Gunsmith
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To pursue the entirety of this trade, a gunsmith must possess skills as a parts fabricator, a metalworker or blacksmith, a woodworker and an artisan; be knowledgeable in shop mathematics, ballistics, chemistry, and materials engineering; be knowledgeable in the use and application of a variety of hand, power, and machinists tools and measuring devices; and be capable of working accurately and precisely. ​

US DOL Certified Gunsmith Apprenticeship Program

​Gunsmithing is our last name, and our first priority. At the risk of sounding "preachy," we truly believe that to be called a Gunsmith, one must meet the standard above. Even our apprentices are, in fact, more knowledgeable than many who call themselves by the title. It's why we are a certified US Dept. of Labor Gunsmithing Apprenticeship Program—when someone is called a Gunsmith here, they've earned it.

We constantly add tools, training, machines, staff, infrastructure--in short, services. Questions? See our Gunsmith FAQs or feel free to contact us! Below is pricing for our most popular services. We don't want to maintain a complete online price list, so feel free to email or call us if you don't see your needs listed here.

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Popular Services: Base Pricing

23-Point Deep Clean & Inspect:
   Most $50
   Excessive corrosion & guns with a zillion parts may be more
Install/replace pistol sights:
   Most $45
   S&W & CZ $55
   Staked front sights additional. No Springfield Armory. 
Mount & Bore Sight Scope:
   On receiver $60
   On picatinny $40
​Drill & Tap (per hole) $20 & up
Cerakote: See Cerakote page for full pricing
Checkering, metal
    front or back strap $120   
    both front and back straps $220
Refinish stock & forend--
    Matte Finish $150
    High Gloss Finish $200
Pin & Weld Muzzle Break  $80
Assemble AR from Parts  $200

All prices are Labor Only. Parts are additional. Prices apply to most guns. We will always tell you in advance if yours will be more. 

Many More Services Available

by estimate, including:

• Diagnose & repair function problems: misfeeding, failure to eject, etc.
• Install trigger kits, recoil pads, etc
• Action work
• Bead blasting
• Glass bedding
• Jeweling

A note on pricing:

Generally we price per service—a sight change is $45 for example. That applies to "predictable services"—refinishing, swapping out parts, jeweling & checkering—you will know the cost upfront. Here it comes...BUT when performing diagnose & repairs, "extreme" cleanings, and certain hellish operations on particular guns, we cannot always give advance pricing.
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Here is what we CAN guarantee:  No surprises. If we can't give you an upfront price, we'll agree on how to handle it before we do the work. We'll find something that works for both of us—call before proceeding, set a "not to exceed" amount—whatever works. The average labor on an "unspecified" diagnose and repair is around $60 to give you a ballpark.  On the rare occasion we discover we can't meet the up-front price, we'll call before we proceed, and you choose whether to authorize the work. 

We're a family owned business in an industry that Google, Facebook and most mainstream media will not accept advertising from at all. We want you to be happy and tell your friends:) We work hard to be fair to both of us on pricing, and give you excellent work quality and service. As far as we know, we've only had one customer we ate it on. (Come back, Ted. We fixed it. Give us another chance to make it right.)