MTM ArmAR Modern Sporting Rifle Maintenance Stand

› AR-15-derived rifles have a few minor handling quirks, which companies like MTM address with specialised accessories. The ArmAR is essentially an injection-moulded polymer stand to which you can add four rubber feet, and it includes a lid on top to hold the accessories. The accessories that come with the product include a vertical post that slots securely into the device to make an ideal display or maintenance stand for your rifle. The post can be used in either orientation to accommodate .22LR, .223, or .308-sized magazine-compatible receivers, with the first two being particularly popular in the UK.
The magazine well post is angled and can be swapped to tilt the gun up or down, and the handiest feature is that a small AR cleaning link is supplied. With the rear pin drawn out, and the action hinged open, this clips into position between the hinged upper and lower to offer a secure hold for disassembly, cleaning, and other maintenance, and the stand is stable enough on its rubber feet that you can use cleaning rods to scour a heavily fouled bore without it sliding. The centre post is equipped with a rubber cap that serves as a shooting rest, providing support for the fore-end of your rifle while allowing you to stabilise your elbow on the base for quick function-testing shots after cleaning. Once you’re finished, the entire unit folds neatly and stores flat, complete with a convenient carry handle.

Reviewer: Chris Parkin