1) I had a front sight that was stubborn on my G3c, glad I did not attempt it myself. In 10 minutes the proper way was attempted (it stripped out with the proper tool) it was then drilled out and the new one was in place.2) I had a PT58 that I sent back to to factory because the slide would not release and I could not take it down without fear of breaking something.When they sent it back they said that there was No Problem Found (NPF) and I still could not take down the gun.Twenty minutes after Mike started, and some light machining of a couple parts, it was fully functional. Thank you.3) I moved to the area 3 years ago and have been looking for a good gunsmith off and on since and had a couple bad experiences at other places. I grew up in a town loaded with very good machinists because of the auto industry and a good thus good gunsmiths. As a 50 year old military officer I can confidently say, Mike is very good at what he does and has the skills of a very good gunsmith which you can plainly see and he knows his craft. Prices are very reasonable for what he does. Just like with an accountant or lawyer, you are money ahead, and better off, to pay a good gunsmith more than to pay a poor gunsmith less.

Just got my smith and wesson m&p shield back from firearm performance enhancements in virginia beach. Mike the Gunsmith was very professional and good on what he does. I am in love with the sight and placement he did on the milling. If yall need any type of work done on any firearms dont hesitate to go to mike at firearms performance enhancements llc

Mike not only did an amazing job cutting my Glock 21 slide for a trijicon rmr. He had optics priced better than anyone around. Great work, awesome customer service, and fast turn around.

The work was exceptional. I just picked up my 2 pistols that had some cerakote work done on them and I was impressed!! Nice clean look. Definitely will stand out the next time I’m at the range. Oh and I just dropped my shotgun off today. Can’t wait to get her back!!

Dropped my H&K off 3 days ago for trigger work. Quick turn around, and reasonable price. Great guy, and amazing work. Will comeback soon!

Very nice guy. Amazing work. Pleasure working with you. Will see you again soon brother.

I have found my go to gunsmith! Does exceptional work!! Threaded my sbr barrel perfect! Love it!

Just finished 2 different transactions with Mike. Couldn’t be any happier with the product or service. Top notch quality work. Very friendly and fast. First job was a cerokate job on a handgun. Beautiful work. Very fast turnaround. 2nd was a mod on a compensator. Was able to mill it out while I was there. Great fast quality work. Thank you very much Mike. Don’t hesitate to call Mike. He answered all the question I had.

Mike helped me out by swapping barrels and a new trigger on my AR, installing a bunch of furniture on that AR, and installed new sights on my Glock. Definitely an outstanding local gunsmith!

Mike at FPE was very professional and prompt in communication. His prices are fair and he exceeded my expectations on the timeline he gave me. I’ve yet to put any rounds through my pistol but will very soon. I’d give them my business again.

Best Gunsmith in Hampton Roads!! High quality and reasonable pricing. Can’t get better then that!

Pin and Weld Job on BCM Upper:Excellent work overall. Timed the muzzle device to my specification and executed a very neat and aesthetically pleasing weld. Completed the job well ahead of expected time. I will be back for more gunsmithing requests!

Mike is the upmost professional type of gunsmith you expect to deal with. The projects I dropped off with him, I expected a way longer turn around time but was pleasantly surprised with the quick work. Easily top tier gunsmith. Mike easily has a customer for life.

Excellent job once again. The cerakoted slide looks amazing. If you are looking for professionalism, top notch services and A+ costumer service, this place checks all the boxes. Will keep coming back. Thank you 👍🏼!

Very professional, could not have asked for a better gunsmith to work on my trusty side-arm. He was also nice enough to help me break loose a barrel nut that had been overtightened on my AR-15. Long story short, this gunsmith goes above and beyond with his services. I will most definitely be returning for some future modifications to my arsenal.

Highly recommend! I had the barrel of my 1974 Beretta AL2 Cerakoted by Mike and it turned out perfect. I dropped the gun off on Thursday and picked the barrel up on Sunday. The finish is perfect and it looks as stock as possible, which is what I was going for. His shop is very impressive and his work reflects it.

