About me: My name is David Goldfarb, aka DaveG. I've been cutting custom stocks for over ten years. My father was a HUGE fire arms collector, and I have been around them all my life. My introduction into adult air rifles began when one day an old Daisy air rifle, that I used to carry in the trunk of my car, broke. I used to occasionally head out to a pond, or pasture, and plink at dragon flies, and cattails. I pumped the good 'ol girl up, and went to take a shot, when the trigger (plastic) broke. I decided to head down to the local "mart" store and get another one. When I got home and took it out of the box, I discovered that it was almost all plastic, and didn't feel anything like the fire arms I grew up loving. Feeling quite disappointed, I returned it to the store, and proceeded to do a search on the internet for "air guns". 

I had no idea! Once I started looking into the gazillions of links that came up, I saw how "crazy" some of the prices were, and finally decided on a $29.99 chinese air rifle that was advertised as being all wood and metal... and it was. That was a B-3 something or another.... Even though it had a 14lb trigger pull, twanged like a guitar (out of tune, of course) and used a 2X4 as a stock, I loved it! I modified the stock a bit to fit me better, and went on my plinking way. 

It wasn't long before the call of the internet lured me back, though. I figured if this $29.99 air rifle was this good, well, then the next one up the food chain was gonna be even better. So, I went for a $79.00 chinese gem. Then came a $129.00 piece, then a German made springer. All the time these strange things called "pre-charged" guns kept calling my name. Within a year of my first purchase, I ordered a pre-charged gun - a BSA Super10. On the same day I placed the order, a friend (thanks, Steve) told me he was also selling one. A career 707. So, I bought that one too. It was the 707 that brought me into stock making. I cobbled out a thumbhole stock for that beast.

At about the same time, another friend introduced me to the sport of field target (thanks, Rick).

After more than ten years, and a bunch of growing pains, the rest is now history. I now have several hundred stocks under my belt, and love it as much as ever.

About the work: Do I do this full time, you ask? Well, yes, and no. My true full time occupation is caring for my wife, Amy. She has Multiple Sclerosis. She comes first, and always will. Without Amy, I would not have the life I have, and there would be no DaveG stocks. 

On the side, I cut stocks. If you really want to impress me, make a donation to the National MS Society. You'll become a welcomed friend with a quickness.

About the stocks: I hand carve every single piece that leaves the shop. I don't use, don't own, and don't want a duping machine. A "pattern" around here is a piece of cardboard cut out in the silhouette of a stock design. I do the work because I love (well, most days, anyway) the actual art of carving the piece. "It's about the journey, not the destination" - as they say. I hand select each piece of wood only from reputable stock blank vendors. Always trying to pick the perfect piece of wood for the project at hand. Each stock comes completely finished, ready to use. There should be no need for you to touch up the inletting, or tweak this or that on your own. On the other hand, I do cut all of my stocks to much tighter tolerances than the factories do. It is not uncommon for an action to be quite snug in the stock, which is what I was going for in the first place. If you have any concerns while mounting an action, please call me prior to taking any steps that you might not be able to untake.

I make most everything involved in the stocks in house. I have made many of the tools and cutters I use for inletting. I make my own butt pads, my own trigger guards (should the stock call for one). All of my own adjustable hardware sets, whether it be a cheek piece, adjustable LOP pad assembly, knee riser, etc... It all starts as raw material in the shop.

As I am not dependent on a duping machine, I have no limits as to what I can do. If you've seen a stock on an R9 in this web site, but want an S200 stock, it isn't an issue. Like the cheek piece from one stock, but the grip, or forearm from another, so be it. Don't see anything you like, but can describe what you have in mind? We'll get it done.

I will however give you some guidelines and approximations. My basic stock pricing starts at $465.00 for a stock cut from either a laminate, or grade "2" walnut. You have complete control over where it goes from there.  

Grip choices:
Standard grip included in price.
Semi anatomical grip add $60.00
Anatomical grip add $100.00

Contrasting accents $25.00 - $60.00 depending on choice (note: these may also be added at our discretion, should we feel the stock is screaming for it)

Adjustable cheek piece $45.00

Other considerations will be accessory rails, adjustable knee rests, adjustable palm shelves, adjustable pad, etc.
All of our stocks come finished, and fitted with our standard adjustable pad. You may choose a different pad, such as a Pachmayr, etc, - price will be dependant on pad. Generally figure to add $65.00-$85.00 to purchase the pad, and fit it. I am set up to use my own pads. If you pick something that is difficult to fit, expect to pay for the time required to do so.

Wood upgrades usually run approximately $50.00 per grade.

None of these estimated prices are etched in stone. They are here only to give you a rough idea where to begin. The best way to  find out what your project will cost, is to give us a call and discuss it with us.

How long does it take: A difficult question to answer. It will depend on what other jobs I already have on the books when you place an order. I turn away far more orders on a weekly basis, than I take in. I try to keep things manageable. Doesn't always work, but I do try. Most pieces take 4 to 6 months to complete. Some go out faster, and I have had a few projects that ran into years. I won't ship anything until I am happy with it. Sometimes that means that I start a stock 2 or 3 times before I get what I am after. When you place an order with me, you are asking me to use my hands to create something that simply didn't exist before you decided you wanted it. The process is not for everyone. There are other stock manufacturers and makers out there, and if what you are after is just simply a stock, by all means give one of them a try. If you are after a one of a kind piece built just for you, please do give us a call.