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Posted: 8/16/2013 11:59:47 AM EDT
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The Brownells set seems a little overpriced at $200 plus.
I just want a good, set for the workbench. Gunsmith work only. |
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The Brownells sets are all backordered right now, but that would have been my recommendation to you.
Specifically the "44 Bit Professional Set w/ Magnetic Law Enforcement Handle" priced at $102 with the discount. The set takes up less room than standard sized screwdrivers. The various sized tips ensure you use something that fits well, helping to prevent damage to the screws or scratching the firearm from slipping. The stuff is also backed by Brownells, so if you somehow damage or break the things, they will swap it out for a new one. Most of the sizes in that starter set will get you by until you start acquiring other specialty tips for certain sized screws and such. The Grace screwdrivers are very nice as well. They are listed as in stock. Pick several extras to be ground for fit to the odd sized stuff you may come across. The only downside is they take up more room than the other magna-tip screwdriver set. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/screwdrivers-sets/fixed-blade-sets/grace-screwdriver-set-prod6739.aspx |
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The more expensive set includes some good specialty tips.
I see a tip that fits 1911 & Beretta 92 grip screw bushings... Because it includes several specialty tips, that saves shipping costs and headaches if you have it on hand for that one weird job. The less expensive set has more bits, but not the specialty stuff. Go for the specialty set even though it is more cash. |
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The Brownell's sets have far more sizes of standard bits then anyone else.
Their bits are also far better quality, harder, more uniform, and much smoother and finer finished. They warranty bits forever. Break or damage one and all you have to do is email them and they send you a new one, no questions asked and no need to return the bad bit. Brownell's are the gun industry standard and it's a case of "Buy quality...buy once". Quality tools last a life time. Quality bits are much less likely to damage a screw. The Wheeler sets are made in China and are no where near the quality. The bits are softer and rougher. The others are usually not the quality of Brownell's and they don't offer near the number of sizes of bits. As a key product of Brownell's, they won't be out of stock long. Personally, as a retired pro gunsmith-watchmaker, I've never said, "Gee, if ONLY I'd bought the cheaper tool". |
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Buy once and cry once. A good set will last you forever. If you buy cheap crap, you will break tips and gouge screws.
I bought a set 15 years ago and still have every tip it came with and they are still clean and sharp. The right tip that fit snug will stay sharp and square. If its a little off, it will slip, snap and mess up the screw. The extra money is worth it, there are somethings that the extra price doesn't matter, but screwdrivers or multi tip sets are not one of those times, buy the best and it will serve you well. |
| I have used Forester's from Brownells for 15 yrs with out problems. I let one co worker use one, once. He broke the tip right off. Made him buy me a new one that day. I jigged it up in the mill and recut the tip. I only use that one for non gun stuff now (jigs,tooling,etc..) think they are around $50 at brownells. |
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