Absolutely amazing work and service, I was ecstatic how the project I dropped off turned out, definitely recommended if you need any gunsmith work done

Simply fantastic! Mike was not only helpful but is extremely passionate about what he does and that level of passion really shows in his work! Definitely will be giving him a call soon for more work!

Mike has worked on just about all of my guns. I wouldnt take them anywhere else. He has the best prices around for any custom work, and is damn good at it. His prices on lowers are also unbeatable in this area. He is capable of doing anything you need from cerakote, to major/minor repairs, to cleaning, to assembly, to trigger enhancements, to precision scope mounting, to milling, etc. Turn around time was great, and I have never been displeased. Mike is full of knowledge and is willing to teach you about the processes and explaining how things work. You can get a really great one on one experience here that you wont regret. I highly recommend going to FPE for anything you need.

The best experience you could ask for. I had a handgun that has sat idle for almost a decade unable to fire. I took it here and he had it fixed in less than 5 minutes for an AWESOME price. Highly recommended. I wouldnt go anywhere else to get my firearms serviced.

Mike does amazing workHis response time and turn around is quick& the quality of the stippling and cerakote work we had done was excellentHighly recommend & will be going to Mike for future work

My husband and I need help getting a broken off screw out of of Glock that was secured with lock tight. I called Mike Saturday afternoon and get told me to come by the next day and he would be happy to help. This was great because every where else told us to drop it off and it would take at least a week. I was referred to Mike by The Armory. We went to Mike and he was able to remove the screw with us there and explained the whole process. He also informed us we had the wrong length screw. He has the parts and pieces we needed so we purchased those from him. We will definitely be using him in the future. We do a lot with our guns and he is local and very polite and knowledgeable. Thanks again Mike! Looking forward to future business with you!

Presented my revolver to Mr. Brini early February, 2021 to have the barrel shortened and muzzle re-crowned. Expected to be done in March and pleasantly surprised by it being completed before the end of February. Cost was very acceptable given the high quality of his workmanship. Definitely will be recommending him to other gun enthusiasts.

Had Mike do an optic cut on my Glock 19 nothing fancy but he exceeded my expectations. I was expecting a straight cut on the front but he radiused the slide with the front of the optic to a perfect fit. Originally I had him order the wrong height iron sights. I contacted him the next day to change my mind. He got me exactly what I wanted while still finishing it on time. You wont be disappointed if you choose to get your work done by Mike. I can tell you he takes pride in his work and cares about his reputation. He wont let you down!

Mike has great customer service as well as a refreshing sense of pride to his work. Mike gives honest advice and competitive prices with his work. Highly recommend.

Took my MP 2.0 5 inch to have a slide melt done with co-witnessed iron sights in case of red dot failure. He was very reasonable and worked with me to ensure I got what I was looking for. Awesome job put 200 rounds down and works prefect with red dot on or just iron sights. Highly recommend Mike!!

Cant say enough good things about the quality and craftsmanship that went into my last build completed by FPE. My nothing fancy Remington 700 is now a world class rifle capable of taking game and ringing steel further than my capabilities. Pic below is from a 100 yard 3 shot group with a barrel not even properly broke in yet chambered in 30-06.

Mike did an awesome job on my AR Cerakote project! I cant thank you enough and looking forward to you doing more work for me. Stay safe my NEW friend

Wow, it really pays to read reviews and do your research before requesting any services. Very professional as what the other customers mentioned here and will give you detailed info of the job he performs. I will definitely recommend him for any gunsmith service you are looking for, matter fact might call him again in the next few days after posting this review for another project =) Price is very reasonable considering the level of craftsmanship and his attention to detail.Got my mk18 barrel rethreaded and adjust the gas block.

