I bought a cheap set of "Winchester" screwdrivers that are woefully lacking in quality. I usually adhere to the adage to "pay once and cry once", but not this time. Can someone point me in the right direction?
I need a recommendation for professional grade gunsmith screwdrivers
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I could not agree more. I realize other sets are available, BUT Brownells is the ONLY one who will also supply individual bits by size AND they are the ONLY one to supply the super thin bit set so necessary for many original continental pieces.
BROWNELLS MAGNA-TIP SUPER SET BITS | Brownells
BROWNELLS MAGNA-TIP® THIN-BIT SET | Brownells
Gus
100% go for the Magna-tip from Brownells
I wasted money on a Grace Colt set before I got the Magna Tip .
I wasted money on a Grace Colt set before I got the Magna Tip .
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Correction to my above post. I think Chapman sells their bits individually as well, though they don't have the full range of sizes Brownells does.
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I really like my Magna-Tip set. Had one bit that twisted, and a short handle that spun on the shaft and Brownell's replaced them quickly with no questions asked.
I second the wheeler set .Had them for years no complaints and happy screw heads.
I like Brownells Magna-tip also.
Yep. Magna-Tip and the Thin-Bit add on set. I have the Torx and Hex add ons as well. Or just dive right in for the Super Set Plus.
Use it all the time. I've even ground my own "special" bits for military-surplus sight adjustments
Use it all the time. I've even ground my own "special" bits for military-surplus sight adjustments
That is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the response!
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Brownell's, Brownell's, and Brownell's; all the pros use the company, can't go wrong.
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Any young person getting into the "gun hobby" should have a high quality screwdriver set right off the bat....
The only incorrect part of this post as far as myself is concerned is the young part. Still very true.
Brownell's Magna-Tip and buy the big set right up front. You will need the thin tip set.
I also have a Chapman set and it's often my go to set because it fits in my pocket or shooting box and they are quality tools. In fact I have almost all the tips they offer. They aren't as versatile as the Brownell's though but the tips are cheap and you can grind them to fit.
I also have a Chapman set and it's often my go to set because it fits in my pocket or shooting box and they are quality tools. In fact I have almost all the tips they offer. They aren't as versatile as the Brownell's though but the tips are cheap and you can grind them to fit.
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I've got a set made by Grace I think it is. Wood handles. Plus I have another set , also made by Grace that is just one screwdriver, but comes with about a dozen interchangeable bits. They're made in USA iirc, and have not failed me yet.
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I use the Chapman set.
https://chapmanmfg.com/products/9600-starter-slotted-bit-set
https://chapmanmfg.com/products/9600-starter-slotted-bit-set
I bought the Lyman set. A disappointment. The bits are hollow ground but there is not a long enough parallel side area for the bits to reach the bottom of the screw slot. I have to regrind every bit. I've dealt with Brownells since the 70's and should have known enough to just go with them.
