Trust Our Onsite Gunsmith Services

From repair to refurbishing, cleaning to painting, Shoot Smart Gunsmiths will keep your firearm in top condition.

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Gunsmith Hours

If you can't get by during gunsmith hours, drop off your gun at the front desk and we'll see it gets safely to the gunsmith.

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Alliance 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm 9 am - 5 pm
Benbrook Drop-off only 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm Drop-off only 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm Drop-off only
Fort Worth East Drop-off only 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm Drop-off only
Fort Worth West Drop-off only 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm Drop-off only
Grand Prairie Drop-off only 10 am - 7 pm Drop-off only 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm 10 am - 7 pm Drop-off only

Gunsmith Gallery

Engraving

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  • A hand holding a small pocket knife with an ornate, engraved metal handle featuring a square monogram.

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  • A partially finished, engraved metal handgun slide held over a workbench with various tools and equipment in the background.

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  • A pistol slide with intricate scrollwork engraving and textured grip serrations, clamped in a vice on a workbench.

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Cerakote

  • A Wonder Woman-themed Ruger pistol painted with red, white, and blue stars and stripes, featuring gold accents.

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  • A semi-automatic pistol with a red, black, and gray camouflage finish, mounted with a tactical flashlight.

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  • A semi-automatic pistol with a neon paint-splatter pattern and an attached optic sight on a white background.

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  • A camouflaged 1911-style pistol featuring a red trigger, black textured grip, mounted optic sight, and tactical light.

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  • A customized Glock pistol with a camo slide, cutouts, threaded barrel, and a Holosun red dot sight, set on a white background.

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  • A complete AR-15 rifle and an additional standalone upper receiver, both featuring a custom blue and purple galaxy finish.

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  • Disassembled pistol components with blue camouflage patterns on the slide and frame, laid out on a workshop surface.

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  • An AR-15 style rifle with a bronze-colored frame and black components, resting on a concrete surface.

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  • A hand holds a rifle upper receiver with a custom nebula-pattern finish in shades of purple, blue, and black.

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  • A pair of hands holds a pistol with a black slide and a custom purple-and-black marble-patterned frame.

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  • A rifle with a multi-cam blue and tan finish featuring a high-magnification Nightforce scope mounted on top.

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  • A green-camo bullpup rifle with a scope and black magazine, resting on a brown wooden surface.

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  • A person holds a purple and black semi-automatic pistol with a textured grip against a concrete background.

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  • A blue-and-black patterned CZ handgun with a mounted optic, held in a person's hand outdoors.

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  • A hand holds a custom Glock handgun painted with a Wonder Woman logo, white stars, and red and blue colors.

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  • A camouflage-patterned semi-automatic rifle with an extra barrel and eight magazines arranged on a table.

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  • Close-up of a semi-automatic handgun slide featuring a tan and grey topographic camouflage pattern.

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Stippling

  • A modified black Glock pistol with a mounted optic sight and tactical flashlight, resting on a wooden surface.

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  • A handgun with a black and red patterned finish resting on a dark surface next to a rolled tobacco cigarette.

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  • A black semi-automatic pistol with a stippled grip and a mounted optic sight, resting on a text-covered tactical mat.

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  • A black and red camouflage Glock pistol resting on a dark surface, propped up by a brass bullet casing.

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  • A hand holds a textured, black polymer handgun frame on a workbench cluttered with tools and metal parts.

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CLEANING PLAN - LET US DO YOUR DIRTY WORK

Your firearm needs frequent cleaning to keep it in top condition. Our Firearm Cleaning Plan FOR HANDGUNS ONLY takes the hassle and worry out of it. This plan includes one cleaning a month for your handgun to keep it in pristine condition. Easy drop off and pick up for your convenience.

BUY CLEANING SERVICE

Our Gunsmithing Services

Check out a few of our gunsmithing services. Click the button below to download a PDF of all our services.

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FULL LIST OF SERVICES

Firearm Inspection & Certification

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Regular firearm inspections and certifications can be a headache for any business or organization to manage, especially for insurance purposes. Let our skilled team of certified Gunsmiths take care of everything with our firearm inspection and certification services.


Services include:

  • Safety Inspection
  • Function Check


Add-on Services Offered:

  • Cleaning
  • Test Firing


Firearm inspection and certification services can be completed on-site at your location or in our full-service Gunsmith shop and range. Contact us today for a quote.

Before and After Gunsmithing

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Meet Our Gunsmiths

With today’s wide variety of firearms, their mechanical operation and required maintenance can be both intimidating and confusing for many – especially first-time gun owners. That’s why our Shoot Smart Gunsmiths are so beneficial to our customers. Each of our certified gunsmiths are trained to offer the best in personal service to keep your firearm functioning at its best level of performance and reliability.


Our gunsmiths are there to clean your gun, repair it, or modify it to better suit your personal needs. And, they’re outfitted with the skills to do the job right the first time.

