Brownell's ( what kit)? Grace?? I need a set. I hate buggered screws, and on guns, the torque needs to be at the bottom of the slot for sure
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I bought GRACE BROTHERS hollow ground screw drivers from Brownell's in 1979 after I finished with S&W armorers school and I still have them.
Buy once, cry once, I suggest you get the big Brownell's set. It's a nice set, and always great to have a bit that fits perfect, no matter what I'm working on.... I've got three different handles, the long one, stubby, and "armorer's" length. I use the armorer's length the most.
I also have a set from Grace that I keep in my range bag. They are good, but not nearly as nice as having the large Brownell's set.
I also have a set from Grace that I keep in my range bag. They are good, but not nearly as nice as having the large Brownell's set.
Targets Guy
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Agreed. That is what my son the mechanic tells me with 70K in snap on tools
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GRACE +1
Sure I have chipped a tip or 2 (while not using them on guns), BUT their free, no questions asked replacement guarantee (for life) is about the best I have ever used. An American made corp is a bonus. No doubt there are better. Never thought using the correct tool for the job, & a good fit could be so nice.
Sure I have chipped a tip or 2 (while not using them on guns), BUT their free, no questions asked replacement guarantee (for life) is about the best I have ever used. An American made corp is a bonus. No doubt there are better. Never thought using the correct tool for the job, & a good fit could be so nice.
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Purchased! 4.9 user rating on 71 reviews. Thanks
Congrats, you'll live that set; money well spent...!
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I purchased a Brownells super set in the early 80's and have never looked back. Getting old so I forget to take it to gun shows and the range si I found one on fleabay and it is a fixture in My range bag. The best set ever and worth every penny. Especially when You look at the screws You just took out and put back in.
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The handles to have are the "law enforcement" size, either the regular or the new compact model.
These are the perfect size for good control. The standard big handle puts you too far away from the screw to have good control, and the "stubby" handle is just too short.
Buy a LE handle in magnetic retention and another in the C-clip retention. You'll have need for both.
BROWNELLS LAW ENFORCEMENT HANDLES | Brownells
As above, you only have to buy a Brownell's bit once. Damage or break it and just email them to get a new bit shipped FREE.
The Wheeler set is usable, but it's Chinese made and nowhere near the quality of the American made Brownell's set.
These are the perfect size for good control. The standard big handle puts you too far away from the screw to have good control, and the "stubby" handle is just too short.
Buy a LE handle in magnetic retention and another in the C-clip retention. You'll have need for both.
BROWNELLS LAW ENFORCEMENT HANDLES | Brownells
As above, you only have to buy a Brownell's bit once. Damage or break it and just email them to get a new bit shipped FREE.
The Wheeler set is usable, but it's Chinese made and nowhere near the quality of the American made Brownell's set.
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I use Grace and a 70's vintage Chapman set.
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I keep the same set in my range bag.
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Arquebus357
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I have a DVD from AGI on the S&W revolver. I was shocked that the instructor, Ken Brooks, did not use hollow ground tip screwdrivers.
Should I burn that DVD ?
Should I burn that DVD ?
I also bought the big set from Brownells in the 1980s. I have never broken a bit and I have used them pretty hard at times.
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Grace is OK but not as good as Brownell's Magna-tips IMHO. Had both and sold the Grace. The Brownells are more precision ground, stronger and are under free replacement warranty for life - no need to send in broken bit, just call Brownell's. The Brownells bits are also available in more sizes and configurations and can be inserted into many different handles. The "Law Enforcement" magnetic style handle is by far the best IMO.
They have many sets available as well as a specific 4 or 5 piece set for S&W Revolvers, but the larger sets are what many here buy. While I could be mistakes, I believe the Brownell's bits are manufactured by Apex in America and are the finest quality bits available at any price as far as I am concerned. I've been an Apex customer and user for 40 years and they are the best! Even their Phillips bits last forever and I used them commercially for 40 years!
Below is part of the ones I have (some are in my Range Bag, some in my Tool Pouch and a specific set aboard my Motorcycle). Most of what is in this draw is at least 20 -30 years old and some are even 40! I also have another tool box draw that contains brand new "back-up bits that have never been used as of yet.
They have many sets available as well as a specific 4 or 5 piece set for S&W Revolvers, but the larger sets are what many here buy. While I could be mistakes, I believe the Brownell's bits are manufactured by Apex in America and are the finest quality bits available at any price as far as I am concerned. I've been an Apex customer and user for 40 years and they are the best! Even their Phillips bits last forever and I used them commercially for 40 years!
Below is part of the ones I have (some are in my Range Bag, some in my Tool Pouch and a specific set aboard my Motorcycle). Most of what is in this draw is at least 20 -30 years old and some are even 40! I also have another tool box draw that contains brand new "back-up bits that have never been used as of yet.
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