AR-15 TAKEDOWN PIN TOOL Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
While some users appreciate the compact design and utility of the AR-15 Takedown Pin Tool, the overwhelming concern is the weakness of the magnets, which diminishes its functionality. A few feel that with some improvements, particularly in magnet strength, this tool could significantly enhance its usability for firearm maintenance.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Magnet Strength
75%
A significant number of reviewers express disappointment with the weak magnet that connects the tool's components. Many note that this issue leads to the parts easily separating during use or storage, hindering the tool's overall effectiveness.
Design Flaws
67%
Reviewers frequently mention various design issues, particularly how the tool's components interact. Suggestions for improvement include larger or additional magnets and modifications to the tool's shape for better handling. Many feel that an improved design could elevate this product significantly.
Usability
50%
Several customers find the tool generally useful for its intended purpose, such as pushing takedown pins on AR-15 or AR-10 rifles. However, they believe that the existing limitations due to the weak magnet detract from its overall usability.
Customer Photos & Videos
Good idea, executed poorly.
This tool works as intended BUT, its downfall is the very weak magnet holding the two halves together. Its so weak that the halves have accidentally seperated several times and lost the pin pusher end. This makes carrying it on a key ring useless. I now keep the whole thing in a small zip lock bag.
Poor implementation
Does the push pin work yes. But the magnet is so weak it separates to easily so can't keep together on a key chain. I lost the piece that slides on the pin and magnet fell off somewhere. The pin itself does work though.
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Could be a lot better
This takedown tool is not a bad design, but the magnets designed to hold the two pieces together are so bad, they're a laughable joke.
weak magnet
Tool works as stated.
I would like to see the thumb pad a bit larger and the magnet
somewhat stronger as it is the key ring gets in the way when using it to push out pivot pins and the cover piece keeps falling off the smaller pin.
Jim
Cool Idea
While a great product idea that you can keep with you all the time, the magnets that holds the cap on are SERIOUSLY under powered. There isn't a lot of room to put a larger magnet, but the design needs improved big time. Maybe try slightly larger magnets or add another set on the other side of the tool. Right now, you WILL loose the cap if you keep this any place other than the bench or in a tool bag.
OK, but a missed opportunity
I really hope Brownell's reads these reviews... this item is a good start but a missed opportunity more than anything. First thing, as it turns out, the tool can be used as a magazine release assembly install tool. So why doesn't it say that in the product ad? On that note, what ever happened to the Brownell's magazine push tool? Those things are worth their weight in gold because nobody else makes them.
That being said, this item would work better if the pin were attached to the other piece to allow for the large piece to be used for the magazine assembly. The magnet is way too weak anyway and fails to keep the pieces together. It will come apart in your pocket or when stored in your gear. It works great to punch your takedown/pivot pins (which is the primary purpose) but oh wow it could be so much better.
This item is in desperate need for a 2.0 redesign or at least bring back your magazine release tool. Thank you, Brownell's.... A for Effort
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
