hiker88 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 What do you guys use…recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziebart Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Single sided tackle box. It’s not complete though as some larger items don’t fit and end up in the magazine pouches of the larger range bag. Tool kits will vary based on their purpose. Outdoor practice, indoor practice, match, RO, match setup all are different and are paired down to avoid dragging too much junk around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I doubt you will find a kit that is specific to your gun. Might be better off to figure out all the tools you need to completely assemble/disassemble your gun/holster/magazines/mag-holders and then find a small box that will hold it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7fl Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 My tool kit is a 2nd gun. I always try to have a matching back up gun to the one I am shooting. It also becomes my carry to events. Nothing worse than 3 hours of driving and then trying to fix a gun under the clock. I try and travel lean. One small generic kit of tools like a screw driver set, hammer, punch etc. Then a small back up bag each dedicated to Limited, single stack and PCCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael303 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I broke down and bought a FixitStick kit a while back. It still seems overpriced for what it is but it's small and convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Went to Harbor Freight and bought their hex key set. I’m replacing a bag of mixed hex keys I collected over the years. I’m adding these to a Workforce compact 26 piece tool set. Everything fits in a small pocket of my range bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I bought small folding hex key sets at Home Depot in SAE, Metric and Torx formats since my various guns use all three types of socket screws. Those sets plus a 1/4" hex bit screwdriver handle and a selection of flat screwdriver bits from very narrow and thin (adjustable sight screws) up to rather big and fat (stock bolts) cover almost anything I'm likely to need in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GringoBandito Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I've had this kit in my nag for a few years and have used it several times to get out of a jam. Works great. https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmithing-tools/wrenches-and-screwdrivers/space-saver-screwdriver-set/664507.html#start=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 44 minutes ago, GringoBandito said: I've had this kit in my nag for a few years and have used it several times to get out of a jam. Works great. https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmithing-tools/wrenches-and-screwdrivers/space-saver-screwdriver-set/664507.html#start=1 I might just order one of those. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I have a small tool kit that has every torx and screwdriver I need. I got it from Walmart and it has been great. The only issue is that you can only get them around Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/Winchester-Piece-Gunsmith-Screwdriver-Set/dp/B0057IO2B8 this is in my range bag. Never had anything I couldn’t fix with it and a multi tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerjd Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Love the one from CED. It has everything I needed except a bushing wrench for a 1911. Has punches, small hammer, cleaning supplies, oil, picks, screw driver kit, allen wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) I assembled my own tools to handle Shadow 2 and 2011's. I agree that the first line of defense is a legal backup gun but that isn't always practical. Trying to fix even a simple thing like a CZ trigger return spring is difficult under time constraints at a match. I found out a couple of things. One the quality (fit) of Allen (hex) wrenches varies a lot. Cheap ones have burr frequently on the ends. At least buff them for a good fit and avoid stripping a small screw. A better one with a ball head on one end is best.. Buy what appears to be the most expensive small set off Amazon. In my experience its worth the increased price. I much prefer the individual wrenches because of the ball and because the foldable ones Ive seen and owned are great for large screws but suck for fit into small screws. A good set of small punches is your best friend. I too like the Fixit Stick for its small size and usefulness. I see no reason to get the ratchet one (although I admit that's what I currently have. A small hammer with non-marring heads (plastic and brass) is nice to have. Those with screw in replaceable heads suck. If you need a steel hammer get one. A squib rod is nice for the other competitors even if you never need one. It'll make you friends (and lose you squib rods). Last get a good needle nose plier. A cheap one is awful.. My advice is buy good tools and keep up with them. Cheap tools are worse than no tools at all. Edited August 8, 2021 by Brooke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Quote My advice is buy good tools and keep up with them. Cheap tools are worse than no tools at all. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix1977 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Have this compact toolkit from Wera. Very high quality. I tailored it with a few bits (Brownells Magna tips) specifically for my guns. It’s really not bigger than a soda can. Edited August 10, 2021 by Phoenix1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Used to carry a bunch of tools, until I realized I never used them. Now it's a Glock punch, small channel locks, squib rod, and SOG multi tool with bit kit for anything needing more than a punch. I don't bother with a hammer, a full magazine works fine enough for anything gun related needing hammer assistance. Covers any repairs I'm going to do at the range, and doesn't weigh me down. Think about it, a Glock punch covers probably 90% of what you're going to fix at the range, more in plastic guns. Bit kit handles grip panels on metal guns, and adjustable sight screws, holster screws, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 9:30 PM, GringoBandito said: I've had this kit in my nag for a few years and have used it several times to get out of a jam. Works great. https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmithing-tools/wrenches-and-screwdrivers/space-saver-screwdriver-set/664507.html#start=1 This is what I carry along with a bushing wrench and a fiber optic repair kit I made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I think this is pretty much what I bought many years ago, except that a tackle box was supplied instead of a cloth pouch, well chosen bunch of tools that has been added to over the years (starter punches - spare fiber optic rods - cigarette lighter - etc). https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/gunsmithing-tool-kits/basic-field-tool-kit-prod30922.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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