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Why customers choose this item
✓Upper receiver rod tool
✓4140 ordnance steel build
✓Black oxide finish
✓Fits M4 M16 barrel extension
✓Supports barrel nut install
✓Not for 9mm or DPMS G2
Product highlights
Upper receiver rod tool holds upper receiver in place for barrel nut installation
Machined from 4140 ordnance grade steel with durable black oxide finish
Compatible with forged and billet upper receivers for secure gunsmithing support
Can be used to install forward assist and port door cover on AR receivers
Designed for muzzle device installation and protects barrel extension index pin
Not compatible with 9mm or rimfire barrels, and not compatible with DPMS G2 308
Product description
The Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod Black is a gunsmithing tool designed for securing AR-15 upper receivers during maintenance and installation tasks. This model holds the upper receiver in place for procedures such as barrel nut and muzzle device work.
The Midwest Industries upper receiver rod is machined from 4140 ordnance grade steel and features a black oxide finish for surface protection. It is compatible with standard M4 and M16 barrel extensions and can be mounted horizontally or vertically in a bench vise. This tool is used for installing or removing barrel nuts, muzzle devices, and forward assist components without contacting the index pin. It is not compatible with 9mm, rimfire barrels, or DPMS G2 308 platforms, and is intended for workshop or bench use in firearm assembly and maintenance.
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