The Forster Gunsmith Screwdriver #16 (brand part no. 001191) rounds out Forster’s numbered driver lineup with a bit ground specifically for firearm screw slots rather than general shop hardware. Forster Products grinds the tip parallel and hollow-ground so it fills the slot’s full width instead of tapering to a point, which is what keeps a driver from camming out under torque. The #16 size matches a specific factory slot width, giving a gunsmith or serious hobbyist another exact fit to add to an existing bench set. It fits naturally alongside the rest of our gunsmithing tools and gunsmith supplies for detail work on finished firearms.

Key Specifications

• Parallel Tip, Hollow Ground A flat, wall-to-wall grind that spreads torque evenly and resists slipping out of the slot.
• Numbered Size #16 Sized to a specific factory screw-slot width in Forster’s numbering system.
• Sold Individually A single bit meant to fill out or replace a piece in an existing driver set.
• Gunsmith-Grade Steel Hardened steel construction built for repeated use directly on firearm screws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between this and a jeweler’s screwdriver? A hollow-ground gunsmith bit like this one is wider and flatter across the tip to match firearm slot geometry, while jeweler’s drivers are typically tapered for much smaller work.

Can I use this on grip screws as well as action screws? Yes, as long as the slot width matches the #16 size; the bit doesn’t care what part of the gun the screw is holding.

Buy the Forster Gunsmith Screwdriver #16, Parallel Tip

A complete set of correctly sized bits is the difference between a clean disassembly and a chewed-up screw head. Order the Forster #16 from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your bench.