Where to buy soft-tipped punches?

[doc540]

Looking to buy a set of small, nylon/brass punches that won't mar the surfaces of various firearm pins.

thnx

 

[rcmodel]

I make all my brass punches out of commonly available brass rod.

I also use oak or other hardwood dowel rod for non-marring punch material.

Brownell's offers a complete selection of what you want, as does Midway.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/catsearch.aspx?k=nylon punch&ps=10&si=True

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=6741&title=BRASS PUNCH SET

BTW: I often have seen brass punch sets on the "Cheap Chinese Tools" tables at the hardware store.

rc

 

[Jim K]

Depends on the pin, but you might find cup tip punches better for round head pins than brass punches, which can still mark or mar the frame. Many pins have rounded ends and a cup punch won't slip off.

Jim