I need to get set up with AR15 tools. What's the value of the Master Wrench?
Is it worth the sixty bucks?
Anything better out there?
I need to get set up with AR15 tools. What's the value of the Master Wrench?
Is it worth the sixty bucks?
Anything better out there?
"But then there are plenty of gun folks who think no one should rock the boat because it might piss off the anti gun crowd/politicians and cause even more gun control." - Bikenut
Submissive gun rights advocates need to lose their submissiveness before we lose our 2A rights.
I guess it depends on how many "stock" AR's you'll be working on. I have a generic 'Armorers Wrench' (and they all seem to cost in the $60-$80 range, LOL) and the only thing I've used it for was to tighten Castle Nuts. All my uppers came with their own barrel nut wrench (Aero Precision), and I prefer large 3/4" Box End Wrenches for muzzle devices (because I can tape them up easier). On the flip side, I guess having the wrench would be a good idea, just in case. Wheeler Engineering offers some decent tools - if you have any LE or Mil paperwork, they are discounted on the 'Expert Voice' marketplace web site.
I picked one up when they were on sale for $30 recently. It is nice and heavy. Not a bad wrench, but for $60 I’d probably be more critical.
I got this:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/tapco-a...-tool0905.html
and a separate hammer with adjustable heads and weights (might be a two hammer set? cant remember) same brand though:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/wheeler...er-711016.html
https://www.opticsplanet.com/pro-mag...ise-block.html also a great idea, it sits in the magwell of the lower, and clams into your vice.
I got that after I picked up this:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...se-block-clamp
it works for uppers, but honestly I used it very little. I guess its a "good to have on hand", but not necessary. the mag vice block, wrench, and hammer totally are necessary.
https://www.tacticalwholesalers.com/...iABEgJtkvD_BwE << this is a big time saver if you want to avoid sending pivot pin parts across the room or into your eye. Can be had at cabelas locally.
I sprang for this punch set:
https://www.tekton.com/gunsmith-punch-set-66564 when Meijer ran a Tekton BOGO. I got that and their 6" swivel bench vice for something like $60 out the door but even a basic punch set will do, as long as you get the right sizes.
If you shop around, you can likely find them cheaper, but opticsplanet.com free shipping (and their always-active coupons) make for a good deal if you do one large order of everything you need.
"But then there are plenty of gun folks who think no one should rock the boat because it might piss off the anti gun crowd/politicians and cause even more gun control." - Bikenut
Submissive gun rights advocates need to lose their submissiveness before we lose our 2A rights.
I need to put together a shopping list