Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon
Information about Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-21h
- monday: 9h-23h
- tuesday: 9h-23h
- wednesday: 9h-23h
- thursday: 9h-23h
- friday: 9h-0h
- saturday: 9h-0h
Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon stands out as a premier tattoo studio in Arlington, TX, renowned for its expert tattoo cover-ups, custom designs, and professional body piercings. Known as the 'Home of the Emperor of Cover-Ups,' Pistol Pete has become a trusted name among clients throughout Arlington and the Dallas–Fort Worth area for his remarkable skill in transforming tattoos that others deemed unfixable.
Each piece of art created at our studio is uniquely crafted with precision and mastery, grounded in decades of real experience. We take pride in our commitment to individualized designs, prioritizing quality over speed and avoiding generic outcomes. Our licensed and clean studio adheres to rigorous safety and sanitation standards.
Conveniently located just minutes from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Texas Live, and Six Flags Over Texas, we proudly serve not only Arlington and DFW but also clients traveling from across the nation for expert tattoo cover-ups.
Our offerings include a wide range of tattoo styles, from timeless black and grey to vibrant color pieces, and we are also recognized for our professional body piercings performed by skilled artists in a sterile environment. Whether you’re looking for a meaningful tattoo or a transformative cover-up, at Pistol Pete's, we ensure that each design is as unique and impactful as your vision.
Experience an unforgettable journey with us where we turn your ideas into lasting art that tells your story. We are here to help you realize your vision and walk out with a legendary tattoo!
Our comment from Tattoo Studios about Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon:
Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon has garnered a reputation for being a premier destination for tattoos and piercings in Arlington, TX. Known as the 'Emperor of Coverups,' Pistol Pete offers a unique combination of artistry and professionalism that has impressed clients who travel long distances, including from states like Florida and Missouri, just to experience his exceptional work.
Clients consistently praise the clean and inviting atmosphere of the shop, highlighting Pete's attention to detail and ability to make people feel comfortable throughout the process. His skill in both tattoo artistry and body piercing has resulted in numerous satisfied customers who commend his friendly demeanor and the quality of his work.
Some of the key highlights from customer experiences include:
- Skilled Artist: Pistol Pete's artistic capabilities are frequently described as top-notch, with many clients expressing their delight in the beautiful tattoos and piercings they've received.
- Comfortable Environment: Visitors often mention feeling at ease during their procedures, thanks to Pete's friendly nature and attentive care.
- Flexible Scheduling: Pistol Pete is known for his willingness to accommodate clients, even offering services outside of regular hours when necessary.
- Positive Customer Service: Many reviews emphasize Pete's excellent communication skills and knowledge, making every client feel valued and informed about their procedures.
Overall, Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon stands out as a top destination for anyone seeking quality body art in Arlington. With his dedication to customer satisfaction and impressive craftsmanship, it’s no wonder clients return for additional services and highly recommend his shop to friends and family.
Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Clearly, the emperor of tattoo coverups I came all the way from Florida to get my tattoo covered and by far it is the best thank you so much pistol Pete for getting rid of my mistakes and my headaches and allowing me to live worries free
Thank you so much for the travel travels all the way from Florida to get your coverup by the Emperor of tattoo cover Ups Pistol PETE I had a blast with you and I’m glad that I was able to give you redemption on that headache you had. Thank you so much for allowing me to have the honor for it was all mine. See you soon on your next adventure sincerely, Pistol Pete
Fantastic experience: I traveled all the way from Missouri to Pistol Pete’s Tattoo Saloon in Arlington, TX, and it was 100% worth it. I got my areola piercing done and felt comfortable, respected, and safe the entire time. Super clean, professional, and knowledgeable. If you’re thinking about a piercing and want it done right, this is the place.
Thank you for the travel Hannna. I love to see that I get around all the way up to Missouri. Y’all know about me thank you so much for the travel and the honor for allowing me to help you. I had a blast with you. I cannot wait to see you on your next visit. The next time you hear though we’re doing a tattoo.
Fantastic experience: Several years ago my wife got a fantastic full color tattoo from Pistol Pete. We went there not just because he’s the Emperor of Coverups, but because of his fantastic artistry and overall tattoo mastery. Everybody who saw it was overwhelmed. I’d never had a tattoo before and finally decided to get one a couple of years ago, so there was no other place I even thought about going - it had to be Pistol Pete’s. And of course it was again fantastic! Over the last couple of years I’ve gone back again and again, with us adding to the arm. Everyone who has seen the work has been blown away and I‘ve been more than proud to tell them where I got it done. (And my wife got a piercing and another tattoo as well that everyone was raving about!) Friday night we completed the full sleeve. It is so awesome!! I love it. My wife loves it. I can hardly wait to show it to my friends and everyone I know. And then I’ll have to show it again after it’s fully healed. And we’re already looking towards working on the other arm. I get so excited while I’m sitting that I’m already thinking about the next tattoo before that one’s even done. For tattoos, piercings, and so much more - you can’t get better than Pistol Pete. Not only is he a true professional, but he’s such a great guy as well! And as tattooing goes, he’s not only the Emperor of Coverups, he’s flat out the Emperor of Ink! Thanks again Pistol Pete!
Christopher and Sarah, one of my loyals I always have fun tattooing you literally y’all are like family to me. I appreciate y’all Support and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to have the honor and doing my artwork on your body for you to wear it for the rest of your life and represent your story with a touch of my finesse of my brush. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart brother and I cannot wait to get to the rest of your arm, we’ll see you soon. Tell Sarah I said hello and thank you for all the years of your support. Love you, brother.
Fantastic experience: I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my tattoo. Pete fixed what I thought was impossible. Hands down the best tattoo cover-up artist in the world and I looked around for a while. Worth every penny I spent.
And we highly appreciate your business. Thank you for trusting us with your body. Art. Can’t wait to see you on your next visit.
Negative experience: Got my septum pierced by this dingus back in 2020. I was put through so much pain and made to feel like the biggest inconvenience to this man. I only come back to voice my frustrations to warn others. DO NOT GET PIERCED HERE. Unless you want a piercing in the wrong placement that feels like you got punched in the nose for a month straight. I was only a kid at 18 and wanted my septum pierced and this was my first piercing ever. I’m lucky this experience alone didn’t deter me from ever getting pierced again. He wanted to pierce me with a 4g which even at my age I KNEW wasn’t standard and was made to feel like I was crazy for not wanting it because I knew I wanted the standard: 16g. I was fully okay with calling it a night and not getting pierced but this man INSISTED on traveling to a “friends shop” to grab 16g septum jewelry. After multiple HOURS of waiting (and him getting stuck in so called “traffic” at 11:30pm) I finally accepted that i had waited too long and felt like i “made” him go all this way to get this jewelry so I went back. After I was treated like garbage and pierced STRAIGHT THRU CARTILAGE (which hurt like ACTUAL HELL) this man charged me $100+ for a septum piercing that was pierced incorrectly. I felt like i was treated poorly due to the fact he went out of his way. Which I DID NOT ASK HIM TO, he OFFERED. I already had the jewelry in my face so i just gave him the money (and a GOOD TIP) and called it a night. After so many amazing piercing experiences throughout the years since I am glad to say I still enjoy getting pierced. No thanks to Pistol Pete’s. Even in other reviews others mention his attitude problem and I completely agree, i felt like I was treated like I was an inconvenience to him. If you can’t pierce a septum correctly, you should mention that before putting clients through so much pain and charging them an arm and a leg for poor work. My new piercer (Name removed just to further prove that there is no gain to any other shop from this post and it’s SOLELY to warn others) helped me finally feel safe with a piercer again! My advice: stick to tattooing, guy. edit: replying to the response to my review You had my legal birth certificate and texas ID with my legal name, not the nickname on my account so of course you didn’t find me. I will not be providing you with any further information either because I don’t need to prove anything to you. I have no reason or personal gain by lying about this. You absolutely did pierce me and that was the exact conversation. You’re correct, it was something that anyone with ACTUAL piercing knowledge would NEVER do or even consider but unfortunately that WAS my experience. You can try to cover for yourself and your business all you want but I’m just here to share my experience to warn others of your past negligence. Owning up to mistakes looks MUCH better as a shop owner than gaslighting honest reviews but it seems that it’s a common practice for this shop from viewing other review replies. Unprofessional.
