Midwest Industries upper receiver rod tool for AR

[Gunnerdad80]

What’s arfcom?

[M1A4ME]

Sorry, AR15.com.

I don't start a lot of threads over there but I read a lot of threads, "listen" to the experts argue back and forth and try to sift through it to find out what works for me.

Sometimes it's like 1911 problems posts on most forums (you know, 1911's are garbage and don't function well).  I've got some 1911s and they are great (Colt) pistols with no issues.  One just passed 100 years old 3 years ago and runs like a top.  But, someday, one might have a problem and I hope I'll remember what someone else did to fix theirs.  Sort of like reading here about P07 problems, or P01 problems.  Only CZ issues I've had I created myself when doing mods (DA/SA to SA only on that CZ75 Compact built like a P01).  But, someday, I might have problems with a CZ and maybe I'll remember what someone else here did, or recommended, to get it fixed.

[Gunnerdad80]

Sorry, AR15.com.

I don't start a lot of threads over there but I read a lot of threads, "listen" to the experts argue back and forth and try to sift through it to find out what works for me.

Sometimes it's like 1911 problems posts on most forums (you know, 1911's are garbage and don't function well).  I've got some 1911s and they are great (Colt) pistols with no issues.  One just passed 100 years old 3 years ago and runs like a top.  But, someday, one might have a problem and I hope I'll remember what someone else did to fix theirs.  Sort of like reading here about P07 problems, or P01 problems.  Only CZ issues I've had I created myself when doing mods (DA/SA to SA only on that CZ75 Compact built like a P01).  But, someday, I might have problems with a CZ and maybe I'll remember what someone else here did, or recommended, to get it fixed.

Oh ok, gotcha.

[m1a_scoutguy]

I received my rod last week and the BBL I ordered came today so that means I'll be trying/using my New tool very soon ! I have a couple New Upper receivers so I'll see how she fits and let you guys know how it goes together ! As stated I did order from Optics Planet and received my order in pretty good time, counting the weekend it really showed up in less than a week of "business" days,,so I'm happy with that.

[Gunnerdad80]

I received my rod last week and the BBL I ordered came today so that means I'll be trying/using my New tool very soon ! I have a couple New Upper receivers so I'll see how she fits and let you guys know how it goes together ! As stated I did order from Optics Planet and received my order in pretty good time, counting the weekend it really showed up in less than a week of "business" days,,so I'm happy with that.

Good deal, I’m curious to see if the tool fits snug in those brand new receivers you have.

[m1a_scoutguy]

I received my rod last week and the BBL I ordered came today so that means I'll be trying/using my New tool very soon ! I have a couple New Upper receivers so I'll see how she fits and let you guys know how it goes together ! As stated I did order from Optics Planet and received my order in pretty good time, counting the weekend it really showed up in less than a week of "business" days,,so I'm happy with that.

Good deal, I’m curious to see if the tool fits snug in those brand new receivers you have.

Well I pulled the new tool out of the bag and ran it into the two stripped receivers I have at the moment. I have on the low end a Palmetto State Armory upper receiver and then I would consider it a higher end upper being a Rainer Arms upper. The Midwest tool fit snug as I feel it should and with minimal movement, just a slight movement when I twist it inside each receiver. I only have one BBL at the moment and the lugs locked in fine also with minimal movement side to side. Over all I feel good about how it fits & feels & is a viable & quality tool for assembling AR BBLs & Uppers ! I have a couple BCM/Bravo Company uppers that are already together but I can pull out the bolt carrier and slide it in and see how that goes. I'm sure it will feel & work just fine in them also. If something out of the ordinary pops up I'll let you guys know !

[Gunnerdad80]

Thanks m1a