Top 3 Gun Vises | Tipton’s Buyer’s Guide

Gun Vises are one of the most misused tools in the gun community and also one of the most vital pieces of equipment for a safe, clean, and operational gun.

A gun vise is one of those products you don’t have to own, but it will undoubtedly make your life easier and keep your guns cleaner for longer. If you’ve ever tried mounting a scope with your rifle on a table and trying to stabilize your rifle between your legs or arms, you probably need a gun vise.

I use a gun vise not only to make my life easier when installing scopes, lights, or lasers but also as a safety component. I believe that if you’re going to spend thousands on a gun collection, you need to take care of that gun collection. A gun vise will allow you to take the best care of your guns in the safest way possible.

This blog is dedicated to finding the right gun vise for your needs, good luck!

1. Tipton Standing Ultra Gun Vise

As a gun writer, I get asked what the best guns, ammo, gear, and tools are in the gun community just about every day. I do not doubt that the best gun vise right now is the Standing Ultra Gun Vise from Tipton. The Standing Ultra Gun Vise is the one I decided to buy; the only regret I have is that I didn’t buy it 5 years ago. There are many reasons to like the vise, but I bought this over the Ultra Gun Vise due to the collapsible legs. It sounds like a minuscule difference, but the ability to stand or sit while you install a scope or clean your gun is much better for your back and neck. 

2. Tipton Ultra gun Vise

The Tipton Ultra Gun Vise is essentially the same as the Standing vise, except it doesn’t have folding legs. The vise is built with ball and socket articulating clamp pads to securely hold the stock and barrel while you clean your gun. The dual clamps fasten easily to any sized stock and barrel for a universal feel, while the fast-turn knobs allow for quick clamping so you can work quickly.

The frame is made of rigid stainless steel for durability and longevity and has the same glass-filled nylon on the upper components of the vise. The steel is finished with a solvent-resistant polymer to ensure you don’t deteriorate the metal with all the oil and lube you use for your gun.

Since this vise isn’t built with legs, you have to use it on a secure bench or table on which you can spill oils, carbon, and other solvents without ruining the surface. 

Why Should I Buy The Ultra Gun Vise?

With some vises, tightening the clamps can mar or scratch your barrel, deleting the metal incredibly fast and destroying your precious guns. The glass-filled nylon ensures that it will not mar the finish or scratch your barrel once you clamp down on your gun.

I appreciate the adjustable height and length of the clamps because I can use them on my pistols, crossbows, and long rifles. This vise will also cost you at least $50-$75 less than the standing vise, so that may also play a part in your decision. 

3. Tipton Best Gun Vise

The Tipton Best Gun Vise is the most versatile gun vise on the market today, and it can accommodate not only any gun you have but also with confidence. The central channel, where your gun goes, is made of high-grade aluminum that offers unparalleled versatility by specifically moving individual components to fit each gun perfectly. As you move each component, you’ll have a custom fit for each gun that offers greater security as you clean or install new optics.  

The 2 rear clamps on the Best Gun Vise are completely adjustable t accommodate any size buttstock from a hunting rifle and shotgun to an AR and CCW. This offset clamp mechanism ensures that even if you have a cheek riser or extended buttstock, the vise will securely fasten your gun without marring the finish or gouging holes in the barrel. The front support grip is also adjustable with 2 leg heights that can be configured along the T-track to ensure the stock always stays in place while you clean or do basic gunsmithing.