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Helpful Positive Review
Removal tool by Mike, July 11, 2016
The tool works as intended. The guard on my weapon was easy enough to remove without the tool. I'd recommend spending your money on ammo instead or a a BLT Sammy. Reviews have to be 200 words long ? Sorry but this tool is just formed piece of 1/4 rou...
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It works! by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, November 17, 2011
It works, and makes easy work of removing and installing new hand guards. After mulitple uses, the molded plastic covering will tear, so I wrap a wad of painters tape around those areas anD it's good to go! Pros: Easy Cons: Plastic coating rips afte...
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Helpful Negative Review
didnt come with the added padding that is shown in the picture. its all covered in rubber but ive heard that tears off. the whole reason i bought this one is because the picture shows reinforcement where the tool touches the weapon.
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Most Recent Reviews
Does its job well by Mountain Jack, March 25, 2015
I have recently purchased a Magpul hand guard and new I would need this tool to put it on. The tool does one job only but it does it well. Heavy vinyl covers the portions that make contact with your gun so that is an added plus.
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Tapco AR-15/M16 Handguard Removal Tool 16608 has been discontinued by Tapco and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Gunsmithing Equipment, Gunsmithing Tools yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for Tapco AR-15/M16 Handguard Removal Tool 16608

Tapco AR-15/M16 Handguard Removal Tool 16608 on sale and available from our online store. OpticsPlanet is an Authorized US Distributor for Tapco Gunsmithing Equipment.image

Eases the removal of the handguards on both carbines and full sized rifles. To prevent damage to the finish of the rifle, all areas that contact the weapon are covered with surgical plastic.

Specifications for Tapco 16608 AR-15/M16 Handguard Removal Tool:

Gun Model: AR15

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  • Tapco 16608 AR-15/M16 Handguard Removal Tool

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  • Tapco AR-15/M16 Handguard Removal Tool , MPN: TOOL0901 , UPC: 751348003993 , Code: TPC-GS8-16608
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