This review does not match any client record in our system and appears to be a part of series of similar posts coming from a newly created accounts. We take client safety and professional standard very seriously because of repeated nature of these post these accounts. involved have been reported to Google and associated IP activity is currently being reviewed regarding potential defamation if this Reviewer is a legitimate client we welcome them to contact the studio directly with their name appointment date and receipt so we can properly investigate today no such information has been provided for anyone reading this. Please take a moment to review our verified. Client work and feedback from the Dfw community. Our reputation has been built on years of real clients and real results.
Negative experience: rude on the phone. won't give piercing price.
We were not rude - we were transparent. Our piercings are priced based on professional experience, sanitation standards, and premium jewelry we stated that we were expensive and that we have a premium when you stated that you were only looking to spend $25 per Piercing we explained that we may not be the right fit. We stand by our quality and our pricing.
Fantastic experience: Awesome service! Great conversations and did my nose piercing with no problem! 100% would come again THANKS PISTOL PETE
Kennedi thank you so much for the amazing review and conversations is what brings us together honored that you gave us 100% and we look forward to seeing you again new friend
Positive experience: Filled out paper work and then got it done quick small place but good little service kinda pricey tho
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for the four stars we’re glad you found our paperwork processed easy and that we were able to get everything done quickly for you as a small business. We focus on providing efficient quality service and we appreciate your support. We also understand that pricing is an important factor, and we strive to keep our rates fare while maintaining the level of service we provide we hope to see you again in the future new friend.
Fantastic experience: 100% happy with everything, from professionalism to personalism, not to mention getting EXACTLY what I wanted (a multipolar neuron). Thank you Pete!!! I’ll come back when I’m ready for my next ink
Margaret thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to hear that you were 100%. happy with the professionalism, personal service and the final result. I’m glad we could deliver exactly what you were looking for. We look forward to seeing you again when you’re ready for the next one thank you for choosing us!
Fantastic experience: Pistol was great had just moved here from Arkansas and had a belly piercing that was sinking in my skin and he was very patient with me since he knew him digging the piercing out was painful. Will definitely have to go back to him for another piercing in the future best customer service I’ve had at a piercing place
Thank you so much, Nadia -I really appreciate you trusting me, especially
Uncomfortable I’m glad I could help make the process as smooth as possible and get everything taken care of safely. Welcome to the area and I’ll be here whenever you’re ready for your next piercing. Thanks again for the kind words and Support!
Negative experience: SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTING AND PAINFUL EXPERIENCE I paid a high price for nipple piercings, trusting I was receiving professional, knowledgeable care. What I got instead was a year of unnecessary pain due to improper technique and incorrect jewelry choice. After finally going to another experienced piercer, I was told immediately that the piercer who did the original work (the owner, Pete) did the job wrong. The bars were far too long and, more concerning, curved barbells were used instead of straight barbells, which are the correct standard for nipple piercings. This setup caused excessive movement, constant irritation, and extreme pain that should never have happened. Once the jewelry was replaced with the correct straight bars and proper length, the relief was immediate — confirming that the problem was the original piercing, not my body. I trusted this shop’s expertise and paid accordingly, only to later spend additional money fixing a mistake that should never have been made. This experience made it very clear that basic professional standards were not followed. I’m sharing this so others can make an informed decision before trusting this shop with their body — especially for an intimate piercing.
This claim does not align with any documented client visit and is inconsistent with our procedures and materials. We are currently dealing with a series of similar post originating from newly created accounts which have been flagged and submitted to Google due to the nature of these repeated false claims this matter is also being reviewed as potential defamation, including associated account and IP activity. If this individual is a legitimate client, we encouraged them to contact us directly with verifiable appointment details so we can address it properly. No such information has been provided for those reading this we standby our work, our standards and the real client experience that reflect them.
Fantastic experience: Pete can’t be beat. Quick, professional, and friendly. Had a great time getting pierced for my birthday. Would recommend!
Thank you, Brianna! I’m honored you chose me for your birthday, Piercing. Quick, professional, and friendly is always the goal, I’m so glad that came through. Appreciate you and the recommendation.-see you next time new friend!
Fantastic experience: I came in to get new jewelry tonight and Pete was perfect he was strategic and fast I love coming here thanks Pete ! He upgraded my piercing jewelry it would have been $200 but he did it for $140 ! Y’all gotta hurry up and get in there before the end of December! I used promo code : -WELOVEUPISTOLPETE - no diddy
Thank you,Jazel! This made my night-I’m really glad you love the upgrade and your experience taking care of our clients and making sure everything is on point is always the priority. Appreciate you big time and I’ll see you next time you’re in!
Negative experience: Came to get my piercing put back in and he was trying to shove it in the wrong place and bent my jewelry that I brought with me. Now my piercing is bleeding and the hole is way bigger than it was. I understand he’s saying my piercing was closed so I left because he was still trying to shove my jewelry in. He called me back to yell at me asking why I wouldn’t pay the extra $10 to repierce it and why I was mad at him for not being able to get my jewelry through. Extremely unprofessional.
