Gibbsguns

Gibbs Custom Gunsmithing LLC opened in 2015 and has grown from a local go-to gunsmith shop to a nationally recognized Cerakote specialist. Their credential list tells the story: FFL-07 Manufacturer license, Cerakote Factory Certified, and aerospace approvals including work with Arrow Gear and SpaceX. If your Cerakote coating can handle rocket parts, it can handle your rifle.

Their core services include:

• •Cerakote finishing on handguns, long guns, silencers, and optics
• •Custom Cerakote patterns including proprietary designs (ShadowCam™ and ShadowCam Lightning™)
• •Scope Cerakoting with optional laser engraving to keep reticle markings readable
• •Gunsmithing services (repair, assembly, customization)
• •OEM manufacturing Cerakote for companies shipping in bulk
• •Mail-in service for customers outside Alaska

Beyond firearms, they've Cerakoted fishing reels, faucets, helmets, golf clubs, flamethrowers, and pretty much anything metal that fits in their oven (up to 200 lbs, 25" × 38" × 10").

Quality Standards

Every part gets fully disassembled, degreased multiple times to remove all oil and contaminants, sandblasted to bare metal, hand-sprayed with Cerakote, and heat-cured. Then comes the rigorous inspection. QC staff check for obvious flaws, color brilliance, even tone, and smooth texture. If it doesn't meet standards, it goes back to the front of the line and gets redone—as many times as it takes.

• •Why This Matters: Their leadership team brings 60+ combined years in union trades (nuclear power, high-rise construction, project management). They understand deadlines, specs, tolerances, and paperwork. When they say something's done right, they mean it.

• •Dedicated in-house project manager for each job
• •Upfront, "out the door" pricing—no surprises
• •Free consultation with expert guidance
• •Scrupulous project tracking down to every screw and spring
• •Automatic progress updates as needed
• •Certificates of Compliance and required paperwork

Guarantees

• •Standard projects: ~2 weeks from start to finish
• •Complex patterns: 30 days from start
• •Current backlog notice: Cerakoted scopes are at 6-week turnaround due to demand (no rush service available)
• •Appointment system: Reserve your slot to hold your place while keeping your firearm at home

• •Durability: More durable than traditional bluing, parkerizing, or other finishes. Won't chip, flake, or scratch off. Ultra-thin layer means logos and serial numbers remain readable.

• •Restoration: Transforms old, tattered firearms into like-new condition. Won't restore pitted metal to smooth finish, but with proper application, it stops rust for good and dramatically improves appearance.

• •Function: Zero impact on how your gun operates. Moving parts in tight tolerances might "stick" slightly until broken in—either have them cycle it in-house during assembly, or put a box or two of ammo through it at home.

• •Care: No special maintenance required. Clean and care for your Cerakoted firearm exactly as before.

For scopes, they offer optional hand-engraved reticle markings so power dials and alignment dots remain readable after Cerakoting. Hand-engraving by master craftsman adds time (typically full 6 weeks) but delivers aesthetics: an entire scope coated in one color instead of tape marks left black.

They handle bulk orders for manufacturers with: - Industry-leading processes for delicate electronics and high-end optics - Innovations in masking, blasting, handling, and spraying parts from quarter-inch screws to 80-pound behemoths - Baseline pricing for single pieces with significant discounts for multiples - Professional project management and compliance documentation

Ship your firearm or parts from anywhere. They handle receiving, processing, Cerakoting, and return shipping. Mail-in work forms available on their website.

"We're on time, done right, 8 for 8 kind of people." — GCG leadership

They maintain an online store with manufacturer's rebates and special deals. Limited real-time inventory tied to store (top five suppliers), but they can fulfill most requests through additional suppliers—just ask.