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Posted: 12/4/2012 6:11:55 PM EDT
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I am new to this sight and to ar15s can someone please let me know where i can get a good set that i can use for my ar upgrades and maitence and other tool i might need ... Im greatful for all help and info your guys can give me
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Y'all are to darn funny!!!!! 
OP, Look at Brownell's and Midway they all have whatever you need. I like Delrin punches over brass. A multitool like the DPMS is a good thing to have as well as a good set of receiver blocks. I bought a set of squirrel daddy receiver blocks and they work great for a fair price. IM or email me for other items you have questions about. |
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Starrett is the best. I'd recommend getting both the 4" and the 8" long shanks. More often than not, the 4" will run out of drive before the pin is removed or set.
Do not buy Chinese made tools. Brownells sells many of the punches you'll want aside from the long shank models. Look into roll pin holders and roll pin starters. |
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The Starett punches are by far the best available:
I'd also get a good set of roll pin starter punches. The best combo for installing low profile gas block roll pins is the PRI's gas block fixture and roll pin starter. In addition, I really like the Schuster MFG Roll Pin Starter set -- you get two punches with four holes to start roll pins with. They cover every possible pin size you'll need to start. Yes, I have tried the Geissele Roll Pin Tool and I still prefer the PRI model. I'd also pick up the Steel Schuster AR-15 Bolt Catch Punch Frankly, it is a good diameter to finish off most roll pins you install (gas block, trigger guard, forward assist, bolt catch, URX front sight assembly, etc.). Get a roll pin starter punch set and don't look back. You should have a good brass drift/pin punch like this one. You shouldn't use it to push out roll pins but a good 1/8" brass punch is good for removing FCG pins and for knocking stubborn barrels out of an upper receiver (by gently tapping the barrel extenstion with the punch and hammer).The brass punches are sacrificial and they will deform. You shouldn't be using these often but when you need it you really need it. Finally, don't forget a good hammer. I like the Wheeler Nylon/Brass Hammer. eta, Outside of punches, here are some other must have tools: * Get a good vice and work bench. * A rubber mallet. * Geissele Reaction Rod -- This is one of my favorite tools. There is no better way to install or remove a muzzle device while the barrel is installed. * Block Worx Upper Receiver Block * Billet Upper Assembly Block * RGuns Barrel/Receiver Block -- It works well for most lowers and barrels. Doesn't work on non-standard lowers (particularly KAC). * A good torque wrench with a 1/2" drive like the CDI Torque 1503MFRMH 1/2-Inch Drive Metal Handle Click Type Torque Wrench, Torque Range 20 to 150-Fo I actually broke my first harbor freight wrench. Not by force -- it simply disintegrated. I replaced it with the CDI wrench and it is light years ahead of any other torque wrench I've used. * A good breaker bar. Any two foot 1/2" drive breaker bar will do. This helps for removing stubborn muzzle devices and barrel nuts. Coupled with the reaction rod and a good vice, there is will be no muzzle device you *can't* remove -- even pinned and welded ones. You don't want to use your nice new torque wrench for those kind jobs. * PRI Barrel Nut Wrench -- This is my favorite barrel nut tool. * Combo AR-15 Wrench -- I use this almost exclusively for muzzle device work but it can be used to install/remove standard barrel nuts. * Strap wrenches. Then there are tons of product specific tools like proprietary barrel nut wrenches, proprietary muzzle device tools, etc. Those things will depend on what products you buy but I always recommend getting the correct tool instead of coming up with a creative solution. |
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I bought a set of punches at sears. I also bought a set of roll-pin punches off of Amazon. These are nice for getting roll pins started because they have a recess to hold the pin and keep it straight. Last, I got a special bolt release pin punch from brownells. Not required by any stretch but it sure makes life a heck of a lot easier for that one pin.
ETA: nevermind, see the post above mine.
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