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Custom Guns in Albany, NY.

Looking for custom guns in Albany, NY? Albany Arms specializes in custom rifle builds, Cerakote finishes, pistol modifications, and personalized firearms. From custom AR-15 builds to competition-ready handguns, our expert gunsmiths bring your vision to life.

Custom rifle builds and gunsmithing services in Albany NY
Custom AR-15 rifle builds in Albany NY

Custom AR-15 & Rifle Builds

Build your dream rifle from the ground up. We offer complete custom AR-15 builds, precision rifle assembly, and tactical configurations. Choose your barrel, handguard, trigger, and optics—we handle the rest.

Custom handgun and pistol customization in Albany NY

Pistol Customization

Transform your handgun with custom slide work, stippling, trigger upgrades, and sight installation. Competition-ready race guns or personalized carry pieces—precision results guaranteed.

Professional Cerakote firearm finishes in Albany NY

Cerakote & Custom Finishes

Protect and personalize your firearm with professional Cerakote application. Hundreds of colors including tactical earth tones, vibrant designs, and durable camo patterns.

Custom Gun Services & Pricing.

Our custom gun services in Albany, NY are competitively priced with transparent quotes. Below are starting prices—final cost depends on complexity, parts, and turnaround time.

  • Labor only. Complete assembly, headspace check, function test.

    Custom AR-15 Build — Starting at $300+

  • Single color. Multi-color and camo priced individually.

    Cerakote Application — Starting at $150+

  • Drop-in or custom trigger work for rifles and handguns.

    Trigger Job / Upgrade — Starting at $75+

  • Professional slide work for red dot mounting.

    Slide Milling / Optic Cut — Starting at $125+

  • Custom grip texturing for control and aesthetics.

    Stippling & Grip Work — Starting at $100+

  • Ground-up builds with premium components.

    Full Custom Build — Contact for Quote

Custom Guns FAQ - Albany, NY.

  • How long does a custom gun build take?

    Most custom builds take 2-6 weeks depending on complexity and parts availability. Simple jobs like trigger upgrades can be same-day.

  • Do I need to provide my own parts?

    You can bring your own parts or we can source them. We work with all major manufacturers and help select components for your goals and budget.

  • How much does a custom AR-15 build cost?

    Labor starts at $300. Total cost depends on parts—budget builds start around $600-800, while high-end rifles can exceed $2,000+.

  • Is Cerakote better than other gun finishes?

    Cerakote offers superior durability, corrosion resistance, and heat tolerance. Available in hundreds of colors for both protection and personalization.

  • Can you customize any firearm?

    We work on most modern handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Some modifications may be limited by design or manufacturer restrictions.

  • What areas do you serve near Albany?

    We serve the Capital Region including Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Colonie, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding areas.

Custom rifle builds and gunsmithing services in Albany NY

What Our Customers Say.

See why Albany-area gun owners trust us for custom firearms work.

Hello names Alex and I’m from Wisconsin. Just ordered a 18 inch grab bag from these guys and WOW am I impressed. So I’m relatively new to the gun world but have been taught how to buy good parts from a seasoned vet. Although this build is my for fun gun and tribute to the movies that inspired me to pick up a firearm a space gat if you will. I wanted parts that could be swapped on to a duty build and to military spec if needed. I was hesitant of buying from a company that isn’t as big as Daniele defense,Geissele, or lower mid tier companies like palmetto. And wow I’m glad I took the risk with Mid state. These dudes are not a known name however the people that do know them have had nothing but excellent things to say about them and customer service. This company is growing however that’s what I like about them. They still have the time to put the extra effort to making sure their customers get quality, from tooling, to alignment of hand guard,barrel and gas blocks. This 18 inch .223 wylde upper is excellent for the price I paid for it. Which was 250 and after looking and carefully inspecting all parts my buddy said he believes the value of this upper to be anywhere from 350 to 400 dollars. A excellent mid tier piece. This barrel is heavyyy duty. It could easily handle rapid fire,full auto (if the atf didn’t blow) and probably preform better than some of the known brands out there. These dudes clearly love what they do and that is shown in every part of this build. The BCG and charging handle I bought separately slid in like butter and didn’t catch on anything. Buy from this company you will not be disappointed. My buddy who owns top brands even said he will be placing some orders with these guys in the near future. That should say a lot. Cheers to Midstate Firearms. (I have not got to the range with this yet and this is a custom finish. I still have a part or two to get including the hera arms handle and will edit this review when I do so)

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Ancient Entities Ancient Entities

Really like my 20in .223wylde upper. Very accurate. Highly recommend MSF and will be using them again in the future. Got some cool stickers too! Thanks!

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Tyler S. Tyler S.

A hidden gem in the AR community. 500 rounds in (2 years) , not a single problem. Compared to a Delton I have, quality is worlds apart. Their Nitride BCG glides like silk and their barrel eats 62grains like they are cereal. In addition, despite assembling and disassembling every screw and bolt like 4 times (to paint, for fun, and to initially build) the parts are pristine and show no sign of stopping. Super quick response time, and I have trouble understanding how they make money when every singe component is quality crafted works of art, as well as being covered. I recommend especially for CA, MD, and MA residents who have restrictive laws, as if you contacted them during your order, they will go out of their way to make adjustments to make sure your rifle is in compliance. For example they will make a Heavy Barrel with straight fluting, with the finish you want, cheaper than the cheapest criterion barrel but at lower cost. I even one point dropped the rifle from standing height, and next time I sent to the range, it still was shooting tighter than I could see with a 6x scope. I am planning to do my "ultimate" build for a 14.5 PW soon as I save up some money, and I will be sourcing from them again. Why go for PSA, SW, or radical when you can get $1000 quality for the same price, and know that it was manufactured by people who actually care.

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ds productions ds productions

Got an upper from them and it arrived before I was expecting. They've have easily the best ship time I've seen. Got it sighted in with zero issues.

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Joseph Chrisman Joseph Chrisman

Full disclosure, I haven’t shot it yet but intend to very soon. Shipping was extremely fast. Their customer service is prompt and they go above and beyond. Beautiful, cleanly machined upper rec’d w/in days of order. Can’t wait to take it out and come back to update. Thus far, I love em though and would recommend for future builds. They etching is a really cool addition they offer. Thanks team!

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  • Visit Our Shop

    123 Main Street, Albany, NY

  • Custom Shop Hours

    Mon-Sat 9AM - 5PM

  • Call for Quote

    123-456-7890

  • Email Us

    custom@albanyarms.com

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