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Offline Moe

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« on: September 24, 2004, 11:49:02 AM »
What set of "gunsmith" screwdrivers do you recommend and where to get them. Messed up some screws again today with my normal ones. Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2004, 03:59:30 PM »
Don't mess up your screws!!  You don't get them often enough. :-D
Run down to Wal-Mart Sporting goods.  I picked up a good B-Square set at my local Wal-Mart for $10.  If they don't have them, they can order them for you.

Also, Midway or Midsouth has them inexpensive.

Steve   :D
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2004, 05:10:26 AM »
I've tried the B-square and I didn't like them.  Still wouldn't fit screws right.  I broke down and purchased a set of Brownells Mag na tip.  They were pricey but worth every penny.
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2004, 05:26:56 PM »
I have a set of B-Square and they are not very good quality.  The blades are twisted on almost all of the tips on mine.  I have a few sets of Hoppes that the extra blades go in the handle.  I got them on clearance at an out of the way gun store for 5 bucks a piece.  I have not seen them anywhere else.  I always wanted a set of the higher dollar ones, but it has not been a priority for my money at this time.
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2004, 02:53:13 AM »
I picked up a set of Dillon Precision Gunsmithing screwdrivers about 15 years ago that has served me well to this day.
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2004, 05:46:44 AM »
I second the recommendation for the Brownells Magna Tips.  I bought a set two years ago and use them regularly.  Besides the screw driver attachments, I have found the allen head and torx bits to be a very usefull and worthwhile addition to the set.
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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2004, 01:50:23 AM »
I went to the local automotive garage and had the mechanic ask the Snap-On driver for some samples of their small screwdrivers. After looking at the samples, I was confident that Snap-On quality beat anything I had seen yet. They aren't cheap but are well worth the price!
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2004, 04:54:18 AM »
Flash:

I agree on the quality of Snap-On tools, but are the screwdrivers ground to fit gun screws?
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2004, 05:53:16 AM »
If you're refering to the width of the blades, yes they are ground to the proper width. I bought individual screwdrivers in both Philips and Straight bits and they work great. The Remington Rem-Grip screwdrivers with coated tips are a winner too. I'm not too sure what they're coated with but they sure do bite.
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