PMD Gunsmithing

PMD Gunsmithing is run by Phil Dyer and operates out of the Giant Eagle Plaza on Elm Road in Warren, Ohio (two doors down from the BMV, between Famous Hair and Edie's Diner). This is a gunsmith shop that handles serious restoration work—turning beat-up firearms into family heirlooms—as well as modern custom modifications and repairs.

They repair firearms from around 1900 to present day, and their approach is different from the typical "swap parts until it works" mentality. They understand firearm design and function first, then diagnose and fix the actual cause of malfunction. After every repair, the gun gets cleaned, lubricated properly, and function-checked. Only when they're satisfied it's performing at its best does it go back to you.

One example from their portfolio: a Colt 1911 with a disabled grip safety from a decade prior, worn bluing on the slide, and a request to convert an ambidextrous safety to left-side only. They rebuilt the grip safety, made the safety conversion, specially fitted new sights, and selectively reblued—touching up worn areas while preserving the original purplish bluing on the sides. Custom fitting on every detail.

• •FFL Transfers — Only $25. They'll handle online firearm purchases from sites like SlickGuns. Just order your gun, confirm they're an FFL with the seller, and call them when it arrives. Background check and paperwork happens in-shop.
• •Firearm Repair — Vintage to modern, diagnosis-focused approach
• •Professional Cleaning & Lubrication — Thorough breakdown and proper lubrication
• •Scope Mounting & Laser Bore Sighting — Scopes installed, drilled, tapped, and laser-sighted to 100 yards. You get a one-page instruction sheet so two shots at the range gets you zeroed.
• •Custom Sight Installation — Pistol iron sights custom-fitted without slide modification, then laser-checked for proper sight-in
• •Stock Refinishing — Hand-rubbed stocks stripped, stained in your choice of color, sealed, and finished in satin or gloss
• •Rebluing — Selective or full rebluing work
• •Trigger Jobs — Custom trigger work
• •Custom Cerakote — Firearms, knives, bows, or any solid surface. Cerakote is tougher than paint—scratch-resistant, chip-proof, permanent. They handle camo patterns, custom color blending, or anything from hot pink to tactical.
• •Glass Bedding — Precision bedding work

Phone line is open Monday–Saturday, 9 AM to 9 PM. Current shop hours are Tuesday evenings 6–8 PM and Saturdays 10 AM–1 PM. Hours vary week to week, so call ahead. If those don't work, they'll set up an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Phone: 330-240-5960

They accept firearms from out of state. Call before shipping so they're expecting the delivery and can discuss your specific needs.

They actually understand firearms design and function—that's not marketing speak, it's how they approach every job. They don't cut corners on finishing work (hand-rubbed stocks, selective rebluing that preserves original character). Their FFL transfer fee is less than half what most shops charge. And Phil Dyer treats your gun like he's working on his own.