MAD is the ONLY place I trust for repairs on my firearms that I can not do myself. The service has always been top notch and the quality of work is amazing. The smallest details are never overlooked and the owner goes out of his way to make sure the customer is happy. I was restoring a SKS to it's original military configuration and needed a new front sight assembly with intact bayonet mount to replace the sporterized one that was on the rifle. Not only did MAD do a fantastic job repairing a poorly installed front sight (broke two titanium drill bits!) but even dug through his parts to find the bayonet mounting screw I needed, cleaned it and blued it to match the rifle!! You will not find that level of commitment anywhere else, I guarantee it! read more

Chris can be relied upon for various types of enhancements to your firearm collection. From specialty work, such as customizations, repair of firearms that have developed problems, and restoration/preservation. He's a full-service gunsmith, but can also work on oddity type weapons as well. His background includes work for our military at Fort Bragg, and he's very humble to the level of proficiency he has. He can also be very practical and give good advice that you may not have considered when making customizations and modifications to your weapon. It's also important to note, that his pricing is among the most reasonable and certainly a great value for the quality of work that he does. read more

Chris the gunsmith is top notch, and would run circles around any Military Firearms specialist I know ( and I served 21 years and had 5 duty stations ) Think machinist who can fix and modify your firearm..... and YES he's that good. This is a full service shop, he can machine, re-barrel, modify, refinish, replace stock, you name it ( all within ATF regulations of course LOL ) Bottom line where others (unnamed so called gunsmiths) have lied to me. Chris of M.A.D. Custom has alway did me right, told me the truth and is the only gunsmith I trust with my firearms. read more

Been a customer for the past five years. Easily the best full service gunsmith in the area. Well worth the drive if coming from Fayetteville. I recommend my friends and coworkers to see Chris whenever they want custom work done to their firearms. Chris and his shop have done amazing work on several projects to get include two of my AR's and two of my pistols. I recently had one of my pistols cerakoted and it looks amazing. If you're looking to have some custom work or even a simple repair done, Chris is the go to guy. read more

I'll say this one time. You need help with a firearm but can't seem to find the right smith well Chris at mad customs gots you! Let's just say he's a wizard with the craft and his sorcery will put a smile on your face everytime lol. Seriously though he knows his stuff through and through and I believe if he can't fix it then it is not broke and if you can think it up he could probably make it happen as long as you have your certs and L's. read more

I just met Chris today and was very impressed with his knowledge. I called a couple of days ago and asked him about a problem with a new rifle I had purchased. He was genuinely concerned and invited me to bring it in so he could look at it. He took the rifle broke it down and repaired the problem in about 5 minutes. What a great guy. If you need a gunsmith he is the man you need to see. read more

Wanted to make a recommendation for anyone looking for gun modifications or gunsmithing in the Fayetteville area: MAD Custom Arms. The owner Chris, fixed my SKS today and in the process spotted another problem I hadn't even noticed and fixed that too and then charged me less than I expected! The man really knows his trade. I highly recommend them! read more

Amazing work, had a simple issues now my ar that turned into a monster. Chris fixed it and made it look better than when I bought it! Excellent work and even better service. All my work will be taken there from now on. read more

Sorry To say but Cris Baker is no longer Gunsmithing in NC. His shop is gone. I heard he went to work for Beretta. Anyhow big loss for Cental NC. He was an exellent Gunsmith. read more