Gunsmithing: Sig Sauer Hanguns

(Updated 06-02-01)

ARS has earned a national reputation for fine work on Sig-Sauer P-series handguns. From simple refinishing, to the basic and advanced "tactical package" ARS has the degree of customizing to match your need.

From the earliest P226 and P220 with stamped and welded slides to the Sig Pro and P245, Sig has continuously improved their products. Many of the enhancements that ARS used to provide are now included, such as smooth trigger faces and rounding of sharp angles. Switching to stainless steel has greatly improved the corrosion resistance as well. Still, the factory pistol can be improved.

Basic Tactical Package.

The Basic Tactical Package includes careful deburring and polishing of all trigger and action componants, rounding the face of serrated triggers (or further rounding the new smooth-faced triggers), changing the double action sear angles for a smoother double action pull with greatly reduced "stacking" (that increase in pull weight that kicks in about two thirds of the way through the trigger travel), supplying a 20-25% lighter hammer spring, polishing the throat and ramp, cutting a target crown on the barrel, polishing the extractor and breech face, and refinishing selected internal componants with the self-lubricating METACOL III Satin Black protective coating. Price is $100. UPS Next Day Air Return shipping, handling and insurance to $1000 is + $35. Add Trijicon 3-dot night sights for $125.

Advanced Tactical Package.

Advance Tactical Package includes all of the steps in the Basic Tactical Package, with the addition of complete rounding of all sharp edges on the frame and slide (called "dehorning" or "carry bevel") and refinishing the entire gun in METACOL III Satin Black. Price is $200 and includes 2 magazines. Additional magazines + $10 each. UPS Next Day Air return shipping, handling, and insurance to $1000 is + $35. Add Trijicon 3-dot night sights for + $125. Stipple front strap + $75

Refinishing.

Technical aspects of refinishing are described in detail on the Finishes section of this website. Refinishing a Sig Pistol in METACOL III Satin Black or Gray is $150. Additional Magazines are +$10 each. Return UPS Next Day shipping, handling, and insurance is $35.

Remington 700 (and similar rifles)


install bipod rail $ 45
inlet stock $95
aluminum pillar bed $95
open barrel channel to float barrel $50
install recoil pad $50
machine receiver face true to bore $ 45
recut locking lugs $ 45
surface grind recoil lug $35
lap bolt $60
jewel bolt $45
check headspace $35
remove barrel from receiver from $ 25
fit threaded barrel $ 95
cut and crown barrel $ 55
trigger job, most bolt actions $ 45
tactical package from $375

Tactical package includes: cut barrel (usually 18"), recrown, square receiver face, match headspace, tune trigger to 2.5 #, tune extractor and ejector, pillar bed action, float barrel, hand fit magazine for reliability, lap bolt lugs, polish rails, true recoil lug, METACOL III complete rifle, non-slip texture on stock, coat stock NATO Green or Black, lap rings, mount scope, boresight, and testfire.

Additional charge for rebarrel, restock, replace bolt stop with screw, ventilate bolt body, retap scope mount for heavy-duty screws, and install accessory rail.




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