From the very first communication with Mike he earned 5 stars he is knowledgeable and honest. I was in the market for my first RDS decided I wanted the HS507c. I was not to keen on sending my M&P slide out of state for mill work, that’s when I came across the FPE website. Mike responded quickly to my emails as I had many questions. Walking into the shop you instantly see Mike takes pride in his work. His shop was clean and very well organized. The finished product was amazing.

Hey Mike Just wanted to thank you for the great work. Service was exceptional. Fast turnaround Ty

Great customer services!!! Awesome guy!! Fair prices!! Highly Recommend !!

I was referred to Mike from another very reputable business and I was not steered in the wrong direction. Mike was extremely professional and very knowledgeable when it came to working on my rifle, not like your typical “armorer/gunsmith” at the average gun shop. I was extremely pleased with the turn around time as well the work that was done. If you are looking at having anything firearms related done look no further. Thanks for the awesome work Mike!

My experience working with FPE was great. Mike kept me updated on everything he was doing on my rifle. He was informative and knowledgeable. I had complete confidence that excellent work was being done. The pricing is fair and less expensive than others, and I also got my rifle back quickly. The shop is clean and so is the work. I will definitely keep bring my firearms here.

Great work from a great guy. Had an AR hand guard put on. I’ve looked at the other work Mike’s done in photos and he knows his stuff.

Quick and smooth transaction. Mike is friendly and charges fair prices. He was able to assist me with two issues with my rifle and shotgun. Cant recommend him enough. A+ quality service.

Mike is a true master of his craft. His fit and finish work is spot on. I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs gunsmithing services.

Outstanding service and quality work.

Ive used firearms performance enhancements a few times now and the owner Mike never seizes to amaze me. He has done a midnight bronze cerakote and copper cerakote on my AR parts and they have come out amazing. Mike is professional and helpful. I will continue to use his services in the future.Thanks for the excellent work mike!

I have nothing but great things to say about FPE! Mike is such a great master of his craft! His work was above and beyond anything that I could have imagined, he was very meticulous and detail oriented about the work he had done! He definitely puts his heart and soul into his work and it definitely shows! I wouldnt use anyone else, and he will absolutely have my business again and again!

I’m very pleased with Mike at Firearms Performance Enhancements. He did such a great job on my gun. I needed my stock to fully collapse and stay locked & silent to clear 3-0 doors without raising it (he fixed it), I needed it painted to kill all glare, and he recommended his own personal Battle-Worn Cerakote color; and I could not be more pleased with it. I just moved here to Virginia Beach, and this guy will get all my gun-work jobs from now on. I’ve been referring my buddies to him already for anything they need done. You will NOT be disappointed with him as a person, or his work. He was quick to communicate when I needed my gun back quickly. Believe me, this guy is your go-to guy with any and all gun-related/Cerakote issues/mods or repairs. Mike...one last time: thanks a million...I’m soooooooooo pleased.

Contacted Mike for a quick day/night sight install on my M&P Shield. He was extremely responsive I got an appointment within 2 hours. Great professional job of removal, replacement and laser alignment while I waited in his shop. Went directly to the range to verify the PERFECT accuracy. Thanks for the overall great service Mike!!!

Even though he was backed up for a few weeks he was willing to do a simple job of removing and installing a barrel nut. The shop is full service plus some. Friendly and knowledgeable, definitely recommend.

Outstanding service and top notch work. My Glock 48 looks and shoots better than it did when it was brand new, and the milling work for the optic mount is flawless.

Great service, flawless job with cerakoting my shotgun. Will use again for sure.

After I had settled on a battle worn burnt bronze I finished for my p320, I googled images of other guns with that coat and even some of the best pictures out there were a disappointment and honestly made me nervous about sticking with that choice.. that is until i finally got it back in the mail and it blew my mind. Mike’s work is incredible and I will most definitely be using him again.

Mike is a master of his craft. The first time I called I had some questions about cerakoting. Mike took the time and answered all my questions. I set up appointment to get my glock 20 cerakoted ( burnt bronze slide and midnight bronze frame).Mikes predicted turnaround time was spot on and he did a perfect job. I will definitely be calling Firearms performance enhancements with all of my future gunsmithing needs!

