Description
When you need a core set of gunsmithing tools that won't leave you short, the Birchwood Casey Weekender delivers the essentials in one organized package. This 27-piece kit covers the work that comes up most often: mounting optics, driving and removing pins, adjusting components, and handling routine maintenance across rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
What Comes in the Weekender Kit
The kit starts with a dual-faced hammer that has both a brass head (for softer striking that won't mar your firearm) and a nylon face for jobs where you want even gentler contact. Paired with that are 11 different punches in brass, steel, and synthetic materials, plus four roll-pin punches. This punch variety lets you match the tool material to your task, which matters more than you might think when working on quality firearms.
Bits and Drivers for the Work
You get two precision screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade), plus a long-shank Phillips bit for those hard-to-reach screws. The hex bits cover the standard sizes (5/64", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 1/16", 3/32"), three flat driver bits (3/16", 3/8", 1/4"), and Torx T10 and T15. Most modern firearms use at least a couple of these profiles, so having them all on hand saves trips to find the right bit.
Built for Your Workbench
The tools sit in a molded plastic hard case with a clear hinged cover that latches shut. Each tool has its own slot, so nothing rolls around in transport and you can grab what you need without digging. The case is compact enough to move between your bench and the range, and durable enough to take a few years of regular use.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Model: Weekender
- MPN: 42021
- UPC: 029057420210
- Piece Count: 27
- Color: Blue
- Hammer Type: Nylon and Brass Faced
- Punch Types: Brass, Steel Pin, Roll Pin, and Synthetic
- Hex Bits: 6 pieces (5/64", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 1/16", 3/32")
- Torx Bits: T10, T15
- Screwdrivers: Precision Phillips, Precision Flat, Long Shank Phillips
- Flat Driver Bits: 3 pieces (3/16", 3/8", 1/4")
- Case Material: Molded Plastic with Clear Hinged Cover
- Warranty: None
What’s Included
- 1 Nylon and Brass Faced Hammer
- 1 Precision Phillips Screwdriver
- 1 Precision Flat Screwdriver
- 1 Long Shank #2 Phillips Screwdriver
- 2 Brass Punches (5/16", 3/16")
- 4 Roll Pin Punches (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
- 4 Steel Pin Punches (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
- 1 Synthetic Punch
- 3 Flat Driver Bits (3/16", 3/8", 1/4")
- 2 Torx Bits (T10, T15)
- 1 Phillips Driver Bit (#1)
- 6 Hex Bits (5/64", 7/64", 1/8", 5/32", 1/16", 3/32")
- Molded Hard Case with Clear Hinged Cover
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with this gunsmith kit?
The Weekender covers the most common tasks: mounting and adjusting scopes, driving out and installing pins in trigger groups and other assemblies, adjusting aftermarket components, and routine maintenance on rifles, shotguns, and handguns. It's built for field and bench work on guns that are well-maintained, not heavy-duty gunsmithing like barrel fitting or major modifications.
Why does the kit include different punch materials?
Brass and synthetic punches won't damage soft metals or finishes, making them ideal for precision work where you're protecting your firearm. Steel punches are tougher for harder jobs. Roll pin punches have a special profile that keeps them from skating off the pins while you drive them. Using the right material for the job prevents damage that can be expensive to fix.
Is the hard case good for transport?
Yes. The molded plastic case has a clear hinged cover that locks with pull tabs, keeping everything organized and protected whether you're moving it between your workbench and the range or taking it to the field. Each tool has its own slot so nothing shifts around during transport.
Does this kit work on all firearms?
The tools in the Weekender handle the fasteners and pins found on most modern rifles, shotguns, and handguns. However, some specialized work (like fitting custom triggers or major AR platform modifications) might require additional tools beyond what's here.
Will the brass hammer marring hurt the quality of my finish?
No. The brass face is softer than steel, so it won't leave marks or dents on your firearm's finish the way a steel hammer would. That's exactly why it's included. For jobs where you want even lighter contact, the nylon side works the same way.




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