Has Tipton acted on feedback from this or any other reviews in the last 3 years or has this vise remained unchanged? Perhaps someone has a created a 3D print to help out with the handgun cleaning that can be swaped with the AR block?
What a great review, and really appreciated hearing your perspective on how they can improve it. That's exactly what I'm looking for a review, and it's quite apparent you're not being a product shill. You earned a sub, awesome work!
I added some medium density foam between the pads and gun. Holds better. It is sort of a clunky design with trial and error adjustments. But it is inexpensive. A metal rig with precise adjusters would be dramatically more expensive. A pistol mag attachment might be doable, but there are hundreds of different mags. A different external pad clamp might be doable … Any tool can only be evaluated against its design goal and cost. I’m not ecstatic about the “vise,” but it’s affordable, light, low maintenance, and good enough for cleaning and mounting scopes. Just look at a regular shop vise with no gun features….. you can spend big bucks. The only change I’d make would be better pads.
Good review. I modified the front and rear adjustable tower supports to stop the irritating sudden collapse. (It involves a drill and lag screw) Otherwise I am happy with my purchase and find the device very serviceable for a variety of cleaning and tinkering on rifles.
I own this and it has been fantastic for everything from gun cleaning and maintenance to scope mounting. Would I buy this again ? You bet I would even though I own a Bog pod tripod that I put a little crow gun works ball mount adapter on it and it’s a fast easy way to set up for everything also. But for maintenance and scope mounting that Tipton is great.
This vise is definitely leaps and bounds better to install scopes than the other Tipton products. I finally found it last month and I’ve lapped rings and leveled scopes in three guns so far.
I have heard that you can sand the sides down on the towers, making them flatter. This will give the clamp more friction, plastic is still flimsier that metal however. I might just go ahead and buy one of these.
rotating the clamps helps in many cases - plus you can position one clamp in all the way against the side and only use the opposite side to tighten - that avoids the articulation of the clamps for a more secure hold. i have had this “vice” for a while and love it for cleaning and adding optics. torquing is not possible and not recommended to even try.
Thanks for watching! Honnestly, I don't trust many vises for true gunsmithing these days. Most are made of subpar metals. I tell people to start going to garage sales and look for old vises from like the 50's they lasted this long and still have a bunch of life left in them. If you are going to be doing barrelling and action work. Get a good size one that will take the stresses that you will be putting on it. Now if you are doing work on AR's and AKs, you can get away with a decent vise from Lowes or Home Depot. I have a 4 1/2 inch Irwin vice that I do AR's on. It is a tad bit on the light side for the job but so far it hasn't failed me.
Hi, thanks so much for this review. Quick question. Would this work with detaching a Keymod Handguard from the barrel nut? I am struggling to detach the handguard from the barrel nut. Not sure if I need to twist or to pry off. Any advice? Thanks!
Can this adjust long enough to clamp behind a cheekpiece? Can a rifle be leveled using the adjustable feet for scope mounting? I don't mean front to back but side to side.
So, for the cheekpiece, I guess so, It would depend on how you have the clamps set up. As for Leveling... Absolutely. there are feet at the bottom that you can spin up and down to get the desired result. I did that on my Wheeler scope mounting video (just didn't film the leveling of the vice). Thanks for watching
@@TheRogueBanshee I realized I could make my original Tipton work just by putting shims under the legs to make it level each time (before installing a scope).
I did not like the friction setup on the adjustment towers either, A quick fix and what did was took it apart and added cross hatches to the tower slide side and the clamping mechanism, it added a great deal more resistance. did not go to deep, just about 3mm is all it took.
@@TheRogueBanshee That's a nice touch with the plastidip I was thinking about using raptor liner (not as thick as rhino so it should still slide into the hole easier)
@@TheRogueBanshee I like the Mobility of it but like you I’m concerned about the rotating ball not holding enough weight. It does have a pin lock but as you may know Real Avid does emphasize “DIY tools” probably because they want to be reliable for anything greater. I do however prefer their tools over most.
@@ultimavermicompost I think they think outside the box which I like. The problem I have is the price. For about another $35 you can have a professional gun vice that is made in the US. Actually it is made 4 hours from my house.
@@TheRogueBanshee Hi. Which gun vise are you referring to saying it's US made & not much more than these? I would be interested in checking it out. Thanks.
