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GunsmithingTool List
MCC Basic Initial Tool ListImportant: These tools are required for purchase prior to beginning the program.
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
Brownells Magna Tip Master Screwdriver set / #080-112-081 / $110.00 / Brownells
Brownells, Magna Tip Thin-bit set / #080-120-000WB / $40.00 / Brownells
Starting and Center punches / #587-465-062, 587-465-093,
587-465-156, 587-113-455 / $20.00 / Brownells
Double face hammer / #818-600-100 / $20.00 / Brownells
Starrett punch set / #827-525-860 / $53.00 / Brownells
Roll pin punch set / #354-000-025 / $29.00 / Brownells
Torx bit set / #080-435-000 / $17.00 / Brownells
Allen wrenches inch / #123-109-000 / $14.00 / Brownells
Allen wrenches metric / #123-110-000 / $15.00 / Brownells
Needle file set / #249-210-010 / $40.00 / Brownells
8” flat pillar file / #191-399-470 / $27.00 / Brownells
6” mill file / #191-083-850 / $9.00 / Brownells
File Handles / #016-100-000 / $15.00 / Brownells
6” triangular file / #382-1290 / $5.00 / Enco
File set / #382-1308 / $87.00 / Enco
6” round file / #382-1264 / $7.00 / Enco
8” round file/smooth / #619-0248 / $10.00 / Enco
Dykem layout fluid(Blue) / #825-8310 / $6.00 / Enco
6” Dial calipers / Starrett, Mitutoyo, RCBS, Etc. / $20.00-120.00 / Enco, MSC, Harbor Freight
0-1” Micrometer / Starrett, Mitutoyo, RCBS, Etc. / $35.00-120.00 / Enco
1-4”Depth Micrometer / #602-3019, #76831775 / $125.00-160.00 / Enco
Dial Indicator kit / #625-1300 / $39.00 / Enco
Parallel set / #637-7530 / $58.00 / Enco
Edge finder / #327-2821 / $10.00 / Enco
Thread gauge / #615-6326 / $15.00 / Enco
6” 4R steel rule / #326-1075 / $5.00 / Enco
Combination square set 12” 4R / #638-7653 / $49.00 / Enco
115Piece Index drill bit set / #337-2212 / $275.00 / Enco
KEOCenter drill set / #891-4348 / $49.00 / Enco
½” Threading Tool Kit (Uses HSS or carbide inserts) / #080-000-839 / $85.00 / Brownells
(3) 3/8” HSS Tool Bits (Blanks To Grind) / 02603249 / $5.00 / MSC
(3) ½” HSS Tool Bits (Blanks To Grind) / 02603322 / $7.00 / MSC
End mill 20 Piece Set / #320-0000 / $109.00 / Enco
Lathe center gauge / #326-1096 / $7.00 / Enco
Feeler Gauge Set, 26 Piece .00015”-.02500” thickness / #06588305 / $10.00 / Auto Parts Store, MSC
Noga Deburring Tool / EO2000 / $5.00 / MSC
Chamfer Tool / #749-002-551 / $18.00 / Brownells
X-acto knife / #505-0371 / $2.25 / Enco
Knife blades / #891-5475 / $1.40 / Enco
Welding Gloves / #505-4144 / $6.40 / Enco
5 piece Plier set / Kobalt / $30.00 / Lowes
Stainless Steel Brush / #505-1061 / $1.35 / Enco
.0001” Test indicator
Noga Indicator Base / #606-4708
#326-1359 / $74.00
$116.49 / Enco
12” hacksaw & bi metal blades/32 teeth / $20.00 / Hardware stores
Ballpeen hammer – 16oz / $8.00 / Hardware stores
Safety glasses / $3.00 / Hardware stores
Metal scribe – carbide tipped / $10.00 / Hardware stores
10” adjustable wrench / $15.00 / Hardware stores
Set of pad locks for lockers / $10.00 / Hardware stores
(2) Bearings / # 35434364 / $10.00 / MSC
Dremel Tool / 337-8270 / $50.00 / Enco
Ceramic Stone / #080-625-002 / $15.00 / Brownells
India Stone Medium / #657-246-146 / $15.00 / Brownells
India Stone Fine / #657-246-246 / $15.00 / Brownells
1st year - Fall SemesterGSM 111 Gunsmithing I
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
GSM 111 Gunsmithing I: Lab fee for materials / $50.00 / MCC
Precision Machining 2nd Edition Text / $100.00 / MCC E-Campus Bookstore
Precision Machining 2nd Edition Workbook / $26.00 / MCC E-Campus Bookstore
1st year - Fall SemesterGSM 120 Gunsmithing Tools
GSM 120 Gunsmithing Tools: Lab Fee for materials / $100.00 / MCC
Note: The tools purchased from the Initial Basic Tool List will be used in this class.
