General
For gunsmithing, a background check is not required since the firearm is returned to the original owner after repair. Typically, firearms for repair or customization will be picked up at the Client's home or business. The Client may choose to drop off or pick up the firearm at the shop by appointment Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. A Shop Deposit is collected for each firearm taken into the shop to be evaluated. This fee covers disassembly, cleaning and inspection for a quote that will be provided to the Client. This quote includes the number of hours of shop time to restore a firearm to functional and safe operation. Parts cost is added to cost of shop time cost for total quoted cost. Work not listed below will be quoted after consultation with Client for total hours for unlisted work. After the quote is approved, the firearm will be repaired, test fired at a shooting range, cleaned then returned to the Client's home or business. Payment is due upon return of firearm to the Client.
Exclusions
Tirico Gunsmithing LLC does not repair: flintlock or percussion cap black powder firearms; air rifles and pistols; or paintball guns. The Client will be consulted regarding the feasibility of working on antique or curio cartridge firearms. Some of these firearms may not be safe to fire and/or may also lose value if they are repaired. Tirico Gunsmithing LLC will not work on National Firearms Act weapons unless the Client agrees to come to the shop during the repair, so that the weapon remains in the possession of the Client during repair. This avoids having to transfer the NFA firearm to Tirico Gunsmithing LLC. There are some firearms that are not worth repairing, unless they hold sentimental value for the Client, then the firearm will be repaired and/or restored.
Shop Deposit: $60 per firearm
There is a Shop Deposit for each firearm taken into the shop.
Shop Rate: $60 per hour
The Shop Deposit is applied to the total Shop Time.
Quotes
Prior to any repair, the Clients will receive a quote by email for the restoration of functionality and safety of the firearm. Quotes are based on the shop hours listed below and list of required parts. If the Client elects not to repair the firearm, the firearm will be returned to Client with a letter explaining the firearm was not repaired per the Client's instructions. All firearms are checked for functionality and safety. If a firearm is determined to be unsafe (hammer follow down, slam fire, loose breach, excessive head space, etc.) the repair to correct this unsafe condition will be included in the quote. If the client elects not to correct a safety issue, the firearm will be disabled by removing firing pin or other suitable reversible method before it is returned to the Client with a letter explaining the safety issue and the method used to disable the firearm. In the event that the firearm is irreparable, the client will be informed in this quote. Work will began after Tirico Gunsmithing LLC receives approval from Client. If during test firing, an additional unexpected major issue is discovered, a second quote to resolve this issue will be provided to the Client.
All Work Guaranteed
All modern firearms will be test fired before they are returned to the Client. If the firearm's original quoted issue reoccurs, Tirico Gunsmithing LLC will repair the firearm at no additional cost.
Firearm Transfers
Transfers require an ATF form 4473 to be filled out and a background check performed at the FFL holder's place of business. The Client will be required to come to the shop for any transfers for new firearms or new receivers. For example, the Client wants a custom AR built and requests Tirico Gunsmithing LLC to acquire a lower receiver for the Client. Tirico Gunsmithing LLC is required to transfer that lower to Client in order to build the Custom AR. Also, if during repair of the Client's firearm, it is determined the receiver, or the part with the serial number, needs to be replaced, a transfer would be required for the replacement receiver or serial numbered part. Tirico Gunsmithing LLC typically does not transfer firearms for retail sales, or perform private party transfers.
Special Firearm Orders
Tirico Gunsmithing LLC typically doesn't special order complete firearms, but will special order receivers or serial numbered parts for Clients. Payment is required before any special orders.
Consignments
Tirico Gunsmithing LLC does not have a retail storefront, so typically doesn't deal with consignments, but may consider facilitating the liquidation of a firearm collection online or at auction.
Customization Parts Quotes: 1.0 hours
Tirico Gunsmithing LLC will provide a parts list and quote for custom builds. The Client can either prepay to have Tirico Gunsmithing LLC acquire the parts. The Client may also acquire the parts then provide them for the build. Some aftermarket parts are made in limited runs and it may take time to acquire all the desired parts to build the custom firearm.