Hi there, I’m leaving this reply so future clients get the full and accurate context not the distorted version presented here when you walked in my studio your piercing was already bleeding, swollen and irritated the jewelry you had left out too long and you had already tried forcing it in back yourself that is what caused the swelling enclosure not anything I didin the shop by the time I saw the bottom half of the piercing was completely closed, which is why there was pressure when I attempted to guide the jewelry through the original channel that is not shoving that is the reality of trying to salvage a Piercing that is closing and already injured before you arrived I straightened your jewelry only so I could follow the proper angle safely and after getting it back through the top, I offered to pierce it with a correct piece and even offered a $10 re-pierce 90% off, purely to help you not because of any error on my end because we were from the same city Abilene you chose to walk out mid procedure because the piercing hurt which was predictable considering it came in bleeding and aggravated. Nothing about the situation was created by my technique. I called afterward to check on your condition and clarify your options not to argue yell or demand payment. I’ve been Piercing for 25 years. I stand by my work, my professionalism and my integrity the condition of your piercing before you was the real issue and I addressed it exactly how I a. qualified professional should
Negative experience: I went in for a surface tragus piercing and had the worst experience. A short, scrawny Hispanic man did my piercing. He acted confident and told me he knew what he was doing, but he didn't even show me the placement marks before piercing - which should've been my first red flag. When he finished, the piercing was nowhere near my tragus. It was placed way too far, and I told him immediately. He brushed it off because he already got paid and was basically rushing me out the door. The next day I texted him asking if the placement could be fixed since it was obviously wrong. He told me l'd have to pay again. I told him I'm not paying for his mistake, and instead of being professional, he started arguing with me, calling me "Felicia" and "broke" — even though I paid AND tipped him. Tasked for a refund since he messed up my piercing, but he kept being combative, rude, and honestly just weird. Unprofessional, careless, and disrespectful. I would never go back, and I don't recommend anyone else go either.
Hi Fadia, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
I’m truly sorry to hear that. Your experience didn’t meet your expectations and I would like to clarify what happened from my side in a professional way before ever Piercing. I always mark the placement and have the client check in the mirror to approve the location Before any procedure begins in your case. You took the time to look at the placement and confirm that you were happy with the placement before the procedure if anything had looked off at that time, I would have gladly adjusted it to your liking on the spot and for you to say that you did not get out of the chair to look into the mirror just shows your character. My studio inside is recorded at all times, and if anyone wants to see her stand up and look in the mirror, I will gladly show that when you reached out the following
day requesting a new Piercing and a different location. I explained that the re-pierce would require a new sterile needle for safety reasons which is why there would be an additional charge. This is standard practice in our industry. There is no intention to be rude or disrespectful during our text exchange and I apologize if anything came across that way, my goal is always to maintain professionalism, even when conversations become difficult I also truly appreciated the tip. You left after the service. Let me know. You were satisfied when you left the studio. I value every client and pride and providing safe, clean and professional service if you would like to discuss this privately or find a resolution, I’m more than willing to speak with you directly so we can clear up any misunderstanding
thank you ,
- Pistol Pete’s Tattoo Saloon
Fantastic experience: This shop is super clean and welcoming. Pete is so personable and hospitable. He paid great attention to detail and made me feel completely comfortable the whole time. Highly recommend!
Maintaining a clean studio is always our standard and being one on one and making sure hospitality is always our key and always making sure we focus on detail and everything that we do is what makes us stand out amongst the crowd. Thank you for the highly recommendations and we look forward to seeing you on your next adventure, buddy.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and helpful when getting pierced, would definitely come here again!
Thank you so much for allowing me to have the honor in doing your Belly Piercing had a blast with you. You have bragging rights now and I hope to see you on your next adventure new friend.
Fantastic experience: Pete was awesome, he went over our time so that he could make my tattoo look amazing, highly recommend!!!
Thank you so much for allowing me to have the owner and putting a smile on your face and marking a moment in time for you had a blast with you can’t wait to see you on your next adventure
Fantastic experience: Very nice and friendly, worked around with me and walked me through the process, no pain at all
Thank you so much for the amazing review. Look forward to seeing you soon again.
Fantastic experience: He was very quick and he made sure to ensure that you are comfortable…he also gives you a run down on how to keep your piercing clean and what product to use I would for sure recommend!!
Thank you so much for the amazing words and making sure you’re informed that way you don’t run into complications is key and I’m here to help you. Thanks so much again for stopping by the honor was all mine. Can’t wait to see you again new friend.
Fantastic experience: He took me an my friend end late, and really appreciated it! He did a great job on both of ours.
Thank you so much for coming in and allowing me to have the honor of doing your tattoos. I had a blast with the scream mask that was so fun for me. See you soon on your next visit new friend.
Fantastic experience: THIS SHOP IS AMAZING! I had another piercing at another shop that I wasn’t happy with and when I explained to Pete, he completely understood and helped me correct it. I would highly recommend this shop to anybody! Thank you again for helping me!
The owner was all mine and I’m all about giving a helping hand. Can’t wait to see you on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: The service was great! My piercer was very nice and knowledgeable. He asked all my questions and gave me great aftercare advice. Highly recommend checking out Pistol Pete's Tattoo/ Piercing Saloon for your next piercing!
Thank you so much Aurora for your amazing review and we’re glad that we made you feel at home and just so you know you technically have bragging rights because your piercer was Pistol PETE himself. See you soon on your next one, buddy.
Fantastic experience: Amazing! Pete did an amazing job on my tattoo. It was more than I ever could hope for. Go see him!
Thank you so much, Cynthia for the amazing review. The honor was all mine. I’m glad I was able to do a memorial piece for your mother. Can’t wait to do another one for you. See you soon new friend and again the honor was all mine.
Fantastic experience: In and out quick, Pete’s a great and funny guy but very professional.
Keeping you smile as the key it eases the pain and always gotta keep it professional
Fantastic experience: I got my first tattoo today and it was a wonderful experience! Not too painful and looks super good. Love Pistol Pete!
Thank you so much VICKI had a blast with you and it was an honor doing your first tattoo. Can’t wait to do your next one. See you soon new friend.
Fantastic experience: My wife and I, after getting married, decided we wanted tattoos on our ring fingers instead of traditional rings. We called ahead to make an appointment at Pete’s, and from the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly. We honestly had no idea what we wanted, but Pete really brought our vision to life. He was attentive, creative, and an expert when it came to working with my skin tone. Pete is more than just a tattoo artist he’s a true professional who knows his craft inside and out. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend! Thanks, Pistol Pete!
It was an honor Glenn to do a token that symbolizes your marriage with your wife upon that last forever and yes, I understand Ebony skin tone and what works best with the complexion after doing this for 25 years. It’s just some knowledge that I’ve come to obtain professional is key and I’m honored that I was able to make you and your wife happy thank you so much for your kind words and I can’t wait to see y’all again new friendsand to many many years of a happy blessed marriage for you and your wife
Negative experience: Horrible hostile environment overall The man has Napoleon complex or something Everything he says is hostile. This isn’t prison.. not recommended Edit: i told him everything he asked for multiple times with respect yet he will reply defensively. Showed him the whole process and everything. Also how did i scam you? Make it make sense i was there for 2 min and talked to u the whole time showing u the process.. how was i a threat as well? U are the one who gets defensive with people and confront people not me. Explain how i was fraudulent? U make no sense How about u just admit ur just a confrontational person and thats not only me saying it many reviews say it as well also this is a public business not a house so stop comparing it to a house, nobody walked into ur house. If ppl cant walk inside ur public business close it down. Its not hard math
We take all feedback seriously, but we also feel it’s important to clarify the situation for transparency. The individual leaving this review did not come in as a customer for a Tattoo or Piercing when I greeted him he ignored me and stated he was just doing some work on his phone after I asked if he was here for service he told me he worked for Google (I felt that was odd because the way he was dressed, was not in business attire, sandals, with socks, sweatpants, and a black T-shirt,) but did not provide clear information when I asked further questions. Eventually, he gave me the name of a consulting company named “JSAN” that had no clear connection to Google This behavior raise is very high, suspicious of fraudulent or scam related activity, which is why I continue to ask question as a business owner I have a responsibility to protect my studio, my staff and my customers from potential scammers or fraudulent activitywhen someone enters my business refuses to identify themselves and avoid direct question it raises concern..my questioning was never meant to be hostile. It was meant to ensure safety and legitimacy for our actual customers …we pride ourselves on providing a professional, welcoming environment for Tattoos and Piercings, which is reflected in the many positive reviews we receive this situation was not a typical client interaction, but rather a misunderstanding with someone who was not here for our services
Fantastic experience: My first experience at a tattoo/piercing shop. Got a helix piercing made me feel comfortable fun and excited. Will be back fs
I’m glad that I made the experience amazing for you as the honor was all mine and I’m waiting for you where you at? I know you’re ready for another one.
