Gun Engraving, anybody know someone good?

[songsofreedom]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get the backstraps of my ROA's to get engraved with my name, and some logos, as well. Just minimal customization, does anybody know anyone I can trust? The only guys I could find online have 9 month waiting lists, and etc.. Its really difficult to find any one, let alone someone you can trust not to jack up your favorite piece. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

 

[1 old 0311]

Search on www.akforum.net there is a woman in Texas that does great work.

 

[BigG]

Michael Gouse does work like this.



This is his Website

 

[wdlsguy]

Orion Arms might be able to do what you want.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Jerry Huddleston. He has been written up in Muzzle Loader magazine. Besides engraving, he can do relief carving in gold.
Jack Brooks. Very skilled and even teaches at the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's Gun Builder's Workshop.
John Shipper - taught me how to engrave, but I still suck.

 

[Old Dragoon]

Depending on what you want engraved and how ornate you want it, most watch shops or jewelry shops have engravers that can do names and simple designs on the backstraps.

 

[songsofreedom]

Thanks guys, that was a lot of help. I think Michael Gouse would be my best bet, he does amazing work, and seems reasonably priced! Thanks.

 

[ArmedBear]

If you lean towards pornographic designs, I know a guy who does some good stuff.

Does other stuff, too. But he's most famous around the shotgun range here for his non-kid-safe work.

 

[songsofreedom]

Armed Bear, I am very interested in getting that type of artwork, can you give me his info? Thanks!

 

[ArmedBear]

I'll have to ask around.

I shoot shotguns with him now and again, but he's well-known at the range. I just don't know the name of his engraving business.

I should know it within a week, though.