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Gun Care & Gear

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  • AR Basic Tool Kit AR Basic Tool Kit 2 AR Basic Tool Kit 3 AR Basic Tool Kit 4 AR Basic Tool Kit 5

    AR Basic Tool Kit

    We help you build your AR platform rifle by steering you in the right direction.  We also like to make it convenient and easy for you along the way.  That said, we've put together a little tool kit, so you don't have to figure out what tools...

    $59.99
  • AR-15 Roll Pin Punch Set AR-15 Roll Pin Punch Set 2 AR-15 Roll Pin Punch Set 3 AR-15 Roll Pin Punch Set 4 AR-15 Roll Pin Punch Set 5

    AR-15 Roll Pin Punch Set

    Forged and heat treated steel make this pin punch set some of the best you can buy! Made from Chome Moly Vanadium steel, no more flexing or bending when using these pin punches during your gunsmithing.

    $14.99
  • Gunsmithing Hammer - Brass

    Gunsmithing Hammer - Brass

    This is a great brass hammer to be used with your specialized gunsmithing needs. Very lightweight and extremely durable with a wooden handle. Specs Brass Head with a wooden handle 9 1/8 inches long 3 ounces Head diameter is 5/8 of an inch

    $10.99
  • Wheeler® AR Armorers Kit - Essentials Wheeler® AR Armorers Kit - Essentials 2 Wheeler® AR Armorers Kit - Essentials 3 Wheeler® AR Armorers Kit - Essentials 4 Wheeler® AR Armorers Kit - Essentials 5

    Wheeler® AR Armorers Kit - Essentials

    We’re happy to bring you the Wheeler Armorer’s Essentials Kit.  It’s got all the major components you need to build and maintain your AR.  With your own tools like pin punches, a brass hammer, etc., you’ll have the full...

    $103.99
  • Real Avid Smart Bench Block - Universal Real Avid Smart Bench Block - Universal 2 Real Avid Smart Bench Block - Universal 3 Real Avid Smart Bench Block - Universal 4 Real Avid Smart Bench Block - Universal 5

    Real Avid Smart Bench Block - Universal

    When you work on either your AR or the smaller parts of your 1911 or a similar handgun, you could find yourself needing an extra pair of hands to hold something in just the right way so you can hammer a pin. You don't just want to clamp your barrel,...

    $14.99
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Quality, affordable AR-15 gunsmithing tools, cleaning kits, range bags, cases and gear.

Building your AR and keeping it clean means setting up shop. We've sourced what we found to be, through direct experience building and maintaining our own black rifles, the best (affordable) selection of AR-15 gunsmithing tools and cleaning components. Whether it's a full Armorer's Kit for assembling your first AR, or a simple rod-and-patch kit for keeping your rifling protected after shooting, these are the components you need to be a true custom AR builder and owner.

Tools Required for Assembling an AR-15

Generally, you'll need a selection of particular "specialty" hand tools to assemble an AR-15 parts kit and stripped lower receiver. If you want to assemble a custom barreled upper assembly using a stripped upper receiver, the same rules apply. We discuss the parts and tools required for this project in our AR-15 build series (check out our LPK install video here, where we go into these tools in detail). Tools required for building an AR from scratch include:

Keeping Your AR Clean

A decent .223/5.56 cleaning kit is critical for any AR owner. Even a single 30-rounder of spent ammo means a lot of carbon build-up in your upper and lower receivers, bolt, and barrel. You'll need to swab the internals of your AR to keep it protected from excessive wear and damage over time. The Pro Cleaning Kit provides a proper brass bore brush with bristles, cleaning patches, and the extra tools (pick and brush) you'll need to dig out that built-up carbon and fouling from your star chamber, bolt, and fire control group.

 


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