Fantastic experience: Really chill dude had great customer service and the space was very clean. Even helped me with my tattoo idea.
Landyn thanks so much for the kind words and keeping it clean is the only way to be and I’m all about helping you create an idea that helps. Tell your story but where are you at? Why aren’t you here getting that story Tattooed? I’m waiting for you.
Fantastic experience: Pistol Pete was awesome and did an amazing job on mine and my daughter’s piercings. Working on discussing a cover up and can’t wait to see what we can possibly come up with.
Thank you so much Kim for coming out and allowing me to have the honor in helping you and your daughter. I had a blast with y’all. Don’t forget take good care of those Piercings and I cannot wait to see you on that coverup,. Oh my how I am going to wow you see you soon new friends
Fantastic experience: Pistol Pete has amazing customer service!! I came in because my ear piercings had started to fuse with my earlobe and Pete managed to save me a trip by removing it. Barely any pain. I also managed to check out his Tattoo catalog and he has a lot of amazing work. Highly recommend him! Appreciate it Pete!!!
No thank you bro for stopping by the honor was all mine I am just glad I was able to get it out phew and when your ready to replace after the healing I will be here for you to do it right see ya soon new friend
Fantastic experience: I got my smiley piercing and it did not hurt at all. He was friendly and funny. We definitely locked in please go here for piercings, tattoos and golds. You will definitely be satisfied and cute☺️
Thank you so much, Tonya for the amazing words. I had a blast with you laughing and doing your piercing. Thanks for choosing me and allowing me to have the honor and helping you look forward to seeing you again New friend and welcome to Texas.
Fantastic experience: I went to Pistol Pete’s for a SEVERELY infected and painful Medusa/philtrum piercing. He was super helpful and talked me thru the whole process! The pain was absolutely horrible, which was expected, but once he got it removed it was instant relief! Honestly a 10/10 experience!! Definitely come here because he is very knowledgeable in what he does!
I’m just glad I was able to help you. I saw you were going through a lot of pain and I felt your pain and just like I said once I got rid of it you would be an extremely relief. Thank you so much for choosing me and from now on if you ever get a Piercing just call me I’ll be here for you so you don’t have to run into other headaches. I’ve been doing this for 25 years. and not to mention you get bragging rights cause it’s me Pistol Pete officially doing your body modification. See you soon new friend.
Fantastic experience: I called to see if I could get my nose piercing changed out and Pistol Pete was super friendly over the phone. I told him I was driving from Oklahoma, so he asked me to call right before I left to give him an estimated time that I would get to his shop. I ended up being about 30 minutes late due to traffic, but as soon as I walked in, he knew who I was. He immediately took care of me, I didn'thave to wait at all. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. Super super super nice guy. He even looked at a tattoo that I had concerns about. I would definitely recommend Pistol Pete's!
Thank you so much, Aaron. The honor was all mine. I literally felt amazed that you came all the way from Oklahoma because you saw my ratings. The honor was all mine and helping you and making sure that you were taken care of is my number one priority speediness with quality I can always make that happen. thank you so much for the kind words and I look forward to seeing you again new friend. Stay blessed out there.
Fantastic experience: I just went 4 days ago to get my nose pierced. He was so real, genuine and made me very comfortable. I already have my nose pierced on the other side and he did mine perfectly matching up with the other one! I’d definitely go back for my piercings and even tattoos!
So glad I was able to make you smile. The last that we had were amazing. Can’t wait to see you on your next adventure. Thanks for choosing me.
Fantastic experience: My aunt called after hours and they were already closed, but he came back on a Sunday night just to help us out. My aunt and I both got piercings it was quick, easy, and professional. Really appreciated the great service and flexibility!
We’re honored that we could be there for you and your aunt even after hours it means a lot to us that you appreciate the service and our flexibility. See you soon New friend.
Fantastic experience: Pistol Pete did an amazing job! He was able to squeeze us in last minute for a piercing. Super nice, clean, and professional.
Now you know why they call me, Pistol Pete because I get it done quickly always on my toes with cleanness and professionalism. Thanks for allowing me to have the honor and servicing you new friend. See you soon.
Fantastic experience: I came to TX for my cousins funeral and wanted something to commemorate my TX/VA roots. Pistol Pete went above and beyond! I had a simple traditional mermaid outline sketched up and he took it to a whole other level! One of my favorite tattoos…and such a kind soul. Highly recommend!!!! Just let him do his thing he is a true artist! I love it so much thanks Pete!!
No, thank you Jessica for allowing me to have the honor in doing a memory of for your cousin and merging and commemorating your Texas roots with your va roots and remember one of the greats who said “GOOD ARTIST COPY GREAT ARTIST STEAL” and I’m honored that it is one of your favorite tattoos and thank you so much for the High recommendations and I’ll be here for any future endeavors when you’re back in town new friend
Negative experience: Just had the most unprofessional conversation with one of the employees/owner. I’m not sure who he was. I was trying to bring my daughter in for a piercing, and he couldn’t specify what documentation was needed. The other places I’ve used to get pierced. All they needed was a birth certificate and my license as the guardian However he wasn’t able to specify what all would be needed. He just kept saying “and other documentation.” Then he called me back, called me a child and hung up on me and then proceeded to text me about it. As a business owner myself, I find this highly unprofessional and downright rude They get a zero from me for customer service.
