Chief Machining

Chief Machining LLC operates as an FFL 07/SOT 02 dealer specializing in firearms sales, ammunition, and custom gunsmithing work. Located on West Sophia Street in Maumee, Ohio—northwest Ohio's manufacturing hub—they handle everything from standard transfers to fully custom firearms built in their shop.

Chief Machining operates on four core services:

• •Firearms sales - Buy, sell, trade, and manufacture firearms
• •Ammunition sales - In-stock ammo with shipping restrictions by state
• •Custom gunsmithing - Barrel work, trigger polishing, custom builds
• •Transfer services - Accept transfers from other dealers

They maintain FFL 07 (firearms manufacturer) and SOT 02 (manufacturer of NFA items) licenses, which means they can legally manufacture firearms and NFA items (suppressors, short-barreled rifles, etc.) in-house.

Their recent projects showcase the scope of their capabilities:

Custom Ruger American .22 MAG — Cut down barrel to 19.5", polished trigger

Springfield XD 9 Elite builds — Demonstrated with suppressor testing ("2 shots steel, 2 shots dirt")

All custom work is locally machined in their shop—no outsourcing. Most stock items ship within 24 hours; custom builds typically take 3-4 weeks after order placement.

Made-to-order terms are strict: - No changes to size, engraving, or color after order placement - No refunds on custom items (exchanges only if incorrect) - 3-4 week lead time standard - Free tracking provided via email (watch spam filters—AOL addresses frequently flagged)

Ammunition shipping restrictions: - No ammo sales to: AK, HI, NY, CT, MA - California: All ammo ships to FFL dealer only - Illinois: Requires FOID card + driver's license copy - Age requirements: 18+ for rifle ammo, 21+ for handgun ammo - Ships via UPS Ground only; no returns accepted

• •Non-custom products: 100% refund within 15 days from ship date if items arrive without defects (scratches, dings, dents don't qualify). Buyer covers return shipping; 25% restocking fee applies.

The "Chief" name honors the owner's great grandfather. The logo design layers meaning: in heraldry, the "chief" is the top third of a crest. The "C" in "CM" (Chief Machining) naturally occupies that space, with the "M" following from there. A machining bit sits in the center—a subtle nod to their core business. The design is deliberately strong and rigid, reflecting the materials they work with daily.

• •Standard warranty: 1 year from manufacturer defects
• •Whisper Pickles: Lifetime warranty for original owner