Who Are We?
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Gibbs Custom Gunsmithing, LLC is dedicated to offering the highest quality craftsmanship and most innovative design with personal service. You'll receive knowledgeable guidance, personal attention and expert craftsmanship. Every detail is attended, in everything we do.
Founded in 2015, we're already seasoned trailblazers in our field. We were the first to develop a process to use heat-cured H Series Cerakote on scopes and optics. Wildly popular, we fill orders from all over the country and are at over 2000 scopes and counting! Our Cerakote shop expanded in 2019 and again in 2022 to accommodate the explosive demand. We've branched out into aerospace contracts, OEM work for high end manufacturers of various kinds, automotive work, BMX bikes, home fixtures, sporting goods and more. Our certified Cerakote applicators are second to none—it's not easy to pass quality inspections in the aerospace industry, and we haven't failed one yet. While one-of-a-kind artistic projects will always be our first love, we routinely handle all kinds of Cerakote work—large and small; production and individual; one color and custom designs. Whatever your project, "Custom" is our middle name and we know how to meet specific needs, budgets, and deadlines.
From the day our doors opened, the greatest challenge has been meeting the overwhelming demand for gunsmithing, and later Cerakote, while keeping our service at the level we expect from ourselves. In all honesty, there were a couple years spent running around with our hair on fire, but our amazing customers saw us through. Happily, we got it squared away—predictable turnaround times and costs, automatic work updates, and efficient workflow are now the norm. Our core leadership team are all skilled union craftsmen from other trades, who brought with them the attention to proper procedures, meeting standards and efficient work processes so prized in union tradesmen. As always, then and now, we strive for superlative personal service and you can always talk to an owner. From simple but thorough 23-point cleanings to custom solutions for unique needs, Gibbs Custom Gunsmithing gives each patron our full attention—whether you are across the street or across the country. Experience the difference!
Founded in 2015, we're already seasoned trailblazers in our field. We were the first to develop a process to use heat-cured H Series Cerakote on scopes and optics. Wildly popular, we fill orders from all over the country and are at over 2000 scopes and counting! Our Cerakote shop expanded in 2019 and again in 2022 to accommodate the explosive demand. We've branched out into aerospace contracts, OEM work for high end manufacturers of various kinds, automotive work, BMX bikes, home fixtures, sporting goods and more. Our certified Cerakote applicators are second to none—it's not easy to pass quality inspections in the aerospace industry, and we haven't failed one yet. While one-of-a-kind artistic projects will always be our first love, we routinely handle all kinds of Cerakote work—large and small; production and individual; one color and custom designs. Whatever your project, "Custom" is our middle name and we know how to meet specific needs, budgets, and deadlines.
From the day our doors opened, the greatest challenge has been meeting the overwhelming demand for gunsmithing, and later Cerakote, while keeping our service at the level we expect from ourselves. In all honesty, there were a couple years spent running around with our hair on fire, but our amazing customers saw us through. Happily, we got it squared away—predictable turnaround times and costs, automatic work updates, and efficient workflow are now the norm. Our core leadership team are all skilled union craftsmen from other trades, who brought with them the attention to proper procedures, meeting standards and efficient work processes so prized in union tradesmen. As always, then and now, we strive for superlative personal service and you can always talk to an owner. From simple but thorough 23-point cleanings to custom solutions for unique needs, Gibbs Custom Gunsmithing gives each patron our full attention—whether you are across the street or across the country. Experience the difference!
Meet the Master Gunsmith
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Gunsmith Jeffrey Gibbs, a lifelong craftsman and sportsman, is certified by the American Gunsmithing Institute in Pistolsmithing, .22 Rimfire Rifles, Rifles, and Basic Gunsmithing. He is also a certified Glock Armorer and certified Cerakote applicator. He began his 'smithing career in 1985 at The Gunnery in Justice, IL, later moving to Targetmasters in Orland Park, IL. Joining the Local 434 Carpenters in 1994, for many years his 'smithing activities were only for personal use. Responding to increasing requests from friends and fellow sportsmen, he refreshed his skills with formal training and Gibbs Custom Gunsmithing was born.
An avid hunter and trapshooter, Jeffrey also served as the ATA Director for Downers Grove Sportsman's Club for three years and is a current member of the Wilmington Masonic Lodge, the American Gunsmithing Association and of course, the NRA, ISRA, NSSF and NAGR. A resident of Manhattan, IL since 2004, he is delighted to join the local business community, and to serve his friends and neighbors responsibly.
An avid hunter and trapshooter, Jeffrey also served as the ATA Director for Downers Grove Sportsman's Club for three years and is a current member of the Wilmington Masonic Lodge, the American Gunsmithing Association and of course, the NRA, ISRA, NSSF and NAGR. A resident of Manhattan, IL since 2004, he is delighted to join the local business community, and to serve his friends and neighbors responsibly.
