I purchased 2 Proof barrels Nov 1, 2019. He shipped me the wrong barrels after 6 months. He was genuinely sorry and offered a refund or whatever I wanted to do. I chose to stick with it and i bought a 3rd stainless barrel while we waited for news Proof blanks. Finally delivered the 3rd barrel after 3 months. He did give me a $200 discount too. After 12 months waiting, Nov 2020 I emailed and he called me, it’s Proofs fault no blanks, no lead times. I asked for a refund and 1 stainless barrel. He said it was in stock and I would get a check and barrel ASAP. I emailed for update middle of Dec and no reply with holidays. But still no check...supper nice guy to talk to on phone, seems genuine, makes a good barrel. Crappy year for most so I didn’t really mind. I have worked with several gunsmith that are good but don’t deliver in timeliness or communication.
I would still order from him...just don’t have high expectations on getting it soon and you might be pleasantly surprised. I’m going to reach out again when I’m home from my trip and Christmas is now behind us. I’m know he will take care of me...i have NEVER been burned by a Hide member after 9 years here. I chalk it up to 2020, I had a good year but I know most didn’t.