Gunsmith punch set recommendation

[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.

MODS: I'm not sure this is a right section to post this in, so if you feel that it needs to be moved somewhere else, absolutely do so.

[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

[BigAl52]

Guy might take a look at Brownells. They carry alot of tools for working on guns.

[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

[ponchik]

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

Thank you! I got a set from amazon ... it's pure magic

[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.

[dave77]

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

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

[ponchik]

Which set did you get?

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=grace+punch+ ... _ss_i_3_11

I actually got two:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007W ... UTF8&psc=1

and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007W ... UTF8&psc=1

[dave77]

Which set did you get?

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=grace+punch+ ... _ss_i_3_11

I actually got two:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007W ... UTF8&psc=1

and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007W ... UTF8&psc=1

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.