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The punches, scrappers, and both blades all are coated with a black oxide finish to enhance corrosion protection of the tool. The side panels are made of what Gerber refers to as a “hardened nylon” and feature two sections of raised grip surfaces. The literature I received from Gerber didn’t specify the materials used in the grips or the coatings, but a quick phone call to the Gerber headquarters cleared up the specifics. Once I removed the tool from the super pouch I inspected the tool for defects in the grip panels or protective coatings, finding none. This seemingly small feature makes the multi tool instantly more desirable to any military member or law enforcement official who has to wear web gear or plate carrier armor systems.

My initial overview started off on the right foot, along with the second compartment in the sheath Gerber made it compatible with the popular Molle style of webbing. This oversight usually results in me losing bits like I did with other multi-tools I’ve owned. One pet peeve I have about multi tools and all their accessory pieces is that they rarely have a spot to hold them with the tool. When I first was handed the MP1-AR and opened the case I was pleased to find that the twelve bit holder had it’s own spot inside the pouch.

Ar 15 multi tool full#

There is a lot to like about the Gerber MP1-AR Multi-Tool – it provides an AR15 user a full compliment of tools to service their rifle while in the field or at the shooting range. Read Next: Gerber’s Short Stack: Solid State Multi-Tool

No feature for tightening castle nuts on collapsible AR15 stocks.

Spring loaded jaws lessens hand fatigue.

Let’s take a look at whats under the hood of the MP1-AR. Gerber really seems to have taken the input from military members and user groups into account when building this new multi-tool. The MP1-AR has some classic multi tool features but also sports several new twists on a battle tested idea. Readers of the site will remember that this isn’t the first time we have featured a multi-tool product from Gerber, although it has been a few years.

I knew Gerber had done some extensive overhauls to their product lines bringing in former British SAS and survival specialist Bear Grylls but had little clue they had added entire new lines. I wasn’t aware that Gerber had branched into weapon specific multi tools until my managing editor handed me the Gerber MP1-AR Multi-Tool while I was drinking my morning coffee at the Force 12 mansion in Las Vegas. So I was excited to receive this MP1-AR multi tool to review. From Supply Clerks and Engineers to the front line Infantry, Gerber multi-tools have served this nation well. I’m willing to bet that any of us who have served in the military in the last 20 years is very familiar with the name Gerber. The Gerber MP1-AR multi-tool is the latest weapon specific multi tool to be released by the Portland, Oregon based company.