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(830) 980-3637 24250 US-281
San Antonio, TX
Open Wednesday 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

Great service at buck and does. All the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about their products. Ron especially took his time in the gun range with us to go over beginner tips. Truly a class act!

Melissa Rosas

Awesome experience. Would highly recommend the AR15 class. Ron Benton was very personable and attentive instructor. He ran a safe range and was very intuitive to what I needed to be successful.

Howard Hughes

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

For my Christmas present my boyfriend bought me my first firearm. We were visiting San Antonio at the time and came to Buck and Doe’s. Being the firearm aficionado that he is he immediately put a red dot (purchased elsewhere) on it however it caused the gun to jam. So we went back the next day to test out loosening the optic and try it without. Worked perfectly. Mike was helping us every step of the way. Great man! Very patient considering this is my first firearm. The entire staff was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and informative. Not only about my firearm but anything we wanted to look at. Definitely look forward to coming back and chatting with Mike for many years to come!!

Jennifer Lynn

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 and Caicos

Every single time we come here, we are always met with exceptional service to include patience. I finally went shooting, and it was such a great experience. Although I live almost an hour out, I really enjoy coming here.

Ann Park

Can’t say enough about this place. Entire staff friendly and inviting. I’ve been shooting since a kid both for enjoyment/proficiency and work wise at one point in time. With that said, I still learn things every time I go I’ve never known from all of the staff as they come with their own backgrounds and specialties. Don’t be scared off if new to this world as very inviting and will never make you feel uncomfortable and bad for coming to learn. Both of my daughters greatly went from never shooting a long bow and arrow to 20 yard proficiency with proper instruction at their indoor archery range. It’s great being members on top of everything else as their showcase events they put on are fantastic with all the top vendors and high dollar giveaways. Membership also allows us access to the shooting/archery ranges whenever we like along with the members lounge. On top of everything I’ve listed and beyond (or this review will go on forever), first and foremost is safety. They make sure rules are followed for everyone’s sake so don’t hesitate on if any concern. Thanks for being the best in the area!

Dr. Marc Melkie

Decent selection of guns to choose from.

Staff are really professional and friendly. I took my siblings who were new to …

Tom W

I have shot here many times and have never been disappointed. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The also put on a “date night” event recently and it was a great time. Stop by and check this place out to shoot, or to shop.

Update: June 2021
I must say that I am continually impressed by this establishment. I have had some ffl transfers done here and they make the process very simple and hassle free. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The only “complaint” I would have is I wish that there were more HK products, which I understand is difficult to acquire so not really a big deal. Let me know when y’all get a Spas 12 in stock 😀
Thanks for being so great y’all!

Tyler Thrash

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great place to learn how to handle guns. Everyone makes you feel comfortable. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Derek Schriver