The Wheeler Gas Block Taper Pin Removal Tool (Wheeler Engineering part no. 1079898) gives you full control over one of the trickier steps in a custom AR build. Used with a vise or a ball pin hammer, the support block pairs with starter and finishing punches to make removing A2-style gas blocks quick and controlled. Machined from durable tool steel, it is built to work on A2 front sights, S&W single-taper pin gas blocks, and dual-taper pin gas blocks alike.

Key Specifications

• A support block anchors the gas block securely while you work.
• A starter punch begins driving the taper pin.
• A finishing punch completes the removal cleanly.
• It is machined from durable tool steel for long service life.
• It works with A2 front sights.
• It is compatible with S&W single-taper pin gas blocks.
• It also works with dual-taper pin gas blocks.
• Overall length runs about 8.1 inches.
• It weighs about 1.01 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gas blocks does this tool work with? A2 front sights, S&W single-taper pin gas blocks, and dual-taper pin gas blocks.

What’s included? A support block along with a starter punch and a finishing punch.

Can I use it with a hammer instead of a vise? Yes, it’s designed to work with either a vise or a ball pin hammer.

Buy the Wheeler Gas Block Taper Pin Removal Tool

Add the Wheeler Gas Block Taper Pin Removal Tool to your bench for controlled, damage-free gas block removal. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and browse our full lineup of gunsmithing tools for fast, direct shipping right to your door.