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    Trijicon SRO Battery Cover Removal Tool

    I have searched the appropriate threads here on P-F, and was under the impression this has been discussed, but my Google-Fu is apparently weak today.

    Is there a recommended tool available for use when removing the battery cover on a Trijicon SRO optic?

    I hate using a big flat blade scrrewdriver, and feel as though I am just asking for a "slip" that hits the optic lens or screws up the notch in the battery cover.

    I found discussions about a person who was making these tools on these forums:

    Sigtalk Forum: https://www.sigtalk.com/threads/trij...l-tool.398755/

    and on Ruger Forum: https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/t...ien-la.392923/

    and on Benelli Forum: https://forums.benelliusa.com/topic/...ro-users-here/

    But I cannot find information on how to order the referenced tool. It looks like it would work very well.

    I joined the Benelli Forum for the express purpose of sending a PM to the person who built the tool, and sent him a message, but have yet to receive a reply.

    Does anyone have any experience with this tool, or have a source to obtain one?

    Thanks.

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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08BJ...W13Cp13NParams

    I’m sure something like this could be used or adapted with a Dremel or tin snips. For $5 might be worth a try.

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    Coincidentally, shortly after starting this thread, I received a reply from the contact I made on the Benelli Forum.

    The seller is williamlongino@me.com and the tools sell for $25 each shipped. He is expecting his next shipment within a week.

    Everyone that has reviewed the tool on the forums I referenced speak very highly of them, and the seller was super responsive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCN View Post
    @Clusterfrack this thread got me Googling and I found and ordered a couple of these to stow in range bags and my car.


    $10

    Screwdriver bit format for use in Fat Wrenches or similar. Thought @RJ might appreciate something like this that can be properly torqued and not over tightened.

    https://www.wecan3dprintthat.com/pro...o-battery-tool

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    $15

    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ml/accessories

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    I ordered this one.

    I have not used it yet, but I bought it based on a recommendation of someone who has. I previously changed by battery by using a quarter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jlw View Post
    I ordered this one.

    I have not used it yet, but I bought it based on a recommendation of someone who has. I previously changed by battery by using a quarter.
    Me too. The form factor looked appealing and made the most sense to me.
    FWIW - it arrived very quickly, and was somewhat smaller than I’d imagined.
    When I need to use it, I’ll report back.

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    Why not just get the actual Trijicon tool? It works great.

    Also makes it nearly impossible to cross thread if you use it properly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Archer1440 View Post
    Why not just get the actual Trijicon tool? It works great.

    Also makes it nearly impossible to cross thread if you use it properly.
    To be honest, because the straight shaft looks much easier to use than the dogleg of the Trijicon tool.
    But I’m guessing the Trijicon is very usable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GyroF-16 View Post
    To be honest, because the straight shaft looks much easier to use than the dogleg of the Trijicon tool.
    But I’m guessing the Trijicon is very usable.
    I agree that straight tools are a bit easier to use, but they're also potentially easier to screw up with. Of course, sensible people always lightly lube the O-ring, and reverse thread to find the lead-in, before cranking that 10 lb/in on the battery cover.

    Based on my experience with straight tools vs Trijicon's approach, the dogleg and oblong foot shape appear to be contributing to the avoidance of cross-threading. The tool also makes it almost impossible to over-torque.

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