PRI Flip Up Front Sight with .750 w/ set screws . I have been using a 3 lb sledge and different punches that I have. Keep it on … If you don't get the vise tool I linked then you'll need the FSB bench block tool from Brownells and you'll need to place it on a solid surface, such as concrete. I use the Brownells FSB bench block and taper pin punch. daniel defense (in stock) 4.0 (1) sig sauer 552 flip-up a2 front sight. Does anyone know how to get these out without buying the whole kit. Rating - 0%. ....Use a finish nail set (middle) and put the hurt on those pins with the hammer of Thor...... Part of the reason the punch is sliding off could be that the punch tip is convex (or flat) and the pins are convex. Rating: 100%. I would ideally like to use an optic instead of iron sights, and something just throws me off about seeing the large silhouette of the A2 post in my viewframe. The barrel is a factory 10.5" LMT, I sprayed it with black GunKote. I'm flattening punches and breaking punches and the pins are not moving. dpms (in stock) 2.0 (6) ar-15 fixed a2 front sight. Crush Washer for A2 Flash Hider $ 2.95 Read More; Delta Ring for AR15 / M16 $ 6.95 Read More; Delta Ring Kit for AR15 / M16 $ 10.95 Read More; Extended Length A2 Birdcage Flash Hider for AR15/M16 Sale! https://www.primaryarms.com/wheeler-engineering-gas-block-taper-pin-removal-block. I was going to recommend Nevermore's thread in case he had figured something out, but he's already been here. Other than the height difference, it installs and functions exactly as the standard Front Sight Post, and is machined of quality gun steel - finished in black manganese phosphate. These include Chevron, Spike and Flat shaped posts with Tritium Dots, White Stripes, Orange Stripes & Luminescent Green Stripes. One of the biggest issues I am running up against is whether to go with a traditional A2 front sight post on my upper, or going with a flattop system with a good set of BUIS. Madness is like gravity; all it needs is a little push. I've been using a nail and hammer, but it won't go. :shocked: Using the Brownells Front Sight Block with the Pins Out position facing up, I would be pushing the pins from the left side of the rifle to the right. None. If so, can I swap my A1 with an A2 without needing to change the base? I'm starting to get frustrated I have never had this problem before. Daggle - You have to remember that a lot of those pins are conical ( tapered ) and only go in and come out one way! They just won't move! /r/ar15 is here for your favorite black gun links, build pics, questions and other tactical or practical information. I know that the A2 post is much more common and was wondering if there is any advantage of the A2 over the A1 other than the availability of after market posts. Use that. It’s quite possible that you’ve been pounding them the wrong way- just driving them in harder. The last time I removed mine I had to use the FSB bench block I have with a taper pin punch and throw the entire thing in my bench vise while using an extension on the handle of the vise and had to press em out like that. A2 Front sight taper pins! but i kinda like the A2 look, it's the classic AR front sight. Are you hitting them from the correct side? Here's a gas block that I did for a guy that fits under a 9" LaRue rail. The pin can be drifted out and replaced with a new one. The difference is very subtle, but it's there. I have been using a 3 lb sledge and different punches that I have. So far i figured, i can put in a small gasblock and put some other sights on it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Barrel Nut. report. I ordered a set of Tech-Sights for a new rifle of mine. The problem isn’t the problem, pointing out the problem is the problem. ameriglo (in stock) 1.0 (1) law enforcement carbine 16.1in 5.56x45mm nato … Mar 24, 2013 #9/29 The following is my opinion on this matter. Rating - 100%. save. I have, however, flattened the tops of every punch in this set except the 7/32, and marred the hell out of the finish below/around the pins. