Best quality gunsmith screwdriver set

[Darryle]

BP Swiss tools.

Do you have a US distributor you recommend, they have the torq set bits I use a ton of, but only go up to a 10, which is fine for 90% of what I do.

 

[FLShooter293]

I have a Borka torque wrench set and the bits that come with it are noticeably better than my wheeler set. Better fit and finish.

 

[Darryle]

Snap On impact driver is how you remove these. And possibly a little heat.

Heat and these and then you are at the mercy of the wrench monkey who installed them. Anything else gets a drill and a good screw extractor. Saltwater and briny air are never your friend, no matter what the fastener is made of.

 

[jemo4570]

I have a Brownells master set that stays on my bench. Chapman set in the range bag I always take and a B-square set from the 80's. In my range cleaning box. I've had one Brownells tip break and it was replaced with a phone call.

 

[3chester]

Do you have a US distributor you recommend, they have the torq set bits I use a ton of, but only go up to a 10, which is fine for 90% of what I do.

Haus of Tools has about 1,800 products listed of the PB Swiss Tools

 

[ntsqd]

I was told the same thing, that Chapman, in particular, were designed to break before you did damage to the firearm. I've broken a fair number of those.

Less than impressed with the Grace drivers. They appear to be a mid-low quality wooden handled driver with some hand held 'parallel face' grinding done to them to convert a typical tapered screwdriver to a 'gunsmith' screwdriver. Heck, I can and have done that! Only I use a file.

Have not used Wheeler drivers and likely never will as I've not been impressed with any product of theirs that I've had experience with.

My favorite gun screw-driver are the sight adjusting drivers that used to come with S&W revolvers.

 

[Model19Man]

I got this set from Brownells / Grace USA Brownells screwdriver set

 

[Knight]

Years back I purchased a Forster set of drivers and had several incidents where the small driver tip broke off. When I contacted Forster, customer service said it was intentional when the torque is over stressed. Forester was happy to send me a new driver upon returning the broken one. Thanks to Forester for standing behind their product..

 

[Marplot]

This is what I use. Love it! The screw driver has a built in LED ring that shines on your work if you need it. So far the bits have been solid. Torque wrench is simple to use. I'm a Real Avid tool fan. Have their master AR gunsmith kit and bench vise. Just a side note, there solvents work well. Not a fan of their proprietary cleaning jags, but like their bore brushes.

Smart-Torq® & Driver Master Set

ADVANCED GUNSMITHING DRIVER & BIT SET The Smart-Torq & Driver Master Set is a comprehensive toolkit designed for advanced gunsmithing tasks and beyond. Featuring an adjustable torque wrench with a range from 10 to 70 inch-lbs and precise 1 inch-lb increments, it ensures accurate tightening for...

www.realavid.com

Looks like exactly what I want! I like the torque.

I just found a set on Amazon. Supposed to deliver it tomorrow. 7am to 11am. Love Amazon!

Amazon.com

 

[fta0303]

Checking what y'all think is the best driver set/brand. Looking for what's best quality not biggest or most tips. I had a torx head tool twist off removing a scope base and looking to get a new set. Wheeler, Real Avid, Knine, Chapman, Grace, Brownells…all have good reviews but all also have reports of tips breaking.
None are perfect but appreciate some collective wisdom/experience.
Cheers

I've read that gunsmithing screwdrivers are sometimes made to break-away at lower torques, to help avoid damage to screws. And indeed have had several break in use at torques seemingly far below what my impact driver bits with withstand.

 

[Darryle]

Problem is when they break, it's a stubborn screw and you are applying a ton of force and end up with a gouge or a scratch at best.

 

[DirectDrive]

Brownell has multiple screwdrivers. Which is best for fine blades? I want for this sidelock.

On some super-thin slots, like OEM Beretta, I measure the length and width, then order the correct tip (for a bitholder screwdriver) from Brownells.
Otherwise it's guesswork.

It's hard to find a simple bitholder screwdriver anymore.
Everything seems to have a ratchet or some gimmick.
Two good ones are the Klein and the Brownells.

My go-to is still the Forster conventional set which was $38 when I bought it and now it's $70 !

 

[bballard]

I have the wheeler bigger set and that has worked well for my amateur self. I have not broken any tips yet and if I got a screw that I can't get or risk screwing up if try to hard, I take it to the professional and pay them.....well worth it!

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

I have the wheeler bigger set and that has worked well for my amateur self. I have not broken any tips yet and if I got a screw that I can't get or risk screwing up if try to hard, I take it to the professional and pay them.....well worth it!

Sometimes it pays to know your limits.