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708-755-5977

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mpirifles@mpirifles.com

McIntyre Precision, Inc.
3447 Sally Drive
Steger, Il. 60475-1543

Hours of Operation  

Monday-Saturday   8:00am  to  5:00pm  CST 

 

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of McIntyre Precision, Inc. is to provide the highest quality firearms workmanship through the employment of cutting edge technology, and exacting standards to obtain the highest level of customer satisfaction and retention.

MPI is a full service gunsmith shop that specializes in building extremely accurate, custom precision, bolt action rifles.  Only the highest quality personnel, practices & procedures, rifle components, tooling & jig fixtures, and shop machines are used to build a rifle.  We believe that a rifle should be more accurate than the shooter could ever be.

Mike McIntyre (President and Owner)  is the lead riflesmith and supervises the work that is performed in the Riflesmith Machine Shop.   He is a US Army Veteran who was a Sniper with E Company, Recon (LRRP), 3rd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade when it was stationed in the Republic of Vietnam.  He was a Law Enforcement Officer in the mid to late 70's, and after that worked for many years (until 1991) as an independent security contractor.  He is a Certified Gunsmith (AGI), has an AS Degree as a Welding Technician, a Certified Welder, and a Journeyman Machinist (IAM). 

 

Bill Cole is the lead gunsmith and supervises the work that is performed in the Gunsmithing/ Repair Department.  He is a U.S. Army Veteran who was with 75th Rangers in the Republic of Vietnam.  He was with the Lake County Sheriff's Department in Lake County, IN.  He also has worked as an independent security contractor.  Bill comes to us from the sporting goods store, Gander Mountain at the Merrillville, IN location.  He has been a working gunsmith for over 30 years.  He has worked for Westfort, Indiana Outdoor Sports, Moreland Gunsmithing, had his own shop, and was an armorer in the U.S. Army.  He is a certified armorer for Glock, Sigarms, Springfield Armory, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Remington, Winchester, and Mossberg.  His expertise guarantees expert repair and fast turn around time.

Phil Perry dropped by our shop one day and has been here every since. Phil is a retired pistolsmith/gunsmith with 50 years experience. He is also an ex NRA certified Police Firearms Instructor, and a Security Firearms Instructor. He is still active as an NRA certified instructor in; rifle, pistol, shotgun, personal protection, and home firearms safety. Phil is still actively involved in regional pistol competition. He and his wife Linda have also competed in the Masters International Pistol Competition in Barry, IL. Phil was a Law Enforcement Officer for many years and continues to work with law enforcement agencies in a civilian capacity to this day. Phil brings to MPI a wealth of experience that both we and our customers are happy to have.

Tom Cunningham was one of the original paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade when it was formed and activated in Okinawa, and then deployed with the unit when it was transferred to the Republic of Vietnam. He was also with 12th Special Forces Group. He was also a member of the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, and is an honorary life time member of that organization. He made parachute jumps, and taught sky diving for about 30 years.

He is retired from the Chicago Fire Department (33 ½ years), and the Chicago Police Department (2 ½ years) after 36 years of service. He is a Patriot & Lifetime member of the NRA, an Endowment & Lifetime member of the Illinois State Rifle Association, a certified range safety officer, an Election Volunteer Co-coordinator for the 11th Congressional District, a member of the ISRA Range Facility Committee, and 5 time member of the ISRA Nominating Committee. He is also the owner of TC Accessories, and competes in various classes of rifle competition.

Tom saw a need for case deflectors for the all of the AR platform weapons systems (AR-15, AR-10 in any upper receiver configuration) for both competition, and tactical use. Anyone who has ever been burnt by a ejected case, no matter the cause, has a need for this product. They are currently being used by competitors, and the military has started purchasing the deflectors in large numbers. They allow operators to give each other fire support in close quarters without flying hot brass being a distraction. Tom currently holds 4 US Patents, and patents in 19 foreign countries. Tom has also developed various case deflectors for the 1911 pattern pistols, the AK 47 rifle, and the M1A1 rifle.

