REAL AVID, Accu-Punch, hammer & roll pin punch set.

In this video I go over what’s included in the Real Avid, Accu-Punch, hammer and roll pin punch set.
Real Avid Hammer & Roll Pin Punch Set I Gunsmithing Tools Set with Small Hammer, Roll Pin Punch Metal Punch Set I Tool Kit with Gunsmithing Hammer with 4 Tips, Non Marring Punch & Pin Starter Tool,Red www.amazon.com/dp/B07NDG8B1G/...

[@bobisonline]

OK, looking closer I realized the one I have comes with two longer roll pin punches for working with the bolt catch pins. Ahh, now I see you also mentioned it!

[@bobisonline]

I purchased one at my local gun shop but it was labeled AR-15 punch kit. It looks exactly the same. I wonder what might be slightly different.

[@BERTalert7]

Now that you've had these for a while, is there any way you could do an actual review on the set? Are the punches actually stronger, or were they the same junk with a shiny coating on them? Does the pin holder work, or is it a gimmick?I'm tired of searching for long term reviews and only finding initial impressions. If you made that video, it would stand out from all the rest, and it would be very much appreciated and not just by me.

[@kennykash6089]

It's a hammer and punch pin set bro. The components are well made. Even the plastic case is pretty nice. What more could you want to know? There are guides online showing people using these kits...

[@BERTalert7]

​@kennykash6089 I'm one of those people who researches the heck out of anything before I buy because I don't have a lot of money laying around to replace lesser products that suck. (I very rarely have buyers remorse because of it.) I'm trying to figure out which punch set to get. Most of the initial reviews are talking about how good the kits are but those people usually haven't even used the set yet. Most reviews I've seen or read about punch sets once they've used them, talk about how crappy they are or how the punches bent or how this or that broke. I'm just wondering if the punches are actually decent quality, or if they just look pretty. Or, as I have a hunch, that all the negative reviews are from people who misused them and damaged the pieces. It's just been really frustrating trying to find a good review of a good set of firearm punches from someone that has actually used them for a period of time. That's all I'm asking.

[@BERTalert7]

I'll keep searching for the guides you mentioned. Thanks.

[@kennykash6089]

@@BERTalert7 Fair enough. I think it's a solid punch set for the $40. I recommend it along with a pivot pin installation tool (same company sells them for $10 or so) and a bench block (any brand). It makes life much easier during a build. I personally wouldn't spend an extravagant amount on an AR/M4 armorer's wrench. The lower end ones work fine by me, but others will disagree. A good/sturdy vise helps as well.
If you're only doing one build, I would try to borrow these tools and kits. I've loaned out my tools to others with positive feedback. You can absolutely build an AR lower by taking shortcuts and using tools you probably have laying around. An AR is a simple build compared to an AK build that requires riveting and press fitting components. That said, it sucks to lose springs or pins, scratch or ding your lower, etc. I also don't know many people who stop with one AR build. Also consider that people WILL buy these used kits and tools off of Craigslist too if you must recoup a percentage of your funds.