Custom Gunworks Service Guide for Local Firearm Owners

If you are new to Custom Gunworks, it can be hard to know exactly where your firearm project fits. Do you need a repair or a full gunsmithing job. Is your firearm a candidate for restoration or would a Cerakote refresh be a better fit. Should you be thinking about sights, a scope, or a fully custom build. This guide walks through the major services we offer so you have a clear picture of what we do and where to start.

Repair and Gunsmithing

These are the most common reasons customers first come to us. Repair covers fixing a specific problem, such as a firearm that is not cycling correctly, a trigger that feels off, or a part that has broken or worn out. Gunsmithing is a broader term that covers everything from repair to tuning, fitting, and modification work performed by a trained professional rather than as a do it yourself project.

When to Choose Which

If you have a specific issue you have noticed, that usually starts as a repair visit. If you are looking for improved performance, function, or feel beyond just fixing something broken, that is where broader gunsmithing services come in. Either way, a proper diagnosis is the first step, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.

Cleaning and Ongoing Maintenance

Firearm cleaning is more than running a bore snake through the barrel. Professional cleaning addresses buildup in areas that are easy to miss at home, and it is a good opportunity to catch small issues before they become bigger repairs. Regular maintenance visits are one of the simplest ways to extend the life of any firearm you rely on.

Restoration for Older Firearms

Restoration is its own specialty, distinct from a standard repair. It applies to older rifles, shotguns, and handguns, including family heirlooms, where the goal is to bring a firearm back to reliable function and improved appearance while respecting its history and character. Restoration projects often involve wood refinishing, metal work, and careful part sourcing for older or discontinued models.

Custom Work and Finishing

For customers who want to make a firearm their own, our custom work covers everything from functional upgrades to visual finishing. Cerakote finishing in particular has become one of our most requested services, offering durable, customizable color and pattern options that go well beyond traditional bluing.

• ◆Cerakote finishing in a wide range of colors and patterns
• ◆Grip, stock, and trigger upgrades for improved feel and function
• ◆Western and cowboy inspired finishing and leatherwork
• ◆One off custom builds designed around how you actually use the firearm

Sights and Scopes

Accuracy depends heavily on properly installed sights and scopes. We handle sight installation for pistols, rifles, and shotguns, along with scope mounting that accounts for proper alignment, torque, and eye relief. A poorly mounted scope or sight can undo the benefit of an otherwise excellent optic, so this is not a step worth rushing.

Rifle, Shotgun, and Handgun Specific Work

Each platform has its own quirks, and we work across all three regularly. Rifle work often centers on accuracy and function, shotgun work often involves pattern and reliability issues, and handgun work covers everything from carry guns to competition pistols. No matter the platform, the same standard applies, a proper diagnosis followed by honest, quality work.

Where to Start

If you are not sure which service fits your situation, that is a normal place to start. Contact our shop, describe what you are noticing or what you are hoping to achieve, and we will help you figure out the right path forward. You can also visit our services page for a full breakdown of everything we offer, or browse our work gallery to see completed examples of past projects.