" on the flat, but other than cosmetic apperance, if Jim says he can get 'er runnin', that would be good enough for me.

Mike D

Yep got the op rod back just before x mas. Tweak is nearly gone if you wouldn't know it was there, there would be no need to mention it. He repaired the guide lug also did a real nice job. My only regret is I wish he would have replace the gas piston on it, He mentioned that it was on the low side .525 I never said do it and he never said he wouldn't so I guess it was up to me to let him know what I needed, Hey it was there just do it bill me. All in all I am very satisfied with the price and the workmanship. I know I couldn't have done it. Jeff B