Competition Trap Gun Repair That Had to Be Done Right

Some repairs have zero margin for error. A competition trap gun is one of them. When a shooter brought this one in, the issue was clear - a small but critical bracket had broken loose near the rib. On a gun like this, that kind of damage isn't just cosmetic. It affects how the gun sits, how it points, and ultimately how it performs when it counts.

Here's what makes this type of job different from everyday metal work. The parts are small, the tolerances are tight, and the surrounding material can't take excess heat. You can't just throw a bead on it and call it done. The weld has to be placed exactly where it needs to be, clean and controlled, without warping anything around it.

That's where experience matters. We work on a lot of different metal - fences, gates, handrails - but precision repair work like this is where a steady hand really shows. Getting the bracket seated correctly and welded solid required careful prep and the right approach for the material involved. No shortcuts.

The result is a repair that holds up under real use. A competition shooter depends on their equipment being consistent. The last thing anyone wants is a gun that feels different or comes apart mid-season because a repair wasn't done properly the first time. We take that responsibility seriously every time something like this comes through the shop.