Amazing experience. Great service and excellent quality work. Did a cerakote and stipple job on my pistol and installed an optic, all done for a great price, I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result. Will be back and am recommending to all I know.

Mike has done a lot of work on my guns and I could not be happier. He assembled a Galil from a parts kit for me and it runs like a champ. Mike is my go to guy for all firearm related work.

Mike did an awesome job doing lightening cuts on my Glock slide. Very professional work, excellent price, and fast turnaround! Will be taking all of my future projects to him.

Mike is a true stand up guy. He is honest and meticulous with his work, doing things as how he would his own firearms. Highly recommend Mike for any upgrades and repairs! Glad I utilized him and have had a couple great experience.

If you are in need of gunsmith services, FPE is the place to go. Mike is very professional and provides excellent quality work. Amazing experience. Highly recommended. Mike, thank you again Sir.

Mike, the owner of FPE Guns, is an amazing gunsmith and truly an artist when it comes to Cerakoting. I brought my Glock20 to him to have the slide, mag release, mag butt-plate and slidelock Cerakoted. He was very patient with all my questions, and upfront with pricing (best in town, by far). His knowledge of firearms and the Cerakoting process was clearly evident as soon as we met in his workshop and started talking. Did I mention a one day turnaround time?? In addition to Cerakoting, he offers a wide variety of gunsmithing services, and I cant wait to have him work some magic on my AR15.If youre wondering about who to take your firearm needs to, stop wondering and call Mike up. You will not be disappointed.

I contacted Mike after finding him on Google maps. I was looking for a milling gunsmith that would shorten a rifled barrel for me.I made arrangements with Mike to drop off the barrel and he took my requirements. A few days later, Mike texted saying the work was complete. I made arrangements to pick up the barrel and could not be happier with the work performed.I have already recommended him to friends and family and will be using his services for my future gunsmithing needs. Highly Recommended.

I highly recommend Mike for providing top notch professional service. After a brief telephone conversation he was able to make an appointment for me within an hour and perform the service I required on the spot, on a Sunday no less. I cannot overstate the exceptional level of service and commitment Mike brings to the table. Couple his dedication to service with his expertise and the result is unparalleled. I will not consider anyone else to perform service on my collection from here on out. If you have a need, do not hesitate to reach out to FPE as you will not be disappointed.

As a beginner to the gun community, Mike gave me possibly the warmest welcome I could ever receive. I brought my newly-purchased S&W M&P in for out-of-battery firing issues, and he was able to quickly diagnose and remedy the issue. He is very friendly and his prices are fair. I will definitely come back to inquire about his other services! Dont hesitate to come here if you need work or repairs done.

Mike is wonderful to work with and does exceptional work. I would recommend him to anyone!

Mike came highly recommended from a local gun-shop. He installed an an apex duty/carry trigger kit, new mag release, and some XS big dot sights on my smith and Wesson 9mm shield. Workmanship is impeccable, the turnaround was extremely fast and pricing was extremely reasonable. This man is great at what he does, and he enjoys doing it, which in my opinion means he just puts that much more detail into his work. Will definitely be back with any other projects, thanks Mike.

Mike is a stand up guy. He got my shotgun in way sooner than I thought he could and finished the project in a very timely manner. I highly recommend him for any of you firearm needs. The cerakote job mike did is by far the best in Hampton roads! I will be back!

Mike displays a level of professionalism and courtesy rarely seen anymore in a business. Hes easy to talk to and his quality is top notch. He has a repeat customer in me. Thanks Mike!

