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Northwoods Firearms
Custom gunsmithing work at Northwoods Firearms

Custom Gunsmithing

Built to Your Specs.

From trigger jobs and barrel fitting to complete ground-up custom builds, Bobby Connor delivers precision gunsmithing work tailored to exactly what you need — one firearm at a time.

Every Detail. Every Time.

Custom gunsmithing is equal parts art and engineering. Bobby brings decades of hands-on experience to every project — whether it's a competition pistol needing a crisp trigger, a hunting rifle that needs a custom barrel, or a one-of-a-kind build from the ground up. He works on everything from bolt-action precision rifles and semi-automatic pistols to lever-actions, shotguns, and suppressor hosts.

Building a truly custom firearm means starting with a vision and engineering every component to work together as a system. Bobby sources premium barrels, actions, stocks, chassis, and hardware — then fits, times, and tunes each piece by hand. The result is a firearm that shoots tighter, feels better, and lasts longer than anything off a shelf.

No two firearms are the same, and no two customers have the same needs. That's why every job starts with a conversation. Bobby listens, assesses, and delivers work that exceeds expectations — and he stands behind every trigger pull.

Detail of custom gunsmithing craftsmanship

Trigger Work

Competition-grade trigger jobs for pistols and rifles. Bobby reduces pull weight, cleans up the break, and tightens reset — whether you're running a Glock, 1911, AR platform, or bolt-action. Aftermarket trigger installs, sear polishing, and full trigger group replacements available.

Barrel Fitting & Threading

Custom barrel installations for bolt-actions, semi-autos, and lever-guns. Bobby fits and headspaces every barrel by hand on the lathe, then crowns and threads for suppressors or muzzle devices. Match-grade barrels, bull barrels, fluted profiles, and custom contours available.

Complete Custom Builds

Full ground-up custom firearms built to your exact specifications. Bobby sources the action, barrel, stock or chassis, trigger, and hardware — then assembles, fits, and tests the complete rifle or pistol. Precision long-range bolt guns, custom AR builds, hunting rifles, and competition pistols. If you can dream it, Bobby can build it.

Action Work & Truing

Bolt-action truing for maximum accuracy — facing the receiver, lapping the lugs, truing the bolt face, and squaring the recoil lug. Polishing and timing semi-auto actions for smooth, reliable cycling. Extractor and ejector upgrades, feed ramp polishing, and reliability packages for carry and competition guns.

Stock Work & Bedding

Custom stock fitting, pillar bedding, and glass bedding for maximum accuracy and consistency. Bobby fits stocks to your specific action and barrel contour, relieves pressure points, and free-floats barrels. Recoil pad fitting, length-of-pull adjustments, and cheek riser modifications for a perfect mount every time.

Chassis & Precision Rifle Systems

Installation and fitting of modern chassis systems — MDT, Manners, KRG, Masterpiece Arms, and more. Bobby fits the action, torques to spec, and ensures proper bedding within the chassis. Folding stock conversions, ARCA rail installations, and bipod stud additions for field and competition use.

Caliber Conversions & Rebarreling

Convert your existing action to a new caliber — from 6.5 Creedmoor to 300 PRC, 308 to 6mm ARC, or any wildcat you're chasing. Bobby rebarrels, headspaces, and test-fires every conversion. A great way to breathe new life into a quality action without buying a whole new rifle.

Suppressor Host Builds

Custom suppressor-ready builds with properly threaded and timed barrels, Nielsen devices, and suppressor-compatible gas systems. Bobby builds dedicated suppressor hosts for precision rifles, AR platforms, and pistols — optimized for first-round pop reduction, minimal point-of-impact shift, and reliable cycling with a can attached.

Optic Cuts & Mounting

Pistol slide milling for direct-mount red dots — RMR, Holosun, DeltaPoint, and more. Scope base drilling and tapping, Picatinny and ARCA rail installations, and custom scope ring lapping for perfect alignment. Bobby zeros every optic before it leaves the shop.

Reliability & Carry Packages

Full reliability packages for defensive and duty firearms — extractor tuning, ejector upgrades, feed ramp polishing, recoil spring replacement, and function testing. Carry packages for 1911s, Glocks, and SIGs include trigger work, dehorn/deburr, and a complete function check. Bobby carries what he builds.

Sight Installation & Zeroing

Red dot mounts, co-witness iron sights, suppressor-height sights, and night sight installations. Bobby drills, taps, and installs scope bases on actions that weren't drilled from the factory. Every firearm is function-checked and zeroed before pickup.

Custom AR Builds

Complete AR-15 and AR-10 platform builds from stripped lowers — your choice of caliber, barrel length, gas system, handguard, and furniture. Bobby assembles, headspaces, and test-fires every build. Suppressor-optimized builds, competition builds, hunting configurations, and NFA short-barreled rifles (SBR) with proper paperwork guidance.

Ready to Start Your Build?

Tell Bobby what you're working with and what you're trying to accomplish. He'll get back to you personally — no middleman, no runaround.