GEB from United States, TX Public Profile

OpticsPlanet is showing that I purchased the Compact Entry-Level Kit, but I actually purchased the medium sized 77-bit version.

I have been heavily using this kit for almost 6 years now for gunsmithing and guitar repair. It is super helpful and I haven't ever needed to turn to another kit for bits for the aforementioned purposes. Also worth noting is that the bits in my 77-bit kit conveniently fit in my Weaver gunsmithing torque wrench. The bits have all been high enough quality for my uses and I haven't had problems with any of them.

My only gripe regarding this item is the storage case it comes in. All Weaver gunsmithing kits come in injection molded green plastic storage cases with plastic hinges and plastic snap clasps that hold them shut. Plastic hinges and snap clasps are cheap and are prone to break when used frequently.

I bought this torque wrench almost 6 years ago and it is still going strong. I also have a Brownells Magna-Tip torque wrench and both wrenches agree with one another to within about 3 in-lbs. The Weaver feels sturdier to me than the Brownells. The Weaver also goes up to 80 in-lb whereas the Brownells only goes up to 70 in-lb, however the Brownells is adjustable in increments of 1 in-lb while the Weaver adjusts in 5 in-lb increments.

My only gripe regarding this item is the storage case it comes in. All Weaver gunsmithing kits come in injection molded green plastic storage cases with plastic hinges and plastic snap clasps that hold them shut. Plastic hinges and snap clasps are cheap and are prone to break when used frequently. I wish that the case was similar quality to the tool.

The bits included are:
2- .025x.18 Flat
1- .035x.08 Flat
1- .035x.300 Flat
1- .065x.430 Flat
1- 3/32 Hex Allen
1- 5/32 Hex Allen
2- T15 Hex
1- T20 Hex

I bought this item to organize the lid of my gun cleaning case. It is so convenient that I have to recommend it, it is lacking quality. Worth noting is that you will have to drill through the lid organizer's plastic backing into the lid of your Pelican when mounting it - do not over-tighten or you will strip it right out.

The zipper mechanisms cannot handle much weight or stuffing at all. You will want to use two hands when zipping, especially when zipping the large bottom pocket, or else the zippers will come right off the tracks. Over time it gets worse - I have to re-track the bottom pocket zipper almost every time I use it now.

Again, it's a super handy item. I just wish its quality was in line with its price.

I purchased the ACU color set in XL-2XL size. The ACU set is digital camo with tufts of blue-green and tan string attached. The 5-piece set is comprised of:

Hood - Top-to-bottom measures 17". Brim measures 2". The mesh viewing window measures 5" wide by 4" tall. Neck opening measures 12" across on average. Has a drawstring to secure the hood to your chin.

Jacket - Button-down with elastic bands around the neck, above the elbows, and below the ribs. Neck-to-bottom measures 32". Armpit-to-armpit measures 27". Armpit-to-cuff measures 21".

Pants - 32" inseam. Waist-to-cuff measures 42". Elastic waist with drawstring rests at 32" and comfortably stretches to about 52".

Gun Wrap - One elastic band with ghillie tufts that rests at 44" long with 10" long strings looped at each end.

Stuff Sack - Digital camo sack with drawstring and shoulder strap.

This set also includes 2x Nylon Straps with Strap Clips for compressing everything together into a roll before stuffing it into the sack.

All of the apparel is stretchy, so it's safe to add an inch or so to most of my measurements. Everything is much better quality than I expected for $40. The tufts are very compressed when shipped, but after 15 minutes of fraying them the setup looks great and has good, acceptably dense coverage.

Halloween is a perfect excuse to buy this as a "costume". Add goat horns and go as a Ghillie Goat!

The CTR stock is an improved version of the MOE stock. The CTR stock adds a friction lock, which is the lever that is closest to the receiver in the photos. Engaging the friction lock eliminates side-to-side play, or wobbling, which can be very noticeable in the MOE stocks. The CTR stock also adds a QD mount, seen directly aft of the position lever.

The CTR stock is a high quality product and should always be chosen in favor of the MOE stock unless budget is the primary concern.

This specific stock is COMMERCIAL-SPEC. It will fit rifles with commercial-size buffer tubes, such as the DPMS Oracle and other inexpensive AR-15 platform rifles.

This stock WILL NOT FIT MIL-SPEC rifles with mil-spec buffer tubes, such as the Colt LE6920 & LE6940.

An easy way to determine your rifle's buffer tube spec is by looking at it from the side and noting the slant of the rear surface (the non-threaded end). If the rear surface of your tube is slanted, then it is commercial-spec. If it is flat, then it is mil-spec.

What can I say? I got a $40 gift certificate via a promotion, then I immediately spent it and then some with OpticsPlanet. I thoroughly enjoyed saving $40 and would highly recommend free money to anyone wondering.