From a small shop in Kensington, Ohio, Kibler’s Longrifles designs historically correct muzzleloaders and turns them into precision-machined kits for customers to assemble and finish themselves. Founder Jim Kibler began building flintlocks by hand in 1990, then combined that gunsmithing background with his metallurgical engineering experience in 2015, using in-house CNC machining to make historically faithful rifles with consistent fit. The company remains a small crew, with Jim and Katherine Kibler helping builders create their own working piece of American firearms history.
Kelbly's IncorporatedKelbly’s Incorporated has been making custom competition rifles and rifle actions in North Lawrence, Ohio, since 1981. Its roots reach back to benchrest competitor Ralph Stolle’s pioneering actions, and the company is now owned by the three Kelbly brothers, with the next generation among its 13 employees. Kelbly’s continues that benchrest heritage in products such as the Panda action while also building long-range and hunting rifles.N LAWRENCE, OH
Fulton ArmoryFor more than 36 years, Fulton Armory has built American semi-automatic rifles based on classic U.S. service platforms, with a particular focus on M14 rifles and historically styled M1 Garands and M1 Carbines. Founded by William Clinton McKee Sr., the Maryland company builds its rifles one at a time through its armorer staff and recreates receivers to USGI material, heat-treat and geometry specifications where original commercial receivers were unavailable. Its gunsmithing work and technical publications, including guides co-authored with Dr. Walter Kuleck, extend that service-rifle expertise beyond the rifles themselves.SAVAGE, MD
Columbus Machine Works, IncColumbus Machine Works is a Central Ohio machine shop founded by Mike Stacey in 1997, combining traditional shop-floor know-how with modern CNC manufacturing to make, repair and rebuild parts and equipment. The company grew from one antique lathe, one milling machine and one employee into a full-service operation serving customers for nearly three decades, including a distinctive specialty rebuilding M1 Garand op-rods and restoring related firearm components. Mike’s long-standing interest in historic machinery also led to the design and manufacture of the M.A.D.E. Ornamental Turning Lathe and the Lindow Rose Engine.COLUMBUS, OH
Stealth Arms, LLCStealth Arms began in 2012 as a small St. Marys, Ohio workshop selling specialized targets before growing into a U.S. manufacturer for gun owners who want to build and customize their own firearms. The company machines its parts in-house, inspects every piece before it leaves the shop, and donates proceeds from its scrap metal to charities aligned with its mission.ST. MARYS, OH