About Great West Gunsmithing

Hopefully you like what you've seen and now you want to contact me. The very best and preferred way is by email. I'm really busy for a small shop, and to keep my turn around times short I need to be working and not on the phone. I really appreciate your understanding.

EMAIL
You can reach me at either:

I return email as quickly as possible and check my spam filter regularly. It may take a day or two, or three to reply as I consider your question and offer suggestions. I will try to reply in the format you sent me an email in, but there will times I need to change it to HTML to include pictures or links.

My email link is also conveniently located on the bottom of each page.

TELEPHONE
There are time when only a phone call will take care of your needs. I understand. You can reach me between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) Saturday. The answering machine may pick up if I'm busy with another customer or operating noisy equipment. I try to return phone calls as quickly as I can, but it may be a day or two as I often work late into the evening to keep up with the work load. I can be reached at:

(503) 763-0194

Please keep your calls brief and to the point. Some calls can last an hour with "just one more question".

SHIPPING & MAILING
The shipping and mailing address is the same -

Great West Gunsmithing
1338 Franklin Street NW
Salem, OR 97304

This is a residential address. I do my best to be available for signature deliveries and insured mail, but sometimes I miss the delivery.

SHOP HOURS
As a small shop operated out of my home I do not keep business hours. All visits are by appointment, please don't be disappointed by deciding to "just drop by" and see if I'm available.

I am, however, closed to appointments on Sunday and Monday, and after noon on Saturdays. I will do my best to accommodate evening appointments when needed to meet your work schedule.

Please keep visits brief and to the point. I enjoy your company, but hunting stories or family tales keep me from working on your guns. I'll give you as much time as needed to take care of your gunsmithing needs, but it doesn't take many customers to spend a full day talking instead of fixing guns. I appreciate your understanding.

LOCATION
The shop is located in West Salem. The main cross street is Rosemont Avenue. When arriving for an appointment the shop is located at the end of the driveway in the "garage" if you will.

GET MAP & DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=44.942415&lon=-123.06268&mag=3&q1=1338%2520Franklin%2520Street%2520NW%252C%2520Salem%252C%2520OR%252097394

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DISCOUNTS
I give discounts on our labor and parts when I can to:

Law Enforcement Officers
Active Military Personnel
NRA Members
Gun Shops we have a relationship with
Junior Shooting Teams

If none of those apply to you I'm sorry, but that's my discount list.

Great West Gunsmithing is owned and operated by John Baker, aka GunDoc on the boards, and sometimes has others besides the gun shop dog working for him. All gunsmithing, website production and email is done by John, who also does most of the packing and paper work. I run a full time shop with secure storage, security, and I'm fully insured. I've been FFL licensed and independent since 2003. I holds certificates from the American Gunsmithing Institute in handguns, shotguns, rifles and rimfires as well as practical machining. I have relationships with several gun shops and a shooting school to provide gunsmithing services.

Right about now you may be saying "great, but how come I never heard of you?". Good question, simple answer. I don't advertise. I don't have an 800 number, and I'm not hurting for business. I let my skills and customer service speak for themselves and satisfied customers refer their friends to me. Maybe you found me by a web search instead. At least I'm getting my money out of this website.

Effective May 2008

Service Rates

Minimum charge - $20
Hand tool labor - $45 hour
Machine tool labor - $70 hour
Research/tracking down parts - $15 hour
Inspection - $30 hour
Secure Storage after 30 days of completed project - $10 day
Consultations over 15 minutes - $10 per 15 mins (includes phone and shop)

If you have questions or comments please email them to me. If I have used something you hold a copyright to please allow me to use it or request its immediate removal. If I've offended you with anything on this site I apologize and will consider removing or changing the offending material.