Pistol Gunsmithing Options & Pricing


We offer a full range of gunsmithing services. Everything from general cleaning and inspection to a complete tear down and overhaul. Pricing is based on an hourly rate plus cost of parts if applicable.

For additional questions or more specific details please use the contact form below. DareingArms LLC warranties all gunsmithing work for life.

Please note we no longer order any parts for customers. We will provide you with the part information so you can purchase the part at a better price. We want you to get the best deal for your dollar.

Our Shop time runs $120 per hour of work and machine time runs between $120-$150 Per hour of work.


Glocks / M&P / Springfield XD / Polymer Framed Pistol


  • Laser Grip Stippling for Polymer Frames starting at $200

  • Trigger Guard Knuckle Cut / Double Undercut ( Glock) $120
  • Handgun Sight Install $80 if no fitting required
  • Handgun Sight Install $120 if fitting required
  • Slide cuts / Custom Serrations (Email for Pricing, send picture example)
  • Standard Front Serration Cuts $160 (does not include refinishing)
  • Trigger jobs / Trigger Kits ( install of aftermarket kits) $120
  • Barrel fitting $180
  • Parts Installation (any parts that require full disassembly) $220
  • Barrel + Slide Porting $420
  • Feed ramp repair/angle modification  $120
  • Part Polishing $120 per item
  • Custom compensator $250 – $400 (depending on design & materials used)
  • Laser Engraving $50 for text
  • Laser Engraving $200 for some logos or custom designs starting at $500
  • Frame / Slide / Barrel / Small Parts Coating (please see our refinishing page HERE)
  • Other Frame modification (email for pricing)
  • Boresighting $60
  • Basic Cleaning $150
  • Deep Cleaning $250
  • Inspection / Assessment write up $120
  • Reflex Dot cut (RMR, Fastfire, Venom, UTG) $220-$300
  • Trigger kit Installation (Apex, Zev, CMC, Lone Wolf, etc) $120
  • Finishing out an 80% Frame $240
  • Aftermarket Compensator Installation $120 – $240

1911  /  Hi-Power  /  Other Similar Pistol


  • Cleaning $150
  • Inspection $120
  • Deep Clean $250
  • Novak Dovetail Sight Cuts $340
  • Novak Front Sight Cut $220
  • Novak Rear Sight Cut $220
  • Bo-Mar Rear Sight Cut $220
  • Front Strap Checkering (Laser cut) $200
  • Handgun Sight Install $80 if no fitting required
  • Handgun Sight Install $120 if fitting required
  • Government Staked Front Sight Installation (we do not offer this service)
  • Slide cuts / Custom Serrations (email for Pricing)
  •  Front Serration Cuts $220 ( refinishing not included)
  • Trigger jobs / Trigger Kits ( install of aftermarket kits) $160
  • Barrel hand fitting  $240
  • Parts Installation (any parts that require full disassembly) $120
  • Barrel + Slide Porting $420
  • Feed ramp repair / angle modification $140
  • Polishing $120
  • Custom compensator $250 – $400
    (depending on design and materials used)
  • Laser Engraving $50 for text
  • Laser Engraving $200 for some logos or custom designs starting at $500
  • Frame / Slide / Barrel / Small Parts Coating (please see our refinishing page HERE)
  • Other Frame modification (email for pricing)
  • Bevelled Magwell $240
  • Oversized / Gunsmith Fit Parts Installation $240 Per Part
  • Picatinny Rail Mount (Underside of Frame) $240
  • Picatinny Rail Mount ( Side of Frame) $240
  • Aftermarket Compensator Installation $120 – $240
  • Finishing out an 80% Frame $400
  • Bobbed Hammer $120

Revolvers


  • Cleaning $150
  • Inspection $150
  • Deep Clean $250
  • Handgun Sight Install $80 if no fitting required
  • Handgun Sight Install $120 if fitting required
  • Trigger jobs / Trigger Kits ( Email for Pricing)
  • Barrel fitting $120 – $240
  • Parts Installation (any parts that require full disassembly) $240
  • Barrel Porting $400
  • Custom compensator $250 – $400
    (depending on design and materials used)
  • Laser Engraving $50 for text
  • Laser Engraving $200 for some logos or custom designs starting at $500
  • Frame / Barrel / Small Parts Coating (please see our refinishing page HERE)
  • Other Frame modification (Email for Pricing)
  • Cylinder Reaming $240
  • Oversized / Gunsmith Fit Parts Installation $240 Per Part
  • Picatinny Rail Mount Custom sized (Underside of barrel) $240
  • Picatinny Rail Mount Custom sized (Top of Frame/barrel) $240
  • Aftermarket Compensator Installation $120 – $240 (machining involved)
  • Timing Adjustment  (email for pricing)
  • Bobbed Hammer modification $200