I had a great experience with Mike who added sights to my first firearm. He graciously provided me with some basic tips and instruction which increased both my confidence and comfort. The price was right, the timing was swift, and the service was unparalleled. Thank you, Mike, for your professionalism and encouragement. Godspeed, ~jeannette

I had a trigger system put in my S&W M&P 2.0 9mm, did a fantastic job. Gun shoots absolutely amazing! Had my Springfield 1911 .45 surcoated graphite black, and all I can say is that is a gorgeous gun now. Show quality work! Would give more stars if I could! Great guy, great work, and very good pricing. Thanks Mike, love my guns!

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely be back.

Dropped off my glock 19x for some stippling and a RMR cut, and I left with that and some Im very please with his service and prices if youre thinking about any work for one of your weapon this is the place to get it done!

This was an awesome experience. Mike made me feel comfortable and explained the work he was doing before anything was done. Very professional in his work. I will recommend him to anyone who wants to get work done on their firearms. He is very experienced.

I dont normally write reviews but i had to from the Professionalism I received from Firearms Performance Enhancements the owner (Mike Brini) was outstanding when it came to being Professional, Friendly, Working fast, and efficiently. He did a awesome job on my Taurus G2c I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a cerakote job done right. Thanks again Mike

Very affordable and quick turnaround, high quality finish.

Mike did some great work opening the load port, to facilitate quad loading, on my shotgun. I cannot wait to try it out. He is a wealth of information and has given me some pointers on a new project I hope to work with him on! He makes sure to deliver exactly what you want and will provide recommendations, he is a small shop that delivers outstanding services! You better believe I will be going back!

Awesome! Mike is a super nice guy. A great gun smith and a great business owner. I’m extremely happy with the work he did and would recommend his work to anyone. Fast turn around he gets the work done same day and goes above and beyond!

Ive known Mike for about 5 years and he is a man of integrity. He is very helpful and knowledgeable about guns. I used to target practice many years ago but hadnt fired a gun since my time in the military during Vietnam. Mike listened carefully when I described what I wanted a gun for and set up an appointment to show me different handguns so my wife and I could handle them before deciding which one to purchase. I recently bought a second handgun from Mike and again he guided me through the decision process, answering questions and allowing me to make the final choice without any pressure to purchase. Weve been very happy with both guns.

Fantastic overall experience. Great service and excellent quality work. Cerakoted 2 guns and installed a scope on a hunting rifle. Couldnt be happier...will be back!

Great customer service! I called Mike up on a Saturday and I was able to bring my AR to him on Sunday. He was able to get the roll pins out of the front sight for me, install low profile gas block, and install the free floating hand rail while I waited. I will be going to him for all my gun needs.

I recently had my G19 milled for a MRDS slide cut. Mike performed outstanding work and service. I am very satisfied. The service was completed sooner than expected and delivered with a polite and professional manner. 10/10 Highly Recommend. 10/10 Will repeat patronage for my other weapons.

Has wonderful service he worked on my M&P 2.0 and did a great job on it fast and reliable man that’s knows what he doing and what he talking about and knows how to do his job correctly with no mistakes

I found Mike’s place just browsing around for the best gunsmith. I initial just had a slide milling for my RMR planned for however he had a cerakote color I had in mind. He was also kind enough to install my iron night sights free of charge which saved me time. He also took the time to zero my RMR. His promise turn around time was about 2 weeks, but he was able to get it done with 5 days ! Ive put 300 rounds through the gun since it left his hands . solid gunsmith 10/10 would recommend

Great service! Mike is very skilled and knowledgeable. Excellent customer service. Mike helped me troubleshoot and fix my AR-15. Honest and true work. Would highly recommend.

Great service and perfected my vision. Cerakoted my Glock, milled optic cut out and installed the optic. Definitely satisfied with the great work.

Just want to thank Mike for all the work he has done for me.found a great gunsmith thanks againMarvin

I picked up 2 guns with a cerekote job. A shield 2.0 for my wife with battle worn black and purple slide. My G34 frame and battle worn slide as well. Let me tell you that mike is professional and the work he does is phenomenal! I am in complete awe and will ALWAYS bring my stuff over to Mike. Highly highly recommended.

