r/canadaguns • u/checkyourfilter • 1d ago
Fix my gun / Modding Hand tools for regular maintenance
I have a .223,.22LR, 7.62x39 and a 12 gauge. Do I need any kind of speciality screwdrivers for cleaning? I'm in the trades so I have a lot of different sized screwdriver bits but I don't know if I have any super small ones. The only thing I don't have is a torque screwdriver, should I buy a kit with the torque screwdriver and a bunch of different sized heads?
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u/Beers_n_Deeres 22h ago
The flat blade screw drivers meant specifically for firearms are different than the common hardware store variety.
The edges of the tip of the blade are parallel and essentially fill the entire slot to prevent marring.
Regular flat blade screwdrivers are tapered to the end which means that they only grab the screw at the widest point of the driver that makes contact, which ends up marring the very top edge of a screw slot.
Not saying I don’t use my Klein screwdrivers from my tool pouch on firearms, but it’s best practice not to.
And use a brass punch for pins, you can buy a full set for cheap from princess auto.