Complete repair and custom work on handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Nothing goes off-site — all work is done on the premises at our New Haven bench.
→Hot bluing, cold bluing, and nickel plating. Full metal prep, polish, and finish. Used for restoration work and factory-spec appearances on older firearms.
→Threading, crowning, chambering, and barrel fitting. Remington shotgun and rifle barrels a noted specialty. Pre-fit and custom work both available.
→Custom stock fitting, inletting, glass bedding, and wood refinishing. Hunting rifles, heirloom pieces, and competition builds — stock work done in-house.
→Trigger smoothing, spring kits, pull-weight adjustment, and sear polishing for revolvers, semi-automatics, and bolt-actions. Field and competition setups.
→Full inventory of reloading components — presses, dies, cases, bullets, powder, and primers. Free reloading classes offered for new and experienced loaders.
→Rust removal, metal refinishing, and full mechanical restoration on antique and collectible firearms. Preservation finishes available on request.
→Licensed FFL dealer. Receive firearms purchased online or from out-of-state. Call (802) 453-2104 before shipping to confirm fees and timing.
→Pidgeon's services firearms for dealers across New England, New York, and Canada. Specialty and fine-tuning work. Call the shop to discuss trade terms.
→Pidgeon's offers free in-store reloading classes — one of the only gun shops in Addison County to do so. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your load development, the shop has the components and the knowledge.
Full inventory of reloading equipment from top manufacturers. Press setups, case prep tools, dies, and a wide range of projectile and powder options in-stock year-round.
Open 1:00–6:00 PM on Route 7. No appointment needed for most work. For large jobs or FFL transfers, a quick call ahead is appreciated.