Grey Pneumatic (1226M) 3/8" Drive 26-Piece Deep Length Metric Master Socket Set

Love this set. Heavy duty and nice quality product

They may not be the cheapest sockets but they are certainly get the most use of my impact sockets. So I wanted something quality. Unfortunately the back is just flat and the corners of the broach for the 3/8 drive are not relieved (my Pittsburgh Pro have both those features). Nevertheless they seem to hold up well so far.

I have mixed feelings about these sockets. This is my second set of Grey Pneumatics. I also own Tekton, Nieko, Pittsburgh and some random (not s full set) of Craftsman. They all work. None have given me any issues. The Greys are better for two reasons. First, the socket size is laser printed AND stamped. Second, and this is the big one, the case is superior. If I get a case that actually works in my life, I've found that I'm FAR less likely to lose sockets. So a case that works is actually worth extra money to me. Why is the Grey Pneumatic case better than ANY other case I've ever seen? Because gray pneumatic has custom designed these blow molded cases to be as space-efficient as possible. They take up no more room than necessary. That is in great contrast to most other companies who are only able to modify the inside of a blow case which has a predetermined outside diameter (translation = wasted space). Grey Pneumatics has a more robust closure system and "hinge" system, if you will, which means that the case will last a very very long time before cracking and breaking due to fatigue in the plastic. So these fit very well in tool drawers, you can pop off the lids and have them sit open, or you can close them. They also fit well into a bags if you have to grab a set and take it on the go to a parts yard or something. These cases just work. And I absolutely am willing to pay more for them. So what are the downsides? Well, there are two. First, although the cases are extremely wonderful, the premium you have to pay to get them may not be worth it. Are you getting a higher quality socket for that premium, in addition to a better case? Possibly. But the problem is that I've never really broke or worn out any of my impact sockets, regardless of the brand. So if there is a premium quality to gray pneumatic is not one that manifests itself in real use. Second, if you buy gray pneumatic, you basically don't get any warranty. So you are paying a higher price for a higher quality product with a garbage or non-existent warranty. This is in contrast to Tekton, and even the very affordable Pittsburgh brand. If you break a Tekton or a Pittsburgh, they just replace it, no questions asked (something I learned from both companies with other tools I've purchased). Tekton will even do this via email by asking you to provide pictures electronically. This is Tekton's way of trying to compete with the speed of tool trucks. And Pittsburgh are sold in enough brick and mortar Harbor Freight stores that the returns become equally as easy. But the supposedly "higher quality" Grey Pneumatic, with its much higher price point, offers you NO warranty. Okay, sure, if you look up there information on the gray pneumatic website, you will find that they do offer a warranty. But only if you buy it from an authorized gray pneumatic dealer. And there aren't very many of those. And Amazon is certainly not one. Is this a big deal...having no warranty? Probably not. Like I said, I've never had any of these fail. So maybe the point is moot. But I scratch my head, wondering how Tekton and Pittsburgh can so easily accommodate a warranty, regardless of where you buy it, as long as it says their brand name appears on the tool. While a much higher priced, supposedly higher quality tool, like gray pneumatic, splits hairs with you about where the item was purchased.

I got these sockets thinking they were a great value. They seemed to work well, and I was comforted by GP's "Lifetime Guarantee." But after using them for only about 6 months, I started having problems with the ones I use the most (10mm, 13mm, etc.) where they jump off bolt heads or round them off. You can wiggle them on a bolthead and feel how loose they are compared to the other ones. So I went on their website to see how to get them replaced under the warranty and was disappointed to read that the warranty does not cover sockets "worn out from use," nor will they warranty tools that were not purchased through an authorized dealer, which Amazon is not. I sent an email to their customer service department noting my disappointment and seeing if they would do anything about it. The customer service reps were friendly and responded quickly, but ultimately were on no help. They only wholesale their products, so they don't do the warranties themselves; you have to find "an authorized dealer." Fine, but the closest dealer is 1.5 hours away, not worth a drive to replace a couple sockets, *if* they even would, since wear isn't covered. They said wear is normal and that their sockets are on par with the quality of Snap-On, Matco, Craftsman. I understand that impact sockets are made of a softer metal in order to absorb the impacts, and that they do wear out, but I've been using the same Snap-On and even Craftsman impact sets for over 15 years and have never had a problem with them. So clearly GP are not of the same caliber as even Craftsman (known for their steady decline in quality over recent years), and if 6 months is an acceptable life expectancy for professional tools (and not considered a defect), then I won't be buying Grey Pneumatic products anymore.

Use these products all the time as a Diesel Tech, Would recommend it to everyone, I have snap on sockets as well , but for the price this is perfect for the any use they can take a beating

Awesome quality and what’s nice is no SKIPS that’s a big deal no one likes to be without that one size and say dammit they skipped it... otherwise great set comes oiled for rust prevention

I have this set to pair with a Milwaukee 3/8 stubby in the back of the truck. Its a nice hard case for storage and the sockets have held up thus far. Not too thick on socket walls so they work well in leu of a Chrome set as well. Nice addition to the tools I carry for quick field repairs.

Turns out that a lifetime warranty is determined by the life of the tool? I had 18 items broken and cracked I sent in for replacement took 6 months, and I was informed that the tools out lived their life. True story, I can't make this up. So to keep my sets complete, I had to purchase 14 of the full lifetime warranty tools. Not one of my best decisions. Also, I never received my broken non-covered sockets. Because they out lived their life. So I just purchased sets to replace as needed.