Unloading Fee: $20 per firearm
Clients will be charged an unloading fee for all loaded firearms, unless the Client informs Tirico Gunsmithing LLC that the firearm is “jammed” or otherwise unable to be unloaded.
Shop Time
Clean/Oil/Inspect Customer Gun: 1.0 hours
Firearm is completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, lubricated, then reassembled.
AR Platform Custom Builds or Rebuild/Upgrade of Existing AR Platform: 4-8 hours
The Client will be consulted during the Customization Parts Quote for the part lists including optics that are appropriate for competition, varmint, hunting, and defense applications. The Client can provide a lower receiver or Tirico Gunsmithing LLC will acquire and transfer a lower receiver to the Client. The completed firearm will be test fired with the Client's choice of ammo to confirm functionality and safety. The optics can also be sighted in at this time if desired by the Client. The firearm will then be cleaned before delivery to the Client.
1911 Pistol (does not include any parts, blueing additional on all blued guns)
Action Job - Smooth & Tune: 2.0-3.5 hrs
Tighten Slide: 1.0-1.5 hours
Fit Gunsmith Barrel: Non-ramped: 1.75 hours, Ramped: 2.5 hours
Fit “Drop-in” Barrel, Non-ramped: 0.5-1.0 hours
Fit and Install Barrel Bushing: 0.5-0.75 hours
Bevel Magazine Well: 1.0 hours
Open and Flare Ejection Port: 0.75 hours
Throat, Polish Barrel and Feed Ramp: 1.0 hours
Smooth and Polish Breech Face: 0.5 hours
Fit New Trigger: 0.25 hours
Fit Custom Hammer: 0.25-1.0 hours
Trigger Jobs
4 pound + weight: 1.0-1.5 hours
3-4 pound weight: 2.0 hours
2-3 pound weight: 3.0 hours
Install Spring Kit: 0.75 hours
Dehorn & Break Edges for Carry: 1.0-2.25 hours
Full Melt Down Beveling: 1.5-2.75 hours
Fit Grip Safety - No Frame Cut: 0.5 hours
Fit Thumb Safety: 0.5-0.75 hours
Install Ambidextrous Safety: 0.75-1.0 hours
Adjust or Install Magazine Catch: 0.5 hours
Adjust Magazine Lips: 0.25 hours
Install Fiber Optic or other Front Sight: 1.5 hours
Install Fiber Optic or other Rear Sight of Same Type (Fixed or Adjustable): 1.5 hours
Glock Pistol (does not include any parts)
Action Job - Smooth & Tune: 1.5-2.0 hrs
Fit Aftermarket Barrel: 0.5 hours
Retrofit Sights: 0.5 hours
Trigger Job: 0.5 hours
Install Aftermarket Trigger: 0.5 hours
Stock Work
Wood finishing (does not include any shaping or removing old finish)
Hunter Finish: 8 hours
Unfilled Oil of Lacquer Finish on Average Stock: 8 hours
Same Finish, but on Complicated Stock: 11 hours
Gunsmith Finish: 12 hours
Filled, Rubbed Oil Finish on Average Stock: 12 hours
Same Finish, but on Complicated Stock: 15 hours
Spray Finish: 6 hours
Lacquer or Polyurethane Finish: 8 hours
Recutting Checkering (other than by the hour, per panel)
Simple Pattern, i.e. Weatherby: 4 hours
Complicated Pattern, I.e. Fleur de Lis: 6 hours
Glass Bedding Barrel and Action
Hunting Rifle: 2.75-4.0 hours
Match Rifles, M-1 Garand, M1A, etc.: 4 hours
Pillar Bedding
Remington, Shilen, Savage Type Tubular Receivers: 3 hours
Mauser, Pre-64 Winchester Mod 70, Flat Bottom Receiver: 3.5 hours
Install Recoil Pad - Labor Only: 1 hours
