The 8 simple tools you need to start gunsmithing at home

#2  SCREWDRIVERS

When it comes to working on firearms, regular tapered-end screwdrivers won’t do. Gunsmithing screwdrivers are hollow-ground—the tip of the bit is squared—to increase torque and reduce the chance of slippage. A variety of tips are available, configured as ¼-inch hex-drive bits and sold in sets with a handle. A standard set with 11 bits will cover most firearm screws, while more deluxe sets include specialty bits for sights and choke tubes.