Geissele Reaction Rod

[Lamented]

Is it necessary to use a Reaction Rod when swapping out Rails?

[17K]

I’ve never seen any point to a reaction rod at all.

[markm]

I’ve never seen any point to a reaction rod at all.

Fast and easy. A receiver block is theoretically better, but practically speaking, the reaction rod is convenient.

Ideally I'd like to have it strong mounted to a wall so I didn't have to mess with a vise.

[titsonritz]

I love my reaction rod, like mentioned it is quick and easy. For disassembly of questionable uppers I use a clam shell.

[gunnerblue]

Necessary? No, though they do work as advertised. As do clam shell-type setups.

[BobinNC]

Reaction Rod, Yes. Giessele's, No.

Easy and simple to use, with a bench vice.

Why spend $100.00 when you can spend $60.00?? Wheeler's Engineering Action Rod works. So unless your a Professional Gunplumber / Armorer save your money.

https://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Engin.../dp/B07MFR1685

[georgeib]

Is it necessary to use a Reaction Rod when swapping out Rails?

Nope.

[Lamented]

Is it necessary to use a Reaction Rod when swapping out Rails?

Is there a better clam shell option?

[1168]

The Reaction Rod is a convenient way to hold the upper receiver assembly for installing rails, screws, lights, sights, optics. Convenient because you can easily rotate the upper receiver assembly on the reaction rod to work the top, bottom, and sides.

For torquing or removing barrel nuts the MI URR is the tool.

I’ve heard people say that the G tool is better a few times for that reason, but I don’t get it. The MI tool has four flats. You can quickly and easily turn it in 90 degree increments by loosening the vice jaws. And I only use it right side up and upside down, never sideways, because I’ve never felt a need to use it sideways.

But MI’s URR is definitely the better tool for barrel nuts and muzzle devices. Which is the main thing one needs this type of tool for.

[themonk]

I’ve heard people say that the G tool is better a few times for that reason, but I don’t get it. The MI tool has four flats. You can quickly and easily turn it in 90 degree increments by loosening the vice jaws. And I only use it right side up and upside down, never sideways, because I’ve never felt a need to use it sideways.

But MI’s URR is definitely the better tool for barrel nuts and muzzle devices. Which is the main thing one needs this type of tool for.

I own both and never use the G tool anymore.