AR-15 Front Sight Pin Removal?

**Lycanthrope** · January 20th, 2010, 08:29 PM

I measure both sides of the pin. If they are tapered you can tell which way they go.

If penetrating oil doesn't work I hit the holes with a propane torch and that typically loosens them up. Heat expands holes.

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**mojo** · January 21st, 2010, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

Lycanlikesfriendlyholesthrope

There is a really good joke in that but being that it's still too early in the morning, I can't think of anything.

**AnnieOakley** · January 25th, 2010, 07:53 PM

You might want to try talking to Sean over at Lowe's Certified Guns in Sellersville to see if he can give you a hand. I know he lurks around on these forums once or twice a week, but here's his email just in case.

sean@lowescertifiedguns.com
http://www.lowescertifiedguns.com/gu...gservices.aspx

**mythaeus** · January 27th, 2010, 02:12 PM

I had the EXACT same problem:
http://forum.pafoa.org/gunsmithing-4...nt-sights.html

Tried everything that was recommended, but ended up sending it back since I also found some flaws in the barrel itself. Contact the seller, get an RMA and get a replacement or contact the manufacturer directly. Mine was a DPMS barrel and DPMS re-sent me a new one with pins partially knocked out.

Al