CGM Gunstock Checkering

CGM Gunstock Checkering represents decades of meticulous work by Clinton G. (Clint) Meier. Based in Lone Jack, Missouri, the shop specialized in gunstock checkering and general gunstock work—the kind of precision finishing that separates a factory rifle from a personalized firearm.

Clint's portfolio spans diverse projects:

• •Checkering - New checkering on rifle and shotgun stocks
• •Stock refinishing - Sanding, finishing, and restoration
• •Custom modifications - Grip adjustments, dimensional changes
• •General gunstock work - Repair and customization across most firearm types

His labor rate was $25/hour, and he documented work thoroughly with detailed photography on Flickr, showing everything from Martini Cadets to modern rifles.

Work was completed on individual timelines with full documentation and multiple reference photos for each project.

Gunstock checkering is a dying craft. It requires steady hands, sharp eyes, and years of practice. Clint's work was trusted by shooters who understood that checkering isn't decoration—it's grip texture that matters when you're handling a firearm in the field or at the range.

He was an NRA Benefactor Member and approached his work with the precision that only someone genuinely invested in firearms would maintain.

An August 2023 update explained his decision to step back: arthritis in both hands limiting daily work capacity, early-stage dry eye macular degeneration, prostate cancer treatment, and increased caregiving responsibilities for his wife. By January 2025, he formalized his retirement from active work while keeping his FFL for selling off his collection.

• •Address: 103 N. Van Buren Rd., Lone Jack, MO 64070

• •Inventory: Available through FOR SALE by Clint collection on Flickr