OK, if we’re gonna tell the world what’s happened let’s be real. You called my studio questioning what you needed for your daughter to get a piercing. You asked me at the same time in the question can I use her passport and that’s it? I said you can use the passport as her identification, but we need identification document to prove who the mother is and we told you that we need the birth certificate to prove that and there may be other documentations needed. We won’t know until we know how the birth certificate reads we asked you if you were at home you said no we asked you if you had a picture of the birth certificate on your phone so we could go over the documentations to let you know what you needed you said nowe asked when you get home and you have the birth certificate in front of you. Can you call us back so we can go over the documentations you started screaming demanding that we use the passport because you had to use the birth certificate to get the passport. I told you that we cannot do that that if you could call us back whenever you have the birth certificate in front of you so we can go over the documentations together and let you know exactly what you needed. You screamed at me said no and hung up on me. so from you doing that I thought you were the child pretending to be the parent so I called you back and when you answered, I said, can you put your parents on the phone so we can assist you on getting your piercing done so they don’t get mad cause they have to make two trips you yelled at me saying that you were the parent and I said oh so it was you that was acting childish and I told you we do not service people who act in that manner, thank you for calling. I hung up the phone and then I sent you a text message that said sorry but we have the right to refuse service and we do not service parents who act like children and I said thank you for your interest though.
all it takes, is you to listen and follow rules don’t ask questions if you don’t like what the answers are going to be
for we follow the protocol of the Texas health department, rules, and regulations for tattoos and body piercings And this is what’s required in the whole state of Texas
Fantastic experience: The tattoo I got from Pistol Pete is amazing! Beyond anything that I could have hoped for! He took his time, made sure I was happy with what I got. It was really important that I had quality work because it was a large portrait of my dog (who passed away in 2024) and Pete's quality is top notch and totally worth it. I would go back for all my tattoos. Plus, his shop was clean, and he always communicated about appointments
Thank you so much, Cecilia for allowing me to have the honor to do the memory portrait of your bear. I had a blast rocking that portrait for you. and the honor was all mine. Thank you so much again, and I look forward to seeing you in the future for any other adventures that you have.
Fantastic experience: I just got both of my ears pierced! Awesome staff & service! I highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the amazing review. Just let me know when you’re ready for your next one.
Fantastic experience: very happy how my eyebrow piercing came out !^^ took less than 10 minutes to get it done ! definitely going back for a touch up soon :)
I try to make it as fast as possible and I’m glad you love it and I would love to help you on your touch up. Can’t wait to see you soon.
Negative experience: Don't get me wrong Pete is definitely a good tattoo artist but he is just as good and alot of people in the area that are alot easier to deal with. dont go into the shop expecting to get what you are asking for because you will pay a ridiculous about before you ever get to see your tattoo and if you dont like what he has come up with HE WILL CHARGE ADDITIONAL TO RE DRAW THE TATTOO EVEN IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE LOCATION WITHOUT HIM HAVING DONE ANY ACTUAL DRAWING OR DESIGN. He is very difficult to work with so again my opinion is go somewhere else and talk to an artist that is respected of their clients time, opinions, and money
You know you could really tell who the True client is and who the one that got emotional because they heard the price and felt offended when really I’m the one who should be offended because you’re saying I’m not worth what I’m asking and then make up a whole bunch of nonsensebecause you never even gonna get tattooed by me in the first place nor did you even leave a deposit to book me out you just heard my Price got all upset and hopped on here and left a review. What the heck just like a childhood act childish
Fantastic experience: Pete did my first tattoo, and was super nice! Me and the best friend got matching anchors in March and I was so scared at first. He talked me down and had me feeling calm and ready. I like that he has a light hand, was calm, asked me questions to keep me distracted, and didn’t mind my nervousness. He answered all my questions. I like that Pete is direct and tells you how it is. I think a lot of reviews take that as rude but I respect that. Theres no BS. As a first timer, I needed that. Thank you for the first tattoo and the tips on healing! It’s turned out great and healed very quickly.
Thank you so much for the amazing review. Had a blast with you and making sure that you’re calm at all times is part of my task of making the experience phenomenal and yes, I may be blunt but hey truth is key. that way, you know what you’re getting into what to expect. Can’t wait to see you on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: Had an awesome experience. I was in town for work, my friend called Pete at 9pm, he drove from his other location to pierce me and my friend at 10pm at night. Professional, informative, and took great care of me during the process.
Thank you so much for the amazing review and it was my honor to help you out and the least I could do to travel back over to my other location to assist you. Look forward to seeing you on your next adventure
Fantastic experience: Super great experience with Pete! I got some line work done and everything about it was solid. Pricing was fair for the work done as well. Would definitely recommend checking him out if you’re in the Burleson/Arlington area!
Thank you, Hannna and I had a blast doing your tattoo. When are we doing your next one? See you soon.
Fantastic experience: Came in as a walk in and Pete was more than willing to accommodate a piercing and a tattoo. All around cool dude!
Thank you so much, brother. I appreciate the amazing review. Had a blast with y’all last night. If you’re back in town ever in the future, give me a holler. Come hang. Just chill with me. Say hi or get another tattoo or piercing. Always welcome to my studio. see you soon on your next adventure or just to greet
Fantastic experience: Pete not only professionally answered my phone call, but also got me in on the same evening for a tragus piercing! Location was convenient to find, and he made me feel super comfortable the entire time. The piercing looks so good! He was very punctual about his protocol, and did an excellent job! I’ll definitely be back!
Thank you so much Mya for the amazing review and it is my honor to have helped you and it’s my duty to make sure that you are comfortable at all times. Look forward to seeing you on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: Pete, was very helpful in showing me several different ideas to choose from based on what I had asked for and I am very happy with my tattoo, it is easy to see he takes pride in his work. Atmosphere was comfortable and laid back, he even put on something for me to watch while he worked. I will definitely be going back for my next tattoo.
Thank you so much for the amazing review and making sure that you’re sitting at a comfortable state of mind is all apart of the hospitality here. Look forward to seeing you again and thank you again for the amazing review.
Fantastic experience: I so love my tattoo thank you Pete for taking the time on your bday to get my tattoo done! I love it and tbh I really didn’t feel any pain what so ever. I most definitely will be back!! Awesome job, again thank you so much!!!!
Thank you so much for allowing me to have the honor to do your Tattoo had a blast. Can’t wait to see you on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t for the life of me get my nose ring in and he got me right in less than 5 seconds. Not to mention, his customer service is great and he promptly responds to all communication from his customers. Thank you again for making my birthday better!
The owner was mine Jazmine and I was glad I was able to help you if you ever need any more assistance or another piercing heck even a tattoo. Hope to see you soon.
Fantastic experience: Pete is awesome just got my nose pierced with him I will be back todo more piercings for sure
I’m so glad you loved the Piercing that I gave you can’t wait to see you on your next adventure. Don’t forget to tell your friends about me.
Fantastic experience: Walked in for a piercing for my daughter and Pistol Pete got us right in. He was fast and friendly and my daughter said it was the easiest, most painless piercing she’s had so far!
Thank you so much for your amazing review being quick and painless is my motto that’s what I’m here for. Hope to see you soon on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience with the owner of Pistol Pete's. He accommodated my time and also made me feel comfortable as well as taken care of. I got my belly button pierced and I am not good with needles and he got it done fast and effortlessly. 10/10 experience!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m glad I made the procedure amazing for you. Hope to see you soon on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely an amazing experience!! Me n my bestie had the absolute best time just kicking it while i got tatted . We went to the Burleson location. #420 . The vibe was immaculate , the conversation was great , the work looks great (hes very talented). Would definitely recommend 5/5 .
