Geissele Reaction Rod

[titsonritz]

The Midwest Industries MI Upper Receiver Rod is, in my opinion, a MUCH better tool. I had a Geissele Reaction rod, gave it away to a friend after I bought MI rod.

The MI rod holds the receiver and barrel extension in place when tightening the barrel nut. https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com...d-p/mi-urr.htm

The MI version is much better made than the Wheeler. And look at some of the comments about the poor quality of the Wheeler. This is a buy once cry once moment. If you want a good tool that you can use without fear of screwing something up, buy the MI version.

I don't know about "much better", just different. IMO one of the strength of the G-rod is the ability to rotate the upper on the splice to obtain different positions, can't do that with the MI or Wheeler rods.

[grizzman]

The Reaction Rod is certainly convenient, and I use the ability to orient the upper in any position quite often. I plan to get an MI tool at some point.

[556Cliff]

Get the MI-URR... I have them all and that's the best of the best, but sometimes you still need a set of clamshell upper receiver vise blocks.

Both the Geissele Reaction Rod and the Geissele Reaction Block only address half of the equation.

[26 Inf]

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

These are another less expensive alternative: https://botach.com/kz-barrel-spline-...per-receivers/

[BobinNC]

I don't know about "much better", just different. IMO one of the strength of the G-rod is the ability to rotate the upper on the splice to obtain different positions, can't do that with the MI or Wheeler rods.

Sorry, but you can do that with the Wheeler Rod. It has rear twist lock. Look at it again. I'm not sure about the MI rod though, but it looks substantial.

The only advantage I see in both the G and MI is they are made completely of steel. Which is great if your doing many jobs using these device. Other than that they all do the same thing. The Wheeler is fine for the hobby guy that needs it a couple times a year. If your a professional armorer or play one on TV, buy what ever suits your needs best.

[prepare]

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.

[themonk]

Go with the Midwest Industries URR instead of the geissele. The sail on it allows for you to do work with torque like muzzle devices and barrel nuts. Its just a far better design and most of the time can be found for cheaper.

[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.

[556Cliff]

The MI-URR is no better for working on muzzle devises than the Geissele Reaction Rod. The MI-URR's upper receiver support block or "fin" or "sail" as a lot of people call it, only aids in barrel nut removal and installation by preventing the rotation of the upper receiver against the indexing pin.

Geissele did attempt to address the issue with the Super Reaction Rod (I own one of those too), but it's an over engineered pain in the ass that isn't as good as the MI-URR.

The drive slots on the 2 screws that you use to adjust the brass wedges on my Geissele Super Reaction Rod very quickly rounded out. Without the brass wedges it just works as a standard Reaction Rod.