Best gunsmith kit?

skydiver3346 · September 11, 2008, 08:04 AM

I really need a commercial gunsmithing kit for working on my guns, scopes, etc. Can anyone suggest the best kit to buy with all the needed tips, strength, etc. Am getting tire of ruining screws, bolts, with improper tools for working on my weapons. Thanks

sholling · September 11, 2008, 08:49 AM

I'm assuming you mean gunsmith screwdriver kits. I'd be interested to know as well. Most of the kits that I've seen were poorly made or made from brittle materials.

Scorch · September 11, 2008, 10:28 AM

Brownells sells a basic gunsmith tool set. It includes a magnetic-tip screwdriver, files, stones, punches, etc. It is a good set to start out with.

johnwilliamson062 · September 11, 2008, 10:45 AM

I can't speak for gunsmith kits, but in general extensive "tool kits" are not the best. Seems to be all seconds which end p in them. For starters very few companies are good at making more than one or two types of tools.

T. O'Heir · September 12, 2008, 10:19 PM

"...or made from brittle materials..." They're supposed to break. The 'bits' are designed to break before the screwhead is damaged. The problem is that replacing them can be expensive and a nuisance. None of the smithies I know use them. They buy inexpensive screw drivers and grind them to fit.
Files and stones, improperly used, cause more damage than anything other tool. Except for a rotary tool like a Dremel.

hoytinak · September 12, 2008, 10:31 PM

I use Brownells Magna-tip screwdrivers and really like them, Brownells also has some good punch sets and hammers that I use...actually just about all my gunsmithing handtools are Brownells.

September 11, 2008, 08:04 AM	#1
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	Best gunsmith kit? I really need a commercial gunsmithing kit for working on my guns, scopes, etc. Can anyone suggest the best kit to buy with all the needed tips, strength, etc. Am getting tire of ruining screws, bolts, with improper tools for working on my weapons. Thanks

September 11, 2008, 08:49 AM	#2
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I'm assuming you mean gunsmith screwdriver kits. I'd be interested to know as well. Most of the kits that I've seen were poorly made or made from brittle materials. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

September 11, 2008, 10:28 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Brownells sells a basic gunsmith tool set. It includes a magnetic-tip screwdriver, files, stones, punches, etc. It is a good set to start out with. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 12, 2008, 10:19 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...or made from brittle materials..." They're supposed to break. The 'bits' are designed to break before the screwhead is damaged. The problem is that replacing them can be expensive and a nuisance. None of the smithies I know use them. They buy inexpensive screw drivers and grind them to fit. Files and stones, improperly used, cause more damage than anything other tool. Except for a rotary tool like a Dremel. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

September 11, 2008, 10:45 AM	#4
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I can't speak for gunsmith kits, but in general extensive "tool kits" are not the best. Seems to be all seconds which end p in them. For starters very few companies are good at making more than one or two types of tools.

September 12, 2008, 10:31 PM	#6
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I use Brownells Magna-tip screwdrivers and really like them, Brownells also has some good punch sets and hammers that I use...actually just about all my gunsmithing handtools are Brownells.