Gunsmithing tools

waltherp88 · May 19, 2011, 10:50 PM

I am looking for a set of gunsmithing screw drivers like Wheeler Engineering or
others. I can't decide from reviews which one is best. I have many guns from surplus to 10-22. Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated, likes and dislikes. Thanks

Don P · May 20, 2011, 10:03 AM

Wheeler is made in China and Brownells Magna-Tip screwdrivers are made in the USA. I have the Magna-Tip set and all is good. Its one reason the Wheeler set is inexpensive when compared to the Magna-Tip set/sets

drail · May 20, 2011, 11:17 AM

Choosing between Wheeler or Brownells - Brownells by a mile. Be sure to get at least one of the law Enforcement handles ( they're shorter) if you buy a set. Good tools cost more but perform better and last much longer.

waltherp88 · May 20, 2011, 02:39 PM

Thank you very much for your advice. I will go with the more expensive ones you get what you pay for.

triggerman770 · May 27, 2011, 09:44 AM

with the Brownell's set you have a lifetime warranty. I had a bit break and emailed the part # this past Monday and yesterday(Thurs) a replacement rolled in. what great customer service. as an aside I have the wheeler set and constantly break bits and those are replaced by purchasing not by warranty. the Brownell's bit is also harder.

May 19, 2011, 10:50 PM	#1
waltherp88 Member Join Date: December 29, 2009 Posts: 18	Gunsmithing tools I am looking for a set of gunsmithing screw drivers like Wheeler Engineering or others. I can't decide from reviews which one is best. I have many guns from surplus to 10-22. Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated, likes and dislikes. Thanks

May 20, 2011, 10:03 AM	#2
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Wheeler is made in China and Brownells Magna-Tip screwdrivers are made in the USA. I have the Magna-Tip set and all is good. Its one reason the Wheeler set is inexpensive when compared to the Magna-Tip set/sets __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

May 27, 2011, 09:44 AM	#5
triggerman770 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Location: Metro Atlanta Area Posts: 125	Gunsmithing tool with the Brownell's set you have a lifetime warranty. I had a bit break and emailed the part # this past Monday and yesterday(Thurs) a replacement rolled in. what great customer service. as an aside I have the wheeler set and constantly break bits and those are replaced by purchasing not by warranty. the Brownell's bit is also harder. __________________ Small Arms Restoration, Inc. smallarmsrestoration.net Proud member of Georgia Carry.org www.georgiacarry.org

May 20, 2011, 11:17 AM	#3
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	Choosing between Wheeler or Brownells - Brownells by a mile. Be sure to get at least one of the law Enforcement handles ( they're shorter) if you buy a set. Good tools cost more but perform better and last much longer.

May 20, 2011, 02:39 PM	#4
waltherp88 Member Join Date: December 29, 2009 Posts: 18	Thank you very much for your advice. I will go with the more expensive ones you get what you pay for.