[ShootNut]

Sounds like you have found out a lot of the gun screws have a very thin slot, that normal screwdrivers just dont fit right. Browning is one of the worst I have found, some of their screws you'd be lucky to get a knife blade in. Here's a link to Brownells for the set I use, they also have the Magna-Tip sets which are pretty good also, and they carry Grace gunsmith screwdrivers which are a little cheaper but work fine. Hope it helps.

Brownells

 

[Larry Burchfield]

screwdrivers

There are severals different sets but the ones that come to mind are Chapman(insert bit type) and Forester (regular type) and Brownell's, Midway to name a few. I 'm kinda like the chapman the best.

Larry

 

[Tenspot]

Wiha - made in germany. http://www.crawfordtool.com/index_screwdrivers.html

 

[1774]

brownells magnatip is an excellent product.

 

[10406]

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00950481000

I have this Wiha torque screwdriver set. It adjust from 10-50in. lbs. Works great. I got mine for $100. They have went up in price.

Here's the rest of the Wiha screwdrivers that Sears sells.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/sear...ame=&keyword=wiha&displayTarget=searchresults

Brad

 

[21832]

I am sold on my Brownells kit....

 

[langenc]

I was going to ask if they are ground "square" for gunscrews-but at $150. dont make any difference.

 

[KartChamp]

For Gunsmithing, I will use nothing but Bonanza gunsmith's screwdrivers. Available from Brownell's. 24 different screwdrivers, each hollow ground to fit a specific screw head.

 

[Big Bad Wolf]

Brownell's Magna Tips. Used it for years. My $.02

 

[1480]

I'll third the Brownells set. However, these look pretty nice:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=223597
haven't actually seen a set in person though.

CHZ

 

[Big Bad Wolf]

I'll third the Brownells set. However, these look pretty nice:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=223597
haven't actually seen a set in person though.

CHZ

I wish you hadn't shown me that Chazz. Pant pant.

 

[JJB]

i got a SINCLARE catalog last yr that had some nice looking tools for guns in it.....

 

[Rod Blackburn]

I have a "Chapman" set of bits, handle & ratchet (yellow plastic case). This has served me well for almost 20 years.

The only thing it wouldn't fit is the receiver screws in a Browning Auto5 shotgun. I ended up grinding an old screwdriver to fit this application.

Rod.

 

[Rod Blackburn]

I had to tear down my A5 because the notch on the hammer that contacts the sear broke. Its an old light 20 ga produced in 1966.

I was lucky to find a thread on another forum that gave detailed instructions with pics. Once I got into it I removed all the components for a total cleaning & lubrication. This was not as bad a job as I thought it would be. I took my time & double checked everything before assembling. I was amazed at the quality & precision machining encountered on this gun. The screws & the locking screws that retain them are a great idea but sadly I suppose this is too expensive to employ on modern guns.

Once I was done with the mechanicals I decided to strip the stock & forend & refinished them with five coats of tung oil. I like to think it looks better than new.

I have newer shotguns including a Beretta AL391 Gold Sporting it is a great gun & I use it a lot, however the old A5 is still a favourite.

Sorry about such a long post & I am not trying to hijack this thread. :1t


Rod.

 

[22043]

Narrowed down to three

My quest for the ultimate gunsmith screwdriver has narrowed to 3:
Bonanza/Forster
Brownell's
Pachmayr
All are fixed handles, I don't like the removable tips. Right now I am leaning towards the Brownell's. I think it's because they cost more, they must be better? :bonk:

 

[Bill T]

I bought this set from Brownells. It wasn't cheap, ($120.00), but it's of very high quality, and has a bit for every size imagineable. I would recommend them to anyone who is serious about guns, and gun care. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=417&title=MAGNA-TIP+SUPER+SETS?

Bill T.

 

[C.C.]

Used my Brownell's set for years, till the handle disappeared. I got a B-Square gunsmith screwdriver set, which had a much more comfortable handle, and lots of bits--it will fit everything I own, from model airplane engines to guns. It had a couple of "soft" bits: the #10 Torx, which my son, the MOOSE twisted about 20 degrees around the axis, and a thin bladed bit that displayed the most graceful s curve. They told me they had trouble with some of their sets a while ago, and to return it. They sent me a brand new set. Lots of bits, and all my Brownell's bits work just fine. Thank you, B Square! :t :t