March 7th, 2025
6minute read
In todays article, Randall Chaney reviews the Tuff Writer Precision Press Pen.
The author critically examines how the Tuff Writer tactical pen performs.
Springfield Armory provided a pen to the author for evaluation.
A sturdy pen can serve as an improvised defensive weapon in an emergency. Tuff Writer improved the concept with the ultra-durable Precision Press Pen.
A Little Background
Bamboo styluses were the first writing implements invented by man.
The clay was fired, or hardened, and records retention was born.
Hmmm, a breakthrough or future curse?
More than simply a defensive tool, the Precision Press Pen is a high-quality writing instrument that uses replaceable ink cartridges.
The former owner and founder of Tuff Writer was Jack Roman.
Roman stated, He (the officer) said no, we tried that, but they break.
Roman thought, Why doesnt anyone make a better pen?
The Precision Press Pen has a half-inch diameter barrel that fills the hand and offers a great writing experience.
This led Roman on a personal mission to make a pen as mighty as the sword.
Current Tuff Writer owner Tom Leatham told me, All Tuff Writer pens are made in Arizona.
We do parts manufacturing, hand fitting and custom finishing in-house.
The Tuff Writer tactical pen can be used as a stabbing weapon or as an alternative to a Kubotan. Since it is a pen, it can always be with you.
All assembly, packaging and shipping are done at our shop in San Tan Valley.
It shipped in a padded presentation-style box with a black nylon pouch encasing the pen.
The flapped pouch had a hook-and-loop closure.
Tuff Writer uses 6061-T6 aluminum for the pen’s body. For the tip, the company opted for 303 stainless steel for even more strength.
I thought the packaging alone was extremely nice.
The pen itself wrote well out of the box with its smooth medium black ink cartridge.
Off to a good start.
The author put the pen to the test against some heavy-duty cardboard with very good results.
Tuff Writer Precision Press Pens begin with a modular design.
All individual pieces can be replaced if needed.
The number of parts has been kept to a minimum.
The pocket clip is made from spring steel and has a powder-coated finish. Black O-rings improve the grip on the pen, but are removable if you prefer to carry the pen without them.
One early durability test of the Tuff Writer pen was for them to hammer it through a wooden 2X4.
I wont need to do this with the nice pen I was sent.
After examining its build, I believe it can take the pounding.
I stabbed the Tuff Writer repeatedly into the thickest layers of cardboard I had.
It had no trouble penetrating several inches into it.
The Springfield Armory pen has a durable satin black mil-spec anodization.
The metal tip is constructed of 303 stainless steel and has a natural satin finish for a pleasing contrast.
It is thick and screws securely to the body by a full 3/8 inch of threading.
The clip has a slightly crinkled black texture.
At 1.8 oz., the Precision Press Pen is solid but light, thanks to its aerospace aluminum core.
The 6 length is ideal for potential duty as a self-defense stick as well as a writing instrument.
Speaking to this, the Tuff Writer is compatible with Parker-style or Fisher Space Pen-sized refills.
An EXAKTFIT insert is adjustable to the desired ink refill length.
A proprietary 416 stainless steel advancing press mechanism operates the pen.
It took six months to perfect.
The designer felt the eponymous Schmidt pen mechanism used in most upscale pens at that time had durability issues.
Not so with Tuff Writers bulletproof mechanism.
Its smooth two-piece cam slides rather than clicks into battery.
The button at the top of the mechanism is wide and smooth.
He continued, That gives you an immediate in-hand response without the need for a draw stroke.
This Springfield Armory-Tuff Writer pen will complement your capabilities.
At $99.00, you’re free to afford this technologically modern item that is born of antiquity.
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