Roys Gun Works

Roy's Gunworks started in 2013 when Roy retired as a decorated Navy Warrant Officer and decided to turn his passion for precision engineering toward firearms. A former naval engineer accustomed to maintaining complex mechanical systems to exacting standards, Roy pursued formal training through Sonoran Desert Institute and graduated with honors. His capstone project? Building an AR-10 from an 80% lower receiver using his milling skills.

That foundation shows in everything they do now—quality and excellence aren't slogans here, they're built into the work.

• •Inspection and functional diagnosis of problem firearms
• •Field strip and deep cleaning to full action polishing
• •Barrel threading for muzzle devices
• •Slide milling for optic mounting
• •Sight and scope mounting
• •Custom gun builds to your specifications
• •Custom suppressor builds
• •General custom gun work within legal limits

"This is not an exhaustive list. Please call with your specific needs." — Roy's Gunworks

Their SDI certification means they understand the mechanical and safety side of what they're building. No guesswork.

Roy's Gunworks is a fully authorized NFA manufacturer. They can: - Build custom suppressors tailored to your rifle or handgun - Handle fingerprinting and e-filing of your tax stamp application - Significantly expedite the approval process with proper filing - Build that suppressed hunting rifle or home defense weapon you've been planning

They maintain relationships with major national distributors and can special order in-demand brands and models. If a supplier has it, Roy's can usually get it in 2-3 business days. As an FFL, they handle inbound transfers for $35 (includes TBI background investigation).

Call ahead on pricing—they work to meet or beat competitor rates.

Found a firearm online? Roy's Gunworks handles inbound transfers: $35 flat rate including background investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Most gunsmiths are either retail shops that dabble in custom work, or custom shops that barely stock inventory. Roy's does both—and does them well. The SDI certification combined with actual engineering experience (not just gunsmith school) means complex custom projects and problem-solving diagnostics aren't outside their wheelhouse. The NFA manufacturing capability is another differentiator; not every gunsmith is set up to handle suppressors and tax stamp paperwork.

They've been operating since 2013, which means they're established enough to have relationships with major distributors but small enough to actually care about individual customers.