1st year – Spring Semester GSM 125 Barrel Fitting/Alteration
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
#3JT to #3MT Drill Chuck Adapter / #08620338 / $10.00 / MSC
Cleaning Kit .22 Caliber and up / $35.00 and up
3/8” Turning & Boring Kit (Uses HSS or carbide inserts) / #080-000-835WB / $130.00 / Brownells
35 Degree Profile Kit (Uses HSS or carbide inserts) (Note: Suggested but not required) / #080-000-836WB / $110.00 / Brownells
1-2” Outside Micrometer (Suggested but not required) / MSC, Enco
Rifle barrels for projects – 3 needed
(3) Rifles barrels, pre contoured, stainless steel or chrome moly steel / Shilen, Bartlien Krieger, Lilja, Hart, Douglas barrels / $120.00-320.00 / See list for information
Rifle actions for projects – 3 needed
(1) Weatherby Vanguard Action / Varies / $200.00 / Weatherby thru MCC
(1) Remington 700 action( The student must have at least one 700 action) / Varies / $300.00 / Remington thru MCC
(1) Winchester 70 action push feed or controlled round feed.
Will also accept Mauser 98, CZ 550, or Ruger 77.
NOTE: You are advised to speak with your instructor prior to purchasing any action. The MCC Gunsmithing Club does group purchases at a reduced cost. / Varies / $175.00 – 500.00 / CZ, USA thru MCC
(2) 6-48 Carbon Taper Taps
(2) 8-40 Carbon Taper Taps / #395-648-001
#395-840-001WB / $3.00
$2.49 / Brownells
(2) 6-48 Carbon Bottom Taps
(2) 8-40 Carbon Bottom Taps / #395-648-003
#395-840-003 / $2.79
$2.79 / Brownells
1st year – Spring SemesterGSM 127 General Repair
Scope Base and Scope Rings for each action (Ask instructor) / Action Specific / $25.00-75.00 / Brownells
Flat Spring Stock / MCC
60 degree sight file / #080-648-060 / $45.00 / Brownells
Dovetail blank / #080-770-375WB / $15.75 / Brownells
Gun Digest Book of Revolvers Assembly/Disassembly / ISBN 9781440214523 / $22.39 / Amazon
Gun Digest Assembly/Disassembly Books (Shotguns, Centerfire Rifles, Automatic Pistols, Rimfires) / 491-000-060, 491-000-058,
100-010-969WB, 491-000-044 / $22.99-25.99 / Brownells
1 lb. each – rifle, pistol & shotgun powder / Depends on cartridge / $25.00 / Store purchases/reloading supplies
100 each –Rifle, pistol & shotgun primers / Depends on cartridge / $4.00 / Reloading supplies
100 each – Unprimed rifle & pistol brass & shotgun hulls / Depends on cartridge / $25.00 and up / Reloading supplies
100 each – Rifle & pistol bullets / Depends on cartridge / $25.00 and up / Reloading supplies
100 – Shotgun wads / Depends on cartridge load / $15.00 / Reloading supplies
25 lbs. of shotgun shot / Depends on cartridge load / $35.00 / Reloading supplies
1st year – Summer SessionGSM 235 Current GSM Techniques
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
Brownells screw driver tips for recoil pads / #080-136-000 / $3.00 / Brownells
1/2 “ Gunline barrel bedding tool / #364-700-500AN / $29.99 / Brownells
5/8” Gunline barrel bedding tool / #364-700-625AN / $29.99 / Brownells
3/4' Gunline barrel bedding tool / #364-700-750AN / $29.99 / Brownells
14mm Straight chisel / #541-000-007WB / $50.99 / Brownells
4mm Straight chisel / #541-000-005WB / $32.99 / Brownells
Rig Grease in can / #167-400-458 / $14.00 / Brownells
(1) Jerrow’s Inletting Black (Gold is optional) / #457-001-050 / $8.00 / Brownells
(1) Custom Oil – spray finish in satin or gloss / choose one: #209-101-014 – satin #209-100-014 – gloss / $14.00 / Brownells
(1) Custom oil – liquid form / #209-000-002 / $12.00 / Brownells
(1)3M rubber hand sanding block / $10.00 / Lowes
5 sheets each – 3M Sandblaster or Klingspore wood sand paper / 9”x 11”size, 180, 220, 320, 400, 600 grits / $7.00pack / Lowes or The
Woodworking Shop
5 sheets each – 3M or equivalent, Silicon Carbide wet/dry sand paper / 9”x 11” size, 180,240, 320, 400, 600 grit / $9.00pack / Lowes or The
Woodworking Shop
Rifle Length Hard Case / Varies / $25.00
Dust Respirator (If needed) / $25.00
Modeling clay or Play-doh for bedding / $5.00