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Alex Van Sickle

Manager, Alliance

  • About Alex

    With over 13 years of hands-on experience, Alex Van Sickle brings a wide-ranging knowledge of firearms to Shoot Smart. After spending more than eight years in a general shop setting, Alex developed a broad skill set - one that makes it rare for him to encounter a firearm he hasn’t worked on before. His approach is simple: “No system is perfect, what can I do to improve it?”


    Known for his detail-oriented craftsmanship and determination to find solutions, Alex is committed to ensuring every customer walks away satisfied. Whether it’s troubleshooting, repairs, or fine-tuning performance, he focuses on both technical excellence and customer care.


    You can reach Alex directly at alex@shootsmarttx.com

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Sam Arnold

Alliance

  • About Sam

    Originally from Dallas and raised in Granbury, Sam started in shooting sports through hunting with his father and grandfather as a child. This early exposure led him to competitive shooting with 4H in middle school, where he competed in air pistol and rifle, .22 at 50 and 100 yards, and muzzleloader silhouette. His experiences fostered what he describes as an obsession with shooting sports.


    Before entering the firearms industry, he attended culinary school and gained experience working in restaurants across Texas and California, eventually working aboard the Pride of America cruise ship in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, reloading, and occasionally handcrafting knives. Sam is now fulfilling his dream of being a gunsmith!


    Contact Sam directly at sama@shootsmarttx.com

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James Caldwell

Grand Prairie

  • About James

    James’s journey with metalwork began in high school, where he practiced custom fabrication and coppersmithing before going on to work professionally as a welder and machinist. In 2006, he joined the Army and trained as a Small Arms Artillery Repairman at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. After his honorable discharge, he expanded his skills as a machinist, fabricator, and armorer before completing the advanced Gunsmithing program at Yavapai College. His professional experience includes time at Silhouette Precision Sports and Scheels before joining the Shoot Smart team.


    For James, firearms are more than a career - they’re a lifelong passion. He loves digging into the mechanics, quirks, history, and design of every firearm, and he never shies away from a challenge (especially if another gunsmith says it can’t be done). While custom 1911 pistols and precision bolt-action rifles are his specialties, his expertise spans a wide range of firearms.


    Contact James directly at jamesc@shootsmarttx.com

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Thoryn LeFever

Fort Worth West

  • About Thoryn

    A Fort Worth native, Thoryn joined Shoot Smart in 2022 after earning his AAS in Gunsmithing Technology from Murray State. He started at our Alliance shop before becoming the full-time gunsmith in Benbrook, where his skill in pistolsmithing - especially 1911 fitting and repair - has quickly made him a trusted resource for customers.


    With a passion for both the history and mechanics of firearms, Thoryn excels at keeping guns performing at their best. From handguns and rifles to Cerakote work, his precision driven approach reflects Shoot Smart’s commitment to quality and customer care. Outside the shop, you’ll find him powerlifting, practicing martial arts, or writing.


    Contact Thoryn directly at thoryn@shootsmarttx.com

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Terrence Parker
Alliance

  • About Terrence

    Terrence joined Shoot Smart with an Associate of Science in Firearms Technology and two years of experience in the field. His specialty lies in firearms maintenance and cleaning, where he approaches every project as if it were his own - ensuring care, precision, and dependable results.


    With an outgoing personality and a passion for learning, Terrence connects easily with customers and takes pride in helping them achieve the results they deserve. His commitment to quality work and customer service reflects Shoot Smart’s mission to make every shooter’s experience the best it can be.


    Contact Terrence directly at terrence@shootsmarttx.com

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Wojciech "AJ" Podczerwinski

Benbrook

  • About AJ

    AJ Podczerwinski began his journey in gunsmithing as a hobbyist and, over the past five years, has grown into a trusted professional. He joined the Shoot Smart team with a focus on building lasting relationships with customers and providing reliable, knowledgeable service.


    Specializing in firearms maintenance and repair, AJ approaches every project with care and an openness to new techniques and ideas. His approachable style and problem-solving mindset reflect Shoot Smart’s commitment to helping every customer get the results they deserve.


    Contact AJ directly at ajp@shootsmarttx.com

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Curtis Ross

 Fort Worth East

  • About Curtis

    With over 10 years of experience in the gunsmithing industry, Curtis Ross brings both expertise and craftsmanship to the Shoot Smart team. His specialties include long-range precision rifles, 1911s, and firearm restorations, blending modern techniques with time-tested practices to deliver exceptional results.


    Guided by Townsend Whelen’s famous words, “Only accurate rifles are interesting,” Curtis approaches each project with honesty, precision, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Customers can always expect straightforward, knowledgeable service backed by years of research and experience.


    Quiet and professional by nature, Curtis stays on top of the latest trends in firearms technology while honoring traditional methods, giving customers the best of both worlds in every build and repair.


    Contact Curtis directly at  curtis@shootsmarttx.com


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Earl Webb

 Alliance

  • About Earl