Thank you so much for the kind words.
I don't know any of the names you mentioned.
I came to work for Tom Dornaus in 1976 at Pachmayr Gun Works.
Tom taught me everything about working on 1911's.
He was an excellent teacher and a great guy.
When he left Pachmayr to develope the Brenten, I was left in charge of the .45 shop.
I built on his teachings and developed my own style which I carried over eventually to my own shop in 1980.
When Tom left, Pachmayr hired a great talent to work with me. His name was and is Harry Ruffel.
Harry continued at Pachmayr until he was hired on to the Border Patrol.
Harry and I stay in touch.
He just retired as assistant chief.
I better stop now, I'm even boring myself.
