Shipping
Can I ship my firearms or NFA items directly to you for work?
Yes! As we are FFL holder and Class 2 Dealer/Manufacturer, it is legal to ship them to us, and us ship them back to you at the address listed on your ID. However, some commercial shipping companies have their own regulations on individuals shipping firearms to FFLs. Contact the shipping for information on if they allow directly to an FFL, or if they require using an FFL as the shipper.
I am local, can I drop off or pick up my items at your shop?
Yes, of course! If you are local to us here in Central Texas, contact us to make an appointment for drop off or pick up. Note that we do not allow walk-ins; we might be working with another customer or doing a Cerakote job that does not allow us to stop midway though it.
Cerakote
How do I have something coated by you?
The process starts with contacting us either through an email or a phone call to describe what you wish to have done. We then talk it out together, and we provide a work quote and a slot in the schedule. If you agree, you provide us the item(s) and we do the work. Once the parts are coated, we email you pictures of the work. Once you approve, we schedule pickup and payment, or send an email invoice and ship once paid.
What is the turnaround time?
Turnaround time varies for a couple of reasons. The two most common reasons are the number of jobs in the queue and the complexity of the jobs. A specific job that is just a single color application can be complete in as little as 2 business days. More complex jobs such as camo pattern on an entire firearm can be up to a week while the work is done.
Do any colors or series cost extra?
No! We know some shops charge extra for colors not commonly used, but not here1 We keep every single color and variant of Cerakote on hand (yes, that’s 250+ bottles, but we have them), which allows us to tackle a job without needing to delay a job waiting for the colors to arrive from Cerakote.
Can you make a color more metallic or color changing?
Yes! We have many techniques to do anything from simple metallic, to color changing, to even ghost colors that only appear under bright light. We have a number of custom colors we have created as well. We can even create glow-in-the-dark colors in some cases. See our gallery or Instagram for some examples.
Can you make Cerakote match existing parts?
If the parts are coated with Cerakote, then we can spray that color to match. However, matching anodized parts is not possible due to the difference in the processes. If you watch parts to match, we recommend coating all the parts together.
Will you disassemble or reassemble my firearm?
We can do either or both, however, we do charge an hourly gunsmith fee for the taken for disassembly and/or reassembly. Contact us for more specific needs.
Laser Engraving
Can you apply a serial number to my Privately Made Firearm?
Yes we can! Note that there are special considerations due to ATF Rule 2021R-05F that went into effect August 24 2022, which require the serial number to include part of our FFL number for traceability.
Can you engrave info onto my firearms and suppressors?
Yes we can! You can directly send us your firearms or suppressors to have the info applied, or set up an appointment to drop it off. In some cases, such as NFA engravings, we can apply it while you wait.
What are the engraving requirements for NFA items?
Per 27 CFR 478.92, the ATF’s requirements for engraving are:
- Name (Individual or Trust)
- Location (City, State)
- Caliber (if not already present)
Letters must be at least 1/16 of an inch (1.57mm) in height and at least .003 inches (0.0762mm) deep
Can you do custom engraving on a firearm?
Yes! If you have text or an image, we can look at it and tell you how it will come out. We can even go as far as do a test engraving on a block of aluminum. If you have an idea in mind, we can work with you to turn it into a digital image and then its just a matter of letting right laser do its jog.
Can you stipple my pistol?
Depends on the pistol. We apply stippling via laser and not by hand. The ability for the laser to cleanly apply the pattern depends on the polymer of the part. For example, we can do Glocks and most Sigs and Polymer80 parts. Some Smith & Wesson pistols do not engrave cleanly as the polymer prefers to melt than be cut with laser energy.
What is a suppressor Index Mark?
Attaching a suppressor to a firearm usually shifts the Point of Impact (POI) of the bullet. To make sure the firearm holds its zero, the suppressor needs to be attached the same way each time. The best way to verify that is occurring is having a reference mark on the body of the suppressor. We achieve this by engraving a thin line on the suppressor body, usually at the 12 o’clock position when attached to the firearm. This allows you to visually check the suppressor is attached the same way each time.
What is your turnaround time for engraving my NFA item?
We can usually do it while you wait. It takes about 15 minutes to set up a part in the laser, confirm the text is correct, and then for the laser to engrave the item.
Can you engrave onto other things like Yeti cups or wood or plastic?
Yes, our shop is set up with several different laser systems that each have their material specialties. We can engrave onto many different materials.
NFA Sales & Transfers
Do you handle NFA transfers?
We do. Contact us for more info on that process.
Can I have my suppressors shipped to you for pickup once approved?
Yes! And if you use Silencer Shop, you can directly select us as your dealer.
Do I need to wait until the ATF approves my application to get my NFA item engraved?
No, you can engrave anything you want at any time, but we do recommend to wait until the approval so that you can be sure the engraving and the Tax Stamp have matching information. If you engrave matching the application, and the ATF requests a change to the application name, caliber, location, then you would need to have the engraving performed again to match the appoval.
Firearm Sales & Transfers
If I buy a firearm online from another dealer, can I have it shipped to you for pickup?
You must contact us first to get prior authorization for any transfer. This is required to make sure we are able to receive the firearm. Firearms shipped to us in the blind have caused issues for us and the customer. Firearms received without prior authorization are subject to us declining the shipment and having it returned to the seller.
Can I come into your shop and look at different firearms?
No. We are not a traditional gun store; we are a gunsmith service. As such, we don’t stock various firearms on hand. That said, if you do find a firearm you like, we are happy to look to see if we can get it for you at a good price and have you come in and pick it up.
Pricing
What is your pricing?
Pricing varies for each job. To get an idea of what a job might cost, refer to the pricing table in each service page for examples. If you want a detailed or exact quote, contact us to arrange it. We’re happy to quote out work for free.
Why are your prices so much cheaper than other places?
We have the luxury of having a dedicated shop on our own property. As such, our overhead costs are considerably lower than other shops renting commercial space and needing to turn a take-home profit off each job to pay their home bills. More importantly, we’re not doing this to make a large profit. We do it because we enjoy it, and want you to be able to enjoy the outcome without worrying as much about the cost.
Do you offer discounts?
We offer several types of discounts. First, repeat customers get repeat discounts. The more you shop with us, the more we discount. Second, we highly value the service of military and first responders. To show our appreciation of their service, all military, active, reserved, and retired, as well as any active first responder, receive:
-10% off all Cerakote and custom laser engraving work
-Free firearm transfers
-Free engraving of one NFA item
We ask you provide us evidence of which category you are, for example a DD-214 or badge or hospital ID.
Third, charity group are eligible for various discounts. For example, we have been known to do a Cerakote job for free for a charity rifle. Our goal is to give back to those that support is, and more importantly, support our communities and our country.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes we do! Contact us to discuss amounts and delivery methods.