s&w tools @ brownells

[BigBill]

I just ordered a s&w rebound spring tool from brownells. I want to rework the actions in my s&w revolvers using moly on every metal to metal contact part in the whole revolver not just the sear and cylinder detents. It's time to do up the actions.

Do I need any other tools to work on the s&w revolvers?

 

[garystl]

Good set of screwdrivers. I bought the rebound tool last fall. About $15-19 as I recall. Bought a set of Wheeler gunsmith screwdrivers today to replace/suplement my B-square set and the rebound tool was in the set. On sale at Cabelas for $60. Might be an option for you if you need screwdrivers too.

 

[Marine Corps Air]

Big Bill - you're on the right trail. I ordered my rebound spring tool back in January from Brownell's and it just shipped. I also bought a medium and fine India stone, plus some Kroil.

I used CLP when we did the work on a Model 19 that was pretty badly gummed up, but I now have Rem Oil.

The professional screwdriver set from Brownell's is "a must have" item, too.

You probably won't need it, but I've been through Jerry Miculek's DVD for revolver assembly and disassembly a half dozen times already. Jerry uses an aerosol spray to clean the parts, which Brownell's also has.

 

[Rule3]

To be honest the rebound spring tool is not necessary and a waste of money, Even Jerry does not use one

A small flat head driver or a ball point pen works just as well.

A set of good gun smith screwdrivers are your most important tools.

 

[Marine Corps Air]

s&w tools at Brownell's

To be honest the rebound spring tool is not necessary and a waste of money, Even Jerry does not use one

The gunsmith who was training me and I talked about this fact. Jerry has been doing this forever. He makes it all look really easy. Most of us have not. It's easy to drive a screwdriver in to your hand when you're working on that rebound spring which is under a lot of tension. I also want to avoid damaging that spring. That rebound spring tool is made specially for that task - removing and reinstalling the spring. Using it carefully you won't damage the spring or housing, or yourself!! For $15.00 it's worth it to me.

Last point - you need a small hammer with either a leather or plastic head. Remove the screws from the side plate then gently tap lightly on the butt (grips removed of course) to cause that side plate to dislodge so that it can be easily removed.

 

[Rule3]

I have changed so many I have lost count. Use a ball point pen then. Just don't put your hand in front of the screw driver.The tool actually does not work that well anyway. If you feel good using it, by all means,

Watch Jerry change one

How to install a spring kit (trigger job) with Jerry Miculek - YouTube

 

[Bat Guano]

There is an extractor rod tool which is better than cranking down on the knurled end with a vise. EXTRACTOR ROD TOOL | Brownells

I also got along for years removing rebound springs with a small screwdriver. The Brownell's tool is a better way.

 

[jack the toad]

To be honest the rebound spring tool is not necessary and a waste of money, Even Jerry does not use one

A small flat head driver or a ball point pen works just as well.

A set of good gun smith screwdrivers are your most important tools.

+1
To the OP, I've had the rebound tool for years and don't really know where it's at as I never use... but to each their own. If it works for you, they're fairly cheap.
I think most everyone will agree a good set of proper screwdrivers is the most important tool for routine disassembly. Other than simple disassembly and depending on the task, stones and specialty tools can be imperative. I've gathered different tools over the years but rather than buy based on what I might need, I buy as I need them.

 

[Toyman]

When I finished the armorer's school at the factory in 1979 I bought a set of Grace hollow ground tip screw drivers and still use them.
I took a small screw driver and ground the tip to fit inside rebound spring to compress it and put back into gun, don't waste the money on the special tool.

 

[diamonback68]

A small flat head driver or a ball point pen works just as well.

A philip screwdriver or a modified flat tip screwdriver works for me.

 

[fungunnin]

Last point - you need a small hammer with either a leather or plastic head. Remove the screws from the side plate then gently tap lightly on the butt (grips removed of course) to cause that side plate to dislodge so that it can be easily removed.

Another thing that is nice to have but not necessary. I just flip my screw driver over and tap the handle against the frame. Works just as well.

Sent from my Motorola Flip phone.

 

[diamonback68]

I took a small screw driver and ground the tip to fit inside rebound spring to compress it and put back into gun, don't waste the money on the special tool.

That's what the S&W factory armorers use, I've watched them do it. Same width tip fits the grips and sideplate screws perfectly too. One modified screwdriver can do wonders. It's what I use or a philips.

 

[BigBill]

I have found out that each gun Smith screwdriver sets aren't the same. Each set is different.

I own tool wise so far;

Brownells screw driver set
Lyman screwdriver set
Pachmayers screwdriver set.
S&w rebound screwdriver tool.

1911 extractor tuning tools
1911 frame rail & slide tools
1911 frame support for holding the frame in a vice.

Various files with different shapes.
Stones in different shapes.

Chamber headspace gauges for most rifle calibers. I have quite a bit of cash invested in tools so far. So far I changed one barrel on a mauser. Built my norinco 1911. I reworked and checked out my norinco m14. I have every VHS & dvd video on the 1911 plus the Jerry k 1911 & the m14/m1a book too. I need the DVD's on the s&w & ruger revolvers next.

 

[Gunfancier]

If you like launching springs don't buy the tool. However if you do want to do an efficient job on your revolvers or friends, get the right tool for the job! Let others half-A** their guns. Live to shoot and Shoot to Live! DW ps, also the Wheeler screw driver set is handy to have.

 

[O2Guy]

Guess I'm in the half-A** crowd. But, I've learned to pay attention to what I'm doing and don't launch springs. I do an efficient job, too. Sorry about your experiences.

 

[diamonback68]

I don't half-A** my guns either, never have never will because I know what I'm doing from years of experience. Sorry he doesn't.

 

[redlevel]

Apparently, real men don't use the tool made for the rebound spring.

I guess that makes me a real wimp.

The tool I use is double ended, one end for removing the spring, the other end for re-installing it.

I'm going to eat my Wheaties, maybe grow some hair on my chest, and maybe one day I won't need the sissy tool.

It is the one across the barrel, black on one end, red on the other.

 

[Cyrano]

If you're installing a rebound spring on an alloy frame, be very gentle with the pin that is the rear base for the spring. It's nowhere near as strong as the pin on a steel frame, and if it breaks, you need a new frame. Not fun. Don't ask how I know this.