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Posted: 7/4/2006 8:33:48 PM EDT
| I'm going to get an M1 soon and want to get a combo tool for it. Right now I am leaning towards the M3A1 and was wondering if the M10 performs any functions the M3A1 does not. Thanks for any help |
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No, the M10 is really a more "expedient" tool and was just a way to get more functionality out of what would otherwise just be a cleaning rod handle. Both the M10 and the M3-A1 will adjust the sights, remove/install the gas cylinder lock screw, and disassemble the bolt while it's in the rifle. The M3-A1 will also clean the chamber, extract a stuck cartridge, disassemble\reassemble the bolt while it's out of the rifle, and serves as a pin punch. There's really no reason not to get both. The M10 along with the cleaning rod is stored in the butt stock, along with the long plastic oiler, a tiny grease jar, and a bore brush. OR, you can store the M3-A1 in the butt along with the oiler. Personally, I use the M10 cleaning rod ONLY as a field "emergency" and use a one piece stainless steel "Service Rifle Rod" to actually clean the rifle. This due to the tendency of the sectioned GI rod to wear the muzzle. However, when you need a cleaning rod, nothing else will really do, so I prefer to have the M10 in the rifle, and carry the M3-A1 somewhere else. |
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