I took my 870 in for a Cerakote job. Mike was an absolute gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. He quoted a very fair price and a reasonable turn around. The Cerakote job he completed on my 870 was flawless and was finished well ahead of his estimate. I have a new Gunsmith! Thank you Mike!

I contacted Mike and he gave me a quote on cerakote finishes for two of my handguns that I had neglected over the years. I received the guns back today and they look BRAND NEW! Mike’s prices are good and his work is TOP NOTCH. I look forward to doing business with him again!

Had a great experience having my firearm worked on by Mike. His quality of work is nothing short of excellent. Great communication the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Amazing work, Outstanding customer service.Got a cerakote and stipple with Mike and I was beyond amazed at his work. Will be taking all my guns to him for work.

Mike runs a first class business with excellent service. I drove 2 hours to utilize him for bolt action rifle scope work and trigger replacements. Everything was top quality and I am fully confident that any future gunsmith work for any platform I will want to utilize his abilities again!

Mike is very professional and one of the most professional gun smiths I’ve met. He worked on my 1911 until it was fixed perfectly. I highly recommend him and I’ll definitely be going back if my guns have any hiccups.

I needed a buffer tube replaced. Gave Firearms Performance Enhancements a call at 18:30, was at the business 5 minutes later. Mike met me out front; he was professional and knowledgeable. Buffer tube was replaced without issues, and I was back home in less than 30 minutes. The shop was extremely clean, air conditioned and well organized. Won’t hesitate to go back for some additional trigger work that we spoke of when I get some additional time. Thanks for the work Mike!

All of my experiences at FPE have been great. Mike is a customer-centric person that has excellent skills and knowledge to get the job done correctly. The machine work, general gunsmithing, and Cerakote service that hes performed for me are first-rate.

20/10 Mike did an outstanding job for a VERY reasonable price! Extremely professional! Definitely reccomend, for sure will return!

Met Mike searching for some AR- lowers, he was the only one in town that had them and still charged fair price.Once you meet Mike, you understand that he is a great guy. Educational and easy to talk to, he will guide you in the right direction.....I wanted something special for my sons 21st birthday, so I collaborated with Mike on a custom patterned cerakote coated Springfield 1911......All I can say is WOW!, Mike came through with a fantastic one of a kind firearm that blew my son away.Im looking forward to my next purchase on another custom piece.

Did an amazing cerakote job on my gun! Fast turn around. Highly recommended!

My first impression was that the work space was very clean and organized. For a place performing PRECISE work on firearms, that is very important. On top of that, the level of knowledge Mike has was awesome. Which made me confident in the work he was doing for me (swivel stud install and scope install/alignment). I trust his better judgement. I didnt realize how much goes into installing a scope. Turn around time was much faster than I anticipated as well. Mike will continue receiving my business as long as Im in the area.

Excellent work! Highly recommend Mike to anyone in the Tidewater area looking for any help with their firearms. Friendly, knowledgable, and more than fair priced.

Great service, great turn around, and even better price! Im going to Mike for all future work I need done!

OUT STANDING work. Mike is professional with his work. highly recommend for any type of work to do with any type of firearm.

Mike does phenomenal work in a timely manner. He did a trigger job on my Colt M4, assembled a lower receiver and also reamed and threaded a shotgun barrel to accept screw in chokes. His work is amazing, he is very knowledgeable and professional and will definitely be receiving more business from me.

My new go-to for gunsmithing work

Amazing work, extremely knowledgeable, friendly and great pricing. I would recommend to anybody.

Mike threaded a .308 barrel for me. Great job and wonderful interaction on all levels. I definitely will be doing business with him again.

Mike did a fantastic job doing a rail install for me. He was very friendly and professional. I recommend to anyone to give him a call if you want the job done right.

Mike did the same job that Bar-Sto quoted $215, for $75. And he did a flawless job.Also, Mike is super friendly.Also, Mike is dog-friendly.Also, Mike is open on Sundays.Cant beat it.