Wright Tool flex head ratchets any good?

[MechManiac]

Hello All!
Before I start, this is my first post and I would like to sincerely thank all members of the community for sharing their wealth of information @ garage journal!
I'm looking at purchasing Wright flex head ratchets in 3/8" and 1/2" drive. The model numbers are:

3427 - 3/8" Dr. Flex Head Ratchet, Double Pawl, Knurled Handle

4430 -1/2" Dr. Flex Ratchet, Double Pawl, Knurled Handle

I'm intrigued about their ability to act as a fine tooth ratchet whilst having only 41 teeth but, is it worth the buy ? How is the quality of the flex head and the double pawl? I live in a tiny island without a well stocked Wright distributor....which means no ratchets in the store for me to inspect myself.
Thank you for reading!

 

[otis66]

you cannot go wrong with any right ratchets.

 

[GrantCee]

Top grade stuff. You will not be disappointed.

 

[mikebramel]

If youre getting a flex head look at the Armstrong maxx ratchets

 

[DrkMtnDew]

Wright ratchets are definitly worth the money. the chrome on them is about the best there is, and the actions are strong and smooth.

 

[MechManiac]

Cool! Thanks for the info. I'll order them and post some pics and a tiny review on them after some use (and abuse) haha.

 

[MechManiac]

If youre getting a flex head look at the Armstrong maxx ratchets

I did. It's a little expensive for me though. I have to pay 6.4 times more than US price because of my exchange rate. Then ship 1600 miles overseas only to get "raped" by duties and taxes again. Buying quality tools in my country *****...

 

[MechManiac]

The wright 3427 should arrive in 3 weeks; I'll post on how the action compares to the infamous dual 80's from SO, and some pics!

 

[Scavenger]

How'd it compare?

 

[williaty]

Interesting. My 4430 should show up within the next day or two.

 

[MechManiac]

How'd it compare?

It compared very well. The ratcheting action is very, very smooth. Compared to my dual 80 3/8" drive, there is less drag in the Wright. The finish is excellent. However, it takes getting used to the knob to adjust from tightening to loosening. Sometimes, my palm may catch it and change its direction....it's really rare though. Additionally, it does need a bit of load on the ratchet head as sometimes when you try to change the direction of rotation, the head spins about freely, without engaging. This was not a problem once I got used to the ratchet.
Overall, the wright offers great value for money and is comfortable, strong and smooth and I would definitely upgrade my ratchets to Wright....it's half as much as the tool truck brands...and has comparable quality
As for strength, it hasn't broken yet, neither did my SO....

 

[MechManiac]

Interesting. My 4430 should show up within the next day or two.

Post a pic or two please! And let us know your opinion on it

 

[MechManiac]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99366

 

[Scout Driver]

I'm liking my flex-head Wright 3/8 ratchet. The fit and finish is excellent. Great chrome. The flex is very tight. The mechanism "ticks" like a fine watch. Try one and you will like it.

Scott

 

[williaty]

Post a pic or two please! And let us know your opinion on it

I've been waiting for all of my Wright stuff to show up before taking pictures. The metric combo wrench set is still on backorder. I've had the ratchet for 2 weeks but haven't had a reason to use it yet.