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Ok, I took the flash suppressor off the mini-14 to make it legal and tried to put the stock front sight back on. TIGHT fit and only went on until the front edge is just past the muzzle. It's tight, aligned properly and shoots fine, just doesn't look right. I've heard they were pressed on at the factory, but it had to come off at some point (I didn't take it off). Any suggestions for getting it to slide back another 2 inches without pounding on it? If not, anyone know a gunsmith in the Santa Clarita area that could do it? I've also looked for aftermarket front sights for this to no avail. Thanks.......
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I've been told to heat up the front site with a propane torch as hot metal expands, until it travels far enough up the barrel - proper gloves are obviously a must...
Never tried this myself but it has been the workaround at perfectunion.NRA Member
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As Stuka said, heating is a known way of refitting the front sight.
Another way is to use a block of wood and a hammer to tap it in to place. The block of wood prevents damage to the metal.
You can apply a bit of gun oil to the barrel before tapping to lubricate both parts.NRA Benefactor Life Member / CRPA Life Member / SAF Life Member
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Ok, I'll try that...thanks. Will pounding hurt the barrel or alignment? Or just my fingers when they get in the way? I guess if it's not going on by moderate tapping, I should just stop. lol..It cannot be inherited, nor can it ever be purchased.
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When I had my bbl cut, my 'smith told me my sight was incredibly difficult to remove.
I would get it done professionally if I were you.Originally posted by Rainbow WarriorComment
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yes , it was very very hard to take mine off. had to heat it up a lot and use a chunk of wood to pound it off. to put one on i would say do the same thing. you could also try a brass hammer or a home made lead hammer (works good) to try and tap it back on . heat is the key with this just not to much.Comment
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If the sight base/ramp is cylindrical use a tool - like a socket -- to drive it on --Comment
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Got'er done.
A little penetrating oil, heated it up with a torch lighter, a 9/16 deep socket and a few firm taps with a hammer and it slid right on. Thanks for the tips.
Dad always told me, "If it doesn't fit, use a bigger hammer".It cannot be inherited, nor can it ever be purchased.
You and no one alive can buy it for any price. It is impossible to rent and cannot be lent.
You alone and our own have earned it with...Your sweat, blood and lives. You own it forever.
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I'm glad to hear you've met with success.
Most of the people I've spoken to about changing the front sight on a Mini-14 have reported that it is truly a miserable experience."An unarmed man can only flee from evil. And evil is not overcome by fleeing from it" - Col. Jeff Cooper
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