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(830) 980-3637 24250 US-281
San Antonio, TX
Open Thursday Till 8:00 PM

Store Hours

Monday:
10AM - 8PM
Tuesday:
10AM - 8PM
Wednesday:
10AM - 8PM
Thursday:
10AM - 8PM
Friday:
10AM - 8PM
Saturday:
10AM - 8PM
Sunday:
10AM - 6PM

Gunsmithing & Knife Sharpening Services in the San Antonio, TX Area

At Buck & Doe’s Mercantile, we go beyond the typical gun shop experience. Whether you’re here for our state-of-the-art indoor gun range, top-tier firearms and hunting gear, or expert gunsmithing services, you’ll find unmatched quality and customer care. Our gunsmithing department upholds the same high standards that have made us a trusted name in the San Antonio shooting and hunting community. It’s no surprise we were voted “Best Gun Club” in San Antonio for 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 by the San Antonio Express-News Reader’s Choice Awards. Come see why hunters, shooters, and gun enthusiasts alike choose Buck & Doe’s.

Our expert gunsmiths offer a wide range of firearm services, including sonic cleaningscope mounting and bore sightingtrigger installationrifle stock beddingmuzzle device installation, and specialized AR-15/AR-10 work. Whether you’re a hunter preparing for the next season or a shooting enthusiast maintaining your gear, Buck & Doe’s Mercantile is your trusted destination in the San Antonio, TX area for firearm cleaning, repairs, and modifications. As always, you can give us a call with any questions.

Knife Sharpening

Keeping your knives and cutting tools sharp not only improves performance but also ensures safer handling—whether you’re out in the field, on a hunt, or in the kitchen. At Buck & Doe’s Mercantile, we use a professional water-cooled sharpening system to restore your blades to like-new sharpness while minimizing material loss and heat damage. Our sharpening service is affordable and precise: just $7 for blades up to 5 inches and $10 for blades up to 12 inches. If you’re looking for reliable knife sharpening in San Antonio, TX, trust the team that hunters, outdoorsmen, and shooting enthusiasts count on. Visit Buck & Doe’s today for fast, expert service.

Services & Pricing

Pistol Services

Pistol Sight Install Service$60
Pistol Sight Install XD/FN/SIG Service$75
Trigger Installation Handgun$75
Co-Witness Optics I Laser Install$50

AR Services

AR Lower Build Out Service$90
AR Build – Upper$90
AR Barrel Installation Service$90
AR Buffer Tube / Stock Replacement$50
Stock Replacement$30
AR Trigger Installation$50
Gas Block Install$70
AR Fore Grip Install$20
AR Hand Guard Install$85
AR Furniture Swap$70
AR Grip Install$15

Rifle Services

Bore Sighting Service$30
Install / Index Muzzle Device$50
Scope Mounting Service$60
Trigger Installation Long Gun$100
Lap Scope Ring$50
Recoil Pad Install$75

Cleaning Services

Pistol Sonic Clean & Lube – No Optics$65
Rifle Sonic Clean & Lube with Scope$90
Pistol Clean & Lube with Optics$80
Remove Excess Copper Fouling from Bore$75
Rifle Sonic Clean & Lube – No Scope$75
Excessive Lead Fouling$75

Gunsmith Labor Rate

General Labor Rate Per Hour$75

Knife Sharpening

5 Inch Blade or Smaller$7
5 Inch Blade or Larger$10

Meet Our Gunsmith

Zach

Zach is degreed in Firearms Technology from the highly recognized Sonoran Desert Institute – School of Firearms Technology. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Neurobiology & Physiology from Purdue University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Zach is a seasoned… Read More

A Few Words from Our Clients

This was my first time at Buck and Does even though I pass by it quite frequently. I was impressed by their Facebook page so thought I’d check it out. It was even better than expected. A sweet gal Helene greeted me as I entered and asked what I needed. She helped me find everything (magazines and ammo) I was looking for and recommended some others I was still thinking about. Great prices too!! I will be back to shoot on the range and most likely purchase a membership. Call me impressed!!

Mark N.

Good experience with personnel and store is great. One thing lacking that I’ve never seen a range without, are tables at the bak of the indoor ranges to set uncases, ammo, mags and more on. And being in a wheelchair makes things even more …

Jay S.

It was my first time (as a European) on a shooting range. Needed help with everything as I didn’t know anything about firearms.
The registration was very easy. Enter your own data on the tablet, enter your ID, and that’s it.
Then which weapon to choose? Basically any weapon was allowed for me.
The first time I shot was with a machine gun and then with a pistol.
The employees on site were very patient with me and explained everything to me and then helped me at the shooting range for 5 minutes until I understood it. My wife was able to film and take photographs at any time.
If you’re a non-American and want to shoot for the first time, you’re in good hands here.
In the end we paid around $120, without a tip 😉

Martin

Kari Grayson – Instructor: My wife and I met Kari for a private lesson and it was amazing. We had little to no experience, but Kari was patient and easy to follow. Her instructions were the best, and she made us feel safe and comfortable. Safety was stressed (which as it should be) and all the basic aspects covered. We truly appreciated her willingness to take the extra time we required and in providing constructive feedback on our progress. If you have interest in learning the basics or more advance aspects, she is definitely the go to person. Highly recommended!

Turks C.

I have been to many gun shops before and have been treated either with no respect and very rude at times. My daughter recommended we stop by this shop cuz of the friendliness And professionalism. I must say, my wife and I stopped by today and from the moment we walked into the store nothing but greetings and EVERYONE asked if they could help us with anything. We were shocked and amazed!! Great selection of gun accessories, knives, etc. Very impressed! Hallelujah we found our new gun shop! Thank you to everyone. All the employees for a great experience! See y’all again soon! 👍🏼

Ruben T.

We took our four little ones in for their first archery lesson in preparation for summer camp (archery is one of the daily activities at camp)…what a wonderful experience and the kids LOVED it! John was incredibly patient and kind with …

Carrie S.

I have had two issues recently with firearms, one belongs to a friend and he came to me for help. They were super straight forward about what they could and could not do, they even helped brainstorm other shops that might be better equipped to remedy my issue at hand. Stand up folks, need more of that in this country.

Dan O.

A group of us ladies what shooting for our friends birthday. We had the best experience! Our instructor gave us detailed pointers and was very patient with us as some of us have never shot a firearm before. Highly recommend!

Sierra E.

Buck and Does is a great for everything that you need.They also amazing people working there who will guide you in the right direction and give you what you need. The people who work there are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. But in an area with so many veterans Why do you not offer a discount to Veterans? I alone have cigars most Saturday mornings with 12 other veterans and we’ve talked about the lack of discount at buck and Does. We are more than willing to go further into San Antonio to get good discounts at other gun shops. Highly suggest you consider doing this.

BUZENVILLE B.

I have had nothing but absolutely positive experiences here! As someone brand new to firearms I was nervous, but the staff made me feel right at home almost immediately. I have learned a ton about my new hobby, and my only regret is that I …

Rabble R.