Coming soon
Bench notes — squaring an upper receiver
A working post on the small things that separate a rifle that holds zero from one that doesn't.
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— Custom Firearms · Made in America —
BLACKWOOD
APEXARMS
Built one at a time.
Built to outlive you.
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— The Standard —
One thousand percent specification.
Or it doesn’t leave the shop.
Every rifle, every pistol, every suppressor is built by hand, to spec, with parts chosen for the mission. No production-line assembly. No corner cuts. No compromises on the parts that matter when the rifle is the only thing standing between you and the next thing.
— Featured Builds —
Each one is somebody’s rifle.
Selected builds from the bench. Specifications are exact. Photography and full build journals are added as each rifle ships.
PHOTO · PENDING
Carbine · Recce
Build No. 001
- Caliber
- .223 Wylde
- Barrel
- 16″ stainless · 1:8 twist
- Weight
- 6.4 lb
Reserved
PHOTO · PENDING
Pistol · Suppressed
Build No. 002
- Caliber
- .300 Blackout
- Barrel
- 10.5″ chrome-lined · 1:7
- Weight
- 5.8 lb
In progress
PHOTO · PENDING
Precision · DMR
Build No. 003
- Caliber
- 6mm ARC
- Barrel
- 18″ match-grade · 1:7.5
- Weight
- 7.2 lb
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— Build Journal —
The work, as it happens.
Working notes from the bench. Build progress, bench tools, parts logic, lessons. Updated as builds move.
Coming soon
Why the gas system gets re-cut on every build
Factory dwell times are a compromise. Custom dwell, custom barrel, custom buffer weight.
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— Services Menu —
What we build. What we touch.
Inquiry-only. Pricing depends on parts, scope, and timeline. Each commission begins with a conversation.
01
Flagship
Full Custom Rifle
Ground-up build to your spec. Caliber, barrel, gas system, trigger, furniture, optic, finish — all chosen by the mission. AR-15 and AR-10 platforms.
02
Flagship
Custom Pistol
Hand-built pistol-caliber and AR-style pistol builds. Includes brace selection, blade options, and braced PDW configurations.
03
Specialty
Suppressor Builds
Form 1 and form 4 suppressor pairing, host gun work, and dedicated host builds matched to a suppressor. NFA paperwork supported.
04
Workshop
Refinish · Cerakote
Full strip, prep, and Cerakote refinish. Single, two-tone, splatter, and full pattern work available on customer guns.
05
Workshop
Action & Trigger Work
Trigger replacement, polishing, and tuning. Bolt headspacing, gas system corrections, dwell tuning. Diagnostic work on customer rifles.
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Specialty
Engraving
Custom serial-side and receiver engraving. Personalization, dedications, presentation builds. Hand-laid pattern work.
— Consulting —
The work behind the work.
Beyond bench work — strategy, parts logic, and industry advisory for serious buyers, small shops, and firearms-industry companies.
Book consultingBuild Strategy
Pre-purchase consultation for collectors and operators planning a new rifle. Parts logic, caliber selection, suppressor pairing, optic and laser strategy. Independent advice, not a sales pitch.
Shop Setup
Hands-on consulting for new gunsmiths and small custom shops. Bench layout, tooling inventory, jig recommendations, supplier relationships, FFL navigation.
Industry Advisory
Brand, product, and operations advisory for firearms-industry companies. Custom-build pricing models, marketing positioning, dealer-network strategy.
— Network —
Who we run with.
Custom firearms work is a small world. These are the people Blackwood Apex Arms works alongside, ships through, and trusts.
— Dealers —
Authorized transfer dealers across the United States. Full build delivery routes through your local FFL of choice.
— Parts Partners —
Trusted American barrel, BCG, trigger, and small-parts manufacturers. Every component selected by mission, not by SKU.
— Industry —
Firearms-industry consulting clients, suppressor companies, and gun-magazine media partners.
Network partner directory · Coming soon
— Inquire —
Start the conversation.
Every Blackwood commission begins here. Tell us what you’re after and we’ll respond personally — usually within two business days.