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The Broken Gun — Gunsmith in Mesa, AZ

Est. 2023 · Mesa, AZ

Gunsmith hands working on a revolver

By the Bench

Not by the shelf

— The Shop —

A workshop.
Not a showroom.

The Broken Gun is a working gunsmith shop. No glass cases lining the walls, no sales pressure, no upsell. Just a bench, the tools, and the time it takes to make things right.

We take on repairs others turn away — timing issues, snapped springs, seized cylinders, cracked stocks, and restorations that need a slow, patient hand.

Every piece leaves better than it arrived.

FFL

Licensed

2023

Established

AZ

Mesa, Local

— Meet the Smith —

The man at the bench.

Mike · Owner & Gunsmith

Mike, owner and gunsmith of The Broken Gun, at his workbench

— At the bench · Mesa, AZ —

I was thirteen the first time I stepped up to a trap line. My uncle brought me along, I was the youngest one there, and I didn't take first place. What I walked away with mattered more — respect from seasoned shooters, and a real appreciation for skill, discipline, and safe handling. That stuck.

At eighteen I picked up my first set of wrenches. Ten years as a mechanic taught me precision. Twenty more in parts management taught me systems, components, and how to solve the kind of problems that don't fit in a manual.

In 2023 I put all of it through the American Gunsmithing Institute — and everything finally clicked. The Broken Gun was built on that foundation.

What I Bring

  • — Precision craftsmanship
  • — Deep mechanical experience
  • — Real-world problem solving
  • — Safety and reliability, always

My Promise

  • — Quality workmanship
  • — Fair, honest pricing
  • — I stand behind my work 100%

When you bring me your firearm, you're not just getting a repair — you're getting work done with pride.

Serving Mesa & the Metro since 2023

— Mike

— The Trade —

Bench Work

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01

FFL Transfer Services

  • Standard FFL Transfer$20.00

    Includes intake, background check processing, and paperwork

  • Additional Firearm (same transfer)$10.00 ea
  • Private Party Transfer (PPT)$40.00

    Both parties must be present with valid ID

  • NICS / Background Check Only$20.00
02

Service Charges

  • Hourly Rate$85.00
  • Minimum Charge (per firearm)$40.00
  • Written Estimates$35.00

    Valid 30 days

03

Cleaning & Inspection

  • Full Clean & Oil Service$60.00+

    Complete disassembly, ultrasonic / hand cleaning, inspection for wear, lubrication, and reassembly. Recommendations provided for optimal performance.

04

Sight Installation & Adjustment

  • Bore Sight / Zero Check$40.00
  • Install Dovetail Sight$60.00+
  • Install Pistol Sight Insert$50.00+
  • Install Fiber Optic Front (existing dovetail)$45.00+
  • Install Rear Sight (existing dovetail)$50.00+
05

Handgun Services

  • Revolver Action Job$225.00+

    Clean, smooth action — parts not included

  • Semi-Auto Pistol Action Job$200.00+

    Clean, smooth action — parts not included

  • Fit New Trigger to 1911$80.00+
  • Fit Custom Hammer to 1911$80.00+
06

AR-Style Rifle & Pistol — Maintenance & Upgrades

  • Full Cleaning & Inspection$70.00
  • Rebuild (Springs & Gas Rings)$120.00
  • Install Aftermarket Trigger$60.00
  • Install Free-Floating Handguard$60.00+
07

AR Assembly Services

  • Assemble Complete Upper$65.00+
  • Assemble Complete Lower$65.00+
  • Assemble Complete Rifle$175.00+
08

Barrel & Gas System Work

  • Open Gas Ports for Functioning$80.00
  • Install or Replace Gas Block$60.00+
  • Install or Replace AR Barrel$60.00+
  • Install or Replace Buttstock & Buffer Tube$30.00
09

General Rifle & Barrel Work

  • Check Headspace$50.00+
  • Remove Stuck Case from Chamber$60.00+
  • Remove Live Round from Chamber$120.00+

    Safe extraction

  • Remove Bore ObstructionHourly Rate
  • Install Muzzle Device (threaded)$40.00

Prices marked with + indicate starting rates · Final quote after inspection

— How It Works —

Bring It In

01

Drop Off

Bring the piece by. We log it, check it, photograph it.

02

Diagnose

Honest write-up: what's wrong, what it takes, what it costs.

03

The Work

Bench time. Real hours, real tools. Updates as we go.

04

Return

Function-tested, cleaned, warrantied. Back in your hands.

"Broken doesn't mean
the end of the story."

— The Broken Gun

— Contact —

Ring the bell.

Call ahead for repair intake so we can set aside proper bench time. Bring the broken. Bring the curious.

You'll reach Mike direct — owner & gunsmith.

Call or Text
602-908-9514Send a Text

Texts welcome — fastest way to reach the bench.

Email
thebrokengun4@gmail.com
Shop
4908 S Carmine
Mesa, AZ 85212
Hours
Mon – Fri  ·  By appointment only
Sat  ·  10:00 – 4:00
Sun  ·  Closed

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— Wear the Iron —

Broken Gun Merch

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Shirts, hats, and stickers built for shop hands and range regulars. Heavyweight cotton, honest print.

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