Mike Sauter is a stock holder, and part owner of MPI. Mike is a veteran Police Officer with 27 years service. He has also been a certified range and training officer, and is a certified gunsmith. Mike works principally as a machinist, but is also utilized in other parts of the shop. Mike is one of the finest combat pistoleros I have ever seen, and works with Bill and Phil pistolsmithing whenever he can be spared from the machine shop.

As the President it is my job to ensure that as new techniques and technologies are introduced, to evaluate, and if applicable, to institute them so that we stay on the cutting edge of our industry.  We use only cryogenically treated cobalt and carbide tooling to ensure the best finish on the machined surfaces, high quality tool room machinery, high quality jig fixtures & tooling components, and live-piloted oil cooled carbide chamber reamers with a through the head stock back flushing system that ensures that metal chips & shavings do not enter the bore or pack up in the chamber as it is being cut (this eliminates galling, and ensures a surface finish that is smooth and polished).  Before any machine work is performed the centerline axis of the rifle component to be worked is established (using precise fitting mandrels), and with the use of test indicators calibrated at .0001" (1/10,000th of an inch) aligned all along that axis with the rotating axis of the lathe. If axial alignment isn't established and maintained through out the entire machining process imprecise surfaces will result which will set up multi axis relationships to each other.  This machining technique results in parallel and equidistant surfaces to the bore centerline or bolt bore raceway along its entire length and only then do you truly have a blueprinted or trued rifle component.  That is tool room precision.  The rifle will now exhibit precision long-range accuracy that has to be seen to be believed.  This method of machine set up requires more time, but it is very hard to argue with the results.

All firearms coming out of the gun repair shop are test fired to ensure functionality prior to being released  to the customer.  All rifles coming out of the machine shop that have had any accuracy enhancing procedures done to them, are shot from the bench using a National Match Rifle Supports Inc., Rifle Rest Model #4 (a return to battery fixture), with the ammunition that the owner will be using, and the test target is shipped with the rifle.   No firearm will be shipped unless, and until I'm satisfied with it.  Which means that I would feel safe carrying it in any situation or field conditions, and most importantly, would be happy to keep it for myself.

All work that is done in my shop is documented in detail and saved to disk so that it can either be duplicated or reviewed at a later date.  A detailed print out of the specifications and dimensions of the work performed to the firearm is included in the invoice given to the customer. 

Having a custom built precision rifle - a rifle made only for you - is something I feel that every shooter should have at least one of in their lifetime.  A rifle that is in the caliber of your choice, with the custom stock of your choice, with all the accessories of your choice, and is the most accurate rifle that you have ever fired.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Michael H. McIntyre                                    
President and Owner

   

  • Customer Satisfaction

We are dedicated to customer satisfaction, and as such will do everything possible to make you happy.  If for some reason you have a complaint please contact us at 708-755-5977 or email at mpirifles@mpirifles.com as soon as possible so that we can resolve your issues immediately.

  • Payment Options

We accept credit cards, cash, money orders, certified funds and personal checks (with prior approval).

  • Directions to MPI

We are currently located in the Village of Steger in Illinois (South of the Chicago suburbs in Will County), but we are looking at property in NW Indiana.  The farther we can get from the long anti gun political reach and clout of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley the better. 

From Chicago

Bishop Ford Freeway (Inter-State 94) East to IL 394 South, to Steger Road turn right (west) then proceed through 3 traffic lights to Sally Drive turn left (south), go to the end of the street.  The shop is a large detached building behind the last house on the left side of the street, inside a 6' tall chain link fence.  Enter through the gate on Sally Drive.

  • Tip of the Day

As a Gunsmith, NRA Member and a Parent, I urge you to teach your children "Gun Safety".  Tell them to NEVER touch or go near a firearm unless they are supervised by a responsible adult.  And if they are ever in an uncontrolled situation where a firearm is present, tell them to GET AWAY and report the situation to an adult.  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, keep all firearms and ammunition locked up and away from curious hands or unauthorized individuals!

 

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