San Diego Gunsmithing
Wilde Built Tactical serves the San Diego area and beyond for all your gunsmithing needs. Our team brings over 50 years of combined gunsmithing and armorer experience from the military, law enforcement, and the private sector.
Call (619) 667-9453 Email UsCURRENT LEAD TIME: approximately 1–2 weeks.
Shop rates & what to know
• Shop rate: $100/hr for general repairs not listed below.
• Minimum evaluation charge: $50, unless otherwise noted.
• The services and prices below are not all-inclusive of what we can do. If you don't see your task listed, just contact us.
• Prices may change if a project falls outside the standard scope. Our staff will make sure there are no surprises before you authorize any work.
Bolt Action Rifles
Detail Cleaning$75
Disassembly, inspection, cleaning of bore, action, and bolt body, lubricate, reassemble, and function test.
Scope Mounting$75
Mount, level, and boresight scope.
AR-15 & Semi-Auto Rifles
Detail Cleaning$75
Disassembly, inspection, cleaning of bore, bolt carrier, buffer, and buffer tube, lubricate, reassemble, and function test.
Scope Mounting$50
Mount, level, and boresight scope.
Change Handguard (Standard)$55 + parts
Plus the cost of the handguard and any required parts.
Trigger Installation$50
Install trigger group.
Pin/Weld Muzzle Device to Barrel$75
Install and blind pin and weld a muzzle device to your barrel.
A2 Front Sight Removal + Low-Pro Gas Block & Free-Float Handguard$75
Remove the A2 front sight and replace with a low-profile gas block and free-float handguard.
Install Bolt-On Parts (stock, pistol grip, etc.)$35
Installation of new bolt-on parts.
Complete AR-15 Build$200
Build your supplied parts into a functional rifle, with test fire and boresight.
Build Complete Upper$100
Includes test fire with a shop lower or your supplied lower.
Build Complete Lower$75
Assemble all parts of the lower receiver.
Install Compliance Parts$50–$75 + parts
Plus the cost of compliance parts.
Revolvers
Detail Cleaning$65
Disassembly, inspection, cleaning of bore and cylinder, lubricate, and function test.
Action Job$140–$200
Disassembly, inspection, cleaning, polishing all internals, adjusting and tuning trigger springs, lubricate, reassembly, function test, and test firing.
Sight Installation$35–$150
Removal of factory sight and replacement with aftermarket sights.
Grip Change$25
Removal of grip and installation of new grips.
Semi-Auto Pistols
Detail Cleaning$60
Disassembly, inspection, cleaning of bore, frame, and magazines, lubricate, reassemble, and function test.
Sight InstallationFrom $50
Glocks and similar. Removal of factory sights and installation of replacements. Prices vary based on the fitting required.
Action Work$120–$140
Disassembly, cleaning, polishing internals, installation of a trigger kit, lubricate, reassemble, function test, and test fire. Prices vary by firearm complexity.
Barrel Change$75–$125
Disassembly, inspection, fit barrel, lubricate, reassemble, function test, and test fire. Price varies with the amount of fitting required.
Trigger Installation$55–$200
Price varies by firearm and trigger.
Don't see what you need?
This list is just the start — if you don't see your project, reach out and we'll let you know what's possible and what it'll cost before any work begins.
Call (619) 667-9453 Email UsGunsmithing FAQ
What's the current turnaround time?
Lead times are typically around 1–2 weeks, though they can vary with shop volume and the scope of your project.
How much does gunsmithing cost?
Common services are listed above with set or starting prices. For anything not listed, our general shop rate is $100/hr, with a $50 minimum evaluation charge unless otherwise noted. We'll confirm pricing before any work begins.
Do you do AR-15 builds and California compliance work?
Yes. We handle complete AR-15 builds, upper and lower assembly, pin-and-weld muzzle devices, handguard and gas block swaps, and California compliance part installation. California compliance is our specialty.
What if my project isn't on the list?
The list above is far from everything we do. Contact us with the details and we'll let you know whether we can help, and what it will cost, with no surprises before you authorize the work.