Collection: Tools & Installation
Tools and installation gear are what make the difference between doing the job right and damaging your firearm. Proper tools ensure correct fitment, torque, and alignment.
Improvising with the wrong tools leads to stripped screws, misaligned parts, and unnecessary frustration.
We carry tools and installation equipment designed specifically for firearm work, so you can install, adjust, and maintain your setup with confidence.
Firearm work requires specific tools — standard screwdrivers and wrenches are the fastest way to strip a screw or damage a finish. Hollow-ground gunsmithing screwdrivers are sized to fit specific screw slots without camming out. Barrel vises and action wrenches allow torquing muzzle devices and barrel nuts without damaging the receiver. Armorer's blocks support the firearm during disassembly without marring the finish. The right tools pay for themselves quickly — one stripped screw or gouged receiver finish costs more to repair than a quality tool set to prevent it. We carry the tools used most often for shotgun and AR-platform work.
FAQ
What basic tools do I need for shotgun maintenance and upgrades?
A set of hollow-ground gunsmithing screwdrivers, a punch set for driving pins, a non-marring armorer's block or bench block, and a small rubber mallet cover most shotgun work. A magazine tube wrench is needed for installing or removing magazine extensions on some platforms. For Benelli and Beretta work, specific armorer's tools simplify the process but are not always required for basic maintenance.
What tools do I need to install a muzzle device on an AR-15?
A barrel vise, an upper receiver action wrench or reaction rod, and a torque wrench. The muzzle device needs to be torqued to spec — typically 15-30 ft-lbs depending on the device — and then timed correctly. A crush washer or shim kit times the device to land at the correct rotational position. Without the correct tools, you risk over- or under-torquing and damaging the threads.
Can I install a magazine extension without special tools?
Most shotgun magazine extensions can be installed with basic hand tools — the extension typically threads onto the magazine tube by hand and is tightened with a strap wrench or the appropriate end-cap tool. Do not use pliers directly on the finish. A strap wrench protects the tube and provides enough torque to seat the extension properly. The spring swap requires no tools.
What is an armorer's block and do I need one?
An armorer's block is a polymer or aluminum block with cutouts and channels designed to support firearm components during disassembly and reassembly. It prevents parts from rolling, keeps the receiver stable while driving pins, and protects the finish from bench scratches. For any regular maintenance work, it is a useful investment — it prevents frustration and protects your hardware.