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Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:43 pm
by ponchik
Just wanted to reach out to a broader community and see if anyone can recommend a decent gunsmithing punch set. I just bent two punches trying to tap out an extractor pin out of my M&P 9 ... I guess there is a reason why the set only cost me $12.99 to begin with. I should've known better than to buy this MulWark "Made in China" junk, but I needed something quick to replace an extractor and did not do enough research. With that said, I would appreciate any recommendations that you guys (and gals) can provide. I don't mind paying premium for a quality set as I am a strong believer in "buy once, cry once" approach.
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Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:46 pm
by Shakey Jake
Grace makes a good punch set although I do not own them. I tend to make my own punches on my lathe out of brass stock:
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1007073379?pid=360841
On sale also I see.
Jake
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:04 pm
by BigAl52
Guy might take a look at Brownells. They carry alot of tools for working on guns.
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:21 am
by dave77
Here's a set I have considered getting. I have several Tekton punches and they are decent quality, probably not as good as Grace but $45 vs. $120 for similar sets.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012TKY0VI/?c ... ZC7N&psc=1
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tool ... RACE%2bUSA
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:26 pm
by ponchik
Thank you! I got a set from amazon ... it's pure magic
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:04 am
by ChefDuane
I have a cheapo Harbor Freight punch set and so far (fingers crossed) they have worked fine. Have never had a really tough roll pin or other not come out. I'm sure the more reputable online sites would have one, or maybe a Cabela's or Bass Pro in your area. I don't recall if I've ever seen a punch set for sale at Academy.
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 3:25 am
by dave77
ponchik wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:26 pm
Thank you! I got a set from amazon ... it's pure magic
Which set did you get?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=grace+punch+ ... _ss_i_3_11
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 3:37 pm
by ponchik
Re: Gunsmith punch set recommendation
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:15 am
by dave77
Those should cover about anything, unless you need a 3mm. I've had both of my Beretta's completely apart and the only pin I couldn't get out with my fractional inch punches was the 3mm one. 1/8" is just a little too big. Single metric punches are not readily available, I was able to sand my 1/8" down just a tiny bit (.008") and it worked.