Enjoyed working with Kevin and Jaime, the communication was excellent when they had a question with what I wanted to do. Very positive experience Would highly recommend read more

I called Kevin today to ask about bring two of my handguns in for a few issues of concern. Kevin was professional, courteous and informative. When I arrived at the shop I met Jeff who was a true professional and we discussed the issues with both firearms. Jeff was knowledgeable and provided quality customer service and outlines the process, potential costs and timeline. Both Kavon and Steven at Artemis Defense Institute recommended Armstrong and I plan to follow up with a phase two review once my weapons are evaluated, repaired and serviced. Highly recommended read more

April 2026: Can't say enough about master gunsmith Kevin and his kool kilt. He took a CETME C Spanish Battle Rifle parts kit I provided (much like the H&K G3), assembled it as a CA compliant display model and it came out GREAT! Very pleased and he also did some work on my display/deac Beretta 38/42 smg. Strongly recommend Armstrong. (Jim in H.B.) read more

Armstrong Arms Gunsmithing - Gunsmith Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I have 8 guns, Kevin, The gunsmith has worked on all of them for me at one time or another. He has done repairs and installed red dot optic sites for Me. Armstrong is the best gunsmith I have ever been to. Every shooting range and gun store in Orange County highly recommend recommends them. They are definitely the best. The staff at the front desk are very courteous and organized. It does not get any better, Armstrong is number one in Orange County and probably number one Southern California in my opinion. read more

Quality repair at a reasonable price. Knowledgeable, helpful staff. I definitely will return for my future firearms needs.

Had AAG put a Foxarmy FXV22 Green dot optic sight on my Glock 19 and it was done impeccably. Dan and Kevin took care of my transaction. Quick turnaround. Made my appointment and did my drop off. To my luck it was ready early the following week. Will use them for future repairs and modifications for all my firearms. Reasonable prices and they are passionate about their work and stand behind their quality workmanship. Thank you fellas. read more

Armstrong Arms Gunsmithing - Foxarmy optics addition - Gunsmith Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Quotes one price than upcharges before they do the work Terrible business practices and there not the cheapest around tried to give a local place buisness and they treat customers like that beware of quoted price vs actual price of 85% higher read more

I tried to install a part on my Nighthawk 1911 myself and ended up making a mess of it. Since it's a high-end firearm, I couldn't trust just any gunsmith--especially not someone who sells guns by day and tinkers on weekends. Armstrong Arms popped up at the top of my search, and even though they were an hour away, I decided to make the drive. At first, I had my doubts. The shop was full of relic firearms, and I wasn't sure if they were experienced with modern g#ns. But within two minutes of talking to Kevin, it was clear he knew exactly what he was doing--120% confident and competent. The old man at the front office was professional and helpful as well. Their pricing is very reasonable (especially for OC), and the turnaround time was impressively quick. Bottom line: If you need a gunsmith you can trust, I highly recommend Armstrong Arms! read more

Knowledgeable and ready to dig right in to solve mysterious hiccups. Nothing but the best service and all the guys there are really pros who know what they're doing. They get my wholehearted recommendation if you find yourself in need of some high-end craftsmanship smith work. Thanks, guys. read more

Excellent service, sage advice, complete transparency regarding cost, and professionalism for receiving and cataloging customer service requests. Love me some Armstrong Arms! When you go there make sure and mention my name. It won't mean a gd thing discount wise, but do it anyway just to boost my ego! ;) read more

Kevin is great, friendly knowledgeable and helpful in all ways. I always go to him for any help I need and to mske sure I learn to handle the weapon correctly read more

The guys at Armstrong Arms will take care of all your firearm needs. They can do it all and at a a reasonable price. I trust them with all my stuff and they do it right. They offer all services you need to keep your firearms operating. read more

I've been using Armstrong for years for everything from small adjustments to builds. Kevin is the only one I trust to work on my stuff. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of firearms. I would not go anywhere else. You are in good hands here. read more

Very polite and professional family owned and operated shop. Knowledgeable and quick working. Great FFL prices too.

