Meet Our Team

McCluskey Arms Co. was founded in 2019 out of a garage in Springfield, Oregon with just a South Bend lathe and mini mill.

Now, as the only full-service gunsmith in Eugene, we employ three gunsmiths and two Cerakote applicators. With multiple gunsmiths on staff, we are able to prioritize both quality work and fast turnaround times.

McCluskey Arms has grown to serve more than just the Eugene-Springfield area. Gun enthusiast from all over Oregon and nationwide send us repair and customizations. From Alaska to Florida, gun owners trust McCluskey Arms.

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    Erik McCluskey

    OWNER, LEAD GUNSMITH & MACHINIST

    Erik is the founder and lead gunsmith at McCluskey Arms. Prior to starting his own professional gunsmithing company, Erik was the in-house gunsmith at Mazama Sporting Goods.

    When he lived in Colorado, Erik worked for Stan Chen Customs—one of the most renowned custom 1911 makers in the country.

    Graduating Magna Cum Laude and first in his gunsmithing class, Erik earned his Certificate and Associate of Arts Degree in Gunsmithing from Trinidad State Junior College.

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    Neil

    CERAKOTE LEAD & OWNER

    As the lead Cerakote painter at McCluskey Arms, Neil is responsible for designing all custom paint jobs, camouflage patterns, stenciling, and Cerakote application.

    Neil has nearly a decade of experience painting cars and firearms and has an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Painting.

    Prior to working at The McCluskey Arms Company, Neil worked at Mazama Sporting Goods as a Retail Sales Associate.

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    Jacob

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Jacob is a lifelong firearms enthusiast with over a decade of business management experience, specializing in government regulated industries. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Metalsmithing from the University of Oregon.

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    Erin

    RETAIL MANAGER

    Erin has a background in the U.S. Marine Corps and law enforcement, and has spent more than 10 years working in the firearms industry in the Eugene-Springfield area.

    He has held management positions overseeing sales, purchasing, operations, and customer service for both high-volume firearm retailers and local gun shops.

    Erin is a dedicated shooting sports enthusiast, husband, and father who enjoys spending time with his family.

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    Nate

    REPAIR GUNSMITH

    Nate is a repair gunsmith at McCluskey Arms, specializing in revolvers and rare firearms.

    Nate studied gunsmithing at Trinidad State Junior College.

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    Paige

    GUNSMITH, MACHINIST, CERAKOTE APPLICATOR

    Paige is a gunsmith and Cerakote Certified applicator at McCluskey Arms. She is also currently an an apprentice stock maker at Nelson’s Custom Guns, striving to join the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.

    She has apprenticed at DGS Arms and interned at Beretta. She also worked at Tick Licker Firearms and Sportsman’s Warehouse.

    Paige studied gunsmithing at Sonoran Desert Institute and received her Certificate of Firearms Technology, Gunsmithing.

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    Malakya

    GUNSMITH, MACHINIST, FABCRICATOR

    Since joining McCluskey Arms in 2023, Malakya has worked in gunsmithing, machining, and fabrication, developing hands-on experience in firearm repair, metalworking, and precision manufacturing. He has also worked as a welder and fabricator at DLX.

    Outside of work, he specializes in building custom Damascus and monosteel knives, along with custom Kydex and leather holsters and sheaths.

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    Jace

    GUNSMITH & MACHINIST

    Jace is a machinist and repair gunsmith. He graduated from Murray State College with an AS in Gunsmithing.

    He also has certificate in precision machine technology and is a Brownells AR-15/M4 Armorer and holds a Brownells certificate in Alternative Finishes.

    Prior to gunsmithing, Jace worked in ranching and farming.

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    Austin

    GUNSMITHING & GUN SALES

    Austin spent more than ten years working in construction, HVAC, and sheet metal fabrication, where he developed a strong mechanical background and a passion for building, repairing, and working with his hands. He now brings this experience to the firearms industry, pursuing a passion for guns.

    A lifelong hunter, angler, outdoorsman, and motorsports enthusiast, Austin moved to Oregon for its outdoor recreation, hunting opportunities, and slower pace of life.