Expert Onsite Gunsmithing Services in Denver at Competitive Prices
Bristlecone is the premier professional gunsmith destination. We are dedicated to providing top-notch Denver gunsmithing services by certified gunsmith experts. Keeping quality, safety, and unparalleled customer service at the very forefront of our craft.
Our two resident gunsmiths are educated and trained in repairing, modifying, or restoring any firearm using ingenuity and intuitive creativity for every specific firearm that comes our way. We will confidently work on handguns, long guns, and NFA firearms, always promoting open dialogue and constant communication to ensure our customers get exactly what they hope for.
Our Denver gunsmith shop offers a compelling range of services, including:
- Firearm Repair And Routine Maintenance – We will disassemble, clean, safety check, oil, and reassemble any kind of firearm you own.
- Firearm Restoration – If you are looking to restore a firearm, our Denver gunsmiths will return your gun to you in its original state through meticulous precision and attention to detail.
- Firearm Design and Customization – Taking full advantage of our firearm knowledge, we will collaborate with you to customize your gun exactly how you want it, specializing in custom textures and finishes, stippling, Cerakote, and more. Our gunsmiths also offer custom trigger work and sight installation, and custom builds and assembly.
- Other Gunsmithing Services – Scope mounting, laser bore-sighting, recoil pad installation, re-barreling, and firearm appraisals are offered.
Call us today with any of your Denver-area gunsmithing needs!
Hourly labor rate $110 • Members get 15% off!
General Rates
Hourly labor rate $110 • Members get 15% off!
| Shop Rate (Includes Machine Time, Cleaning, Repair, and Custom Work) | $110/Hour $55 Minimum |
| Machine Work | 1 Hour Minimum |
| Test Firing | $10 |
| Written Appraisal | $55 |
| Return of Firearm for Warranty Work/Repair | $65 |
Maintenance and Optics Mounting
| Basic Gun Cleaning (Field Strip and Cleaning) | $55 |
| Full Tear Down Cleaning | Starting at $110 |
| Sight Installation & Optics on Pistols | $55 (1911 Style Pistols Start At $110) |
| Slide Cut for Optic w/ Installation | $225 |
| Scope Mounting | $60 |
Custom Modifications & Barrel Work
| AR-15 Upper Assembly / Handguard Swap (Gun Specific) | $110 – $210 |
| Recoil Pad Installation | $110 Plus Pad |
| Stipple Work Polymer Frames w/ Grip Reduction (Gun Specific – See Gunsmith For Quote) | $300 |
| Barrel Threading for Muzzle Device | $200 – $250 |
| Muzzle Brake Installation (Includes bore alignment check) | $55 |
| Pin and Weld Muzzle Device | $110 |
| Removal of Pin and Weld Muzzle Device | $110 |
| Suppressor Alignment Check | $25 |
Cosmetic & Specialty Finishing
| Wood Refinishing Available | See Gunsmith For Quote |
| Bead Blast and Bluing | Starts at $150 |
| Polish and Bluing (Gun Specific) | Starts at $200 |
| Cerakote (1st Color): | |
| Handgun | $150 |
| Long Gun | $200 |
| AR-15 Style | $250 |
| Cerakote Upgrades & Add-ons: | |
| Each Additional Color | $100 |
| Clear Coat | $100 Extra |
| Pearlescent (Gun/Color Specific – See Gunsmith For Quote) | $200 Plus Base Coat |
Custom Textures and Finishes: Stippling, Cerakote, Duracoat
Please book an appointment if you are looking to get custom gunsmithing work done
(i.e., Cerakote, stippling, and long-range precision rifle builds).
For all other standard gunsmithing services, no appointment is necessary.
