[Slapshot]

My apologies if this has already been done. Looking for suggestions on gunsmith screwdriver sets. Currently looking at Brownell’s Magnatip sets. Thought, suggestions, and warnings appreciated.

 

[azpoolguy]

That’s a fine set.

I have been using this set with good results for years. I’m not a professional so it doesn’t get used daily but it has worked well for me for 4-5 years of 1911 hacking.

https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmi...MIjer_hPOD5gIVE8ZkCh0pPwuSEAQYAiABEgJw-_D_BwE

 

[HooDoo Man]

I have a Chapmen kit in a small yellow box that suits me well 95% of the time. I have about 1000 different bits that people keep giving me for Christmas , birthdays, etc. Massive over kill.

 

[wrmiller]

I have the Chapman master screwdriver kit and use it all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/Chapman-MFG-5575-Master-Screwdriver/dp/B00682RIAY

 

[Slapshot]

Yeah I think Chapman is the way to go. I love Made in USA when I can. Thanks all.

 

[Karsten]

I have the Brownell's set up and it has served me just fine......Amazining that the right Blade will save one from buggering up screws.

Karsten

 

[duketbrd88]

I'm going to have to pick one up. Never seem to have the correct one for grip screws when I need it.

 

[SparkyAZ]

I am a bit old fashioned, I like the Grace sets... wooden handles, good steel, last forever.

 

[AJP]

I have the Brownell's set up and it has served me just fine......Amazining that the right Blade will save one from buggering up screws.

Karsten

That is the exact reason I bought the Brownell's kit. I was tired of fudging up my grip screws with random flat heads. It has worked great for my general 1911 tinkering and keeps all the 1911 specific heads I need in one easy to access place.

 

[Slapshot]

I am a bit old fashioned, I like the Grace sets... wooden handles, good steel, last forever.

I thought about it but the Chapman kit gives you so many options in such a small package. I’ve managed to fill up the Gerstner box pretty quickly so drawer space is a factor.

 

[Integrity Arms]

This is actually listed as a cell phone and computer kit, but I've found it very useful and was surprised at the quality for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N1L3EQO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Slapshot]

I’ve made a pretty decent living based on manufacturing in the USA. I feel obligated to by USA whenever possible. I’ll be the first to admit you don’t always get what you pay for but you also need to know what side your bread is buttered on.

 

[Bender]

I’ll stick with US tool steel.... I avoid Chinese junk like Wheeler at all costs. Chapman is great quality.

 

[wrmiller]

I’ve made a pretty decent living based on manufacturing in the USA. I feel obligated to by USA whenever possible. I’ll be the first to admit you don’t always get what you pay for but you also need to know what side your bread is buttered on.

I have been a bit disappointed with some of my recent 'made in USA' purchases, but overall they've been OK. Some of my machining accessories I prefer to buy from companies across the Atlantic (Germany, England, Poland, etc.) as the quality is a bit higher/more consistent.

 

[BobRock]

Here's another vote for a yellow box full of Chapman bits.

 

[DWdude]

Just bought a Chapman very nice set, and a set of Grace brass punches/drifts a nice set also. The small bits are made to break if over torqued to save the fastener. I bought 2 spares of all the smaller bits straight from Chapman because it is not "if" but "when".

 

[Capthobo]

I have no idea of y’all are talking about.

 

[Greg45acp]

I’ve had the big Brownell’s set for 20 years. It’s been great.

 

[blamo]

Chapman for me.

 

[Slapshot]

I have been a bit disappointed with some of my recent 'made in USA' purchases.

I won’t deny that I’ve been disappointed but I’d rather be hustled by my fellow countrymen than someone overseas. You still need to do your due diligence and can’t base it solely on where it’s made.