Install Adjustable Butt Plate - Labor Only: 1.5 hours
Install Sling Swivels, Std and Q/D - Labor Only: 0.5 hours
Install Stock Bolt (not including finish) - Labor Only: 0.75 hour
Free Float Barrel: 1 hour
Fit, Bed, and Finish Fiberglass Stock: 6 hours
Pre-finished Fiberglass Stock, Fit and Install Barreled Action: 2 hours
Camo Painting Stock: 3 hours
Repair Broken Wrist - Pin and Epoxy (d/n include recut checkering): 2 hours
Repair Broken Wrist - Pin and Epoxy (includes recut checkering): 4 hours
General Barrel, Action & Rifle Work
Check Headspace: 0.25-0.75 hours
Make Chamber Cast: 0.5-1.0 hours
Remove Stuck Case From Chamber: 0.5-1.0 hours
Very Stubborn, i.e. Pull Barrel and Ream, time required
Remove Live Round from Chamber: 2-4 hours
Remove Obstruction from Bore, one item only: 0.5-1-0 hours
Remove fouling from Barrel: 0.5-1.0 hours
Lap Barrel: 0.5-3.0 hours
Cut and Crown Barrel: 1-2 hours
Chamber and Fit to Action - Labor Only: 2-3 hours
Install Pre-threaded and Chambered Barrel: 1 hours
Lap In Bolt Lugs (not including barrel setback or fitting new barrel): 0.5-1 hours
Install Safety:
Dakota, Gentry, Mod 70 type Safety w/shroud(+finishing): 2-3 hours
Mark II/Beuhler type: 0.75-1.0 hours
Champman Swing Safety Lever: 1.5-3.0 hours
Triggers (Installation or Adjustment)
Shilen, Timney, Dayton-Traister, Moyer Type: 1 hours
If Clean and Fit Internal Parts: 2 hours
Winchester Mod 70: 1 hours
Jewell: 0.5 hours
Double Set - Pin/Weld
Single Set - Pin/Weld
Install Muzzle Brake - Non-index/Index: 1/2 hours
If Barrel is Pulled - Add: 0.5 hours
Modify Contour Front or Rear Receiver Ring: 1-2 hours
Install Barrel Band Swivel - Clamp/Sweat-on: 0.5/2 hours
Replace Barrel: 2 hours
Blueprint Action (Bolt): 2 hours
Fit Extractor: 0.75 hours
Open Bolt Face & Fit Extractor: 0.75 hours
Install and Fit Oversize Firing Pin: 0.75 hours
Replace Rem 700 Extractor: 0.25-0.50 hours
Set Back Barrel & Re-crown: 1.5 hours
Polish Chamber: 0.25-0.50 hours
Extend/Weld Magazine Box Mauser 98: 1.5 hours
Weld-up/Re-drill Firing Pin Hole in Bolt Face
Fit Winchester Mod 70 Safety: 1 hours
Rimfire Rifles
Correct Feeding Problem: 1 hours
Replace Firing Pin & Test Fire: 0.75 hours
Correct Semi-Auto Headspace: 1 Hours
Correct Headspace and Set Back Barrel: 1.5 hours
Remove Firing Pin Dent from Chamber: 0.5 hours
Straighten Mag Tube: 1.0 hours
Remove Dent from Inner or Outer Tube: 0.5 hours
Fix Trigger Problems & Harden if Necessary: 1.5 hours
Fix Extractor: 0.75 hours
Dovetail Receiver for Tip-off Rings: 1 hour
Dovetail Front or Rear for Open Sights: 0.5 hours
Dovetail Front and Rear for Open Sights with Same Setup: 1 hours
Shotgun Work
Re-solder Rib (not including bluing): 2 hours
Re-solder Forend Lug (not including bluing): 1 hours
Epoxy Bed Stock, Pump/Semi-auto: 1 hours
Raising Dent in Barrel (not including bluing): 0.75-1.75 hours
Straighten/Adjust Barrel: 0.5-1.5 hours
Polish Chamber/Bore: 0.5-1 hours
Trigger Job - Modular Fire Control System (pump or semi-auto): 1.0-1.5 hours
Replace Firing Pin, Test Fire: 1 hours
Time Cartridge Stops - Pump or Semi-Auto: 0.75 hours
Replace "O" Ring in Rem 1100: 0.25 hours