Could not be happier with the professional service and customer care My gunsmith Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and excited about the project I was so happy with the results I immediately brought in another project read more

I have stopped by a couple of times to have them work on various projects but the latest made me the happiest. The cylinder latch was gunked up inside, sticking terribly. Had them deep clean it and they really-really cleaned it. Even the marks on the front of the cylinder were almost gone, which I had given up on cleaning those off. Barrel is spotless and the action is like brand new, extremely smooth. read more

Armstrong Arms is a true gunsmith. I was referred to Armstrong arms by Turner's where I bought my rifle so that I could have a featureless conversion on my rifle. However, instead of going to Armstrong Arms , I decided to go to a different gunsmith for this conversion. Boy did I make a mistake by taking it to this other gunsmith because they botched the conversion and didn't know the legal requirements for the conversion because they returned the rifle to me in an illegal form (without muzzle modifications). I should have listened to Turner's because Armstrong Arms fixed the problems, made me legal, and offered credible recommendations for me. Armstrong arms is by appointment only but don't let this discourage you because it's worth the wait. read more

In early July 2024, I made an appointment to have my pistol repaired by Armstrong Arms. Due to their appointment only status, I explained via email my problem (Locking Lug Cam) with my pistol. In the reply to my email, I was assured that the required work could be accomplished by the shop and they were familiar with my type of firearm. I was given a time to bring my pistol in. After inspection, I was quoted a minimum price for the repair, and I left with the satisfaction of knowing they would be able to repair my gun. Fast forward to November, I'm thinking did they go out of business, lose my pistol, give it to someone else by mistake. So, I gave them a call, only to find out that they were having a problem locating the repair part. However, I was told they had located a vendor that had the part. Now, I am assuming that I should be getting my repaired pistol back relatively soon. Fast forward some more, now it's February 2025 and I decided enough time has past, and I go, without an appointment and retrieved my gun. I actually expected them to say, they had the part, and hadn't had a chance to install it. The following week, I located the elusive part myself, from "MidWest Gun Works". I took the part and pistol to a gunsmith in Moreno Valley. I dropped it off on Monday, the following Friday, I received a call to let me know he would have it repaired by Tuesday. I picked it up Tuesday eight days after dropping it off. He actually demonstrated some customer service. While in the ammo store recently, I overheard one patron asking another about having a scope mounted on his rifle. The guy mentioned Armstrong, then another says, that he wouldn't let Armstrong put bullets in his magazines. I keep thinking constantly whenever I find myself dealing with a company or business the first time, check their yelp reviews, or BBB rating prior to getting involved. This is my new resolve, CHECK... read more

I'm a previous customer and brought by MP Shield 40 in with a stuck slide and a mag release upgrade deom NDZ. I also wanted an EO Tech HWS sighted in is f possible. Showed up early to my 12:30pm appt and Kevin took care of me while I wated. Got the slide working and the release installed in under 10 minutes. Either Jamie or Jeff sighted in the Yankee Hill 57 and EO Tech in about the same time. Look no further for a gunsmith. Dan and the staff are real pros. Mark P., Laguna Niguel read more

Dan and Kevin are excellent. Their service is always completed on time and for a fair fee. I have had them work on 4-5 guns for me and I am always satisfied. I highly recommend them. read more

The best father and son duo shop this side of Orange County. Kevin is more than knowledgeable. Also helpful and the pricing is the fairest I've seen in all of Orange County as far as gunsmithing goes these guys are more than willing to take the time to explain and go over the best options available, I highly recommend them read more

Always great service at this shop. Doni't have any firearms? Get one and take it here to get some work done on it. Factory guns definitely need work. Get your grandma some firearms then have them worked on here at this shop. Fast and friendly service here. read more

Good service they were friendly and did a great job. I would use them again. I recommend them without reservation.

I've never had any guns stippled before, so I wasn't really sure what I was looking for. Kevin showed me a bunch of different tile samples of stippling and worked with me to get just what I wanted. I went with wagon wheel, took our finger grooves (definitely recommend) and left it up to Kevin whether to keep the Glock logo or not. Got a full wrap around with a raised ledge, and padding on the support thumb. This project came out perfect. Kevin Is a wizard and the attention to detail here is outstanding. I have light weight ocd when it comes to firearms and I was very impressed, honestly looks and feels perfect. Cherry on top was they were able to get this done for me before my training this weekend, and for stippling, especially at this quality is a great deal. 10/10 recommend and will be coming back. read more

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The gunsmiths know their trade. The cost of their work was reasonable and the turnaround timely!

