Suggest S&W sideplate screwdriver set.

[20nickels]

Please suggest a S&W sideplate screwdriver bit set. I have Brownell's, and do not like it. Still booger's up one of the screws.

[bountyhunter]

Please suggest a S&W sideplate screwdriver bit set. I have Brownell's, and do not like it. Still booger's up one of the screws.

The best way is the following:

1) get Craftsman screwdrivers with the blade thickness an exact fit to the slot width, then grind the width of the screwdriver head to match the screw head width.

2) Buy a "bit set" with a large assortment of flat blade bits, and select the ones with the correct blade thickness and grind width to fit screws.

The trick is to always have the blade thickness match the screw slot thickness: if not, you will trash the screw.

FYI: I have found variances in side plate screws for different SW revos, even the same model. I have three "custom ground" screwdrivers (slightly different thickness) I keep on the bench all the time and one of them will always work.

Edited May 21, 2008 by bountyhunter

[Jaxshooter]

Grace makes a nice set of hollow ground wood handled screwdrivers that fit S&W and Colt screws.

[LPatterson]

Brownell's sells individual screw driver bits to match their magnetic handle. I just ordered several.

[20nickels]

Brownell's was clueless. Will make my own from Craftsman bits, Tks for replies.

[Toolguy]

I like the Craftsman 9 41247 g wf. It's 3/16 wide, has a medium size handle, and fits most S&W sideplate screws except the old ones

with the skinny slot. You may have to grind the width a little bit.

[MikeFoley]

I have Lyman Keeper kit that has slotted bits that are perfect for S&W revolvers and any other screws you don't want to booger-up.