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Reviews & Ratings for NcSTAR AR15 Armorer's Wrench Gen2 — 38 reviews

(38 reviews)
NcSTAR AR15 Armorer's Wrench Gen2
NcSTAR AR15 Armorer's Wrench Gen2
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Most Helpful Positive Review THICKNESS....
I learned to buy 2 ..the fantastic Thick one and a THINNER one.pays to have two I honestly believe- they NEED to state THICKNESS....but it is THE BEST I have had....get one TODAY!!! Pros: BEAUTIFUL- HUSKY- GREAT TOOL...but Cons: on my S&W AR-15, it was TO THICK for the Castle Nut!
Most Helpful Negative Review Looks good, but looks don't get the job done
Many of the features of this tool will work well. It is the Barrel Nut end that is lacking. The tool is made out of less than optimum metal. In the hand it feels more like pot metal than a steel tool. I used the Barrel Nut end once and it bent with only moderate force being applied. There are better...
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Does the job

by Brandon, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on January 1, 2024
I have used this wrench for a number of builds and it works as intended. The metal can be a little soft especially around the sections for muzzle device swaps, it has worn a bit, but as long as you go slow it doesnt slip. Great wrench for the money!
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Nice product

by gene, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on October 29, 2023
If you own an AR you will need a good wrench and this NcSTAR AR15 Armorer's Wrench Gen2 fits the bill and will not break the bank... It is heavy duty and an axtreamly useful tool that looks like it will last for years...
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Does the job

by Jimmy, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on June 21, 2023
I have used this for two AR builds with no issues. I imagine it won't fit every combination of AR parts with all the variation out there, but it works for both of mine, using Faxon and Roscoe barrels and Midwest Industries and Stngr handguards. Seeing some reviews that mention it bending easily. I used a torque wrench every time I installed a barrel or muzzle device, wonder if people are over-tightening things? I'm sure there's better stuff out there, but if you're just doing a couple builds or swapping a barrel or two, I think this is up to the task.
Would recommend: Yes
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worst wrench I've ever used.

by Bill Ennis, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on May 23, 2022
I missplaced my Wheeler when I moved and needed to pull a barrel. I pick this up due to the price, however when it showed up, the pins are all bent in slightly different directions. The material used is so poor the the pins wore down without even getting a turn out of the nut. This is a terrible product.
Would recommend: No
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Absolute Garbage

by JP, Verified Owner from MT, United States Written on March 10, 2022
This wrench is terrible. I used it twice and when I went to use it the third time it wouldn't fit the nut. My neighbor pointed out to me that it was horribly bent out of shape. I had to hit it with a small sledgehammer to straighten it out enough to use again, and then I promptly threw it in the garbage. Total piece of trash. Now I am in the market for ANOTHER armorer's wrench. Buy once, cry once; Spend the extra $20 to get a quality wrench, or you'll end up like me.
Pros:
  • None
Cons:
  • poor quality
Best Used for:
  • A paperweight or trash
Would recommend: No
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Pay $20 more for a real one.

by Yea, from WA, United States Written on September 6, 2021
It stripped and shaved off its angles during my first muzzle break swap. This is now in my trash bin. Thank you seller for having such nonsense for sale. Thank you supplier for making more junk in China.
Would recommend: No
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Ar 15 TOOL

by crawfish, from AZ, United States Written on April 20, 2021
very good quality tool that works great. Met all my expectations. Did everything i wanted it to do and the quality is very good and durable would really recommend this for anyone that is wanting to working on Ar rifles
Would recommend: Yes
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Buy a different one

by RD, Verified Owner from WI, United States Written on February 7, 2021
Soft metal. I got only one use out of it to tighten a castle nut before it broke. By the time I torqued the castle nut down to ~40ft/lb spec, the teeth deformed/rounded to the point that it wouldn't even grab anymore. I could almost scrape the metal off its teeth with my fingernail, which is pretty bad. I bet at higher torque for other uses, teeth will shear right off and/or the square drive socket will strip. Would not recommend if looking for long-term quality use. I should have known better, but just needed an extra wrench, but now I'm going to have to buy twice (a different one next time).
Pros:
  • Cheap fix
Cons:
  • Poor qaulity
Best Used for:
  • One time use
Would recommend: No
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Made from weak metal

by sean, from IL, United States Written on January 19, 2021
I used it once on my car-15 build set the torque wrench to 30ft pounds and it bent the first tooth of the barrel nut wrench. Now the barrel nut portion of the wrench is useless.... Do not by this wrench.

This the second time I gave NC star a chance and they failed never will buy from them again.
Pros:
  • None - it is not usable
Cons:
  • weakly made
Best Used for:
  • nothing - do not buy
Would recommend: No
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AR15 Armorer's Wrench Gen2

by MICHAEL BATH, Verified Owner from AL, United States Written on January 7, 2021
THis product was better than I expected. I am thrilled with the options on the wrench. It is made from heavy material, so it should last longer than I do. Always a pleasure shopping from Optics Planet.
Pros:
  • Construction & Design
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • AR15 MAINTENENCE
Would recommend: Yes
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