I'm just not a fan of plastic gun vices. I've got 5 different gun vices (got to get rid of at least 3 of them!) and I'm not totally happy with any of them. The 2 PLASTIC ones are just not acceptable ("Tipton's Best" and Midway) - FLIMSY. A Hyskore "Master Armorer's Vice" - all metal, no longer made - is solid enough, locks into all kinds of positions and rotates 360 degrees on a vertical shaft. But, but it is just too big and awkward - and that's why it never gets used. The first vice I acquired 35 years ago at a gun show for $10, used, and apparently home made of wood. Works fine but being light weight it tends to slide around. My latest acquisition, a "Hyskore Benchtop 360" an all metal vicel that clamps onto a workbench. Solid as a rock! To work on an AR or 1911, just clamp a plastic magazine in its jaws.
The biggest argument against having a leveling devise is that we don't level the vise, we level the gun. This is why I don't bring that up in vise reviews. I would like one to get me close when setting up, but it is not critical to me since I level the gun to work on optics.
What do you think about using a vise for cleaning? Let's start a conversation down here in the comments.
Been using mine for a little over a year and have really enjoyed it.
Would this vise work for removing my barrel nut and installing a different handguard that needs to be torq to 40 ft lbs? This is for an AR-15
@@A.C.71 It is not a "gunsmithing vise". I wouldn't recommend it for that.
Has Tipton acted on feedback from this or any other reviews in the last 3 years or has this vise remained unchanged? Perhaps someone has a created a 3D print to help out with the handgun cleaning that can be swaped with the AR block?
Nothing I cannot do with my multipurpose vise that any of Real Avids plastic crap.
What a great review, and really appreciated hearing your perspective on how they can improve it. That's exactly what I'm looking for a review, and it's quite apparent you're not being a product shill. You earned a sub, awesome work!
I added some medium density foam between the pads and gun. Holds better.
It is sort of a clunky design with trial and error adjustments. But it is inexpensive.
A metal rig with precise adjusters would be dramatically more expensive.
A pistol mag attachment might be doable, but there are hundreds of different mags. A different external pad clamp might be doable …
Any tool can only be evaluated against its design goal and cost. I’m not ecstatic about the “vise,” but it’s affordable, light, low maintenance, and good enough for cleaning and mounting scopes.
Just look at a regular shop vise with no gun features….. you can spend big bucks.
The only change I’d make would be better pads.
I want thank you for doing this video and sharing your thoughts and insight on the vise with the different attachments
Good review. I modified the front and rear adjustable tower supports to stop the irritating sudden collapse. (It involves a drill and lag screw) Otherwise I am happy with my purchase and find the device very serviceable for a variety of cleaning and tinkering on rifles.
I own this and it has been fantastic for everything from gun cleaning and maintenance to scope mounting. Would I buy this again ? You bet I would even though I own a Bog pod tripod that I put a little crow gun works ball mount adapter on it and it’s a fast easy way to set up for everything also. But for maintenance and scope mounting that Tipton is great.
This vise is definitely leaps and bounds better to install scopes than the other Tipton products. I finally found it last month and I’ve lapped rings and leveled scopes in three guns so far.
Very nice review. Been looking at this vise for some time now. Helped me make up my mind
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Thank you! I plan to buy one with the stand as I'm typically living out or an RV and working on the road
Glad you liked it. I have a 1 year later review if that would interest you.
I have heard that you can sand the sides down on the towers, making them flatter. This will give the clamp more friction, plastic is still flimsier that metal however. I might just go ahead and buy one of these.
Good review. Appreciate your insights on what could be improved. Seems like a useful item for a moderate user like myself. Subscribed. .
Thanks for watching. Glad you found the video helpful.
rotating the clamps helps in many cases - plus you can position one clamp in all the way against the side and only use the opposite side to tighten - that avoids the articulation of the clamps for a more secure hold.
i have had this “vice” for a while and love it for cleaning and adding optics. torquing is not possible and not recommended to even try.
What do you recommend i get/buy for doing muzzle replacements, torquing, all in one type vice setup? Nice video
Thanks for watching! Honnestly, I don't trust many vises for true gunsmithing these days. Most are made of subpar metals. I tell people to start going to garage sales and look for old vises from like the 50's they lasted this long and still have a bunch of life left in them. If you are going to be doing barrelling and action work. Get a good size one that will take the stresses that you will be putting on it. Now if you are doing work on AR's and AKs, you can get away with a decent vise from Lowes or Home Depot. I have a 4 1/2 inch Irwin vice that I do AR's on. It is a tad bit on the light side for the job but so far it hasn't failed me.
@@TheRogueBanshee awesome thank you for the tip!
Nice honest review 👍
Thank you. I try to put my bias' aside and be a truthful as I can about a product. Thanks for watching.
