Gunsmithing | Pistolsmith

RIFLE & SHOTGUN SMITING

All prices are for labour only, parts costs are in addition to these amounts (unless otherwise stated). Any re-bluing required after work is in addition to these rates.

Tune, hone & remove slack from factory triggers $75 + up

Chamber Cast to determine bore size & caliber $85 + up

Cut & re-Crown Barrel $100

Install Swivel Set (swivels extra) $75

Bed action and Free-float Barrel $175 + up

Pillar-Bed action and Free-float Barrel $250 + up

Cowboy Action Job – Marlin or Henry etc. Lever Action Rifles $200 + up

Install Standard recoil pad (plus pad cost) Rifle or Shotgun $75

Install shotgun bead (includes standard bead of your choice) $35

Remove stuck/broken bead & install new bead of choice $50

Bead Blast Finish Removes the shine from stainless. Barreled Action Only $125

Complete Rifle $180

SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

All prices are for labour only, Parts are extra as needed. Quoted lead times on work are approximations. I do my best to adhere to time frames but times can vary. Please be patient while your custom work is completed as we are working diligently.

Trigger job $125
Remove end shake (no barrel set back required) $75
Remove end shake with barrel set back $155
Time cylinder stop $65

Time hand $65
Throat barrel – 11 degree $75
Re-crown barrel $100

Uberti, Colt, Ruger, Magnum Research, S&W etc.

DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

All prices are for labour only, Parts are extra as needed. Quoted lead times on work are approximations. I do my best to adhere to time frames but times can vary. Please be patient while your custom work is completed as we are working diligently.

Basic trigger job $100-$140
Re-cut forcing cone $75
Straighten ejector rod $65
Round and smooth trigger $65
Bob hammer and remove single action $75
Remove end shake, set headspace and set the barrel back $195
Set barrel cylinder alignment (put into range) $75-$100
Adjust cylinder stop timing $65-$80
Adjust hand timing $75-$100

Change s&w Square butt to Round $155
Sight in customers gun ( + ammo) $65
Detail strip & clean / Safety check and quote for any repairs needed $85

I work on all popular revolver brands, Colt, S&W, Dan Wesson, Taurus, Rossi, etc.

SEMI-AUTO

All prices are for labour only, parts costs are in addition to these amounts (unless otherwise stated). Any re-bluing required after work is in addition to these rates.

Double Action – Semi-auto Pistol – Action Job -Clean and smooth action, remove all burrs, polish parts & fit as needed: not incl. parts. $150

Glock, S&W, Beretta, Sig Sauer, HK, Walther, Desert Eagle, Browning, etc.

Trigger work $65 to $125 plus parts. Call for quote.

Sight replacement: Labour only.

Standard Sight sets $45

Tritium Sight Sets $65

Examples of work for 1911 style Pistols :

Trigger Job – labour only -not including parts $125
Throat barrel/Polish ramp/Tune extractor $65
Install thumb safety $65
Chamfer firing pin hole / Polish breech face $50
Install beavertail safety Labor only* $75
Fit custom hammer $60
Fit new trigger $65
Bevel magazine well* $60
Install new barrel Labor only – Parts not included $160
Modify frame for beavertail grip safety: Includes fitting of safety *Parts & refinishing not Inc.* $100
Install match barrel bushing -Labor only $60

Install dovetail front sight $45
Tighten slide & frame $150
Stipple front strap* $175
Stipple rear grip strap* $95
Stipple trigger guard * $95
De-horn and break edges $95
Cut slide for Bo-Mar, w/o sight – Plain cut $175
Cut slide for Novak rear, w/o sight $175
Cut Slide for dovetail front sight, w/o sight $120
Install stake on front sight, w/o front sight $65
Re-crown pistol barrel $85

Parkerize Complete Handgun, Includes De-Horn and Prep $200
Parkerize Handgun Frame, Includes De-Horn and Prep $125
Parkerize Handgun Slide, Includes De-Horn and Prep $95

Stainless Steel Refinish, Frame and Small Parts – with Polished Sides of Frame $300
Stainless Steel Refinish, Slide and Small Parts – Matte Only $200
Stainless Steel Refinish, Slide and Small Parts – Matte with Polished Sides of Slide $250

GUNSMITHING TOOL RENTALS

ALL TOOL RENTALS ARE PER WEEK OR PART THEREOF. DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON ALL TOOLS.

RANSOM REST WITH 1911 INSERTS - Rent $100 (DD $600)

Ultimate Handgun Accuracy Tester-Eliminates Human Error, The finest handgun machine rest; very well made and extremely reliable. Shows pistolsmiths, competitive shooters and accuracy buffs the true shooting potential of their guns and ammunition. Designed, thoroughly tested, and performance has proven to duplicate the human wrist and hand action during shooting, but without the element of human error. Positive stop pad gives exact repositioning after each shot. Adjustable for elevation. Interchangeable grip inserts of special polyurethane, bonded to aluminum plates, add versatility.

Savage Barrel Nut Wrench – Rent $ 25 (DD $60)

Fits 110 Long Action & New 10 Short ActionProvides the correct wrench for all styles of Savage barrel nuts. Double-end wrench helps prevent expensive damage; fits older Savage barrel nuts with round bottom notches and short action guns with square bottom notches.

AR15 Front Sight Bench Block - Rent $ 20 (DD $50)

Two Working Sides For Installation & Removal – Big, tough, polyethylene block gives fitted support for installing/removing the front sight assembly on mil-spec, AR-15 rifles, and carbines. Precision-machined and clearly marked on both sides for driving the mounting pins “IN” or “OUT” of the sight. Accommodates the sling swivel, plus, includes provisions for removing the gas tube roll pin.

1911 AUTO ARMORER’S BLOCK Rent $ 30 (DD $65)

Handy bench block machined from super-tough, glass-reinforced nylon supports 1911 pistol components so you can perform a variety of repair, assembly/disassembly, and accurizing tasks quickly and easily. Securely holds the frame on its side, so you can work on it without risk of damaging the finish. Helps you check hammer/sear engagement, remove hammer strut pin, remove mainspring housing, and holds thumb safety for easy filing of sear stop stud engagement surface. Use to tension the extractor off the slide, so you don’t risk scratching the slide, and retain the extractor while filing and honing the claw. Holds the barrel during link pin removal, with blind holes to catch the pins so they don’t get lost.