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Three things are necessary in every serious shooter\u2019s range bag: a wrench, a bit set, and a torque limiter. Thankfully, Real Avid has us covered with the Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver Kit. I know, what a mouthful of a name for a product, but it\u2019s as versatile as the name is long. This kit is compact, capable, and has helped me out of a few conundrums at the range in the short six months that I\u2019ve had it.<\/p>\n

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Real Avid makes great products, and the Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver kit is yet another need for the DIYer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What It Is Exactly<\/h2>\n

Before we get too far into why I like it, I\u2019ll break down what Real Avid\u2019s Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver Kit<\/a> is. From a 60,000-foot perspective, it\u2019s a small, portable, torque wrench and bit set that comes in an eyeglasses-sized case. This combination of tools can handle most any firearm accessory mounting needs in a portable and convenient package.<\/p>\n

The Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter can be set from 15 to 65 in-lb in 1 in-lb increments. It\u2019s also my favorite \u201cclick-style\u201d overload clutch design that many of you are already familiar with. This means the wrench clicks and spins once the desired torque is reached. No need to watch the alignment of a spinning collar or hope that you hear the click before you over-torque the bolt. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s possible to torque beyond the setting your wrench is on.<\/p>\n

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The Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter can be used in any configuration of the X3 wrench. Just slap it in where you want it based on the task\u2019s needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The wrench that comes in the Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver Kit is, as you\u2019d guess, called the X3 Driver. This tool is modular, allowing it to be a driver, a ratchet, or a T-handle bit driver. The X3 Driver is configurable in many other ways when you take into account the extension and Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter that can be used in conjunction with it. My favorite way to use the X3 Driver is as a ratchet, which feels fantastic with its solid clicks and 72-tooth count.<\/p>\n

And, of course, this kit comes with a 12-piece bit set that will cover the most common fastener types on firearms. This bit set includes Hex, Torx, Phillips, and a flat bit, as well as a 1\/4\u2033 hex to 1\/4\u2033 square adapter plus a 1\/2\u2033 socket. The Hex bits that come in the kit are 7\/64\u2033, 1\/8\u2033, 9\/64\u2033, 5\/32\u2033, 3\/16\u2033, and 1\/4\u2033. Torx bits include T10, T15, T20, and T25. And finally, the #2 Phillips and 5mm flat bit are not to be forgotten.<\/p>\n

My Experience With the Smart-Torq <\/h2>\n

The Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver Kit lives in my USPSA range bag. This bag always has three different pistols in it. It also contains holsters, magazines, ammo, tools, spare parts, and more. Because I use this gear hard and often, inevitably, things break. I had to bust out the Smart-Torq adjustable limiter and X3 Driver Kit to swap optics, torque optics plates, change baseplates, and more while at the range. It was always the perfect tool for the job.<\/p>\n

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This kit has come in handy for swapping optics, adjusting zero, and many other miscellaneous tasks at the range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also used this kit at my workbench on many different firearm platforms for various tasks. Here, I found that the 12-piece bit set was slightly lacking in variety. However, a supplemental bit set is all I needed to complete any job with the Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver kit. Because of this, I do recommend you purchase one and use the two kits in conjunction. Since I\u2019ve also added a bit set to my range bag alongside this driver kit.<\/p>\n

The Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter is easy to use; simply hold the limiter body and turn the top with the X3 Driver. When you see the indicator in the window at the torque value you desire, click the push-button at the top of the tool. Then use it to torque your fastener. Once the designated torque value is reached, the limiter clicks and spins freely, keeping you from over-torquing and assuring you that the torque value is reached.<\/p>\n

Besides being a capable compact torque wrench set, I enjoyed the small details of the kit. A few of my favorites are the c-clip bit retention of the ratchet head, and the magnetic retention of the extensions. This keeps the bit from falling out of the wrench and prevents the extension from falling off at the most inconvenient time. And finally, I love the knurling on each part of the X3 Driver that requires grip. It feels nice to the touch and adds function to its form, but Real Avid didn\u2019t get too overzealous and left the lower portion of the 1\/4\u2033 bit driver extension smooth so that it could spin freely in your fingers and not feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

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This kit is handy for both large and small jobs. Here, I used it to install this Vortex Defender ST red dot on the Springfield Echelon 4.0 Comp slide. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Specifications and Features<\/h2>\n