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Magpul MBUS Pro - Magpul Back-Up Sight – Rear MAG276 . Contact the manuf? Rating: 100%. The user claimed this tool is far easier than the bench block way and they both roughly cost the same. The pins that secure the gas block/front sight base assembly of an A2-style Armalite pattern rifle are taper pins- they only go in and out one way. ar-15 a2 front sight tool, 4 prong. Quote; Share this post. I ended up going to Sears and picking up a $2 off brand punch. Once the gas tube roll pin is knocked out, you may find that your gas tube is now loose and you can pull it back out of the AR 15 A2 front sight base. Drill out .15" of each pin from the left side of the front sight block, use a drill size just slightly smaller than the pin diameter at that side. A lot of low profile gas blocks are shorter front-to-back than an A2 block, so usually one of the pin holes are exposed, but this won't affect anything. Have used oil and solvents and what-not. Add to Cart. Joined Aug 28, 2010 Messages 968 Likes 122. natedog Member. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. I'm frustrated, hungry as hell, and just want these two stupid pins out of here so I can mount my new block and rail. Ideas? If you throw the FSB away, and decide you want it back, you won't be able to tap new pins into your barrel without risking REALLY messing it up. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by natedog, Dec 11, 2003. I'd initially tried with a punch from a friend's DPMS punch kit. Front Sight Pins Won't Move Discussion in 'Black Rifle Forum' started by n2wishn, Mar 2, 2010. Bigger hammer. Besides making sure you're punching from the correct side, being the small side of the taper pin, if you're still having trouble getting them to move, you can put a little heat on the gas block in the areas around the pins. Are the pin ends peened now? TruGlo Fiber … I got a brand new Daniel Defense XV upper and I want to remove the Front Sight Post and gas tube so I can add the Daniel Defense Omega 12.0 FSP rail but the pins on the front sight won't budge. The first time I'm pretty sure I was hammering on them for an hour straight on the floor of my shed. Those that believe in the Moon Landing and those that don't. 3 comments . There's a small side and a large side. I'm no flake... those babies are in there. It's working well and hasn't come loose unlike the roll pin did which walked out and allow the spigot to move and then bent the op rod. ... What i can figure out is why do people have carrying handles? .... #5 10-26-2019, 10:13 AM champ0608 : Join Date: Sep 2010. This was also after I had removed and re-installed it a few times. Now the questions If i put on the clamp on sight … Never used that on a front sight, but I’ve used it on other things. Fear the man who has only one gun for he probably knows how to use it well. Another user recommended it, but I have no experience with it. I'm assuming it also depends on the barrel length. I mangled that thing good. JavaScript is disabled. Also, they sometimes are just in there incredibly tight. Help. I have the Brownells Pin block and I tap the pins and all the punch does is slide right off. 1 0 0. Does anyone know how to get these out without buying the whole kit. LOL! No, the pins are not peened at all that is the wierd part. This requires that a new hole be drilled in the new blade. As for the one under the new gas block, it won't affect anything either, unless one of your set screws is directly on top of it, in which case you MAY need a longer screw, but I've only ever seen that once among hundreds of gas blocks This thread is archived. Precision-machined and clearly marked on both sides for driving the mounting pins “IN” or “OUT” of the sight. $187.00. Cutting Down an A2 front sight Our Fallen Members. Location: Arizona. 16 0 0. Mini-14 front sight pin won't come out. You need to hammer from the small side. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I use a 1.5 pound mini sledge. The front sight comes with an A1 post. Which is correct? Only on this upper they are not moving. An A2 modified specification Square Front Sight Post machined to be .060" higher than a standard post -Height overall .320" - Width .070". I've sprayed it with a PB blaster/lubricant and bought a pin punch set to hammer them out but they won't move. This video details removing stubborn taper pins and delta ring removal since things are never as easy as they seem in the videos posted What sort of punches you using? 2 Taper Pins (Proper size is 2/0 X .845") Stripped Barrel . Not sure how wide your vice jaws are or how short your punch is, but maybe you could use that? Eesh, tell me about it. Who ever holds their rifle using the carrying handle? Omega X rail FSP has a special steel barrel nut like the Lite rail, that must be installed first. Keep the barrel in the bench block and use the starter punch to free the remains on the taper pins from the through holes then knock them free with a … Be aware I've seen them where one pin small side is on one side and the small side of the other pin is on the opposite side. I hit them so hard I broke a punch and had to go buy another set. These little fuckers don’t want to come out. $39.99. I've been told 1" at 50 yards, and 1.25" at 100 yards. However, the pins on the sight simply refuse to budge. Handguard Cap. Upper Receiver Dial or Digital Calipers Additional Tools/Components Not pictured: Barrel Vise Blocks # 21 drill bit 10-32 taper tap #10-32 X 1/8" set screw Resource list for buying tools and components is at the end of this post. Rating - 100%. