Expert gunsmithing, custom stippling, precision slide work, Cerakote, and engraving—all under one roof. From performance trigger upgrades and reliability tuning to routine maintenance and repairs, every firearm is built with precision for the concealed carrier, the duty officer, the competitor, and the collector.
Black Beard Frameworks began at a single bench with a soldering iron and an unwillingness to accept “good enough.” Today the shop pairs experienced hands with modern machinery, choosing the right combination of techniques for each firearm and the way its owner intends to use it.
Whether you carry every day, serve on duty, or compete at the highest level, we customize every aspect of your firearm—from grip texture and slide work to finishes and performance upgrades—to deliver superior control, uncompromising reliability, and confidence with every shot.
Seasoned hands and precise equipment, working together and checked under magnification.
Ceramic coatings chosen to stand up to holster wear, solvents, and hard use.
01Choose from five distinct stipple levels with hand or laser stippling, enhanced by options like scallop cuts, HD borders, and speed cuts. Whether you're building for everyday carry, duty use, or competition, every texture is tailored to your style and intended use.
02From solid colors and custom fades to multi-layer camo, the possibilities are nearly endless. Every Cerakote finish is professionally applied and cured for lasting durability, corrosion protection, and a one-of-one finish that is uniquely yours.
03Optic cuts, windows, serrations, barrel ports, and laser engraving, machined to tight tolerances. Function-first geometry that lightens the slide, speeds the sight picture, and looks the part.
04A platform taken end to end — upgraded triggers, frame, slide, optics, light, and matched accessories brought together into one cohesive build for carry, duty, competition, or the collection.
Commissioning a framework is a considered process. Here is how a firearm moves from your idea to a finished piece.
We sit down with your platform and your intent — carry, competition, or collection — and design a framework around how you actually run the gun.
Textures, milling geometry, and finish are rendered and confirmed before a single tool touches your firearm. Nothing is left to chance.
Grip texturing, slide machining, and engraving are carried out with the techniques suited to your build, and every surface is refined and prepped for coating under magnification.
Ceramic coating is applied in a controlled booth and cured, then the firearm is reassembled, inspected, function-tested, and returned ready for its intended use.
This is not a form — it is the first stroke of your commission. Share the platform you carry and the vision you hold for it, and a craftsman will personally reach out within two business days to shape the details with you.
The Workshop
Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
840 Piner RD, Unit 9
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
Email: BBframeworks@gmail.com
