Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 11 to 18 of 18

Thread: AR15 Barrel Wrench?

  1. #11
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Posts
    1,187
    Feedback Score
    17 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by Robb Jensen View Post
    I like the Smith Enterprises because you don't have to compress the weld spring in the delta ring while loosening/tightening the barrel nut.
    When I look at the pics on Brownells I can't see how it's any different than a DPMS or other common wrench - what's changed that affects the Delta ring?
    Ken in Illinois

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Northern Alabama
    Posts
    992
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by Robb Jensen View Post
    For standard ARs I like the Smith Enterprise wrench followed by the DPMS and USGI wrenches.
    +1 for Smith Enterprises. They are huge and forged, and they don't pussy around with just a couple of pins. The wrench completely encloses 270 degrees of the barrel wrench.

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    NoVA
    Posts
    10,780
    Feedback Score
    17 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by HeavyDuty View Post
    When I look at the pics on Brownells I can't see how it's any different than a DPMS or other common wrench - what's changed that affects the Delta ring?
    It's thinner where it engages the barrel nut teeth. I.E. it doesn't have to engage well past the barrel nut teeth requiring it's user to compress the weld spring and turn the wrench. Much easier to use and not slip off really tight barrel nuts.
    Chief Armorer for Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas VA
    Chief Armorer for Corp Arms (FFL 07-08/SOT 02)

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Posts
    1,187
    Feedback Score
    17 (100%)
    Ah - it wasn't obvious from the little pics on Brownells site. That's one of the major annoyances from barreling, I agree. Thanks!
    Ken in Illinois

  5. #15
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Washington
    Posts
    772
    Feedback Score
    0
    I have the Smith, DPMS and GI barrel wrenches.

    All of them suck.

    Waiting on LaRue or Hammerhead to make a good wrench.

  6. #16
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Republic of Texas
    Posts
    854
    Feedback Score
    0
    I have no idea if they made it, but I have a BM wrench for M4s. I see no way it could ever be broken doing work on AR-15s.
    Member of the JPFO, NRA, and TSRA!

  7. #17
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Posts
    2,681
    Feedback Score
    16 (100%)
    I have a PRI wrench and it is a ****ing monster. It grabs the full 360 degrees of the barrel nut and will fit 1/2" and 3/8" wrenches. Very well made. You wil obviously have to remove your FSB to use a PRI style wrench. But for breaking loose a stubborn barrel nut, nothing beats it.

    The DD wrench works well with their bolt-up system. I was surprised how nice it worked.

  8. #18
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Kansas
    Posts
    1,121
    Feedback Score
    35 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by Robb Jensen View Post
    It's thinner where it engages the barrel nut teeth. I.E. it doesn't have to engage well past the barrel nut teeth requiring it's user to compress the weld spring and turn the wrench. Much easier to use and not slip off really tight barrel nuts.
    What you wrote here really intrigues me. I was surprised to see that on Brownell's site the wrench got a few bad reviews based on it's limited function. Meaning it wouldn't fit things such as a flash hider with it's cut out's not being quite correct.

    I was just curious if you had experienced anything along those lines? Actually my own question isn't a deal breaker for me on it the main application would be installing/removing the main barrel nut without fighting the delta components.

    Thanks.
    Sig Sauer LE Armorer
    Glock LE Armorer
    Colt AR15/M16 Armorer
    T.O.S.S. (Tactical Officer Survival School) inst. Tom Long
    Vicker's Tactical Pistol 1 & 2 Carbine 1 Advanced carbine Inst. Larry Vickers
    Intermediate pistol Inst. Ken Hackathorn
    Combat Speed Inst. Dave Harrington
    Performance Pistol Inst. Frank Proctor

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •