Reddit mentions of Takedown Pivot PIN Tool Set 223 556 6.8 SPC 300 AAC

This might be excessive, but I wanted to be thorough so you can see what all is out there. I am having trouble thinking of anything that the following tools can't do, in terms of AR building and maintenance. This is basically my setup at home, though some.of the brands and whatnot are different.

I am operating under the assumption that you already have some basic hand tools in addition to the torque wrench.

The only things you absolutely need are roll pin punches and an armorer's wrench and some basic hand tools like Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, needlenose pliers and so on. The rest just expedite the process and help solve weird issues that may come up.


Wheeler Engineering Roll Pin Starter Punch Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B3NWBVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QJZDAb1ZFBQ80

Wheeler Roll Pin Punch Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE6GHVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4JZDAbV5YGA8M

Wheeler Hammer and Punch Set In Plastic Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SY07HU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FNZDAb1Y74EF0

Geissele Automatics 10-169 AR15/M4 Reaction Rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EY6WFAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hOZDAbD3JHBAE

Aeroshell 33ms / MIL-G-21164D / MIL-SPEC Barrel Nut Thread Grease + 1/2oz can https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJ3HE0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4OZDAbQGRYJJ2

TEKTON Long Arm Ball End Hex Key Wrench Set, Inch/Metric, 26-Piece | 25282 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I5THF4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PPZDAbQ05H680

TEKTON Long Arm Star Key Wrench Set, T10-T50, 9-Piece | 25291 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I5THF9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cQZDAbRX59VNW

IRWIN Tools Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-Inch (4935505) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TOCZEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1QZDAbT8R47J0

Yost UP-360 Universal 6 Inch Prism Style Jaw Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EVQH42U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aRZDAbRHAV73E

Real Avid Gun Tool Pro - for Modern Sporting Rifles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMHX5KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bUZDAbEB87JFB

Wheeler Firearms Accurizing Torque Wrench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012AXR4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xWZDAb1SRYD6D

Wheeler Professional Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set (43-Piece) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HTN4EWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HXZDAbQX5BEWF

TacWater USA AR15/M4/M16 Tools Multi-Purpose Tool Set (W) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079H5WWZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GYZDAbRGY3CNH

Takedown Pivot PIN Tool set 223 556 6.8 SPC 300 AAC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OUSJFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V.ZDAbSHZPEG5

Magpul Bev Block https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015877615/magpul-bev-block-ar-15-action-block

If it happens that often to you, have you thought about getting a takedown pivot pin? https://www.amazon.com/Takedown-Pivot-PIN-Tool-set/dp/B017OUSJFQ

Buy this and you'll never have issues with it again: https://www.amazon.com/Takedown-Pivot-PIN-Tool-set/dp/B017OUSJFQ/

Yep, super cheap and worth it.

These work great. Yeah, they cost more than a clevis pin, but you don't need anything else with these.

Pretty much all ARs will work the same when it comes to assembly. Some things will be negligibly more difficult with certain parts than with others (installing a standard style trigger vs. installing a one-piece trigger housing) but for the most part just build what you want.

If you’re dead-set on using the Anderson lower as “practice,” you can finish it with something cheap like PSA’s freedom rifle kits.

Personally, though, I’d say build the exact rifle you want. Dont half-ass it: individually source every single part if you have to to have exactly what you want. I didn’t get this right until my very recent AR build based on a PWS Mk1 Mod2 lower. I picked out each and every part from the stock to the barrel to the freakin’ takedown pins to get exactly the rifle I wanted. You have two lowers. I’d say build one braced pistol for close range and one 16” recce rifle.

Whatever you do: don’t neglect the trigger. I used to be one of the types who thought triggers only mattered in extreme precision rifles or handguns. Then I tried an AR with a decent trigger and now I am a card-carrying member of the Church of Geissele.

Also, watch through a YouTube build video like this one and make sure you have all or most of these tools before building. these are also lifesavers.