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Which AR wrench?

tpcollins [Member]

4/17/2012 9:47:22 AM

I was looking at AR assy/disassy wrenches and see 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generations listed. I hve a new Colt LE6920, will any of these wrenches work or do I need the latest version? Thanks.

Direct-Drive [Member]

4/17/2012 9:56:18 AM

Originally Posted By tpcollins:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd generations.

Where are you looking ?

tpcollins [Member]

4/17/2012 10:01:31 AM

Fleabay . . .

Direct-Drive [Member]

4/17/2012 10:13:32 AM

Originally Posted By tpcollins:
Fleabay . . .

GGGBeo50 [Member]

4/17/2012 10:27:39 AM

I have a nice new troy wrench you can have for $10 shipped.

http://troyind.com/%20/rail-systemsaccessories/rail-accessories/troy-trx-battlerail-barrel-wrench

Direct-Drive [Member]

4/17/2012 10:33:09 AM

Originally Posted By GGGBeo50:
I have a nice new troy wrench you can have for $10 shipped.

http://troyind.com/%20/rail-systemsaccessories/rail-accessories/troy-trx-battlerail-barrel-wrench

That's a nice wrench for the money but it looks like it's meant for the Troy proprietary barrel nut.
Also, with a closed wrench like that you can't leave an FSB in place.

KimberTLE45 [Team Member]

4/17/2012 10:33:51 AM

I purchased the Palmetto wrench and have been very happy.

wolverine05 [Team Member]

4/17/2012 11:26:39 AM

Spikes makes some nice AR tools, including a great barrel wrench.

GGGBeo50 [Member]

4/17/2012 12:05:24 PM

Originally Posted By Direct-Drive:

Originally Posted By GGGBeo50:
I have a nice new troy wrench you can have for $10 shipped.

http://troyind.com/%20/rail-systemsaccessories/rail-accessories/troy-trx-battlerail-barrel-wrench

That's a nice wrench for the money but it looks like it's meant for the Troy proprietary barrel nut.
Also, with a closed wrench like that you can't leave an FSB in place.

it works on standard barrel nuts as well, but you are correct about the FSB getting in the way. I have 3 of these troy wrenches and i want them out of my toolbox. haha.

I made a armorers tool with a waterjet and CNC machine out of 316SS plate. I will follow up with pic later.

3one5 [Team Member]

4/17/2012 9:21:58 PM

Originally Posted By Direct-Drive:

Originally Posted By tpcollins:
Fleabay . . .

I've never heard of these "generations" of wrenches.
You might be looking at Chinese crap on Ebay.

The best, inexpensive barrel nut wrench is the genuine USGI
Bushmaster has it for $12 and they also have barrel blocks for $16
Both are shown at work in the sketch below taken from the Army TM

<a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/barrelviseblockmethod.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3477/barrelviseblockmethod.jpg</a>

Interesting, do you not need an action block to pull a barrel off?

Direct-Drive [Member]

4/17/2012 10:38:05 PM

Barrel blocks are all you need unless you're working on a mono upper.

Gentleman4561 [Team Member]

4/17/2012 10:45:24 PM

I use this Tapco model. Its heavy duty and does the job quite well.

http://truprep.com/store/tapco-ar15-armorer-multi-tool.html

bsmith918 [Team Member]

4/17/2012 10:48:45 PM

Spike's or PRI are the best IMO. The only thing is that they are pricey unless you do a lot of work on AR's.

3one5 [Team Member]

4/18/2012 12:09:08 AM

Originally Posted By Direct-Drive:
Barrel blocks are all you need unless you're working on a mono upper.

Sorry, not trying to hijack here. What is a mono upper?

StretchMaK [Team Member]

4/18/2012 12:15:12 AM

Originally Posted By 3one5:

Originally Posted By Direct-Drive:
Barrel blocks are all you need unless you're working on a mono upper.

Sorry, not trying to hijack here. What is a mono upper?

A mono upper is one that the reciever and free float tube are one piece like the Colt 6940.