High quality gun smithing. Fair prices. Attention to detail. And overall great customer service. This father and son really team really make it easy and enjoyable to do business. Highly recommend ! read more

Nice people to deal with , do great work and very safety minded. I strongly recommend them for any help you may need in customizing your firearms or keeping them in top operating condition. read more

You don't don't go to a Podiatrist for cancer, you don't go Jiffy Lube to rebuild your transmission, and you don't go to a random gun-shop to get your guns worked on... you come here! These guys are a master at their craft and the only place I take my guns to get worked on. I've never been disappointed and they always found a solution to every problem I've thrown at them. Great work and affordable! read more

If you are interested in high quality gunsmith at a reasonable rate, see ARMSTRONG ARMS. They stand by the high-caliber of their work, either repair or new build from scratch. Their employees are patient, courteous, and knowledgeable. I have been a loyal customer for several years, without a hint of dissatisfaction of their work or service. Professionalism and attention to detail are benchmarks when addressing requests or questions posed by their clientele. Over the years, I have found their input into questions concerning new purchases or refining of both associated gear and weaponry invaluable. It is the worry-free place to shop for new additions or modifications to your existing firearms collection. read more

Contacted them on a Saturday morning with a problem with my Glock, they made me an appointment right away. When I came in they attempted to correct the problem while I waited. They were unable to fix it while I waited so they had me leave it. Two hours later they called and said it was ready. The cost was extremely reasonable and they even performed a simple but needed upgrade while I waited. If you need any firearm repairs, upgrades or custom work, this is the place to come. Extremely happy with their knowledge and friendly service. I will be back for sure! read more

I highly recommend Armstrong Arms Gunsmithing. I stopped by to have a muzzle break installed on to my rifle. The customer service rep at the front desk / help counter was friendly and professional. They checkout out my rifle, quoted a price that was lower than I expected, and did the work right there on the spot. The installation went smoothly and did not take any time at all. I will definitely be returning here for servicing my other firearms. read more

These guys are great! I am trying to get my CCW, and I needed to know how to clean my Walther P22 since it was misfiring at the gun range. Jeff not only showed me, but he also helped me do it myself while he watched. The spring on my gun was very difficult to operate so he ordered a replacement spring for me that worked much better. I am amazed at how clean my gun is now and by how much easier it is to put together and take apart. I highly recommend Armstrong Arms, and I will definitely be taking my gun there for any further gunsmithing that I need. Thanks for everything! You gave me back my confidence that I can do it. read more

Dont get a firearm dros here or have one transferred. They do not release firearms for undetermined (which happens to alot of people.) Many other shops will release to you legally without issue. read more

Very disappointed in the quality of service. They are probably okay / average for basic repairs but anything beyond that I will definitely go to another gunsmith. I don't recommend this company... read more

