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Old 02-19-2015, 12:40 PM
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There is a lot of rebound slide tools available any suggestions for the best one????.........TIA

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Old 02-19-2015, 12:52 PM
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They all work well. Take your pick.
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JM uses a Bic ink pen.

I use a #1 Phillips screwdriver for installation and a brass drift punch for removal.

I do the work either inside a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or underneath a cotton shop towel to avoid problems with *spring-fling*
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I have tried several, and the Smithmaster is the best one.



Google it, I don't recall where I bought it.
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All good answers. For K up, I use the tool I bought from Brownell's. For J, I use a Grace screwdriver modified to _||_ tip shape as advised by an entry in Brownell's Gunsmith Kinks. Both work.
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The last time, I used a Bic ink pen. Actually worked better than the rebound spring tool I have.
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I have tried several, and the Smithmaster is the best one.



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yup, the best one IMO
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I have an actual one around here somewhere...but...for all of my J, L and N frames I have found it easier to use either a pen or, believe it or not once, a popsickle stick...
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I use the Brownell's tool for disassembly but find the long handle awkward during re-assembly.

A small 3" Phillips works better, for me, to re-assemble.
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I have the Smithmaster for J-frames and have no complaints.
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Midway has one for $4.49. It's a tool bit that fits in a standard interchangable tip screwdriver. Part # 199200. I just bought one. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/199...d-slide-spring

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Mine doubles as my favorite screwdriver, and for tapping the grip frame to loosen the sideplate.....kind of a "combo tool" with some shrink wrap tubing added to the shaft. Blade end fits perfectly into the end of the rebound spring. Craftsman $4.99
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The Smithmaster works very well and has a nice diameter gripping surface. It's biggest benefit is pushing the spring back in, getting the carrier up to remove the spring is pretty simple.
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I have tried several, and the Smithmaster is the best one.



Google it, I don't recall where I bought it.
That looks a lot like a soldering aid tool. Used to get them at Radio Shack for about $5.
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That looks a lot like a soldering aid tool. Used to get them at Radio Shack for about $5.
One end is 'forked' with a prying angle asserted, the tip on the other end is actually 'channeled' on the non-visible side in this picture that allows you to 'push and slide' the spring over the index pin then slightly tip up to guide the spring below the pin.
I have not seen the soldering tool you mention but would doubt it has these same features and hardened steel tips.

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You can make one up for virtually nothing, and in just a few minutes. This one was made from threaded screw hook (1/8" diameter shaft) and piece of dowel rod. It works better than anything you can buy.


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It is inexpensive and fits several of the hex bit handles I already have. Wheeler Engineering Screwdriver Bit S&W Rebound Slide Spring

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You can make one up for virtually nothing, and in just a few minutes. This one was made from threaded screw hook (1/8" diameter shaft) and piece of dowel rod. It works better than anything you can buy.


Yup, I used an old screwdriver.
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The one I bought years ago from Brownell's works great.
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JM uses a Bic ink pen.

I use a #1 Phillips screwdriver for installation and a brass drift punch for removal.

I do the work either inside a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or underneath a cotton shop towel to avoid problems with *spring-fling*
That's funny! (Been-there-done-that!) I will toss one of those giant clear bags you get from the dry cleaners over my work to catch those springs.
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I made this one back in the '70's -- Brownells sold one then that was to say the least just plain cheaply made-- They have improved them but this one still serves me quite well-

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