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Gunsmiths in California
- Shop labor, per hour
- $90median of 11 gunsmiths; $15 more than the national $75
- Cerakote on a pistol slide
- $90national median of 85 gunsmiths; too few in California
- A pistol optic cut
- $150national median of 61 gunsmiths; too few in California
Gunsmiths in California
Showing 101–200 of 217 gunsmiths in California.
Listed on the profile. Blank means not listed.
| Gunsmith | Services |
|---|---|
| Gun Gallery Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Gunrunners Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Guns LA Also: firearm instructor, gun shop, ammo retailer | Custom builds Machining Refinishing |
| Gunther Guns Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Gussler’s Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing Optics mounting Repair Sight installation Trigger work |
| H&H Engineering Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | Bluing Cleaning Custom builds Engraving Gunsmithing Machining Optics mounting Refinishing Sight installation Trigger work |
| HalfCocked Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing Repair |
| Hangtown Range & Retail Sales Also: firearm instructor, shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Cleaning Gunsmithing Repair Sight installation |
| High Velocity Gunworks Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Cleaning Custom builds Gunsmithing Sight installation |
| Highland Guns Also: gun shop | Cerakote Cleaning Repair Sight installation |
| Honey Lake Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Honey Lake Firearms & Guide Service Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing Optics mounting Parts fabrication Refinishing |
| Immersed FX Hydrographics | Cerakote Refinishing |
| Independece Armory Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cerakote Cleaning Custom builds Gunsmithing Repair |
| Independence Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Independent Studio Services Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| InteliChoice1 Arms/Defense Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| InteliChoice1 Arms/Defense Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Not listed |
| J & G Gunsmithing, Inc. | Bluing Cerakote Cleaning Machining Optics mounting Refinishing Repair |
| JD Gunnery Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing |
| Jepson's Guns & Ammo Also: gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing Optics mounting Repair |
| Kerstan Precision Rifleworks | Cleaning Custom builds Gunsmithing Optics mounting Refinishing Repair |
| Kiwi's Custom Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Not listed |
| KKD Cerakote | Cerakote Engraving |
| KW Defense Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Custom builds Gunsmithing Repair |
| Lancaster Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing Repair |
| Laser-Tronics | Engraving Machining |
| LAX Ammunition Los Angeles Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Liberty Cerakote | Not listed |
| Lincoln Gun Exchange Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing |
| Los Angeles Cerakote | Cleaning Repair |
| Los Angeles Firearms Also: firearm instructor, gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing |
| Madera Firearms Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Madera Firearms Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Not listed |
| Magma Finishing Corp | Bluing Cerakote Engraving Refinishing Sight installation |
| MAGNA Training Products Also: firearm instructor | Repair |
| Magnum Range Also: shooting range, firearm instructor | Gunsmithing Repair |
| Manly Manufacturing Also: gun shop | Firearm appraisal Cerakote Cleaning Machining Optics mounting Repair Sight installation Trigger work |
| Mike Raahauge Shooting Enterprises Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Miltech Also: gun shop | Repair |
| MOODY ARMORY LLC Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing Optics mounting Sight installation |
| MoreauWorks LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Custom builds Gunsmithing Machining Optics mounting Parts fabrication Refinishing Repair |
| Morris Levin & Son Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Bluing Cerakote Cleaning Custom builds Engraving Optics mounting Refinishing Repair Sight installation Trigger work |
| Mustang Firearms & Sporting Goods Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing Machining Sight installation |
| NON-Sheep Firearms Also: ammo retailer | Not listed |
| NON-Sheep Firearms Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing Sight installation |
| NorCal Custom Engraving & Cerakote | Cerakote Engraving Gunsmithing |
| Norco Armory Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Cleaning Gunsmithing Repair |
| North County Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor, ammo retailer | Bluing Cerakote Gunsmithing Refinishing Repair |
| Nuño Iron Mfg. Inc. Also: gun manufacturer | Gunsmithing Refinishing |
| OC CRAFTWORK Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing Optics mounting |
| OC Guns Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cerakote Gunsmithing Trigger work |
| Outdoor Sportsman Also: gun shop | Cleaning Optics mounting Repair |
| Outlaws Armory of Canyon Lake Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| P2K Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Cleaning Gunsmithing Optics mounting Sight installation |
| Pentrate Metal Processing, Inc. | Refinishing |
| Perry's Sporting Goods Also: gun shop | Cleaning Repair |
| PM Guns Also: firearm instructor | Cleaning Gunsmithing Repair Sight installation |
| Portside Munitions Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| PRAXIS Also: firearm instructor, gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing Optics mounting |
