I tried removing the fixed sight from my AR today but could not get the pins out. I beat on them with a punch for a while and now I think the pin is mushroomed. Any ideas how to get them out? Maybe just take it to a gunsmith now?
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I assume you are talking about the front sight on a AR. They are adjustable for elevation. Yes, the pins are not easy to get out, you need the sight very well supported, then a good pin punch and a ballpeen hammer. It will come out, but it will take some force, it really helps if the sight and barrel do not move, when you hammer on the punch. -
Buy the block from Brownells to support. Make sure you are using the right tools for the job. It has been a while but those pins may be chamfered on one end and flat on the other, punch the right way. If all else fails heat and a bigger hammer will do it. Have fun!
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I think they do only go one direction. Tape the barrel off well, steady hand with a dremel and cut toward the pins is another option. Order a gas block. Same end result and should be way cheaper and faster than a smith.
If you just need the sight gone cut it off and grind the area down.
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ThisOriginally posted by TexasBob View PostI think they do only go one direction. Tape the barrel off well, steady hand with a dremel and cut toward the pins is another option. Order a gas block. Same end result and should be way cheaper and faster than a smith.
If you just need the sight gone cut it off and grind the area down.
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