In my opinion, which is worth far less than IG's...
Roll pin punch set
Hammer
Nylon block with holes
Nylon upper receiver block for a vise
Torque wrench
Very solid vise
Multi AR wrench that can handle castle nuts/A2 receiver extensions/A2 muzzle devices/delta rings
Flat head screw driver for most pistol grip screws and installing a few magpul stocks
That's all you need as far as tools most of the time.
Very nice things to have include roll pin starter punches, bolt catch punch, reaction rod, magazine/lower nylon vise block, a long and strong breaker bar (for removing things only of course), a large rubber mallet (removing FSPs), brass/nylon hammer, center punch for staking... I think that's it.
But if you're only building lowers and buying uppers, you can get away with a set of punches, a hammer, a screw driver, and something for the castle nut.
Last edited by Koshinn; 10-22-14 at 00:37.
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