Custom Builds
Rifle, pistol, AR, and themed builds assembled around your preferred parts, ergonomics, and final look.
Veteran-owned precision shop - Ocean Springs, MS
Custom Work. Sharp Finish.
Custom gunsmithing and Cerakote with a tactical edge.
Currently accepting projects
Finish. Fit. Function.
Every project leaves with a deliberate look and practical reason behind it.
500+
projects completed
20+
years experience
FFL
licensed gunsmith
1911
armorer expertise
What happens here
From clean repairs to custom finishes.
From practical repairs to one-off finishes, Black Goat handles the work with direct communication, clear estimates, and a finish-first eye.
Cerakote Finishing
Durable single-color, camo, distressed, and specialty finishes designed to feel intentional from every angle.
General Gunsmithing
Repairs, installations, maintenance, cleaning, tune-ups, and practical upgrades for a wide range of firearms.
Optics & Sighting
Scope mounting, bore sighting, and alignment work to help your setup behave the way it should.
1911 Armorer Work
Specialized 1911 service, repair, builds, and fitting from a shop that respects the platform.
Project Consults
Talk through the firearm, goal, budget, timeline, legal considerations, and finish direction before work begins.
Selected work
Gallery first, because the work should do the talking.
Filter by style, open any image, and move through the collection like a lookbook.
The hands behind it
Veteran-owned custom shop.
Black Goat Gunsmithing is owned and operated by Keith Gautreaux, a disabled Army veteran with a passion for the Second Amendment and honest, high-quality work.
Every project is treated as a collaboration: one-on-one consultation, detailed estimates, direct expectations, and a final result built around the customer instead of a shelf-template look.
Army Veteran
FFL Licensed
Cerakote Specialist
1911 Armorer
The path
Simple process. Serious execution.
Know what happens next before your firearm enters the shop.
Consult
Call or send a project note. We talk through goals, firearm type, finish direction, budget, and constraints.
Quote
You get a clear estimate for parts, labor, finish options, and expected timing before work starts.
Build
The firearm moves through the bench with precision gunsmithing, prep, fitment, and finish work.
Inspect
Final checks, coordination, and pickup or shipping details get handled before the project leaves the shop.
Straight answers
Common questions before the first call.
How long does a typical modification take?
Turnaround varies by project complexity and parts availability. You will receive an estimated timeline after the consultation.
How is pricing handled?
Pricing is case by case because every firearm, modification, material, and finish has different requirements.
Do you handle legal compliance?
All work must comply with federal and state regulations. Black Goat works within legal standards, and customers are responsible for following applicable laws.
Where are you located?
Black Goat Gunsmithing is based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Can I start with just an idea?
Yes. Send the project form or call the shop, and Keith can help translate the idea into a practical plan.
Do you offer out-of-state service?
Yes, out-of-state orders may be available. Call the shop for details before shipping anything.
Start the conversation
Bring the idea to life.
Tell us what you want done, what firearm you are working with, and how you prefer to be reached. Allow one business day for email replies.