Gun smithing vise

[DocD]

Hi, I have several pistols & revolvers and would like to do a little work of my own, sights, grips, etc, could anyone suggest a good good vise? I have some shop vices, could I wrap the pistols and use them? I would really rather use something that is designed for that purpose Thanks DocD

[Boris_LA]

I have a few shop, machinist and precision vices of different size. The most used is a standard 6" bench mounted shop vice with either alum/rubber jaw inserts, or i use leather padding cut from the old leather belts. You don't want the small, movable vice while working with stubborn pins.

[Grendel]

I bought a small vice from Amazon, together with the vice jaw inserts.

Like this: Vice



and

Jaws

[Boris_LA]

I have those soft jaws too, but they are often too soft and mushy.
For gun work I use similar to this also with magnetic holding.
http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/vises-accessories/vise-jaws/brownells-rubber-faced-vise-jaws-sku080827000-923-3421.aspx?cm_mmc=PPC-_-Itwine-_-Google-_-080-827-000&gclid=CPmtlOOk49ECFU1qfgodiKIEOA

[jim.c]

The vise with the magnetic jaws works great.  If you're working on CZ's I strongly suggest the CZC bench block SKU 30310.  I own one and it works great for removing stubborn staked pins like hammer pins.  It's well worth the money.  Good Luck !!!

http://czcustom.com/cz-bench-block.html

[nicky]

I don't do much gunsmithing, but when I do I use my bench mounted vise. For the jaws I took an old rubber water hose,slit open one end and slide it on the jaws.

[DocD]

Thanks to all, good suggestions,    jim.c, I had visited the cz custom shop but I must have missed this, I will take a closer look, Thanks

[jim.c]

Thanks to all, good suggestions,    jim.c, I had visited the cz custom shop but I must have missed this, I will take a closer look, Thanks

You're very welcome. I got mine there a few weeks ago. Stuart was the one who showed it to me, but any of the good folks there can help you. Just ask to see one. I love going there. Happy I live close by.   

[DocD]

Ya, I am new to SoCal. I checked google maps & I am about 4 hours away, being retired & a motorcyclist, I just might take a ride over there, thanks again 

[jim.c]

Ya, I am new to SoCal. I checked google maps & I am about 4 hours away, being retired & a motorcyclist, I just might take a ride over there, thanks again

Welcome to the Forum from Arizona.  It's a great place for information and ideas from a bunch of very nice folks. You should go over to the New Members section and introduce yourself.