AR-15/M16 SIGHT WRENCHES Reviews & Ratings

AR-15/M16 SIGHT WRENCHES

Even though you are supposed to be able to adjust these sights with nothing more than a round of ammo, those who have know it is just not that simple. The Brownells AR-15/ M16 sight wrenches make it a breeze.

FEATURES

1-3/8” long x 0.750” diameter
Blued finish
A1 model has five prongs for front and rear sight adjustment
A2 model has four prongs for front sight adjustment

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Reviews Summary

Overall, the AR-15/M16 sight wrenches receive mixed reviews from users. While many appreciate the tool's construction and functionality, others experience alignment issues and durability concerns, especially with the prongs breaking or failing to engage certain sight types. It's praised as a necessary tool for adjustments, but not flawless across all models.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Functionality

70%

Many reviewers highlight the tool's efficiency in adjusting rear sights and occasionally front sights, noting it performs well for specific models. However, several customers cite difficulties with alignment and compatibility across different front sight types, which impacts user satisfaction.

Construction Quality

55%

The tool is generally regarded as well-made and solid, with some users appreciating its military-grade feel. Nevertheless, frustrations arise due to the prongs breaking easily, leading to a mixed perception on overall durability and quality.

Compatibility

65%

Compatibility issues are a recurring theme, with numerous users finding that the wrench does not fit properly with some models, particularly newer or less common sight types. Reviewers express disappointment when the tool fails to fulfill its intended purpose due to such incompatibilities.

User Experience

60%

The user experience varies significantly; while some find the tool a game changer for sight adjustments, others face challenges or frustrations that detract from their overall satisfaction. Patience is often needed for proper use, reinforcing the notion of a learning curve.

Customer Service

40%

Positive remarks about customer service appear, especially in instances of product exchanges or assistance related to tool issues. Customers appreciate the responsiveness of Brownell’s in addressing their concerns regarding malfunctioning tools.

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a-1 a-2 sight wrench

bought this a-2 wrench to adjust front sights. barrel part of wrench will not even get close enough to turn the sight. can not even push the detent down with it. it works in there video, but what they sent me was a waste of my money. don't waste yours

save your money

It does not depress the detent at all. If you depress the detent with something else, you can than adjust the sight with this tool, but needing an aditional tool kind of defeats the purpose

No go on pre-ban Bushmasters

May work for most people but on three different pre-ban A2 Bushmasters it just did fit. The tool's front sight cylinder had the proper number of pins but was too small in diameter for the pins to fit into the notches on the front sight post.

ar15 sight tool

the four nubs on the tool are to short to adjust my yankee hill front sights..would not work on anybodys else at the range either..a very poor product

Avoid this tool

I don't know how this got into Brownell's catalog. It is so flimsy. The second time I went to adjust my front sight, one of the little nubs broke off in the assembly. You can get a better result by depressing the detente pin with an 8penny nail and turning the post with the eraser end of a common pencil.

You want the other AR15 Sight Wrench

The diameter of the 4 pronge end of the wrench was too wide to fit in my Bushmaster A2 upper.

poor quality

one prong on the front sight was bent before it was even out of the package. When I attempted to straighten, it broke off.