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Controlled Chaos Arms
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Controlled Chaos Arms
Iowa-based precision shop offering complete custom builds, tactical gunsmithing, Cerakote, and LE training. Controlled Chaos Arms serves serious shooters across the Midwest and beyond.
description
Controlled Chaos Arms, located in Baxter, Iowa, delivers high-end gunsmithing and precision rifle services for tactical shooters, hunters, and law enforcement. From complete AR builds to bolt-action chassis setups, the shop offers full-spectrum customization and accuracy enhancements tailored to the modern precision shooter.
Key capabilities include:
- Custom rifle builds (AR-15/10, bolt-action, tactical chassis)
- Barrel threading, fluting, and action work
- Trigger tuning, optics mounting, and sight installations
- Advanced Cerakote finishes – from mono-tone to hand-cut camo patterns
- Muzzle device pinning/welding and compliance work
- Pistol, revolver, and antique firearm smithing
Appointments are required (Tuesday–Friday), and pricing starts at $150 per hour, with options for assisted or self-serve bench time.
The shop also supports LE teams through specialized tactical training and SRT instruction.
Known for precision builds, elite Cerakote work, and deep expertise across rifle and pistol platforms.
operating hours
Monday 1 PM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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type
Custom Rifle Build
address
8401 Highway S52 North – Baxter, IA 50028
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