Thank you so much, Sarah. I’m glad I made you and your besties experience amazing and that y’all love y’all tattoos can’t wait to service you again on your next adventure. Have a blessed one till we see each other again
Fantastic experience: Got my dahlia piercings upsized as it was done at a way too short bar. He was very accommodating and didn’t hurt at all. :) Very happy with it and it feels much more comfortable now!
So glad I was able to help you next time you need a Piercing come see me. I’ll take care of you right the first time.
Fantastic experience: Really great work gose step by step and dose it really well 100/10 would recomend pistol p was piercer and had an good attitude, Organize, Quick with his work. Amazing servics!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much, Joselyn for your amazing review. I’m glad I was well above your expectations and was able to provide a service that was beyond words for you. Look forward to seeing you soon. Don’t forget to tell your friends about me.
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience with Pete! They were able to safely re-pierce my earlobe after I developed a keloid from a previous piercing done with a gun. But the best part was that they managed to pierce with the specific jewelry I wanted that another piercer I went to said couldn’t be done. The process was smooth, professional, and way less painful than I expected. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a skilled and knowledgeable piercer!
Thank you so much for your amazing review. I love how you would highly recommend me saying on how I’m skilled at all. I mean, I’ve only been doing this for 24 years and trying to make sure that I make you happy with the jewelry that you bring in goodness it was long enough for the Piercing. Stay blessed out there and I’ll see you soon.
Fantastic experience: Pete did a very good job piercing my daughters ears. He kept her calm and she did great. Would recommend to a friend.
So glad I was able to help your daughter with her Piercing. She was amazing thank y’all so much for coming to see me and thank thank you you for your kind words. Look forward to seeing you in the future.
Fantastic experience: Pete has done a few of my tattoos and I couldn’t be happier! He has a light hand and attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and brought my idea to life! I get constant compliments on my ink thanks to Pete!
Thank you so much for your amazing review precision on detail and making sure the tattoo is as least painful as possible with my precision on depth is my main goal and rubbernecking and jaw dropping effects after my work is complete from on lookers for you as a client is always my motto
Fantastic experience: Very professional, shop was clean. Pistol Pete made the actual piercing process very smooth and easy! Would highly recommend coming to the shop for your next piercing. I will definitely be coming back in the future.
Thank you so much for your review and I’m glad that I made your experience phenomenal. Look forward to seeing you on your next adventure. See you soon.
Fantastic experience: Customer service was awesome. Pete was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Would 100% recommend this place and look forward to visiting agian.
Thank you for leaving me your review. Your kind words were amazing. I was glad that I was able to help you with the knowledge that I have and then I was super friendly. I appreciate you coming in and seeing me for the honor was mine. Have a blessed one until we meet again.
Fantastic experience: I had a emergency and I was very happy to get help from Pistol Pete's they was closed and the the young man came and opened up for me yes I will recommend anyone needing tattoos or piercings to go here ❤️❤️
Thank you so much for the amazing kind words and helping one another is what we’re here for and I’m glad I was able to help you. Hope to see you soon in the future. Stay blessed out there.
Fantastic experience: I had an incredible experience with Pete at Pistol Pete’s Tattoo/Piercing Saloon! I got a dove tattoo, and Pete absolutely nailed it. He took the time to understand the design I wanted and added details that made it even more meaningful and beautiful. The shop had a welcoming vibe, which made the whole process super comfortable. Pete’s precision and artistry blew me away—I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. He was even easy to talk to, and I’ll definitely be coming back for my next tattoo. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for this amazing review. I highly appreciate your kind words. The pleasure was all mine and I was glad to be able to give your son an amazing tattoo that was very meaningful to him. I look forward to seeing y’all in the future. Have a blessed one out there till I see you again
Fantastic experience: An amazing experience, Pete was so nice and made me feel very comfortable. He was incredibly patient with me considering I got really cold and was shivering for the first half of it. Did an amazing job on my tattoo (despite my shivering) and I’m really really happy with it.
Thank you so much, Jasmine. I had a blast with you even with the shivering. It’s my job to work through the tough times and you did well it wasn’t your fault. We were tattooing late at night. Can’t wait to work with you on the rest of your sleeve. Look forward to seeing you soon and thank you so much for these kind words.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for changing my belly ring I appreciate it 10/10 Recommend coming and he took time out of his day from his family to help me and I went to a different shop I didn’t like how it was so I called him and took time out of his day to help me thank you so much I’ll definitely be coming back for tattoos and piercings
Thank you so much for the amazing review Makenna and I’m so glad I was able to help you is my job making sure that you’re taken care of. I look forward to seeing you on your next adventure. Stay blessed out there. See you soon.
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience with Pete. From the consultation to the final piece, he was very professional, attentive, and truly talented. He took the time to listen to my ideas and offered great suggestions, making sure the design was exactly what I wanted. The studio was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere. During the session, Pete made sure I was at ease the entire time. The tattoo turned out Great with amazing detail and precision. Highly recommend this artist to anyone looking for top-notch work!
Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m glad I met your expectations. I appreciate you stopping by. I enjoyed our time together and look forward to seeing you in the future. See you soon.
Fantastic experience: Amazing service !!! I was super nervous about my piercing but he made sure that I was relaxed and comfortable . Thanks to his breathing techniques I barely even felt it . Everyone please visit him I highly recommend it❤️
Tamera thank you so much for choosing me as your Piercer for today thank you the honor was all mine. I had a blast with you and I’m glad I was able to keep you at ease with my breathing techniques, making a comfortable environment for you as one of my mottos. I appreciate your kind words. I look forward to seeing you again in the future when you’re in town again stay blessed out in this wilderness and I’ll see you soon.
Fantastic experience: Went here for two piercings, and will definitely be back! The owner, Pete, was super professional throughout the whole appointment, overall such a great experience at pistol pete’s saloon!
Thank you, davon for such kind words. I appreciate you choosing me as your piercer the owner was all mine. Look forward to working with you again soon and thank you again for this awesome review.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for taking care of me today! Had my nose pierced today and Pete was so kind and sweet guiding me thru. I truly enjoyed the experience and I will definitely be going back! I absolutely recommend this place especially if you’re a first timer like me!
Thank you so much, Rhonda for your amazing words. I had a blast with you and I’m so grateful that you chose me for your first piercing. I can’t wait to work with you in the future and look forward to seeing you again.
Fantastic experience: me and my mom went and got our first tattoos together and pete was so helpful and made us feel so comfortable. he’s so personable and really kept us entertained with conversation as well as the process was so easy and comfortable. he’s quick but really professional and clean!! will definitely be coming back multiple times:)
Thank you so much Abbie for choosing me as your artists. The pleasure was all mine. I’m glad I was able to keep you and your mom at ease and talking about each other stories. I had a blast with y’all and I cannot wait to see y’all on y’all’s next adventure stay blessed out there in this wilderness until we meet again.
Fantastic experience: I seriously have nothing but good things to say about this place! He doesn't do estimates/consults over the phone. He needs to see the canvas he's going to be putting his work on. Nothing wrong with that at all. He takes his time, so you won't get that rushed look to your tattoo. I've yet to get a piercing from him, but I can honestly say, his approach is spot on for anyone who's hesitant about it. He doesn't just stab and call it done. He talks to each client and will keep you calm through the whole thing. Pete is awesome. He will listen to you nervously chat while getting inked or pierced. I've gotten 6 tattoos from him now, and I'll be getting more. There's a reason he's the only artist I trust to ink me.