I rarely ever complain, but I do have say how absolutely disappointed , and very upset with my experience at Armstrong. They took no ownership of their mistake, tried to pass it off to others (very unprofessional, and even immature). What ever promises that say to you..Buyer Beware!!! Kevin S the owner will deny vehemently that it was not him. This definitely IS NO Costco as the owner is very cheap and unwilling to make any reparations for his SHODDY WORK! Here is MY story: I went to Armstrong just to do 2 simple things, mount a simple reflex red dot and have it zeroed in. I could have done it myself, but used them before and they did ...not too bad of a job last time. What can go wrong? I was thinking, should be simple right? Nope I was wrong... I thought, no big deal, picking up the gun just last Saturday, right away I noticed, 2 weeks ago I gave them an unopened red dot box with an Owners manual & the warranty. It was returned with nothing in the box and both key items missing. But at that point, I was too excited and thought at least my red dot is zeroed. As a happy member of On-Target indoor range, I was excited to shoot with the new sight. But to my horror the dot was way too high and to the left. I was completely bummed. Did these guys (Kevin) do anything right? So I'm there with my gun instructor at the line and he says I can help you adjust the vertical (up/down screw) and then he takes the mini screwdriver and looks at me with his mouth wide open. He says "Hey this gunsmith of yours has completely stripped the vertical zeroing screw" we looked at it in shock. The instructor right away said, don't touch it, put everything back in the case, so I never even shot with it. He said bring it all back to the untouched and see it he is decent enough to fix his own mistake. The next day, literally 2 days from me picking it up my gun. I had to drive 10 miles all the way back to show him, you not only did not zero my sight for 50 ft ( which was my specific request) , you didn't return my owners manual and warranty and you stripped the zeroing screw to a $200 unit. Kevin basically keeps repeating "This is not my work... this is not my work." Kevin kept repeating these words as illas if he was trying to convince himself. But he clearly..IT WAS. Not just one sloppy mistake but 3. Finally he says clearly, he was not going to do anything for me or even to help me call the manufacturer and literally puts up his hands and walks away from me Not apologizing, not offering anything to resolve his sloppy work and then turned his back to me walked away. He just kept saying "This is not my work, and I don't make mistakes." BUT that made no sense to me... because actually admitted he did throw away my Owner's Manual/warranty when he cleared he desk, so he did make mistakes in his work. he clearly did not zero my sight to 50 feet. So that IS clearly 2 mistakes in his workmanship, right? The reason why he could not admit the truth is Kevin is Prideful, and you can't reason with man who thinks he makes no mistakes. I'm actually not that angry, because I'm doing well...BUT what is a BIG thing is AS A professional you should have YOUR WORD, YOUR HONOR and when someone pays you , especially a good deal of money, it to be DONE RIGHT.. Kevin clearly.. COULD CARE LESS! Just to let you know I taped the whole conversation. And I was blown away by KEVIN'S TOTAL UN-PROFESSIONAL attitude. He was too cheap to offer even a part discount for his mistakes or even apologetic. And of course he was not helpful at all. Basically don't expect Kevin or Armstrong to care about YOU. He cares more about keeping your dollar in his pocket. I AM VERY confident... IF Kevin makes any mistakes in workmanship with your firearms, he would rather have you walk away and not patron him, than go out of his way to help you. Don't expect any money back because this cheap ass is only looking out for himself. I am a CEO of a company, and was the Sr. Manager at Apple in Silicon Valley , before that I was with Amazon and I can tell you, I've never been treated so poorly and just wanted to clearly warn you. Because Kevin and the Armstrong company, was happy to take my money, ruin my sight and could cared less about even offering an apology. Kevin came across as arrogant and pompous..self claiming "He does not make mistakes." Clearly using Kevin and Armstrong was my over $300 mistake. Don't let it be your costly mistake too! Saw your response Kevin, and you are entitled to it. But as a gun owner yourself. You know the only way to truly test the sight is shooting with it. For two mins, as you stated I was looking for my missing Owners manual and cking to see if it turns on. How does anyone really know if it's really been zeroed by simply looking at it? Haha!Ridiculous and more of your BS. And it STILL doesn't explain your poor customer service , you losing my manual, improper zeroing and lack of pride and guarantee on you own workmanship. Sad.. read more

I brought Armstrong Arms my grandfathers shotgun in pieces. Not only did they put it back together, they ordered two missing pieces, cleaned and oiled the whole gun and got it back to me for under $100!!!! This was also done during the COVID 19 crisis and they also managed that with flying colors. They were able to quickly put together a reservation process so only one person would come by at a time, so people could get their firearms back. I will be bringing other items down to them in the future and would recommend them to anyone, I like. Note this shotgun has had thousands of rounds fired through it, spent chucks of its life in the bed of a truck and is over 45 years old. I say it still looks good. read more

Armstrong Arms Gunsmithing - Gunsmith Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Got a trigger job done here. Great work, service and fair price. Completed before requested deadline. Will use again.

Good dudes. Good work. Friendly at the front desk. Happy to take the time to discuss and educate.

Amazing small family owned business. I love supporting these guys. They are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about gunsmithing. I don't know everything when it comes to the building of a gun and Kevin and Dan always answer my questions even if I feel they are stupid questions. They always make me feel welcome and are always happy to help me. If you're looking for a gunsmith, look no further. Armstrong arms is the right choice! read more

I got my sights changed on my Glock to TruGlow sights by Armstrong Arms Gunsmithing a few months ago. They did a great job and were very knowledgeable. Their pricing was very good and cheaper than buying the tool needed to change sights on a Glock. I would recommend going to these guys if you're looking to replace sights. read more