Screwdriver set

[Long1MD]

Would this be a good screwdriver set for gunsmithing or would most of these bits not get used? Does anyone have a better set they would recommend? My goal is to buy one end-all, be-all set and not have to worry about it again.

http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-...-080-000-532&gclid=CPeYzIr9gswCFYsmhgodN34F6A

 

[molonlabe]

The tool should be hollow ground so as not to mar the screw. Also it must fit correctly.

Check Amazon. It's out of stock anyway and a bit pricey for casual gunsmithing,me hen you have a business it's a write off.

 

[Long1MD]

My goal is to be a professional gunsmith one day and want to buy quality but not overspend on stuff I probably will never need. My experience with tool sets in general are they throw a lot of junk in a set to add to the piece count.

 

[EarnestT]

Buy once cry once. Buy cheap always weep.
I have had a Brownells set for years. Quality stuff

 

[mancheechee]

I purchased a set of quality usa made Grace rollpins and the difference in the metal between the cheaper ones were drastic. I bought more Grace tools thereafter. Look into those.

 

[Rick3bears]

One problem with buying cheap tools. If they break or don't work properly...You may end up screwing up a very expensive gun. Think on that.

 

[K31]

Would this be a good screwdriver set for gunsmithing or would most of these bits not get used? Does anyone have a better set they would recommend? My goal is to buy one end-all, be-all set and not have to worry about it again.

http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-...-080-000-532&gclid=CPeYzIr9gswCFYsmhgodN34F6A

I've got a Brownells set with about as many bits (maybe an earlier model?). All I can say is if you intend to work on anything old/new foreign/domestic eventually you are going to run into a need for more than "home" gunsmithing screwdriver set. Unless you want to risk buggering up something.

 

[jrumann59]

Given my experience is with ARs and pistols, besides a few allen screws I cannot see a need for that many bits at one time. Also unless the bits are held in with tight friction fit and or magnets it is not worth it in my opinion.

 

[Digby]

Would this be a good screwdriver set for gunsmithing or would most of these bits not get used? Does anyone have a better set they would recommend? My goal is to buy one end-all, be-all set and not have to worry about it again.

http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-...-080-000-532&gclid=CPeYzIr9gswCFYsmhgodN34F6A

Hello
Take a look at MidwayUSA. They sell an excellent Wheeler 89 piece set that is currently on sale for $59.99 and a smaller Wheeler set of 43 pieces for $29.99. I have the 89 piece set and it is nicely made and has served me well for a number of years. Keep in mind that there are duplicates of many of the bits included in a set, in case you break or lose one, so you aren't getting, for example, 89 unique pieces in the Wheeler set.
Cheers!

 

[smdub]

^this. I have the 89pc Wheeler set and the bits are quite good (and I am a tool snob/hoarder of the highest order.) The magnets in the handles suck so I got some Brownells handles. Their magnets are pretty decent.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/43...professional-plus-gunsmithing-screwdriver-set
http://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-89-Piece-Deluxe-Gunsmithing-Screwdriver/dp/B001C63M7O

FWIW, I read some of the Wheeler sets weren't hardened right once upon a time but I tested mine and they all seemed to measure reasonable numbers.

 

[clandestine]

The wheeler set is not bad but the bits dont come close to brownells. Wheeler bits break easier and they rust if not constantly kept in a temp controlled area.

Brownells could be dropped in saltwater and probably never rust. If you break a brownells bit, they replace them for free.

The wheeler is rather incomplete. I still had to buy supplime tal allen and torx bits to make a complete kit.

 

[Jmorrismetal]

I was given the big Wheeler set and it's pretty good but there are a few Brownells bits I use for specific screws.

 

[Long1MD]

The wheeler set is not bad but the bits dont come close to brownells. Wheeler bits break easier and they rust if not constantly kept in a temp controlled area.

Brownells could be dropped in saltwater and probably never rust. If you break a brownells bit, they replace them for free.

The wheeler is rather incomplete. I still had to buy supplime tal allen and torx bits to make a complete kit.

I appreciate the advice !

 

[microstar22]

I know someone with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Deluxe-Gunsmith-Tool-Kit/dp/B004NC188O

It wasn't bad, but if you are looking to be a pro gunsmith, I would probably going a little higher.

 

[Knight41]

I've had the bad experience of trying to find the "too good to be true" deal. My advice...go with a bit higher price for something with glowing reviews and reputation for being high quality.