Thank you so much Amanda for your amazing kind words and I’ve had a blast with you every single tattoo that I’ve done for you and it’s just my motto I like listening and I like making masterpiece of that last a lifetime that tell your story that’s what tattoos are all about. Can’t wait for you to get a piercing from meand I’ll see you soon again on your next adventure can’t wait.
Fantastic experience: I received a tattoo from Pistol Pete. I wanted something sentimental and in a hurry before the new year celebrations ended. I contacted Pete around 9pm and by 10:30pm I was back home with fresh ink. The service was fast and friendly. I’m shy natured in new environments and I felt very comfortable and welcomed. This won’t be my last visit. Thanks again!
Thank you so much christen for allowing me to do your tattoo that represents your grandmother I had a blast with you and I was honored to do that for you. It’s all about telling your story and I can’t wait to continue adding onto yours. Have a blessed one until I see you again on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: Had to get my nose re-pierced after having surgery because the hole closed during my recovery process. Pete was knowledgeable and put my new piercing in the right place for my face. I'll be back for a grill and a tattoo in the future.
Thank you so much for your amazing words. I was glad that I was able to help you get your bedazzled back on your nose. Don’t forget to tell your friends about me and I look forward to working with you in the future on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: I definitely recommend this place, Pete was great! He was patient with us and made us feel comfortable and welcomed. He took us last minute which was awesome. This will be my new spot to come get work done.
Thank you so much for your kind words and it was a pleasure serving. You look forward to seeing you on your next adventure. I can’t wait to hear what your friends have to say about me. Talk to you soon.
Fantastic experience: Pistol pete did an amazing job on the navel piercing and was very kind throughout the whole process. He even gave my friend and i a bogo deal on our piercings!
Thank you so much for your Google review and I’m so thrilled that you were very happy with your Navel Piercing and then I made you feel amazing during the process. And it was my pleasure staying within your budget for you and your friend. It’s the least I can do. Hope to see you soon on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: he put a new hoop in for me and did my helix, great prices and he made it absolutely painless. such a great place and i felt super comfortable. definitely going to be my new go to piercing shop.
Thank you so much for your amazing review. I’m glad I was able to assist you with your new hoop jewelry swap and doing your Helix amazing that we made you comfortable and I am stoked that I’m going to be your next. Go to from now on. See you soon on your next adventure.
Positive experience: Definitely recommend Pistol Pete’s Tattoo Saloon! He was so kind and patient with my fiancé and I. We went on Friday the 13th and brought in our own request and he did an amazing job. Service and quality were amazing. We traveled from Galveston county and would definitely come back to get another tattoo or even a piercing. I would like to mention you pay for what you get so if you’re looking for a cheap tattoo I wouldn’t suggest you go here. His work though is great
Thank you so much for your kind words and awesome review. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your fiancé had a great experience with us at Pistol Petes Tattoo Saloon. It was a pleasure working with you both and we’re so glad you’re happy with the tattoos. We always try to provide high-quality work and a comfortable environmentso it means a lot to us that you appreciate both. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next Tattoo Piercing thanks again for the trust and recommendation and see you
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! He has pierced my nose twice and I am very much satisfied! Thank you again Pistol, you’re amazing!
Thank you so much for the great review. We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with your Nose Piercing and that you had a positive experience. It’s always a pleasure working with you. We appreciate your trust and can’t wait to see you again for any future piercings or tattoos. Thanks again for the kind words. Can’t wait to see you again.
Fantastic experience: Awesome place ! I got Daith piercings about two months ago, it came unscrewed last night , I sent him a message and had me go in and helped me put it back in ! ( try out the 100% juice he sells )
Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m glad I was able to assist you. It’s part of my job making sure that you’re taking care of and I’m glad you love my juices. You gotta try all 14 of them.
Fantastic experience: This was my first time coming to Pete and he answered all of my questions before he had started my piercing so I knew What I was getting myself into but overall I would say he did an amazing job
Thank you so much for the kind words you did amazing I know you were nervous in the beginning, but I’m glad I was able to talk you through it. Hope to see you on your next adventure.
Fantastic experience: I came to Arlington for my birthday weekend and decided to a tat and I scheduled an appointment with pistol Pete he was on time and and was very clear on instructions with getting my tattoo the environment was amazing with an awesome vibe i highly recommend going there to get your next tattoo I’ll definitely be back.♏️
Thank you for sharing your birthday experience with us, Jacque! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the vibe at Pistol Pete's. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to seeing you again for your next tattoo.
Fantastic experience: Awesome place good service clean shop. He has a good attitude is patient with you I went and got two nose piercings at the same time. Good pricing good quality service quick but still did a great job. Definitely recommend him to anybody for piercings. Looking forward to getting a tattoo from him and I thank you again for your service I even left my phone there and he kept it safe for me until I could come back and pick it up. Super awesome person.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lianna! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with our service. It's great to know you appreciated the care and attention you received. We look forward to seeing you again for your tattoo! Your support means a lot to us!
Fantastic experience: I got 4 piercings tonight from pistol pete, i got a major price cut, and hardly took any time at all. I’m gonna have to come back for a tat sometime would recommend 100%
Thank you for the fantastic review, Lo! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with your piercings and enjoyed our pricing. We look forward to seeing you again for your tattoo. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Fantastic experience: This is my very first nose piercing. I was very nervous but Pistol Pete was amazing. The entire process he talked to you to make you feel at ease and relaxed. He made sure you focused on him rather the piercing and in no time he was done. It was painless! He after care instructions are clear. Can’t wait to see how this heals up very satisfied!
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jiya! We're thrilled to hear that your first nose piercing was a positive one and that Pistol Pete helped make you feel at ease. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we can't wait to see how beautifully it heals for you!
Negative experience: Stopped by wanted some ink. Drove 30 min just to see the shop. The guy talked me out of it on the phone. Bummer I saw it was highly rated. But the dude on the phone was sounding like he didn't even want my business. Darn no worries I'm certain another artist and shop will gladly take my money. Last time I checked the money is still green. Hopefully you don't talk customers out of supporting a local artist as company.
We sincerely apologize for your experience, Dale. It's disappointing to hear that we fell short in providing the service you expected. Thank you for your feedback; we will work on improving our customer interactions. We truly appreciate your support for local artists and wish you the best in finding a shop that suits your needs.
Fantastic experience: I was looking for a nose ring and called and spoke to a man. I unknowingly interrupted his dinner and he was so patient and kind in answering my questions. He welcomed me by and said he will be back in an hour. He went as far as to shoot me a text and give me a heads up that he was on his way back. I had my little ones so we didn’t wait, but I just had to come leave a review. He was super cool and him caring about who he’s talking to says a lot!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. We strive to provide excellent service, and it's great to know that our efforts to assist and make your visit pleasant were appreciated. If you need anything else or have any more questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for your kind words!
