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Ejector rod tool
I'm looking to finally buy one and deciding between the one midway carries (looks like a vise grip), and the brownells one. Anyone have any experience with either?
Not looking for other suggestions like vise with leather, drill press, etc. Done those before with good success but feel I'd like one of the proper tools.
Thanks for any input.
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I think I've got the Brownells one. Rounds jobby with Allen screw. Works great on K/L/N ejector rods....hole is too big for J frame rods. That's the only downside. Other than that...LOVE IT. Takes the stress out of "ok...here we go let's not butcher this one"
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I have the Vise-Grip version of this tool.
To be honest, it just sits in the drawer.
What I found to be better - handier is to just secure the rod in the chuck of my Milwaukee drill and hand tighten.
Then just turn the chuck by hand.
Remember to place 3 fired cases in the charge holes before tightening.
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I have both styles. I mostly use the round one like Brownell's sells. The vise grip style works better than most ways folks try to get hold of the rod, but I am still not comfortable using this without a thin piece of leather between the tool and the rod. The round style captures the rod completely, and if adjusted properly, has never slipped or marred one of my ejector rods.
The drill chuck, if it's a quality made one, will also work fairly well.
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I bought the one from "Power's Customs". Ron Powers outfit now called "Grandmasters L.L.C." I believe. Works well and inexpensive.
While I bought mine direct from Powers, they may be one of the types carried by Brownells.
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Thank you everyone.
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I have the Brownell's version for J-frames. It worked well for me.
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I have to cast my vote for the vise grips type. There's no extra wrench to find, and use. And it just works. No slipping! The price is right also. Granted they're not made out of Peterson vise grip, but these feel about as good as any Chinese vise grips could. And they work about as fast as a pair of pliers. Let's see someone do that with one of the set screw type.
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I like the vicesmith. In a pinch, you could even use it to geld a stallion.
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I use a home-made device as good as or better than anything you can buy, but apparently you wish something manufactured.
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Remember the Brownell's tool comes in two sizes; the smaller fits J frame. I've used the tool many times with never a problem or a mar. I can't say the same for the Vise-Grip and leather wrap method; made a few uglies with it.
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disregard.
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I use a home-made device as good as or better than anything you can buy, but apparently you wish something manufactured.
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Nothing wrong with home made. Nothing wrong with using the other methods mentioned. I've used them myself with fine results. I've also made many specialty tools. Including a rebound slide tool that works just fine. I feel for $20 I can add anothe tool to my box. I came from the automotive field and it was always "oh look, another new tool!" Those tool truck drivers are bad men!!!
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Another vote for the power custom one. I like it, but it is the only one I have experience with. Power Custom Revolver Extractor Rod Removal Tool - MPN: ExtRodTool
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Seems like both styles work just fine! Thanks again everyone.
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vice grip style , quick and easy
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I got the large round Brownell's one. The others look like it clamps down on two points. Which would help with marring and not getting a good grip on the rod.
On the round Brownell's, it looks like it makes more 360* pressure which should give a better grip on the rod with less chance of marring. Though you do have to tighten the bolt down well.
Only problem I've had is that I've had to wrap a paper towel or something around it to get a better grip to unscrew the rod. Likewise, it being harder to get a grip on may help keep you from tightening the rod down too tight.
I previously was thinking of getting the Vice-Grip one. I figured you could have an old rod to practice on to adjust the grip tightness so it won't spin on the rod. Though I was worried, is the rod strong enough that the Vice-Grip one can't slightly deform it? That was why I didn't get it and instead got the large round Brownell's one.
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I happen to use the Wessinger tools (one for J, one for K, L, N), but I would caution against assuming that a purpose-built tool is necessarily better than home-grown methods. That is something that needs to be tested, unless it is already known that the method you are using has no significant drawbacks. I like the Wessinger tools because I do not have a drill press handy. With those tools, it is important that the tool be clamped down rather firmly. I am defintely open to the possibility that other methods may be better overall, even though they may not be better overall for me.
To repeat, there is nothing magic about a purpose-built tool. It may or may NOT be better than other methods.
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Well I ordered the brownells one, used it, made quick work of it.
Don't have my drill press any longer so that method was out these days. Used the leather/vice method many times before with good success but I was always afraid of slipping and marring somehow. I also lost my piece of leather and was eying up an old holster before I bought the brownells tool. Thanks for everyone's input, much appreciated.
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