Thread: Screwdriver advice

Originally Posted by WilliamJackson1961

Brownell's Magna-Tip pieces are the greatest.

These are created in the United States and are of the highest quality available.
They have a wider range of sizes than anybody else, and you seldom have to grind a bit to obtain a great fit.
Professional gunsmiths value their time, and we don't want to waste it grinding a bit when we can acquire one that's already produced and fits well.
Grinding a bit is sometimes necessary, but not frequently with the Brownell's.

If you ever break a bit, shoot an email to Brownell's and they'll send you a replacement for free.
So it's "Buy once, cry once," since you'll only have to buy a bit once for the rest of your life.
I propose purchasing two "law enforcement" size handles, one magnetic and one clip-grip retention. You'll make use of both.
Many people believe that magnetic retention handles are all that is required, but the last thing you want is a screw that won't come out of the driver.
The law enforcement size is ideal for solid control and no slippage, as with larger grips.
Small sets, large master sets, and individual sets of three or four bits that match a certain gun are available.
Purchase the largest set you can afford, and then purchase additional sizes as needed to round out the set.
In contrast to the Chapman sets, the Brownell's are long enough to fit into holes such as the screw holes on single action trigger guards and back straps.
Try it with most sets, and you'll gouge the holes' edges.
As previously stated, the Brownell's are high-quality American-made products, but the Midway Wheeler sets are Chinese-made and are nowhere near the quality of the Brownell's.
You get what you pay for, and the Brownell's pieces are significantly less expensive than purchasing a pricey and difficult-to-find gun screw.
Customers are also dissatisfied with dented and gouged firearms and dinked up screw slots.

as far as first posts go.....

not bad, welcome to the forum.