Anyone tried the knock off Real Avid AR tools off Amazon ?
- Thread starter Bassbob
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belladonna
Hellcat
I have not, but I am interested in any responses here..
Bassbob
Emissary
This:
Compared to this:
realavid.com
As far as I can tell the only difference is the Real Avid has magnets inside to stick the pins to it once they're pushed out.
In reality the only part of this I am really interested in is the ejector tool ( the knob on the side holds the bolt in it's place and pushes the ejector in) which is awful handy, but there are other tools for that a little cheaper. And really you could use a squeeze clamp and a cut down casing, but....
The no name chi-com pivot pin tool likewise looks exactly the same as the Real Avid version. It's like $9 where the Real Avid is $11. Only problem is the Real Avid isn't available on Amazon which means I'll pay shipping.
Compared to this:
Master Bench Block® - AR15
Master Your Build With the Master Bench Block - AR15 The Master Bench Block - AR15 is a Master Grade® build tool that holds five different gun parts in eight orientations, allowing for easy removal or installation of 13 distinct pins and gas rings. The bench block is designed with embedded...
realavid.com
As far as I can tell the only difference is the Real Avid has magnets inside to stick the pins to it once they're pushed out.
In reality the only part of this I am really interested in is the ejector tool ( the knob on the side holds the bolt in it's place and pushes the ejector in) which is awful handy, but there are other tools for that a little cheaper. And really you could use a squeeze clamp and a cut down casing, but....
The no name chi-com pivot pin tool likewise looks exactly the same as the Real Avid version. It's like $9 where the Real Avid is $11. Only problem is the Real Avid isn't available on Amazon which means I'll pay shipping.
belladonna
Hellcat
I have been stiffed by Amazon in the past (not really Amazon's fault, I guess)...that is, I try to save a few bucks and buy something that "looks" like the thing I want, but it's cheaper. Then I get it, only to realize that the thing is painfully inadequate for what I want it for, and I end up buying what I wanted in the first place from the actual website. Yeah, I have learned that, for the most part, you get what you pay for.
belladonna
Hellcat
Sometimes you just have to try, though. Sometimes you score..This:
Compared to this:
Master Bench Block® - AR15
Master Your Build With the Master Bench Block - AR15 The Master Bench Block - AR15 is a Master Grade® build tool that holds five different gun parts in eight orientations, allowing for easy removal or installation of 13 distinct pins and gas rings. The bench block is designed with embedded...
As far as I can tell the only difference is the Real Avid has magnets inside to stick the pins to it once they're pushed out.
In reality the only part of this I am really interested in is the ejector tool ( the knob on the side holds the bolt in it's place and pushes the ejector in) which is awful handy, but there are other tools for that a little cheaper. And really you could use a squeeze clamp and a cut down casing, but....
The no name chi-com pivot pin tool likewise looks exactly the same as the Real Avid version. It's like $9 where the Real Avid is $11. Only problem is the Real Avid isn't available on Amazon which means I'll pay shipping.
Lo-Profile
Elite
Haven't had any issues with most of the knock off stuff on Amazon.
I'd look at what the "verified" reviews say.
For AR's I usually use vice blocks to hold things
I'd look at what the "verified" reviews say.
For AR's I usually use vice blocks to hold things
Bassbob
Emissary
There aren't many reviews, but they're all positive.
I have vice blocks and bench blocks. They won't help with ejector removal.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Sometimes when you try to save a few bucks, it costs you more shortly thereafter
For firearms work I want quality stuff. Cheap stuff “can” cause issues (not always, but sometimes). I’ve seen cheap “gunsmith” screwdrivers that were VERY soft steel-buggered a tight screw on a side plate yrs ago. Be careful
Bassbob
Emissary
I agree with tools. Even most Wheeler stuff is crap.
Imma take a chance on the bench block though.