Is this a good vise for working on a pistol and revolver?
603845
Problebly not. I think it was designed for the rifle. Don't see a pistols really fitting very good. I am sure they make a vise just for hand guns.
603846
it's primary purpose is the rifle for cleaning and other necessary maint./repairs. I can't see an application for a revolver.
1360444
I bought this for a friend who uses it with a Smith and Wesson SW9VE, it will hold my 1911 Government Model, a Taurus PT92 and Beretta 92/m9 just fine as well. All of these are full sized pistols with 5" barrels, so it should hold almost any mid to full frame automatic. I don't know about a revolver though.
509867
If your talking about the pipe teeth below the main jaw face than yes. Otherwise, no. The primary vise face is smooth. Honestly though, anything that i would want teeth for I would also want a larger vise for. That said I've used it to cut pipe with a hacksaw and with a pipe-cutter with no issue.
351948
It seems strong its made in China tho.I know Irwin is good stuff love there vise grips. The best vise would be to find one in a old mans garage.any vise made these days from China.I dont know how good the grade of cast iron is.I bought this vise off Amazon its good for the price.you get what you pay for.
41000
Its designed for semi autos but should accommodate a revolver ..though you may need to close up lower opening with a few stitches to keep revolver from dropping to low ..
1663442
I believe it is better then the Hand Press. I got mine to taper crimp 45 ACP's since my old press won't do it all that well. Works fine for that and I am sure it will do fine for the rest of my pistol reloads. Not sure how well it will work for large rifle cartridges but I don't reload those anyway. It was a good buy for my use.
1866825
With great difficulty. That's not what it's designed for. It's designed to hold a long gun for cleaning and maintenance. And, I'd recommend buying its big brother. Much better vice for a few $$$$ more.
889258
If you're changing barrels on an AR it's best to get a bench vise and upper receiver vise block. Even a stout clamp on model will work okay for light duty (not every day gunsmithing) so you don't need a dedicated workbench. I've seen pics of some guys doing their builds with clamp on vises. This CTK is not the right tool for the job you're doing.
622528
Yes, it works fine on those calibers. I use it on .22, .380, 9mm, .357/.38, .44 magnum, and .45. All my revolvers are stainless steel.
1080368
Of course. However this gun is very rough & coursely made. If you are willing to start learning gun smithing skills, I highly recommend this gun.
561538
Manufacturer does not give any type of rating of clamping strength to my knowledge. This is a smaller vise but is well made, not cheap metal like the ones at harbor freight. I have owned several vises and this is a good one for general home work bench use.
425975
You can open the vise 7" and still have good control with what you are working with. I have not needed to use the vise opened that wide, but times that I have used the vise it has done everything I wanted it to do. I used it to hold the wooden model ship I am building, also for some small repairs around the house.
1628348
I don't think so. The fork that holds it up at the end sets 2/3rds~ of the way down my brush. It doesn't look like it will hold the pistol grip.
383040
Is the built in vise strong enough to hold an AR15 upper and lower for assembly? I need at least 40-80 lbs of torque for the upper receiver barrel installation.
2023648
I have not used it it is only the blade and handle. Still have to buy the vise. I have not needed to trim yet either
1779213
Yes, I have install a small vise and also an a reloading ram assy. JUST BE PRISSICE IN YOUR DRILLING.
1387377
I say yes because of the fact that it is well built. The only area I would advise you to take extreme care with would be the allen type heads on the bolts and nuts. Be extra cautious not to round off the wrench, bolt, or nut or you will have much difficulty in re-assembling the unit. Also, in packaging to transport, be careful not to damage any of the tapered ends that must go back together.