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Armorer Services

Craftsmanship and Detail

Republic Outdoor is proud to offer Armorer Services for our customers. We work with JB Custom – Custom Manufactured Firearms, which is owned and operated by the talented Jim Breedlove. After working with JB for many years and seeing his work, both professionally and personally, we’re excited to provide this level of craftsmanship and detail that is nearly impossible to find elsewhere. JB’s experience spans more than twenty years, including being the Lead Instructor for the Marine Corps’ National Match, Special Operations, and Inter-Service Match Weapons, and being an Armorer for National Level Military and Intelligence Organizations requiring only the highest levels of workmanship. We’re proud to now offer that level of expertise and craftsmanship, whether it’s a minor change or a complete, specialized build.

All fees are “in-house”, and do not include shipping charges. Please contact us via our contact page or by phone, 1-844-763-2666, before shipping any weapon to us. Per ATF regulations, individuals residing outside the state of Virginia and desiring to ship their weapon to us for work, must ship their weapon via a licensed FFL dealer in their state. Once the work is complete, we are authorized to ship the weapon directly back to you. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions.

Service Charge

  • Per man hour $ 75
  • Per man & machine hour $90

Minimum Charge

Minimum per gun $40

Written

  • Appraisals $40
  • Cost Estimates $40

Clean & Oil Gun - $62

  • Completely stripping gun
  • Cleaning all parts
  • Checking for wear
  • Recommending needed services

Note

Add 20% to above for all stainless steel work.

Important

Prices quoted are for labor only, and do not include parts.

OUR PROCESS

We take pride and care of each weapon we receive in order to insure the highest customer satisfaction. 

STEP 1

Please contact us via our contact page or by phone, 1-844-763-2666

STEP 2

Ship your gun to us. If you live outside of Virginia, you must ship your weapon via a licensed FFL dealer in your state.

STEP 3

We custom craft your gun to your specifications.

STEP 4

As an authorized weapons dealer, we ship the weapon directly back to you.

I couldn’t believe the craftsmanship! I’m constantly getting compliments on my rifle now. Plus, the whole process took less time than I thought.

~ Evan Young, Proud Custom Gun Owner

OUR SERVICES

Check out all of the services we provide to customize your weapon. Essentially anything you can think of, we can do. 

WEAPONRY WORK

Chamber and Fit Barrel to Action
$200
Does not include the cost of the barrel, action, polishing, bluing
Check Headspace
$60
Cut and Crown Barrel
$65
Rifles / Shotguns / Handguns

Remove Obstruction from Bore
$40 / Hour
Forging Bolt Handle
$105
Welding on New Bolt Handle
$85
Lap in Bolt Lugs
$65
Not including setting back barrel or fitting new barrel
Remove Stuck Fired Case from Chamber
$40 / Hour
Install Pre-Threaded and Chambered Barrel
$105
Not including polishing & bluing (if carbon steel)
Remove Live Round from Chamber
$90
Remove Fouling from Barrel
$40 / Hour
Plus cost of materials

Triggers (Installation or Adjustment)

Shilen, Timney, Dayton-Traister, Moyer
$50-$100
Single Set
$60 - $150
Install Sling Swivel
$40 / Hour
Double-Set
$125 - $275
Install Muzzle Brake
$110
Chamber Revolver Barrel
$50
Revolver Action Job
$95
Clean, smooth action, not including replacement of parts
Remove/Modify Revolver Hammer Spur
$50
Semi-Auto Pistol Action Job
$140
  • Clean, smooth action
  • Not including any parts
Fit and Adjust Extractor
$40
Chamber Revolver Cylinder
$60
Straighten Crane on Revolver
$50
Square Butt to Round Butt
$105
  • Convert revolver from square butt to round butt
  • This is minus rebluing cost
Fit Full Length Guide Rod
$25
Stake Plunger Tube
$25
Does not include cost of plunger tube
Chamber Revolver Barrel
$50
Revolver Action Job
$95
Clean, smooth action, not including replacement of parts
Remove/Modify Revolver Hammer Spur
$50
Semi-Auto Pistol Action Job
$140
  • Clean, smooth action
  • Not including any parts
Fit and Adjust Extractor
$40
Chamber Revolver Cylinder
$60
Straighten Crane on Revolver
$50
Square Butt to Round Butt
$105
  • Convert revolver from square butt to round butt
  • This is minus rebluing cost
Fit Full Length Guide Rod
$25
Stake Plunger Tube
$25
Does not include cost of plunger tube