Sling swivel studs – 2 sets / #593-131-100 / $11.00 / Brownells
(3) Recoil pads – Pachmyer or Kick eez / Determined by stock dimensions / $30.00
Semi inletted Wood or Laminate Rifle Stock / Depends on Rifle Model / $150.00 & up
Composite rifle stock / Depends on Rifle Model / $200.00& up / High Tech Specialties, McMillan, Manners, HS Precision, Bell & Carlson
Devcon Steel Bed 1lb / #10110 / $35.00 / Varies
Acra Release agent (Kiwi Shoe Polish or floor wax is acceptable) / #081-028-000 / $32.99 / Varies
Grovtech Flush Cup for QC Swivels (Only if needed, ask instructor) / #100-005-661WB / $19.99 / Brownells
Air Dry Duracoat (if desired) / Varies / $19.99 / Brownells
Starrett 135A Level / Brownells, MSC
Starett 134A Cross Test Level / Brownells, MSC
2nd year – Fall SemesterGSM 223 Rifle Stockmaking
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
Palm handle carving set / #100-004-975AN / $32.99 / Brownells
Straight handle carving set / #100-004-976AN / $39.99 / Brownells
#49 Cabinet rasp / #191-188-460AN / $49.99 / Brownells
#50 Cabinet rasp / #191-188-610AN / $69.99 / Brownells
Large Jerry Fisher Scraper / #310-150-002AN / $14.01 / Brownells
Small Jerry Fisher Scraper / #310-150-001AN / $14.01 / Brownells
Octagon Jerry Fisher Scraper / #310-150-003AN / $14.01 / Brownells
8mm curved gouge / #541-000-001AN / $50.99 / Brownells
Gouge slip stone / #657-071-076AN / $34.99 / Brownells
8 oz Rawhide mallet / #100-003-751AN / $32.99 / Brownells
12 oz Rawhide mallet / #100-003-752AN / $33.99 / Brownells
L4 Plastic file handle / #016-406-002AN / $12.99 / Brownells
Adjustable file handle / #345-890-000AN / $7.99 / Brownells
2nd year – Fall SemesterGSM 230 Handgun Technology
NOTE: Please consult with instructor prior to purchasing any 1911 parts, as not all parts will be suitable for class use.
65 degree sight file / #080-648-265 / $28.00 / Brownells
6” barrette file / #191-350-730 / $32.00 / Brownells
8” American pattern #2 cut file / #191-058-860 / $14.00 / Brownells
S & W hand window file / #080-754-000 / $32.00 / Brownells
Kuhnhausen S & W Manual – optional / #924-100-001 / $25.00 / Brownells
Kuhnhausen Ruger Manual – optional / #924-300-001 / $25.00 / Brownells
Kart 1911 5” Match Barrel .45ACP / #472-020-045 / $159.00 / Brownells
1911 barrel bushing / #472-000-014 / $18.00 / Brownells
1911 beavertail grip safety (Depends on brand of pistol) / Ask instructor / $35.00 / Brownells
1911 combat style hammer / #791-102-002 / $45.00 / Brownells
1911 Semi Auto Pistol – GI model – Springfield Armory or the equivalent
1911 Slide/Frame Kit and associated parts
(This is a group purchase through the MCC Gunsmithing Club) / $625.00-$1000.00 / Store/online purchases
S&W L, L or N frame revolver / $300.00& up / Store/online purchases
1911 Barrel Bushing Wrench / #080-045-045 / $7.00 / Brownells
5mm Carbide Endmill / MSC
3/16” Carbide Endmill / MSC
3/8” Carbide Endmill / MSC
1911 Match Sear / #296-100-002 / $30.00 / Brownells
Dremel Cratex Wheels and Mandrels / #190-025-083 / $20.00 / Brownells
EZ Lap Diamond / #05125224 / $18.00 / MSC
EDM Stone / #05094321 / $4.00 / MSC
Cup Tip Punch #6 / #080-620-006 / $18.00 / Brownells
Cup Tip Punch #3 / #080-620-003 / $18.00 / Brownells
1911 Match Disconnector / #100-003-261 / $30.00 / Brownells
1911 Barrel Link Set / #965-142-000 / $26.99 / Brownells
Wolff 14lb Rebound Spring for S & W Revolver / #16663 / $3.49 / Wolff
S & W Rebound Spring Removal Tool / #080-666-000 / $20.00 / Brownells
OPTIONAL:
Barrel Locking Lug File
Slide/Frame Rail Frame
Replacement Match Barrel for S&W Barrel
Grobet Swiss #1 Cut Hand File / #080-751-000
#080-753-000
#60205317 / $65.00
$65.00
Varies
$27.00 / Brownells
Brownells
Brownells
MSC
2nd year – Spring SemesterGSM 227 Advanced Repair
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
The individual student is responsible for supplying all needed firearms for the Advanced Repair class.