@@TheRogueBanshee 💪👍
Hi, thanks so much for this review. Quick question. Would this work with detaching a Keymod Handguard from the barrel nut? I am struggling to detach the handguard from the barrel nut. Not sure if I need to twist or to pry off. Any advice? Thanks!
Drill a hole for a pin , and than drill in 1inch increments for tower adjustments....
Great suggestion.
I had a similar idea.
Or you can stick a piece of skateboard tape on the side
OH the vice is just fine. Just don't put 400 pounds of pressure on it.
Seems like it would be a decent cleaning vise.
Think it would be good for timing comps installing barrels etc for AR15?
No! That requires to much torque! You would be better off buying a cheap vise at harbor freight. I have the real avid vise but it is expensive!
I am in the market for one of these, i appreciate your input.
I did an update video that you may want to check out. Still a good vise but shows a modification I made a year latter.
Will this work for installation of muzzle break on AR15 Thanks
No, this is not for operations where you are torquing. It is for cleaning, light maintenance and mounting optics.
Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it but I do agree with you on the vice but all together it is a good vice
Would like it more if there was less plastic and more metal. I can see a lot of those threads stripping or wearing out after many uses...
You should watch my 1 year update video....
@@TheRogueBanshee oh ok, definitely will check it out.
Can this adjust long enough to clamp behind a cheekpiece? Can a rifle be leveled using the adjustable feet for scope mounting? I don't mean front to back but side to side.
So, for the cheekpiece, I guess so, It would depend on how you have the clamps set up. As for Leveling... Absolutely. there are feet at the bottom that you can spin up and down to get the desired result. I did that on my Wheeler scope mounting video (just didn't film the leveling of the vice). Thanks for watching
@@TheRogueBanshee I realized I could make my original Tipton work just by putting shims under the legs to make it level each time (before installing a scope).
I did not like the friction setup on the adjustment towers either, A quick fix and what did was took it apart and added cross hatches to the tower slide side and the clamping mechanism, it added a great deal more resistance. did not go to deep, just about 3mm is all it took.
Funny. I did a follow-up video not too long ago and I did just that to the pad side. I also sprayed some plastidip to the pad as well.
@@TheRogueBanshee That's a nice touch with the plastidip I was thinking about using raptor liner (not as thick as rhino so it should still slide into the hole easier)
Does this vice tilt side to side to allow for leveling rifle/scope?
No. But this one does ruclips.net/video/R2rY1nmjVkc/видео.html
Got one a few years ago
What do you think of Real Avids new vice?
Honestly… I am torn. I really want a total vice but that one from real avid is talking to me too.
@@TheRogueBanshee I like the Mobility of it but like you I’m concerned about the rotating ball not holding enough weight. It does have a pin lock but as you may know Real Avid does emphasize “DIY tools” probably because they want to be reliable for anything greater. I do however prefer their tools over most.
@@ultimavermicompost I think they think outside the box which I like. The problem I have is the price. For about another $35 you can have a professional gun vice that is made in the US. Actually it is made 4 hours from my house.
@@TheRogueBanshee which one is that?
@@TheRogueBanshee Hi. Which gun vise are you referring to saying it's US made & not much more than these? I would be interested in checking it out. Thanks.
I'm just not a fan of plastic gun vices. I've got 5 different gun vices (got to get rid of at least 3 of them!) and I'm not totally happy with any of them. The 2 PLASTIC ones are just not acceptable ("Tipton's Best" and Midway) - FLIMSY. A Hyskore "Master Armorer's Vice" - all metal, no longer made - is solid enough, locks into all kinds of positions and rotates 360 degrees on a vertical shaft. But, but it is just too big and awkward - and that's why it never gets used. The first vice I acquired 35 years ago at a gun show for $10, used, and apparently home made of wood. Works fine but being light weight it tends to slide around. My latest acquisition, a "Hyskore Benchtop 360" an all metal vicel that clamps onto a workbench. Solid as a rock! To work on an AR or 1911, just clamp a plastic magazine in its jaws.
We have one at the shop we call it the lead sledge
You should do a video on that! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!
Could have built in a levelling device
The biggest argument against having a leveling devise is that we don't level the vise, we level the gun. This is why I don't bring that up in vise reviews. I would like one to get me close when setting up, but it is not critical to me since I level the gun to work on optics.
Drill the towers, put a hitch pin in it...solved
So basically, I can't use one to change the muzzle break on my AR, 'cuz it would require more torque than it can handle...?
Exactly