{"id":385555,"date":"2023-01-10T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T17:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=385555"},"modified":"2024-09-23T15:02:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T20:02:24","slug":"real-avid-master-armorers-kit-is-it-worth-the-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/real-avid-master-armorers-kit-is-it-worth-the-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Avid Master Armorers Kit: Is It Worth the Money?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you own an AR-15 there is a good chance you will want to make upgrades or perform some type of maintenance on it. There are a lot of pins, springs, and other parts in an AR-15, but they are not as complicated as you might think. Most of the time it\u2019s not having the right tool that makes upgrading or repairing the rifle feel complicated. But when you have the right tools, you can make your rifle just how you want it. The AR-15 is by far the most popular gun to customize, and the options are endless.<\/p>\n

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The Real Avid Master AR-15 Armorers Kit gives you every tool needed to work on an AR-15 rifle. I have built multiple rifles and repaired countless others with Real Avid tools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After buying my second AR-15, I started learning more about the accessories and upgrades that can be done to a rifle. I wanted to change the pistol grip and then the handguard. Once you start making changes, it never stops. Looking back over the years, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever owned a rifle I didn\u2019t make some type of changes to. After completing my first armorer\u2019s school, I saw the need to perform inspections on my rifles periodically and ensure each part is in good working condition. The Real Avid Master Armorers Kit<\/a> has 14 essential tools needed to build, repair, and maintain an AR-15 rifle. Every tool in the master kit is needed, but here are the ones I use the most.<\/p>\n

Smart Fit AR-15 Lower Vice Block<\/h2>\n

Trying to work on a rifle without something holding it steady can be frustrating, so the lower vice block is a tool I use almost daily. It fits into the mag-well and locks into place just like the magazine does. The other end can be clamped into a vice to hold the AR-15 in place when being worked on. The lower vice block has an adjustment handle on the bottom to make sure it fits tightly into the mag-well. When the upper receiver is removed, the lower receiver can be placed on the vice block upside down to replace the pistol grip.<\/p>\n

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The lower vice block is one of my favorite tools to use with the AR-15. It can help hold the rifle securely with a table-mounted vice while performing maintenance or repairs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I leave the lower vice block clamped in the vice and use it anytime I am working on my rifle. Having the rifle secure when installing an optic or other attachment makes the process much easier. When replacing a trigger group, safety\/selector, slide stop, or mag release, it is a lifesaver. Real Avid makes a lot of great high-quality tools<\/a>, but the smart-fit lower block is one of the best things they have ever made.<\/p>\n

Armorers Master Wrench<\/h2>\n

An armorer\u2019s wrench is another item you will use often if you plan to make any upgrade to your AR-15 rifle\/pistol. This thing is cool and much more than just a wrench. I think Real Avid wanted to see how many tools they could fit into one tool. The result wasn\u2019t just a tool that was okay; this thing is awesome. It doesn\u2019t feel bulky or heavy and is comfortable to hold.  The wrench will work on a mil-spec and free-float barrel nut. It has a hammer on one end with multiple hammer heads that can be changed.<\/p>\n

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Real Avid\u2019s Master Armorers Wrench is the best armorer\u2019s wrench I have used. It is durable, light, and includes multiple tools in one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is what you get with the master wrench:<\/h3>\n
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  • 3\/4\u201d muzzle break wrench<\/li>\n
  • Castle nut wrench<\/li>\n
  • Torque specs printed on the handle<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2\u201d torque wrench receiver<\/li>\n
  • 5\/8\u201d fixed stock receiver extension wrench<\/li>\n
  • Interchangeable hammer head with steel, rubber, nylon, and brass hammer heads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Real Avid Master Armorer\u2019s Wrench retails for $79.99 when purchased separately but is included with the master kit.<\/p>\n

    Pin Punch Set<\/h2>\n

    If you do anything beyond field stripping and cleaning your AR-15, you will need to remove some type of pin. The Real Avid Master Kit includes a pin\/punch set with every size of hammer and role-punch needed. It has a punch-alignment tool and a pin-alignment tool. The alignment tool holds the role pin in the end of the punch when installing the bolt stop. All the pins that hold an AR-15 together is what intimidates most people who have not built or disassembled an AR-15. Having a punch made for an AR-15 rifle makes the job so much easier. The Real Avid punch set is made of hardened, high-quality, nickel-plated steel. You never want to use cheap punches when working on a firearm. They can bend and cause damage to the gun.<\/p>\n

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    The Real Avid Master Kit comes with every punch needed to work on the AR-15 rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Tools Included in the Master Armorer\u2019s Set<\/h2>\n
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    • Armorer\u2019s Master Wrench<\/li>\n
    • Pivot Pin Tool<\/li>\n
    • AR-15 Master Bench Block<\/li>\n
    • Front Sight Adjustment Tool<\/li>\n
    • Smart Fit AR-15 Lower Vice Block<\/li>\n
    • Bore Illuminator \/ Safety Flag<\/li>\n
    • Pivot Lock<\/li>\n
    • Torque Wrench<\/li>\n
    • Pin Punch Set<\/li>\n
    • Pin Alignment Tool<\/li>\n
    • Lug-Lock Upper Vise Block<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      When replacing barrels on an AR-15, a torque wrench is required. The included torque wrench is easy to use with the master wrench to install the barrel. Other tools like the front sight adjustment tool, pivot lock, and lug-lock are all great tools to have during repairs and maintenance.<\/p>\n

      Real Avid Master Armorer’s Kit \u2014 Summary<\/h2>\n

      The Real Avid Master Armorer\u2019s Kit is sturdy and helps keep all the tools needed to work on your rifle in one place. Real Avid makes some of the best armorer\u2019s tools in the industry and the master\u2019s kit provides all the tools needed for the AR-15. With this set, you can build your own rifle or make any changes you want to an existing rifle. Real Avid tools can be purchased separately, but the master kit is a great way to get everything needed and save money in the process.<\/p>\n

      The Master kit comes with a \u201cTop 18 Mods\u201d instruction booklet that walks you through every process of working on an AR-15. From replacing the buffer tube, gas-block, or barrel to mounting a scope, the Real Avid instructions book can help. It includes step-by-step instructions along with colored photos of each process. Working on an AR-15 can be fun if you have the right tools and frustrating if you don\u2019t. Buying the Real Avid Master Kit eliminates the frustrating part. The rest, well that\u2019s up to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Working on an AR-15 can be fun if you have the right tools and frustrating if you don\u2019t. The Real Avid Master Kit eliminates the frustrating part. The rest, well that\u2019s up to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":385556,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2617],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-385555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cleaning-and-maintenance"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Real-Avid-Master-Armorers-Kit-300x225.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/385555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=385555"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/385555\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":438963,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/385555\/revisions\/438963"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/385556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=385555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=385555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=385555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}