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zero7one
12 March 2012, 07:40
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Multi-Plier 600 (Sight Tool), Black, Sheath

It’s extremely difficult to improve on a Gerber Military classic, but we’ve done it with the MP600 Sight Tool. Built with the same one-handed opening technology as our MP600, our updated version has a longer Phillips driver, a combined serrated and fine edge blade, a carbon scraper for weapons maintenance and a newly designed, super-durable front sight adjustment tool. The MP600ST is Gerber’s new standard in Military issue multi-pliers.


Credentials Required
Open Length: 6.61"
Closed Length: 5.04"
Weight: 8.2 oz.
Weight with sheath: 9.8 oz.


Stainless Steel Construction with Black Oxide Finish
Needlenose Pliers with Crimper Jaws
One Hand Opening
M4/M16 Front Sight Post Adjustment Tool
Carbon Scraper
Serrated / Fine Edge Knife
Carbide Wire Cutters
Long Reach Philips Screwdriver
Lanyard Ring
Can Opener / Bottle Opener
Berry Compliant TAN499 Sheath with MOLLE and Belt Attachment
Made in the USA


Link to Gerber Webpage (http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Tools/MP600-ST_30-000513)

MSRP: $95.00



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I recently tested the Gerber Multi-Plier 600 (Sight Tool) with the idea that I would like to have an additional tool to assist me as a Firearms Instructor. I have used different variations of Gerber "Multi-Tools" for more than a decade between Military and Law Enforcement for a myriad of purposes. The two key changes to the Gerber Multi-Plier 600 and the Gerber Multi-Plier 600 (Sight Tool) version is that the Sight Tool version loses a file and a fine edge knife and replaces those for the M4/M16 Front Sight Post Adjustment Tool and a Carbon Scraper.

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Since this particular Multi-Plier has been based on a well-known and time-tested model, I am focusing this review primarily on the addition of the Front Sight Tool and the Carbon Scraper.

Since the first M16 front sight tool that I was exposed to in Army Basic Training was a nail, anything that has been introduced since then was a definite improvement. I have used several "after-market" sight adjustment tools since then and have been rather unimpressed by some and pleasantly pleased with others. So when I heard that Gerber was introducing their own version of a Sight-Tool, I was excited to try it out. As a Firearms Instructor, I was happy to find out that I would be able to use the Sight-Tool during two 3-day AR-15 Courses that were scheduled just days after I received the tool in the mail.

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While using the front sight tool for the first time, my impression was that the fit was a little snug. Not necessarily a bad thing, though sometimes the sight-tool "bit" would stick inside the front sight base and be pulled away from the small magnet that holds it in place. I call the sight-tool a "bit" since it reminds me of a detachable screwdriver bit. In fact, you can purchase an alternate 10-piece Tool Kit from Gerber for an additional $18.

However, there are a few pro's and con's to the sight-tool "bit" being detachable. The pro's are that you can add additional "bits" and increase the capabilities of your multi-tool and if one of the "tabs" of the sight tool were to break off, it would more than likely be easier to replace just the "bit", than replacing the entire multi-tool. The con's that I have found are that the front-sight "bit" can become stuck inside the front sight post, causing the "bit" to detach from the multi-tool and that with the "bit" being detachable, I found that I had to be a little more careful not to let the "bit" fall to the ground and lose it. Though no matter how hard I tried, I still had to spend some time on the ground searching for the small "bit".

Additionally, I was able to adjust not only the standard "A" Post front sight, but every BUIS Front Sight that I tried the tool on. There is the possibility that there is a BUIS Front Sight out there that this tool will not work on, but I have not yet found one.

As for the Carbon Scraper, it turned out to be a handy addition while cleaning the carbon build-up along the tail of the bolt and inside the bolt end of the bolt carrier. It was able to take off large chunks of carbon with ease, however I still was required to finish up with other tools to get the entire job finished.

I was able to install some accessories, to include back-up iron sights, using the large flat-head screwdriver, though I would like to see some other options available to include some common sized hex wrenches for attaching some additional accessories.

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As for now, the Gerber Multi-Plier (Sight Tool) will stay in my Firearms Instructor vest pocket for use while out on the range, where running back into the range house is an inconvenience for common tools. As for the big jobs, I will rely on the tools on our Armorer's bench to get the job done.

For more information, go to: http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Tools/MP600-ST_30-000513

Click HERE (http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?3817-Gerber-Multi-Plier-600-%28Sight-Tool%29-MP600ST-Discussion&p=35423#post35423) for the Discussion Thread.