Combining the block with a taper pin starter punch will keep you from marring the sight. It's great for the tightest pins. Rear Guide Hole Here the rear guide hole of the X-Ring fixture is positioned for removal of the rear pin.
With the tool clamped in place, the punch can't wander off course. The thumbscrew adjusts a plastic bumper that bears against the sight so the fixture won't rotate.
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Subscribe To The Magazine. More Articles From How-To. March 20, By Gus Norcross. Front Sight Block. Norcross' well-used Brownells front sight block has seen many a pin driven out and replaced. Front Sight Positioned. A front sight positioned for removal on the Brownells block.
X-Ring Precision Tool. If so remove it by taking out whatever holds the 2 pieces together, push in on the Delta Ring and remove the hand guard. Drive out the gas tube roll pin in the FSB. You will need to figure out which way your taper pins were installed in the FSB. You will be able to tell which side of the taper pins are bigger.
You will need to drive them out from the smaller side of the pins. Make sure you support the barrel and FSB well. I use a roll pin punch that has the nobby end on it so it holds on the small side of taper pin.
You may need to really wack the taper pin. Sometimes they are a Biotch to get them to start moving. You also can spray some penetrating oil Kroil, PB Blaster, etc. Once they start to move then use the correct size punch and drive em out.
You have to make sure you drive them out small side to big size. Stag Arms is the opposite way. You can check out YouTube and see it done. Save the FSB in case you ever want to reinstall it. That FSB is drilled for your barrel. Its a pain to try and reuse it on another barrel.
After you have removed the FSB and gas tube you will need a low profile gas block. I got a deal from Midwest Industries when I bought their rail. They have the special going on now as well. You need a new rail. Their rail comes with a new barrel nut and a barrel nut wrench. Totally changed my rifles! I'm pretty sure there are some brands that use the standard barrel nut but cant remember which ones!
Hope this helps Let me know if you need more help. Quoted: Vette10r, Absolutely you can do that job. I put a rifle length free float handguard on mine. But, you can also use ordinary tools found at any hardware store. Keep in mind that you will need to place the pin above a hole so it can exit.
Yes, there is a tool for this as well. In addition, this is the single pin at the top of the barrel. This is the most complicated and the main step. What this means is that you are now actually removing the sight. There is a special bench block that allows you to complete this task a bit easier.
You can use punchers to remove the two pins if you have removed the gas tube pin previously as we have stated. These pins are strongly in place. You will need a lot of force, but you must be careful not to damage the barrel or the sight if you are planning to use it again.
A good idea is to drill a small part of the pin and then try to remove it. If you cannot remove these using a puncher, you will need to drill them completely which can be extremely difficult. Read Next: How to adjust Glock rear sights. This is the last step and now you can finally remove the sight. You can use a rubber mallet to try and move it.
Keep in mind that in some cases this is very difficult and once again you will need plenty of force. Try to rotate the sight as it can make things easier. Use a rubber mallet for rotating the sight as well. The goal here is to push out the sight at the front of the barrel. You are done. Do it carefully and try to enjoy it.
How to remove front sights on AR15 A2 like a professional? Take a look at the steps above and start doing.
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