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. So I bought a 15" handguard and need to remove the front A2 sight. I wanted to install my muzzle brake for my Mini-14, but I can't get the front sight pin out. Add to Cart. Figure 18: … Magpul MBUS Back-Up Sight GEN 2 - Front - Flat Dark Earth MAG247-FDE . 100% Upvoted. Iron Sights:A2 Front Sight post is fully Adjustable for Elevation.Rear Sight Dual Aperture Windage Adjustment. -Anonymous. share. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. There are basically two kinds of people in this world. Gentle is the key word here. Doesn’t seem to budge. 0 0 0. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, troubleshooting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Clippers lose Kawhi Leonard to bloody injury. The best AR sight posts on the market. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Accommodates the sling swivel, plus, includes provisions for removing the gas tube roll pin. Doesn’t seem to budge. Joined Nov 8, 2005 Messages 25,873 Likes 4,238. The front sight on this revolver, like many others, is held into the top of the barrel by a cross pin. $104.99. hide. Can't remove A2 sight pins. $ 35.95 $ 18.00 Read More; Front Sight Post – +.040 Height $ 5.95 Read More; Front Sight Post Detent for AR15 / M16 $ 0.95 Read More I've been banging on them for the last 30 minutes and I've made absolutely no headway. We make high quality, high visibility sight posts to replace standard A2 sight posts. When putting them back in it would be the reverse. I punched out a set of taper pins that were particularly difficult, and ended up having to use a butane micro torch to get the pins to move. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. A2 front sight removal Thread starter XTAV750; Start date Jul 17, 2014; XTAV750. When putting them back in it would be the reverse. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I can find a clamp on A2 front sight Like this one from JP enterprises, hefty price tag for just a sight post. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Suite 500, Troy, Michigan 48084 USA. Almost like some one stuck a cold piece a metal in a heated piece of metal to make sure they didn't move. Broke 3 punches so far. I've watched YouTube videos and they all say punch left to right, with the pins coming out on the side with the ejection port. So if you have an AR with an A2 front sight post, why did you choose it over a folding front sight? You can apply heat very lightly by using a soldering iron on the pin itself, but you might want to turn the sight over first and give it just a light rap and see if that makes any difference. I've been trying to punch out the pins holding the front sight, and those mofos are not moving. There's also this tool that apparently drives em out. Snowden allies see opening amid Trump clemency blitz Good Shooting. One I'm trying to zero is a … Coyote33. Jul 17, 2014 #1/26 Help a brother out. Only on this upper they are not moving. Just throwing out the idea. These little fuckers don’t want to come out. my first time removing front sight and installing a front gas block. This is how I have always done it. Dexion1619. Posts: 207 It won't hinder you, and it looks more like a service rifle. A forum community dedicated to Glock firearm owners and enthusiasts. They also make a special taper pin punch for this task. Have used oil and solvents and what-not. Low Profile Flip Up Design:Milled Aluminum Flip Up Front and Rear Sight Lay Flat with Pushing Button,Fold Them to Aim by Hand without Pushing Button Construction:Aircraft Grade Aluminum and Matte Black Anodized Finish. How much does each 1/4 turn of the front sight on an AR15 A2 front sight change the POI? I personally love the classic look of the A2 front sight so I might be a bit biased, but I have run mine with both scope and Eotech and it has never distracted me at all. Sight GEN 2 - front - Flat Dark Earth MAG247-FDE enable a2 front sight pins won't come out your. 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