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Reviews & Ratings for VISM AR15 Bolt Catch Lever Tool
— 6 reviews — Page 1
When I received this punch I saw an American flag on the front and rear of the package insert and I thought wow, Made In The USA. Took the punch and lower guard protector out and looked at them.
The punch is made with some cheap bar stock metal and the tip is so small that it's gonna drive right through the center of the roll pin or break off. I thought this would be an actual roll pin punch but there is no dimple on the end. The Lower receiver guard seems to be made well. If this came with a quality punch it would be a fantastic tool.
I took another look at the packaging and where the flag ...
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by
Calb,
Verified Owner
from OR, United States
Written on July 26, 2025
The guard actively got in the way when driving the pin in, and it was nearly impossible to start the pin with this. But because of the design of the guard, the pin can’t be started first, it has to be started with the guard in place. After an hour of fussing with it, I gave up and used roll pin punches and masking tape which got the job done nearly instantly. Overall this tool is a cool concept but awful to use.
Pros:
Keeps the receiver from getting scratched
Cons:
Makes it harder to drive the pin
Best Used for:
the trash can
Would recommend: No
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Andy,
Verified Owner
from PA, United States
Written on August 5, 2024
I purchased the VISM Bolt Catch. Looked like a neat concept. I’ve gotten pretty good with driving the pins in without scratching or marring the side of the receiver, but I figured this couldn’t hurt.
Issue I had is I can fit any of my starter punches into the VISM tool. Couldn’t fit any punches in besides the one provided. So I had to use the provided punch. And the tip on that was so slender that it drove through the pin. Didn’t work out like I thought it would.
I would just stick with tape and the Real Avid tools.
Pros:
neat concept
Cons:
Dosent work with most punches to drive the pin
Would recommend: No
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Robert Gorham,
Verified Owner
from NM, United States
Written on May 25, 2024
Love the simplicity of the tool and there is less chance of damage to the lower. So you know what I mean, I had a stroke and my left arm has problems. This simplifies the process. And the price is great. Optics planet service can’t be better. I’ve ordered from other places but never had faster service. Great job
Would recommend: Yes
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Russ,
from WI, United States
Written on March 24, 2024
This tool is the best out there . It will save you from scratching your lower receiver with the punch . The blue protecter fits like a glove and locks in good .
Pros:
Saves your lower
Cons:
None
Best Used for:
Putting in roll pin for bolt release.
Putting in the roll pin
putting in the roll pin for bolt release in your lower receiver.
Would recommend: Yes
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Joshua Gross,
Verified Owner
from FL, United States
Written on February 22, 2024
I'm so happy for these gunsmith tools. I'm very impressed with these tool's. Having tool's can never go wrong. They work perfectly, having tool's saves you a headache of having to hand over your part to a shop and be put on a list for a price $$$ and wait. Having tool's let's you do your own work at the time of your needs.
Pros:
Tool's they all work and fit the desired part with a clean fit.
Cons:
Not having a case that fits all these available for tool preservation.
Best Used for:
AR-15 uppers.
Would recommend: Yes
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