Looking for some help on an armorers wrench

[titsonritz]

All those "tools" linked are cheap gauge metal POS stampings. Buy a real tool. $25 for blem with the fast shipping in the industry.
https://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/Joint-Castle-nut-Wrench_p_129.html

 

[TTSX]

All those "tools" linked are cheap gauge metal POS stampings. Buy a real tool. $25 for blem with the fast shipping in the industry.
https://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/Joint-Castle-nut-Wrench_p_129.html

But we wanna spend $2 to fix our $1k guns. We "can't afford" it. Let's order an extra large pizza.

 

[Member 53328]

But we wanna spend $2 to fix our $1k guns. We "can't afford" it. Let's order an extra large pizza.

Hey now. It's the same thing as dumping 3k into a rifle and then putting a 200 dollar optic on it…. Priorities right? Haha

 

[titsonritz]

Also, FYI, a BCM barrel nut wench works on the castle nut too.
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-kmr-barrel-nut-wrench-and-m4-stock/

 

[Paolung]

All those "tools" linked are cheap gauge metal POS stampings. Buy a real tool. $25 for blem with the fast shipping in the industry.
https://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/Joint-Castle-nut-Wrench_p_129.html

This one isn't a piece of crap like some of the others.

 

[TTSX]

Real men use vice grips

 

[Paolung]

 

[titsonritz]

This one isn't a piece of crap like some of the others.

I've never seen that one so I'll take your word for it, but it does look beefier than some of the other cheap stamping I've seen. I never would have found it on a site geared toward state compliance "upgrades".

 

[Yarome]

The other way to look at it.... you've invested a ton into your rife. Do you really need to spend another $25 (an entire mags worth of ammo) for a dedicated tool good for nothing other than doing a one time 2-3min job... when a $2 POS is "good enough"?

Mine is a nice (aka, not cheap) armorers mutli-tool, but I own more than 1 rife and still plan to do more. It's all about perspectives....

 

[RobMa]

I got this one and it's been great for me. Comfortable to use too.

AR 15 Castle Nut Wrench | Cross Armory | California Legal AR-15

Cross Armory's Castle Nut Wrench is the best and strongest on the market, twice the thickness of standard wrenches. Fits all AR-15 and AR-10 Castle Nuts.

crossarmory.com

Commiefornia legal castle nut wrench??


How ya doin?

 

[Paolung]

The other way to look at it.... you've invested a ton into your rife. Do you really need to spend another $25 (an entire mags worth of ammo) for a dedicated tool good for nothing other than doing a one time 2-3min job... when a $2 POS is "good enough"? Perspectives......

I guess that depends on if you think you may use the tool more than once, as I have. I split the difference and got a $14 tool.

Commiefornia legal castle nut wrench??


How ya doin?

I wasn't aware it mattered if it was Cali legal or not. Does it?

 

[DirectDrive]

I've never seen that one so I'll take your word for it, but it does look beefier than some of the other cheap stamping I've seen. I never would have found it on a site geared toward state compliance "upgrades".

Some of the cheaper castle nut wrenches work fine as long as they are "3 point" and are cut accurately.

 

[RobMa]

I guess that depends on if you think you may use the tool more than once, as I have. I split the difference and got a $14 tool.

I wasn't aware it mattered if it was Cali legal or not. Does it?

No, I was just poking fun at commiefornia…

 

[Gbirk]

I have the wrench @DirectDrive posted. It is not great as it can slip off pretty easy, but for the torque a buffer tube needs it will work if you are careful. I recently purchased the Magpul armorers wrench, so if you still need it, PM me your address and I will drop it in the mail on Monday.

 

[Yarome]

No, I was just poking fun at commuefornia…

Off topic, but where is that exactly? More Southern or is that more North by Social Valley? I haven't learned all the Califederation states yet.

 

[RobMa]

I use these and they work rather well.

BCM® KMR Barrel Nut Wrench (and M4 stock)

This barrel nut wrench is for your KMR barrel nut. This is for hobbyist install. This wrench also works for your M4 Castle Nut. 1/2" drive. Made in the USA.

bravocompanyusa.com

 

[The Heretic]

I don't know where you have been looking, but just a castle nut wrench is usually only around 10 bucks.

I bought an "armorer's tool" for ARs, on sale for about $20 (IIRC). They popup on sale from time to time.

https://www.amazon.com/CKOISL-Multi-Function-Wrench-Tool/dp/B09PFLG833/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=armorers+wrench&qid=1650231244&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVjFPWlVINFJKMkYwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjc5Mjg5WDNBRVpTMEs5Qlg4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNzY4NDRDSVBWUkJUODVPODAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

[shoengine]

What's the advantage to getting the multi tool over just a simple castle nut wrench? It looks sort of gimmicky.

 

[DirectDrive]

What's the advantage to getting the multi tool over just a simple castle nut wrench? It looks sort of gimmicky.

Agree.
I've seen some really cheesy combo wrenches.
They are usually this pattern....I've seen them in pot metal and the Made in China sticker.


There are some nice wrenches out there, but you have to decide on how much to spend.
How many times are you going to use it ?
You can get by with a cheaper wrench when you're assembling.
It's when you are trying to change out barrels, when cheesy fixtures and cheesy wrenches will puke up and possibly even damage your rifle in the process.