| Precise Armory | Cerakote Machining |
| Precision Arms Gunsmithing & Supply Also: gun shop | Cerakote Cleaning Gunsmithing Machining Optics mounting Refinishing Repair Sight installation Trigger work |
| Ramona Shootists' Emporium Also: gun shop | Cerakote Cleaning Machining Optics mounting Repair Sight installation |
| RC Refinishing | Cerakote Engraving |
| Refined Recoil Inc. Also: gun shop | Custom builds |
| Requiem Arms Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Revolution Weapon Works LLC Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | Custom builds Gunsmithing Optics mounting |
| Revolvr Dynamics Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Rifle Supply Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Rifle Supply Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| RifleGear Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Riverside Indoor Shooting Range Also: firearm instructor, shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Cleaning Custom builds Gunsmithing Optics mounting Repair |
| Route 66 Guns & Ammo Also: firearm instructor, gun shop, ammo retailer | Cleaning Custom builds Gunsmithing Optics mounting Refinishing Repair Sight installation |
| RPM Engineering | Cerakote Machining Optics mounting Repair |
| Sacramento Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Cleaning Custom builds Gunsmithing Refinishing Repair |
| Sagisi Customs | Cerakote Engraving Gunsmithing |
| Scott Torres Gunsmith Arms & Ammo Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Cerakote Cleaning Gunsmithing Machining Optics mounting Repair Trigger work |
| Seven 4 Para Also: firearm instructor | Cleaning Optics mounting |
| Shooter Ready Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing Refinishing Repair |
| Shooter's Paradise of Yuba City Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Not listed |
| Shooters Paradise of Oxnard Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Shooters Paradise of Oxnard Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Not listed |
| ShootSoCal Firearms & Training Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing Repair |
| Sierra Arms Corp Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Cerakote Gunsmithing Refinishing |
| Skunk Bear Tactical Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Cerakote Engraving |
| Smokin' Barrel Firearms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing Optics mounting Repair Sight installation |
| Solar Tactical Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Optics mounting |
| Southern Shooters Supply Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Not listed |
| Sportsman's Arms Also: gun shop | Cleaning Gunsmithing |
| STORMIN NORMAN GUNWORKS Also: firearm instructor, gun shop, ammo retailer | Cerakote Cleaning Gunsmithing Trigger work |
| T&A Armory LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Tactical Arms Group - Gun Shop (New and Consignment) Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| TacticCAL Gun Store Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing |
| Taran Tactical Innovations Also: gun shop | Gunsmithing |
| Taran Tactical Innovations Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Teng Artillery Vault Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Gunsmithing |
| The Firing Pin Also: firearm instructor, gun shop | Not listed |
| The Gun Range San Diego Also: shooting range, gun shop, firearm instructor | Not listed |
| The Gunsmith Guy, LLC Also: shooting range, firearm instructor | Not listed |
| The Heavy Machine Also: gun shop | Cerakote Cleaning Engraving Gunsmithing Optics mounting Repair |
What gunsmith work costs in California
In California, gunsmiths list a median shop labor rate of $90 an hour (11 gunsmiths), $15 more than the national $75. 31 of the 217 gunsmiths in California list prices on their USA Arms pages.
| California | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Cerakote on a pistol slide | Too few listings | $9085 gunsmiths |
| Cerakote on a pistol frame | Too few listings | $10062 gunsmiths |
| Cerakote on a complete handgun | Too few listings | $175127 gunsmiths |
| Cerakote on a complete rifle or shotgun | Too few listings | $250103 gunsmiths |
| An additional Cerakote color | Too few listings | $4531 gunsmiths |
| A pistol optic cut | Too few listings | $15061 gunsmiths |
| Mounting and bore-sighting a scope or optic | Too few listings | $35290 gunsmiths |
| Cleaning a handgun | Too few listings | $45166 gunsmiths |
| Cleaning a rifle or shotgun | Too few listings | $63168 gunsmiths |
| Cleaning any firearm | Too few listings | $50332 gunsmiths |
| Threading a barrel | Too few listings | $133178 gunsmiths |
| Trigger work | Too few listings | $65183 gunsmiths |
| Installing sights | Too few listings | $40180 gunsmiths |
| Bluing | Too few listings | $20084 gunsmiths |
| Shop labor, per hour | $9011 gunsmiths | $75368 gunsmiths |
| NFA engraving | Too few listings | $5091 gunsmiths |
| An appraisal | Too few listings | $4150 gunsmiths |
From the prices each gunsmith’s USA Arms page lists: for each kind of work, the lowest general price it lists, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 gunsmiths listing the price. Prices are what gunsmiths list, not quotes: parts, disassembly and shipping may be extra. Figures as of October 24, 2026. Gunsmith prices nationwide, with examples
California gunsmiths at a glance
USA Arms lists 217 gunsmiths in California, 4.3% of the national total and the 4th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Riverside has the most (4), followed by Bakersfield (3) and Los Angeles (3).
- gunsmiths listed
- 217
- of the national total
- 4.3%
- of 50 states by count
- 4th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most gunsmiths
Counts are gunsmiths in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.