1911 AUTO

Fit/Tighten Slide of 1911 Auto
$140
Does not include the cost of the slide
Fit And Install Barrel Bushing On 1911 Auto
$55
Does Not Include Cost Of Bushing
Bevel Magazine Well Of 1911 Auto
$45
Checker Front Of Frame On 1911 Auto
$185
Fit Custom Hammer To 1911
$70
Does Not Include Cost Of Hammer
Fit And Adjust Extended Ejector
$35
Does Not Include Cost Of Extended Ejector
Fit Extended Thumb Safety
$45
Fit Front Dovetail Sight
$25
Minus Cost Of Sight
Cut Slide For Novak Rear
$130
Minus Cost Of Sight
Flatten Slide Top
$75
Not Including Refinishing
Dehorn & Break Edges For Carry
$60
Not Including Refinishing
Full Melt Down Beveling
$125
Stipple Frame
$65
Throat, Polish Barrel And Feed Ramp Of 1911 Auto
$35
Fit New Trigger To 1911
$35
Does Not Include Cost Of Trigger
Fit New Trigger To 1911
$35
Does Not Include Cost Of Trigger
Fit Extended Magazine Release
$30
Does Not Include Cost Of Extended Magazine Release
Fit Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
$65
Does Not Include Cost Of Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
Fit Extended Magazine Guide
$50
Install Stake-on Front
$30
Minus Cost Of Sight
Serrate Flat Top
$55
Fit Extended Thumb Safety
$45
Fit Extended Thumb Safety
$45
Flatten Slide Top
$75
Not Including Refinishing

Fit Barrel To 1911 Auto

Non-Ramped Barrel
$150
  • Not including barrel
  • This does not include milling the frame to accept a ramped barrel
Ramped Barrel
$175
Modify 1911 Auto Frame For Beavertail Safety
$115
Includes Fitting Of Safety, Does Not Include Cost Of Safety Or Refinishing
Bull Barrel
$135
Match Barrel And Bushing
$175
Install Auto Pistol Compensator
$90 - $350
The installation is dependent upon the type of compensator and process required to install and tune, minus the cost of the compensator.

Cut Slide For Bo Mar Style Sight

Plain Cut
$110
Minus Cost Of Sight
With Side Shields
$135
Minus Cost Of Sight
Cut Slide For Dovetail Front Sight
$55
Minus Cost Of Sight
Cut Slide For Heine Style Sight
$80
Minus Cost Of Sight
Cut Slide For Novak Style Sight
$80
Minus Cost Of Sight
Resolder Rib
$40
Does not include bluing
Non-plated Bores
$65 / Barrel or Tube
Non-Plated Bores
Polish Chamber/Bore
$75
Port Barrel
$130 / Barrel
Raising Dent In Barrel
$90
Does not include bluing
Back-Boring
$40 / Barrel
Non-Plated Bores
Install Screw-In Choke
$150
Win-choke®, Colonial, Etc. (Non-Plated Bore)

Finishes

(Does Not Include Any Shaping)

Hunter Finish - Average Stock
$110
Unfilled Oil Or Lacquer Finish On Average Stock
Gunsmith Finish - Average Stock
$160
Filled, Rubbed Oil Finish on Average Stock
Spray Finish - Lacquer Or Polyurethane
$90 - $160
  • Dependent upon final desired sheen and smoothness
  • Shaping stock-cost will vary upon requested work being performed
Hunter Finish - Complicated Stock
$145
Unfilled Oil or Lacquer Finish on Complicated Stock
Gunsmith Finish - Complicated Stock
$195
Filled, Rubbed Oil Finish on Complicated Stock

Prefinished Synthetic Stock

Fit And Install Barreled Action
$75 - $135
Install Adjustable Comb Hardware
$140 - $250
Camo Painting Stock
$55 - $140

Other Works

Recutting Checkering - Simple Pattern
$80 / Panel
Glass Bedding Barrel & Action - Hunting Rifle
$100
Glass Bedding Barrel & Action - Pillar Bed
$125
Fit, Bed And Finish Fiberglass Stock Blank
$175 - $350
Recutting Checkering - Complicated Pattern
$125 / Panel
Glass Bedding Barrel & Action - Match Rifles
$175
Match Rifles such as M-1 Garand, M1a, etc.
Inletting And Finishing Of Semi-finished Stock
$500
Not Including