Correct Rem 1100 Feeding Problem: 1 hours
Fit Receiver to Barrel Shoulder on Rem 1100: 0.5 hours
Increase Ejector Throw in Browning A5: 0.75 hours
Double Guns
Refitting Hinge Pin Lug
Easy Press-out: 2 hours
Engraved or Contoured to Receiver: 6-8 hours
Replace/Adjust/Refit Locking Block: 1.0-2.5 hours
Trigger/Sear Adjustment (per side): 2 hours
Repair/Replace In-hammer Firing Pin (per hammer): 2.0-2.5 hours
Repair/Replace In-frame Firing Pin (retaining system intact and removable): 1 hours
Repair/Replace In-frame Firing Pin (retaining system not intact and removable): 4+ hours
Tighten Locking System on Inexpensive Side by Side: 1 hours
Headspace Correction on Inexpensive Pivot Barrel, per Barrel, (weld extractor): 1.25 hours
Straighten/Adjust Barrel: 1.25-3.0 hours
Install Mid/Front Bead (on rib): 0.75 hours
Install Mid/Front Bead (on plain barrel): 1.0 hours
Install Mid/Front Bead (plug hole and re-drill for bead): 1.0 hours
Sight Work
If desired by Client, optics or adjustable iron sights will normally be sighted in with the Client's choice of ammo at 25 yards for pistols, 50 yards for rimfire rifles, and 100 yards for centerfire rifles. An alternate sight in distance may be specified by the Client, such as 200 yards or the maximum point blank range for the cartridge. This work will be done at range with known distances off a stable rest.
Sight in Customer Gun (does not include ammo, targets, etc.): 0.5 hours
Pattern Shotgun (does not include ammo, targets, etc.): 0.5 hours
Bore Sighing Customer Gun: 0.25 hours
Collimation of Iron Sights: 0.25 hours
Install Receiver Sights
Gun Already Drilled and Tapped: 0.25 hours
If Gun Already Drilled and Tapped (no wood cut): 0.25 hours
Cut and Refinish Wood: 1 hours
Gun Not Drilled and Tapped: 2.5 hours
(0.75 hours for each pair of holes)
Cut Dovetail in Barrel: 0.5 hours
Install Front Sight Ramp
Sweat-on Type: 1 hours
Sweat-on Type (including drill and tap): 1 hours
Band Type: 1 hours
Install insert in Pistol Sight: 1 hours
Scope Mounting
Gun Already Drilled and Tapped: 0.5 hours
Drill and Tap Barrel/Receiver for Sights - First Hole: 0.75 hours
Each Additional Hole: 0.25 hours
Level Scope Bases on Receiver: 0.5 hours
Modify Bases to fit Receiver: 2 hours
Lap Scope Rings: 0.25-0.50 hours
Reloading Ammunition
Tirico Gunsmithing LLC does not have a FFL to manufacture ammunition, so cannot reload custom ammunition for your firearm.
Custom Load Development: 8 hours
Tirico Gunsmithing can develop a custom load for your firearm by firing groups over a chronograph to determine a safe and accurate load. Tirico Gunsmithing LLC can then provide the Client with the muzzle velocity and standard deviation for: the bullet type; powder type and charge; primer type; and case brand.This reload would be developed specifically for this firearm and should not be used in any other firearm without Tirico Gunsmithing LLC verifying, through test firing, that the load is safe in another firearm.
Reloading Training $50/hour
If the Client desires to learn reloading, Tirico Gunsmithing LLC can advise the Client on equipment, then train the Client how to safely reload ammunition.