Screwdriver Anarchy

[Autonomous]

Here's the thing. How many guns have been buggered by the wrong screwdriver?
For instance, none of my screwdrivers or bits fit the sight adjustment screws on my SW22 to my satisfaction. Luckily the sight adjustment tool that came with a S&W revolver does the trick.
What are your solutions?

 

[arjay]

I usually keep a box of jewelers screwdrivers in my shooting bag

 

[MichiganScott]

I have a Brownell's assortment at home and a Bonanza assortment in my range bag. If I can't find a bit that fits, I grind one until it does and then replace the original.

Jeweler's screwdrivers stay at home

 

[chief38]

Brownell's screwdrivers are the BEST IMO. They come as individual Bits that fit one of their wide selection of handles OR as fixed blade screwdrivers. Either way, you will get the best in the business as they are made by Apex (the best quality Bits I have ever had).

If you do go with the bits and handle, their "Law Enforcement" version is the best IMO. All have a lifetime warranty too!

 

[Targets Guy]

Brownells takes care of me and mine.

 

[Tom S.]

Brownell's for well over 20 years. Bought one of their larger sets, then added bits as needed, such as the 1911 grip screw escutcheon bit. Yes, they are not cheap, but when you factor in the cost of either replacing screws (which may not be possible) or messing up the area around the screw when the blade slips off.

 

[chief38]

PS:

I have one of the larger Brownell's Bit Sets and on rare occasion there STILL is a need to custom grind a bit. I actually buy a few extra larger ones to be ground down when needed. Brownell's also sells a circular stone that fits in a drill chuck exactly for that purpose (under $10 bucks I believe).

Some of the older Smith revolvers had screws that are slotted thinner and the S&W Bit sets don't aways work perfectly or fit as I like them to. A few minutes grinding one solves that problem.

 

[Autonomous]

Could you imagine the sickening feeling after doing something like this?

 

[DwayneV]

The best solution is to make your own screw driver specially fitted to the screw slot. They are not hard to make. I have made about three dozen over the years. Suitable screw driver stock are alloy steel Allen wrenches, concrete nails, and heavy wire car antennas. Shape by filing or grinding and epoxy a section of broom stick for a handle. Two hundred years ago gunsmiths had to make all of their tools. If Sam & Jacob Hawkins could make a screw driver, so can you.

 

[younggun22]

The best solution is to make your own screw driver specially fitted to the screw slot. They are not hard to make. I have made about three dozen over the years. Suitable screw driver stock are alloy steel Allen wrenches, concrete nails, and heavy wire car antennas. Shape by filing or grinding and epoxy a section of broom stick for a handle. Two hundred years ago gunsmiths had to make all of their tools. If Sam & Jacob Hawkins could make a screw driver, so can you.

BINGO. I pick up the cheap used screw drivers at flea markets or yard sales and then take them to the belt sander to fit the screw slot as needed.


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[stu1ritter]

I keep a bit box (sliding open bit container holding 20 bits) in my gun bag along with a handle. The bits are larger flat blades that have been hollow-ground down to fit different sight screws on my guns.

Stu