Fantastic experience: I got my nose pierced before and it wouldn’t stop bleeding and got stuck within the week. When I got it redone from pistol the bleeding stoped the day of and after 4 days it dosent even feel like I got it done. It dose not hurt to blow my nose like the last piercing. If you don’t want an infection and to be properly told how to take care of it go to this place
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We’re glad to hear that your new piercing is healing well and that you’re satisfied with the care you received. We take pride in our work and strive to ensure every client gets the best service and advice. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Thank you for choosing us and for your recommendation!
Fantastic experience: ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT I got an Ashley and it didn’t her half as bad as I expected if you wanna feel special getting a tattoo or piercing, you should definitely come here and see pistol Pete THE BEST in dfw
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with your Ashley piercing and that the pain was minimal. It’s wonderful to know you felt special and that Pistol Pete made a lasting impression. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more amazing experiences.
Fantastic experience: Was a great first tattoo experience. He made it very quick and added last minute hearts instead of the two dots which was an amazing touch. Highly recommend.
thrilled to hear you had a great first tattoo experience with us. Adding those hearts was a pleasure, and we're glad you liked the touch. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: Great experience repiercing my second lobe piercing. Pete was professional, clean, and kind. I didn’t feel a thing. 10/10 would recommend for piercings!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you had a great experience with your repiercing. It was a pleasure to assist you, and I always strive to create a clean and comfortable environment. Your recommendation means a lot to me! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: Pete was awesome, I couldn't be happier with my piercing. I would highly recommend him for piercing's and tattoos. I would definitely travel from Austin to Arlington for his services.
That sounds fantastic! It’s great to hear that you had such an awesome experience with Pete and are so happy with your piercing. It’s always wonderful to find someone you can trust for piercings and tattoos. Your willingness to travel from Austin to Arlington really shows how much you value his work! Have you considered getting more tattoos or piercings in the future?
Fantastic experience: I got double nostril piercings done by Pete. 10/10 was a great experience! He is very informative and is really great at what he does!
I’m thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with your double nostril piercings. It means a lot to me to provide informative and personalized care! If you ever need any more assistance or have questions about your piercings, don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you again! ✨
Negative experience: Went for my FREE consultation as Pete described on his text to me only be told once I drove an hour to get there that it would be a $200 retainer to have the consultation instead of $0 as he described in his text. The initial email I sent described in explicit detail what I wanted to have done but all he had were apologizes that the voice to text didn't catch the part about the $200.00 retainer and he said doesn't proofread his texts. When I pointed out the discrepancy he said that the retainer shouldn't be a problem if I want him to do the work which is totally not the point. If I'm shopping around with artists... why would I lock in with you instead of gathering info with the consultation as I thought I would be today. After I showed the text message he sent... he asked if I wanted to still talk about the tattoo but at that point... and after already being dismissed like I was the one who misunderstood or didn't do my research on him... I was totally turned off and declined. I picked him because of the work I've seen him do but good customer service is also important to me and if he's having issues communicating effectively before any ink gets added to my body... I don't have much faith for is there is an issue going forward.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding regarding the consultation fee. I appreciate you taking the time to drive out to meet with me, and I deeply regret that my communication fell short of your expectations.
I completely understand how important clarity and trust are in this process. I take feedback seriously and will work on my communication to ensure that this doesn’t happen again in the future. Your experience is valuable to me, and I genuinely appreciate your understanding.
If you have any further thoughts or would like to discuss this matter, please reach out directly. Thank you for your interest in my work, and I hope to have the opportunity to make things right. As I did when I told you, I’d be willing to do the consultation for free for the misunderstanding.
Best, Pistol Pete Salais
Fantastic experience: I’ve had a couple of piercings done and my experience with Pete was by far the best. Very friendly and accommodating.
We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Pete. Our team strives to provide a friendly and accommodating atmosphere for all our clients. We look forward to seeing you again for your next piercing adventure!
Fantastic experience: Pistol Pete is the best piercer in Arlington, great service and clean environment. Will definitely be coming back here for my next piercing!
Thank you so much for your kind words!We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Maintaining a clean environment and providing top-notch service is our top priority. We can’t wait to see you again for your next piercing! If you have any questions or need any assistance in the meantime, feel free to reach out. Take care!
Fantastic experience: My piercing was done great and quickly i love it and customer service was amazing and he even brought me the piercing cleanser because i couldn’t find it. 10/10 I would definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with your piercing and that our team’s quick and attentive service met your expectations. Your kind words about our customer service mean the world to us. We’re glad we could help you with the piercing cleanser too!
Your recommendation is truly appreciated, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. If you have any other needs or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you once again for choosing us!
Best regards,Pistol Pete Salais
Fantastic experience: Pete was very professional, friendly, and made my daughter feel comfortable when getting her eyebrow piercing. I would definitely recommend to family and friend’s.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was truly a pleasure to assist your daughter, and I am delighted to hear that she felt comfortable throughout the process. Your recommendation means the world to me, and I am grateful for your trust and support. I look forward to the opportunity to serve your family and friends in the future.
Sincerely,
Pistol Pete Salais
Negative experience: The first pic is a tat that I just got (from someone in Florida). A simple butterfly. This is what I asked for when I went to Pistol Pete 6 months ago. He told me that I would be very disappointed in that because anyone could have the same tat. He used a lot of words to convince me that I should let him create a custom tat that told my specific story. While in theory, this sounded good, what he ultimately designed is the 2nd pic. This was my 1st tat. It was going to cover my whole forearm. That’s not what I wanted. I admit that it’s my fault because I chose to give him the required $300 down payment based on his “trust me, you’ll love it” custom design yet to be seen. I didn't even get his draft of the design until 2 days before my appt (22 days after our signed agreement). He did make some tweaks to try to make me happy with it. But as much as I tried, I just couldn’t agree to put that permanently on my body. He told me that I was just being difficult and didn’t want to trust him even though he was the professional. The agreement also states that he won’t change the design once that $300 down payment was made. I asked if I could go back to the simple butterfly that I originally requested (which my current tattoo artist designed in 5 minutes). He said (per the agreement), that it would cost me an additional $100. I had to walk away. If you want something elaborate – he might be your guy. Some of his pictures look pretty amazing. If you want something simple, I would move on and find someone else.
Hi there,
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback as it helps me improve and serve my clients better.
I take customer satisfaction very seriously and it saddens me to know that you were disappointed. My aim is always to create unique, custom designs that truly represent my clients’ stories and personalities, but it seems my approach didn’t align with what you were looking for and for that I sincerely apologize. I misunderstood your vision and I regret that it led to dissatisfaction and inconvenience on your part.
I wish we could have found a solution that better met your expectations without any added stress or displeasure. Your critique about simpler designs is noted and it’ll help me cater to my clients’ diverse needs more affably.
Tattoo art is deeply personal and it is paramount that my clients feel happy and confident with their choices. If you’re open to it, I’d love the opportunity to make things right. Please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Wishing you all the best with your new tattoo!
Warm regards, Pistol Pete Salais
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