Note: Tools that were purchased/required from previous semesters will be used in this class.
2nd year – Spring SemesterGSM 240 Modern Sporting Firearms
Students will be responsible for providing firearms and parts for required project modifications. Note: Consult Instructor for project ideas
Rifle Barrel Blank for AR15/10 Upper Build (Consult Instructor concerning proper contour) / $40.00-300.00 / Green Mountain, MCC .223, Shilen, Etc.
AR15/10 Barrel Extension (Consult Instructor concerning proper extension) / DPMS, Bat, Brownells / $25.00-60.00 / Brownells/other
Stripped Upper Receiver (Consult Instructor) / $85.00 / Brownells/other
Bolt Carrier Group / Caliber Specific / $100.00 / Brownells/other
Charging Handle / $25.00-60.00 / Brownells/other
Handguard Assembly (Consult Instructor) / DPMS, ALG / $44.00-125.00 / Brownells/other
Gas Block / .750, .875”, or .936” / $25.00 and up / Brownells/other
Gas Tube / Ask instructor for proper length / $11.00-16.00 / Brownells/other
Cerakote oven cure paint for three firearms Example:1911 and AR15 / Student chooses color(s) / $35.00 / Brownells, Cerakote
2nd year – Summer SessionGSM 225 Metal Finishing
Item / Product # / EstimatedCost / RecommendedSupplier
Lab Fee for Materials / $40.00 / MCC
Pin Vise / #345-090-000 / $16.00 / Brownells
Rust Preventative #2 / #083-019-016 / $21.00 / Brownells
Express Blue / #575-200-004 / $6.00 / Brownells
One quart of Denatured Alcohol / $7.00 / Lowes
(5)Sand paper – Silicon Carbide or Aluminum Oxide Wet/Dry, paper backed / 9”x 11” size - grits – 180, 220, 320,
400, 600, 1000 / $7.00 / Store or online purchases
(2) each – 2” x 72” Sanding belts – Grey / All grits, 180 , 240 , 400, 600 / $6.10 / MSC or Enco
1 quart ATF transmission fluid / $5.00
(2) 1” foam brushes / $2.00
Spray bottle / $3.00
Cotton work gloves / $6.00
(4) Cork plugs / $2.00
Side cutter pliers / $8.00
(10) Steel or nickel plated alligator clips / $5.00
1 Quart Acetone / $7.00 / Lowes
** Optional but recommended **
Total Estimated Tool List Cost: $8500.00
Vendor Listings
Brownell’s / / 800-741-0015
When contacting Brownells for the first time to set up an account, let them know you are a Gunsmithing student at MCC and you will receive discounted pricing on all orders.
Stephen Bader Co. / / 518-753-4456
Klingspore’s The Woodworking Shop /
Midway USA / / 800-243-3220
Enco Tool Supply / / 800-873-3626
MSC Industrial Supply / / 800-645-7270
Shilen Barrels / / 972-875-5318
Krieger Barrels / / 262-628-8558
Douglas Barrels / / 304-776-1341
Lilja Barrels / / 406-826-3084
Hart Barrels / / 315-677-9841
McMillan Stocks / / 623-582-9635
Manner Stocks / / 816-283-3334
Distributors for stock blank wood
Calico Hardwoods, Inc. / / 707-546-4045 / $30 up
Gun Stock Blanks by Cecil Fredi /
email: / 702-382-8470 / $25-$1000
Wrights Gunstock Blanks / / 503-666-1705 / $70 up
Hunterbid.com / / 603-433-8908 / $50 up
Old Tree Gun Blanks / / 435-669-3901 / $150 up
/ 660-438-4699 / $225 up
Bullberry Barrell Works / / 435-635-9866 / $100-$800
Claro Walnut Gunstock Co. / / 530-342-5188 / $50 up
Watts Walnut / / 573-485-8588 / $100 & up
Boyds Hardwood Stocks / / 605-996-5011 / $109 & up
Tools and supplies required for the Gunsmithing program are reviewed regularly. Applicants should periodically visit us at for the most current Gunsmithing Tool List.