San Diego Gun Doctors

Clothey & Sons Gunsmithing is built on a simple principle: get it right and get it done quick. Owner Lance Clothey Sr. founded the shop with over 30 years of gunsmithing experience, and he backs it up with four professional gunsmiths on staff at all times. Most jobs come back to customers within two weeks—faster than competitors can manage.

Gun Repair & Diagnosis - Bring in your firearm and get a complete diagnosis of what's wrong, what it'll cost, and how long it takes - All types of firearms handled—rifles, pistols, shotguns, antique guns

Trigger Work - Trigger pull adjustments (customer testimonial: "adjusted the trigger pull on my 45 and now I'm shooting a lot tighter pattern") - Professional work that directly improves accuracy and control

Sights & Scope Installation - One of their most popular services - Quick turnaround, consistently satisfies customers

Gun Cleaning & Maintenance - Professional equipment for all firearm types - A properly cleaned gun is essential for optimum performance

Gun Refinishing - Specialize in antique and collectible firearms - Restoration work that brings guns back to original condition

Custom Modifications & Accessories - Firearm accessories and custom modifications - Complete jobs in days instead of weeks or months - Help sourcing the right accessories at the right price

Recoil Reduction - Muzzle brakes and recoil reducers - Get shooters back to comfortable, controllable shooting

Rebarreling - Barrels from world-leading manufacturers - Rebarrel existing guns or provide barrels for custom builds

Shotgun Specialization - Choke tube installation and modification - Forcing cone lengthening (plated and non-plated bores) - Chamber polishing - Other common shotgun work

Custom Machining - Metal lathe and mill on site - Advanced gun repairs and modifications - Specialized metalwork for firearms

Lance Clothey Sr. (Owner/Founder) - 30+ years gunsmithing experience - Currently completing certification at the American Gunsmithing Institute - Retired chiropractor, active community member, Cub Scout leader

Lance Jr. & Damien Clothey (Sons) - Both training at the American Gunsmithing Institute - Working in the shop learning the trade from their father

Patrick (Experienced Gunsmith) - U.S. Army veteran - Active in local search and rescue

Clothey & Sons takes firearm safety seriously. All firearms must be unloaded and cased before entering the shop. Call ahead if your gun can't be easily cleared. Staff will inspect your firearm at the front door. These procedures only take seconds and protect everyone in the shop.

"At Clothey & Sons, We Do it Right and We Do it Right Quick." – Lance Clothey, Sr.

• •Four gunsmiths on staff means faster turnaround than shops with one or two people
• •Family operation means personalized attention and long-term customer relationships
• •On-site machining capabilities allow complex custom work without outsourcing
• •Wide experience range across all firearm types, from modern tactical rifles to antique collectibles
• •Professional equipment for cleaning, refinishing, and specialized work