DOMINICK PISANO CUSTOM STOCKMAKER 4011 Glenrock Drive San Antonio, TX 78240 210-696-7621, e-mail me THE CUSTOM RIFLE STOCK I have been practicing the craft of custom rifle stocking since 1972 and still get excited about the prospect of starting a new project. My work has been featured in The Rifle Magazine’s “Custom Corner” on three occasions in the past five years. It has also been exhibited at the Custom Gunmakers/Engravers Guild Show in Reno, Nevada in 1993, 94, 95 and 1996 as part of collaborative efforts with master engraver Mike Dubber. My articles have been published in The Accurate Rifle, The Single Shot Rifle Journal, and The Single Shot Exchange featuring “Custom Stock Making,” “Stock Finishing,” “Building the Ideal Project Rifle” and others. A custom rifle is a one of a kind rifle made for you and your specific needs. It is a firearm made of the highest quality materials. It is an expression of the custom stock makers workmanship and artistic skills combined with fit and finish of the highest standards. A custom firearm is a combination of time honored hand fitting, advanced planning, and a subtle blending of components resulting in your rifle. It is of superb quality, functions flawlessly, is accurate, displays precision workmanship, and is a joy to behold. With each commission, I do my utmost to custom tailor the finest materials available to the needs and desires of you, the client. Accordingly, I fit and finish stocks for all quality bolt actions, and single shot rifles including Schuetzen, black powder cartridge rifles (BPCR). I subcontract all necessary metal smithing requirements out to specialists, and will make appropriate arrangements for your special project. A custom rifle should be reliable, shoot well, handle smoothly and comfortably, and be pleasing to the eye. In each project, I do my utmost to combine the finest materials available with the needs and desires of the client to achieve these goals. With custom rifle stocks craftsmanship, quality, and one of a kind uniqueness should be the controlling factors. They are built for those knowledgeable rifle enthusiasts who are interested in having a personalized rifle featuring the highest quality workmanship and truly beautiful wood. They are the ideal gifts for anyone who values ultra fine workmanship and sheer beauty of exquisitely finished metal bedded in the finest walnut available. Each custom rifle will include a certificate of authenticity, retain value, and is a suitable family keepsake to be passed on to future generations.