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ZBeast
03-29-2016, 09:20 PM
..is there a way to remove the cap from a front sight screw without it becoming fubared?

I was thinking to try and drill into the screw from the front and get a small square extraction tool into from there and get the screw to push out the cap. Feasible?
timshufflin
03-30-2016, 04:58 AM
I will pray for you, I doubt it though. I don't believe you'd have the strength in a screw extractor to back it out from the other side. I always have to tear them out.
jak
03-30-2016, 05:16 AM
..is there a way to remove the cap from a front sight screw without it becoming fubared?

I was thinking to try and drill into the screw from the front and get a small square extraction tool into from there and get the screw to push out the cap. Feasible?

Why do you want to remove the cap ?
Orlando
03-30-2016, 07:28 AM
You will destroy it if you try and remove it. Thats the reason for them in the first place . USGI replacements are available if you must remove it
musketjon
03-30-2016, 09:47 AM
I have a cap, a proper front sight with rebated head. How does one install the cap?
Thanks
Jon
Btw it's a 9-42 SA so the sight seal would be proper.
Orlando
03-30-2016, 05:10 PM
Jon,
There is a actual arsenal tool for the job. Not sure if you could carefully tap it on with block of wood and a hammer without denting it or not.
ZBeast
03-30-2016, 08:24 PM
Why do you want to remove the cap ?
It is not on a gas cylinder.
musketjon
03-30-2016, 10:43 PM
Jon,
There is a actual arsenal tool for the job. Not sure if you could carefully tap it on with block of wood and a hammer without denting it or not.
Thanks, Bill. I thought maybe I could use padded channel locks or vise grips.
Jon
ZBeast
03-31-2016, 01:47 AM
Thanks, Bill. I thought maybe I could use padded channel locks or vise grips.
Jon
Try a small 'C' clamp. More control of pressure while setting the cap.
Orlando
03-31-2016, 05:54 AM
Try a small 'C' clamp. More control of pressure while setting the cap.

Thats a good idea
musketjon
03-31-2016, 11:49 AM
Zbeast,
Great idea. The only problem with that method is that I didn't think of it--Lol.
Seriously, it sounds plausible.
Thanks
Jon
Punch The Clown
04-01-2016, 07:03 PM
..is there a way to remove the cap from a front sight screw without it becoming fubared?

I was thinking to try and drill into the screw from the front and get a small square extraction tool into from there and get the screw to push out the cap. Feasible?
If you drill into the screw why not let compressed air be your friend? Compressed air is stronger than Superman.