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    Tools- Punches and misc. stuff

    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

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    Starrett. I destroyed many cheaper punches before I found these.

    Dave

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    I have one of the Lyman sets, but I have bent at least 3 of the smaller punches.
    http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...+%26+PUNCH+SET

    I need to upgrage soon.

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    brass set

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    Quote Originally Posted by davemcdonald
    Starrett. I destroyed many cheaper punches before I found these.

    Dave
    Yep' same here, and me too.
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    Still looking at all steel though, huh?

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    I use Starrett and Brownells roll pin punches and starters.
    Chief Armorer for Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas VA
    Chief Armorer for Corp Arms (FFL 07-08/SOT 02)

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    No more Lyman punches for me- I have bent and snapped too many of them.


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    Quote Originally Posted by davemcdonald
    Starrett. I destroyed many cheaper punches before I found these.

    Dave

    Good stuff here!



    C4

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    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.

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