Barrel Nut Wrench

[9mmguy]

Can anyone help me find a barrel nut wrench for a SA Saint Edge? I haven't found a standard AR wrench that works. Thanks.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

What are you calling standard? Is it hexed shaped?

 

[Domar1291]

I belive they are proprietary to springfield

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I belive they are proprietary to springfield

Not totally true! Proprietary for handguard fitment, yes (mostly). If it's hex shaped it could be from 1 1/8 to 1 3/8" or metric equality.

 

[nmedge]

Can anyone help me find a barrel nut wrench for a SA Saint Edge? I haven't found a standard AR wrench that works. Thanks.

I guess the question is why do you need to remove barrel.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I guess the question is why do you need to remove barrel.

Because it can be done.........
Or wanting to change the handguard for another that also uses proprietary nuts.

 

[xdman]

Springfield uses BCM barrel nuts on those, get you a BCM tool

 

[9mmguy]

The nut is round with slots for 4 pins. I did call BCM and they said their wrench won't work but I may have talked to a guy who just didn't know. The gun came as a pistol with a brace in 5.56. I had a gunsmith change the barrel to 300 Blk. He has passed away so I don't what wrench he used. I am now going to convert it to a 16" barrel 5.56 to avoid the brace hassle. Actually a 14.5 barrel with an integral 1.5" brake from Faxon. I'm not far from BCM so I think I'll just drive over there. Thanks to all.

 

[HansGruber]

Automotive strap wrench, maybe?

 

[10mmLife]

The nut is round with slots for 4 pins. I did call BCM and they said their wrench won't work but I may have talked to a guy who just didn't know. The gun came as a pistol with a brace in 5.56. I had a gunsmith change the barrel to 300 Blk. He has passed away so I don't what wrench he used. I am now going to convert it to a 16" barrel 5.56 to avoid the brace hassle. Actually a 14.5 barrel with an integral 1.5" brake from Faxon. I'm not far from BCM so I think I'll just drive over there. Thanks to all.

If @xdman said the BCM wrench would work I would believe him as he does tons of work on Springfield Armory firearms.

The BCM rep probably doesn't want to speak out of context given the Springfield rifle isn't their product.

 

[xdman]

Automotive strap wrench, maybe?

You could, or get the BCM wrench…..hmmm it’s almost like BCM designed the Saint Barrel nut . Remember BCM was a close original partner with Springfield on the Saints.
trouble with strap wrench is that it will slip, SA tightens the barrel nuts to the top edge of torque. They Do not use locktight, but people swear they do. Then on reassembly it will be harder to time the nut with the handguard With a strap wrench.

They both have the slots, but the difference is that Springfield locks the handguard via screws that go around the nut.

BCM

Saint

 

[HansGruber]

You could, or get the BCM wrench…..hmmm it’s almost like BCM designed the Saint Barrel nut . Remember BCM was a close original partner with Springfield on the Saints.
trouble with strap wrench is that it will slip, SA tightens the barrel nuts to the top edge of torque. They Do not use locktight, but people swear they do. Then on reassembly it will be harder to time the nut with the handguard With a strap wrench.

They both have the slots, but the difference is that Springfield locks the handguard via screws that go around the nut.

BCM
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Saint


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So, *I* know you are the Springfield guru, and I don’t doubt you…

But the OP contacted BCM directly and they said didn’t know…who’s a guy with no experience to believe?

So, I was giving options.

 

[Old_Me]

geez, almost looks like a spanner wrench can do the job too..

i had a bunch of them back in my mechanic days.

https://www.grainger.com/search/tools/hand-tools/wrenches/spanner-wrenches?filters=webParentSkuKey&searchQuery=1+3+4+spanner+wrench&webParentSkuKey=WP11727099%7CWP11727101&sst=4&tv_optin=true

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

You could, or get the BCM wrench…..hmmm it’s almost like BCM designed the Saint Barrel nut . Remember BCM was a close original partner with Springfield on the Saints.
trouble with strap wrench is that it will slip, SA tightens the barrel nuts to the top edge of torque. They Do not use locktight, but people swear they do. Then on reassembly it will be harder to time the nut with the handguard With a strap wrench.

They both have the slots, but the difference is that Springfield locks the handguard via screws that go around the nut.

BCM
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Saint


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Give me 9 minutes and I'll get back to you. I have exactly what you need!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

If that's what is needed, then I'll send him 1 for free. I should have 2 or 3 of those from other handguards I've bought.

 

[Bassbob]

If that's what is needed, then I'll send him 1 for free. I should have 2 or 3 of those from other handguards I've bought.

That's a very nice gesture brother.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Give me 9 minutes and I'll get back to you. I have exactly what you need!

It had 90 instead of 9 when I posted . Who's hakd muy occant

 

[Keystone19250]

It had 90 instead of 9 when I posted . Who's hakd muy occant

China at it again.

 

[9mmguy]

You could, or get the BCM wrench…..hmmm it’s almost like BCM designed the Saint Barrel nut . Remember BCM was a close original partner with Springfield on the Saints.
trouble with strap wrench is that it will slip, SA tightens the barrel nuts to the top edge of torque. They Do not use locktight, but people swear they do. Then on reassembly it will be harder to time the nut with the handguard With a strap wrench.

They both have the slots, but the difference is that Springfield locks the handguard via screws that go around the nut.

BCM
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Saint


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yup that's the one. I'll order the tool from BCM today. Thanks very much.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

yup that's the one. I'll order the tool from BCM today. Thanks very much.

I'd be more than willing to send you 1 of mine for free.