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SuicideHz
10-04-06, 09:39
What brand/type Pin punches/sets do you guys have on hand for working with your AR15 and pistols?

Steel? Brass? Synthetic? Who makes good brass ones that don't bend like uncooked bacon and does anyone make steel with synthetic tips for protecting pin surface or sights that you might want to drift?

Midway has got a few kits or sets but I'd like some feedback.

Right now I've got a Craftsman punch set but I feel like an ape using them sometimes.

Thanks,

Joe

davemcdonald
10-04-06, 10:08
Starrett. I destroyed many cheaper punches before I found these.

Dave

rob_s
10-04-06, 10:49
I have one of the Lyman sets, but I have bent at least 3 of the smaller punches.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=7996&title=DELUXE+HAMMER+%26+PUNCH+SET

I need to upgrage soon.

Impact
10-04-06, 10:49
brass set

Cyclic240B
10-04-06, 11:25
Starrett. I destroyed many cheaper punches before I found these.

Dave

Yep' same here, and me too. :D

SuicideHz
10-04-06, 12:39
Still looking at all steel though, huh?

Robb Jensen
10-04-06, 12:49
I use Starrett and Brownells roll pin punches and starters.

Kisara
10-04-06, 21:40
No more Lyman punches for me- I have bent and snapped too many of them.

http://i7.tinypic.com/24v03g2.jpg

C4IGrant
10-05-06, 09:32
Starrett. I destroyed many cheaper punches before I found these.

Dave


Good stuff here!



C4

rob_s
10-05-06, 09:36
Alright, thanks to you yoyos making me feel bad about my crappy bent up Lymans, I went ahead and ordered Starret pin punches and Brownell's roll pin punches.