  • Recoil Pad
  • Special Butt Plate
  • Grip Cap
  • Or Other Attachments

Installation

Install Recoil Pad
$35 - $75
Labor Only
Install Sling Swivels
$45
STD and Q/D
Install Adjustable Butt Plate
$60 - $150
Labor Only
Install Stock Cross Bolt
$40 - $75
Not Including Refinish

Install Recoil Reducer

Simple Installation In Butt Stock
$25 - $45
Drill Stock & Install Recoil Reducer
$50 - $95
Hydraulic Butt Plate-style
$75 - $125
GRA-Coil or Counter Coil®

Assembly Service

(Does Not Include Customization Or Machine Work)

Barrel And Complete Upper Receiver Assembly
$100
Complete Assembly, Upper And Lower
$130
Installation Of New Barrel W/Gaging
$130
Minus Cost Of Barrel
Complete Lower Assembly
$60
Crowning Of Barrel
$55

Handguard Install

Standard Style Hand Guards
$10
Minus Cost Of Hand Guard
Free-Float Hand Guards/Tube
$65
Minus Cost Of Hand Guard

Trigger Installation

‘Standard’ Style Trigger
$40
Minus Cost Of Trigger
‘Match-Style’ Trigger
$60
Minus Cost Of Trigger
JP Trigger
$50
Minus Cost Of Trigger

FINISHING SERVICES

Metal Finishing
$150
  • Abrasive Finish
  • Bead Blast Finish
  • Wire Wheel (Matte) Finish
Deluxe Finish
$175 Handgun / $200 Rifle or Shotgun
  • Abrasive Finish
  • Bead Blast Finish
  • Wire Wheel (Matte) Finish
  • #240 Grit Polish
  • #400 Grit Polish
  • Screw Holes and Corners Protected
Master Finish
$220 Handgun / $240 Rifle or Shotgun
  • Abrasive Finish
  • Bead Blast Finish
  • Wire Wheel (Matte) Finish
  • All Polishing Marks Removed
  • No Ripples
  • #555 Grit to Mirror Finish

BLUING SERVICES

Handgun Bluing
$200
  • IMtm Belgium Bluing
  • Does not blue stainless steel
  • Stainless steel bluing not an option
Rifle / Shotgun Bluing
$225
  • IMtm Belgium Bluing
  • Does not blue stainless steel
  • Stainless steel bluing not an option

SLOW RUST BLUING / BROWNING SERVICES

Handgun
$250
Rifle / Shotgun
$325

BAKING LACQUER FINISH/TEFLON-MOLY SERVICES

Finish
$150

DURACOAT

Pistol
$200
Additional color or clear duracoat finish is $65.00
Rifle / Shotgun
$250
Additional color or clear duracoat finish is $65.00

Additional Costs

Bead, sandblast or wire brush stainless steel $100.00 – $150.00

PARKERIZING

Pistol
$150
Rifle / Shotgun
$200

SIGHT WORK

Sight in Customer Gun
$75
Plus cost of, ammo, targets, range fees, etc.

*Note: These items will be billed accordingly

Install Front Sight Ramp
$75
Sweat-On Type
Install Insert In Pistol Sight
$50
Minus The Cost Of Insert
Plug Old Hole, Re-Drill And Install Bead
$65
Minus Cost Of Sight, If New Sight Is Being Installed
Install Front Or Mid-Rib Bead On Shotgun
$40
Minus Cost Of Sight
Bore Sighting Customer Gun*
$35
It is closely aligning the gun sights to center of ‘target’ as possible without firing a round. This will allow you to sight in your gun quicker on range.

* Note: Bore sighting is not sighting in the gun

Install Front Sight Ramp
$60
Screw-On Type
Install Receiver Sights
$30
  • Install Just Sight
  • Minus The Cost Of Receiver Sights
Install Receiver Sights
$30 / Hole
  • Gun Drilled And Tapped
  • Minus The Cost Of Receiver Sights

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING

Sweat-On Front Sight Ramp
$75
This is minus the cost of sight.
Scope Mounting
$60
Gun Drilled And Tapped
Screw-On Front Sight Ramp
$60
This is minus the cost of sight.

MISCELLANEOUS

Metal Checkering
$40
Pattern Shotgun*
$75
It is closely aligning the gun sights to center of ‘target’ as possible without firing a round. This will allow you to sight in your gun quicker on range.

* Note: Bore sighting is not sighting in the gun

Draw-Filing
$40
Drill & Tap Barrel or Receiver
$35 / Hole
Drill and tap barrel or receiver for scope
Cut Dovetail In Barrel
$95
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