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..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?
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.
Why do you want to remove the cap ?Quote:
Originally Posted by ZBeast
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
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.
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.
It is not on a gas cylinder.Quote:
Originally Posted by jak
Thanks, Bill. I thought maybe I could use padded channel locks or vise grips.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orlando
Jon
Try a small 'C' clamp. More control of pressure while setting the cap.Quote:
Originally Posted by musketjon
Thats a good ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by ZBeast
Zbeast,
Great idea. The only problem with that method is that I didn't think of it--Lol.
Seriously, it sounds plausible.
Thanks
Jon
If you drill into the screw why not let compressed air be your friend? Compressed air is stronger than Superman.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZBeast