Screwdriver For S&W Revolvers

[drgbike]

Ahhh !! Oh the humanity!! Next you show me a Dremel tool!!

 

[Rule3]

Years ago I bought the Chapman, medium priced. You do not need to spend a lot for the homeowner use.


It also has a ratchet bar that will remove stubborn screws, This set has done anything I wanted to do as well as scopes and rings.

(Midway USA, Why does it do this??)
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[AzShooter]

I keep one of the Chapman Kits in my shooting bag. It's come in handy a lot.

 

[Matt_X]

@dfariswheel recently posted this in another thread.

Might be useful to someone reading this one.
<quote>... Magna-Tip gunsmith driver bits.
.120-3.....This fits the tiny screw that holds the older rear sight leaf to the frame.
.150-3
.180-3
.210-3.....Fits the dash three front side plate screw.
<end quote>

On my mid 70s J frame, I found the following bit sizes worked.
Stock screw: 0.150 x .025"
Side plate screws: 0.150 x .030"
Thumb latch: .210 x .030"

On my 1940s M&P (Victory)
Stock screw: 0.150 x .025
Side Plate & Yoke screw: 0.150 x .020"
Side Plate: .150 x .025"
Top Side Plate: 180 x .025 (210 will fit but very close)
Stop screw (in front of trigger guard): .180 x .020"
Main Spring: .210 x .030
Thumb latch (cylinder release): .210 x .030

You may find different but its a starting point.

 

[maxfam]

Buy once, cry once. Get the big Wheeler set as others have stated. Been using mine for over 10 years, no regrets.

 

[AzShooter]

Get the Wheeler set but do you need that many different heads? It's the best but you can buy a smaller set. How many guns do you expect to be working on?

 

[chief38]

Ahhh !! Oh the humanity!! Next you show me a Dremel tool!!

Well...... YOU ASKED FOR IT!!! LOL

 

[TJm15.38]

I think Chapman is one of the best.

 

[yeti]

Another vote for Brownell's Magna-Tip sets. Buy the biggest set you think you may need right from the get-go.
Save yourself the... Drat I don't have anything for that screw. Get a decent sized kit.

Been reaching for Magna-Tip kit(s) for many years.
I have a 4in1 kit in my range bag too, JIC.

 

[chief38]

When I was in my own business (most of my adult life) I bought Apex bits directly from the company as I had an account with them . They were the absolutely the best bits on the planet!!! None other stood up even half as long as they did. Still have a bunch left!

I Believe that Brownell's is buying those same Apex bits. I once spoke to them about this and they would neither confirm of deny that. Since no one here probably buys directly from Apex, Brownell's bits are the way to go. Not only are they super strong, precise and very high quality, they last forever! If you should break one, they will send you a new one on a phone call. Also quite reasonably priced!

I've got a slew of other brands that I just throw in the cars and trucks for emergency purposes.

 

[shawn mccarver]

The factory certified armorer in this video spends a considerable time discussing the features your screwdriver should have. And, you only need one.

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SrgE5qW5NfA[/ame]

 

[spin132]

Another vote for the made in USA Grace hollow ground set.

Grace USA Pistolsmith Screwdriver Set | Graceusatools

Mike

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[chief38]

Please don't ask to see my plier collection!!

 

[cruiserdan]

Well...... YOU ASKED FOR IT!!! LOL

That HAS to be a movie set! No way a real bench can be that organized and clean.

 

[chief38]

That HAS to be a movie set! No way a real bench can be that organized and clean.

Nope! OCD has some benefits! LOL!! Believe me...... there is hardly a day that goes by where my bench doesn't get messed up but I can't go to sleep until it's clean! Just my DNA.

 

[Screw_Revollver]

I got the Blue Revolver screwdriver your looking for ***SCAMMER***

Looking to get a set of good screwdrivers for s&w revolvers looking for recommendations. Thanks All

I got about 400 of them let menknow if youd like pictures

 

[CalifEd]

I got about 400 of them let menknow if youd like pictures

Now, keep them under lock and key.
Never let the neighbor/friend/son know what you have.
Never, Never, Never let anybody else touch, or worse, borrow them, or you will be buying replacements.

 

[CH4]

I have a Wheeler set and 4 extra bits especially for S&W revolvers. Got ‘em from Brownells.

 

[Dwaine]

Amazon....Wheeler

 

[James K]

Have lots of different tips but do like using a Grace that I hand ground to the proper size for most S&W screws, but it doesn't fit the tiny ones on older models. Some of those grip screws are the hardest to get the right size.