Just like everything else that involves the AR15, there are 100 different options to choose from out there.
Whether you’re assembling AR15 builds, upgrading them, or simply swapping out a flash hider, you’ll need an armorers wrench to do the job right.
The armorers wrench is commonly overlooked as most people buy assembled AR15 rifles, but if you’re anything like we are, you cannot leave your AR15 stock from the factory. It’s just not right.
What Is An Armorers Wrench?
There are many armorers wrenches available, but they can vary in the features and capabilities they provide. The most basic function an armorer’s wrench provides is to tighten the castle nut when installing the buffer tube of an AR-15 rifle.
Many armorer’s wrenches also provide features to tighten barrel nuts, flash hiders, and other muzzle devices.
What separates these armorer wrenches from each other is the number of features they have and the build quality. In the case of armorer wrenches, you get what you pay for.
Some of the cheaper choices will work fine if you’re only going to use it once or twice. If you’re doing gunsmithing tasks more regularly, then you’ll want to spend a little more for the higher build quality and available features.
Wheeler Delta Series AR Tool with Torque Wrench
Cover most of your AR-15 service needs with a single tool. An innovative layered and laminated stamped steel build quality makes the Delta Series Combo Tool the most durable AR tools available.
The addition of a bit driver and bit holder with six common bits adds to the versatility of this armorers wrench. Additionally, the included Torque wrench makes this a complete set for many AR15 gunsmithing tasks.
The Wheeler Delta Series Professional Armorers Wrench is designed to be the last wrench you’ll need for your AR15 builds. This armorers wrench is what every gunsmith or armorer needs to be able to build, disassemble, and repair AR15 rifles and pistols.
The Professional Armorers Wrench is constructed from the highest quality materials, delivering you the best performance for all your gunsmithing needs, and includes 6 different essential AR tools. The handle has torque measurements listed on the handle for easy reference on your gunsmithing bench.
The Midwest Industries Professional Armorer’s Wrench has been growing in popularity recently and seems to be quite well-liked throughout the gunsmithing industry.
If you are looking to expand your gunsmithing tool kit with a high-quality, USA made armorers wrench that won’t break the bank, the Midwest Industries Armorers wrench is your ticket. Loaded with features this wrench gets the job done.
Designed to work with 5.56 and 7.62 AR platform rifles components
Works with encapsulated and pin-style barrel nuts including the GI style nut
Drive end for all MI free float barrel nuts – Including CRM,SLH,CRT,CRLW,ULW,G3M,G4M,SP Series
¾ inch wrench for A2 muzzle devices and designed to work with the thin flats on many of the popular suppressor mounts
Castle nut driver with 3 notch engagement
Combat bottle opener
Small hammerhead
Torque specs are featured on the wrench handle.
Constructed from 4140 heat-treated steel
1/2 Inch drive for torque wrench (2)
Made 100% in the USA
Midwest Industries Professional Armoer’s Wrench appears to be a solid choice. Go check it out!
Unlike many other armorer wrenches, the Brownells wrench uses four teeth to remove a castle nut. This allows for a better grip when removing or replacing the nut. This design ensures the wrench won’t slip during high torque applications.
Brownells made sure to make this a heavier duty tool and you can tell from just looking at it, let alone holding it in your hand.
The Brownells armorers wrench is well worth the money and I’d encourage you to give it a look.
If you want a small compact tool that you can easily bring anywhere to clean and tinker with your AR-15, the Wheeler Delta Series Compact Armorer’s Tool is just what you are looking for. It even contains a compact armorers wrench for castle nuts and muzzle devices.
This compact armorers tool has a scraper designed to clean your bolt, a front sight adjustment tool, a punch to help remove stubborn takedown pins, and a host of other useful Torx and screwdriver bits.
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