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Screwdriver set recommendations
« on: November 12, 2021, 04:10:32 AM »
Looking for a good set of screwdrivers specifically used for guns.
Wondering if anyone has something they prefer or know of any to stay away from?

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2021, 04:38:53 AM »
Brownells sells a decent set. If you want to go all out get a set of Grace screwdrivers.
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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2021, 04:41:37 AM »
I have been using the Grace USA Pistolsmith set.
I bought them long before I was involved with BP.
They have served me well.
If I remember correctly I purchased them from Brownells.


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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2021, 07:38:46 AM »
I’ve been very happy with the one I got from Brownell’s that has three blades for colt revolvers .. goes in the rang box too…

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2021, 08:23:01 AM »
Brownell's or MidwayUSA. Make sure they are hollow ground tips
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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2021, 01:07:57 PM »
Wheeler 89 piece professional plus gun smiting set $72.99 at Midway USA. They do have smaller sets.

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2021, 01:09:49 PM »
I also have a smaller set in my range bag I will have to get that information tonight.

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2021, 03:05:44 AM »
I have a Wheeler Set w/40 different screw bits.
The only Issue I've had was the magnet fell out of the Screw Handle.
I contacted Wheeler and they sent me a new Screw Handle.
I'm very satisfied with my set.

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2021, 06:14:38 AM »
I'm glad to hear they stand behind their product

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2021, 07:16:28 AM »
First set

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2021, 07:18:47 AM »
This is my first set it was pretty handy but didn't have all the sizes I needed it is now in my range bag which is working out pretty well

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2021, 07:21:18 AM »
Here's my wheeler kit I haven't found a screw that I did not have a screw bit for it

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2021, 07:24:52 AM »
 (7& this kit works well with modern gun adjustable sights

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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2021, 07:29:02 AM »
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Re: Screwdriver set recommendations
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2021, 07:30:33 AM »
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