AR 15 multi-tool

[overthere]

Hi.

New forum user, first post. I am picking up my M&P 15 Sport tomorrow and I was wondering if AR-15 multi-tools are a good thing to own and if so, which ones work well for the sport.

I have seen tools like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Stock-Combo-Style-Wrench/dp/B0052G6IZ8/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1

Are they a necessity when owning an AR? I have other rifles and handguns but this is my first AR.

Any advice and recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[overthere]

Ooops, make that second post (or rather third with this one) Apparently I posted about ammo prices a while back without recalling doing so... Anyway, question regarding AR multi-tool still of relevance...

 

[MPDC]

ONLY if you plan on working on it beyond normal maint., like changing the bbl., adding a free float forend or removing the castle nut to add a sling mount or the like.

I would wait on tools and invest in a boresnake, good CLP, and a basic AR15 cleaning kit with rod, brushes etc. A bolt cleaning tool might be your friend too but do all wrenches are not necessary. IF you do buy smithing tools, buy good ones NOT cheap ones.

 

[overthere]

OK, thanks. I am not planning on doing anything beyond field stripping and regular cleaning for a good while so it sounds like I will manage without a multi-tool then.

 

[WardenRoss]

...I am not planning on doing anything beyond field stripping and regular cleaning for a good while...

Ha! That's what I said too!

 

[KeithR]

There is a very good posting under the sticky Notable Thread written by forum member JaPes on tools to have for the AR.

 

[TRUST8383]

Check out the MultiTasker...Every AR guy should have one. It's awesome.

 

[JaPes]

The C.A.T. M4 is the only AR tool I wholeheartedly endorse.