tools – Small Arms Review

Fix It Sticks Unveils the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit with Hoppe’s Boresnake

SAR Staff — Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the perfect toolkit for rifle hunters and shooters, the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit. Designed to be compact yet fully capable, this new toolkit is a combination kit, featuring the most needed hex bits to properly set up and maintain a rifle, and a genuine Hoppe’s® Boresnake® and pull-through bore cleaner bit to clean the rifle’s bore as needed. The Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit comes in an efficient zippered, soft carrying case that makes it easy to store and transport the kit, yet easily access all the tools when needed. Designed with input from rifle hunters and shooters, this new toolkit is portable, making it easy to take to the range, out in the field, keep in a vehicle or ATV, etc.

A Fix It Sticks Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive and an All-In-One Torque limiter are also included. The Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive works with any quarter inch hex bit, but also allows the use of tools that require a pulling motion such as the new and pull-through bore cleaner bit. The All-In-One Torque Driver is perfect for correctly torquing action screws and properly mounting optics, and other parts and accessories.

The Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit includes the following comprehensive tool selection:

All-in-One Torque Driver (15-65 in-lbs)
Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive
15 commonly needed 1/4″ hex bits:
- T10, T15, T20, T25, [Hex 3/32”, 5/64”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, P1, Slotted 5mm
1/2” socket and 1/4” bit adapter set
Pull-Through Bore Cleaner Bit
Hoppe’s® Boresnake® (AR-15, .22 -.223) or (.30 – .308)
Two-side, zippered case with molded accessory holder and side cleaning pocket made with oil & dirt resistant material

The zippered soft carrying case features two separate compartments, one for the molded-in wrench and bit holder that designed to hold any bit / accessory with a standard 1/4″, and separate compartment for the Boresnake and the pull-through bore cleaner bit.

The Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit is now available with an MSRP of $190.00.

Fix It Sticks Introduces the Most Extensive AR Toolkit Available

SAR Staff — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the AR Field Armorer’s Toolkit. Specifically made to service AR platform firearms, this new toolkit has an amazing assortment of the most important specialized and general use tools, bits, and a torque driver to properly set up, maintain and accessorize any AR rifle or pistol. The kit is capable enough to use on the bench, but portable enough to easily take to the range, out in the field, keep in a vehicle or ATV, etc. Like all Fix It Sticks products, the AR Field Armorer’s Toolkit was developed with input from gunsmiths, competitive shooters, law enforcement and military, and optics and accessory manufacturers.

AR Field Armorer’s Toolkit has AR platform specific tools and components such as a .223 Bolt Scraper, .308 Bolt Scraper, Castle Nut Wrench, A2 Sight Adjuster, AR-15 Extractor Tool, AR10 Extractor Tool, Pivot Pin Punches, Bolt Catch Pin Punch, and an AR Bench Block. Other premium components include the most commonly needed hex bits and punches, a brass hammerhead, cleaning brush, and a magnetic tray to prevent losing small parts and a take-down brass cleaning rod.

A Fix It Sticks Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive and an All-In-One Torque limiter are also included. The Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive works with any quarter inch hex bit, but also allows the use of tools that require a pulling motion such as the cleaning rods. The All-In-One Torque Driver is perfect for properly mounting optics, lasers, lights, etc. The AR Field Armorer’s Toolkit includes the following comprehensive tool selection:

Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive
All-in-One Torque Driver (15-65 in-lbs)
Extension/punch holder
8-32 adapter
1/2” socket and 1/4” bit adapter set
Set of Two Brass Cleaning Rods (accepts 8-32 threaded attachments)
Cleaning Brush
Steel Pick
Bronze Scraper
Castle Nut Wrench
.223 Bolt Group Scraper
.308 Bolt Group Scraper
A2 Sight Adjuster
Non-marring Plastic Pin Punch
Brass Hammer Head
AR10 Extractor Tool
AR15 Extractor Tool
Roll Pin Starter Punches
(1/16”, 5/64” 3/32”, 1/8”)
Roll Pin Punches
(1/16”, 5/64” 3/32”, 1/8”)
Pivot Pin Punches
(AR10, AR15)
Bolt Catch Pin Punch
(With Nylon Surface Protector)
Twenty Two 1/4” Bits (1” in length):
Torx: T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27,
Hex: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, .050”, 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 7/64”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 1/4”
Screwdriver: P1, P2, SL3/32”
Magnetic Tray
Bench Block
Soft Carrying Case

The soft carrying case features molded-in bit holders designed to hold any bit / accessory with a standard 1/4″ Base (including Fix It Sticks Torque Limiters), and any 8-32 threaded component. Elastic mesh pockets hold other tools and accessories as needed.
The AR Field Armorer’s Toolkit is now available with an MSRP of $368.00.

LUTH-AR Introduces New AR Armorer’s Wrench

SAR Staff — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:20:13 +0000

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the AR Armorer Wrench from Luth-AR is a versatile and indispensable companion for every firearm enthusiast. It combines durability, functionality, and ease of use to deliver unparalleled performance. This wrench effortlessly handles a wide range of tasks, including barrel nut installation and removal, castle nut tightening, flash hider installation, and more.

Uses:

A2 Buttstock Screwdriver
A2 Flash Hider Wrench
A2 Buffer Tube Wrench
Standard Mil-Spec AR15 Barrel Nut Wrench
Free Float Handguard Wrench (also can be used for looser tolerance barrel nuts)
Luth-AR Palm Guard Barrel Nut Wrench
Hammer
3/8 in. Drive Torque
Castle Nut/Lock Ring Wrench
Bottle Opener

Specifications:

8620 Steel
Nitride Finish
Length: 11.75 in.
Width: 2.625 in.
Thickness: 0.875 in.
Weight: 1.29 lb.