AK Front Sight Problems

[Mtbkski]

I have a SAR 1 that I got for the wife. It shot a bit to the left and I wanted to move the front sight post over. The problems begin.

I couldn't get the front sight post to move. Using a sight tool, it wouldn't budge. I nearly bent the tool trying to do it.

I get home and take a hammer to it. I pound on it and barely get it to move. But in the process I bust the front sight post. So, I have to buy a new one to replace that.

But before I do that. I want to get the front sight so it will move when I want it too and so I can get it sighted in. Any words of wisdom?

[Mtbkski]

Just to eleborate on this. The piece that is stuck and won't move is the round piece in the front sight housing that the post twist down into.

[Mtbkski]

Just found out that the front sight post comes in three diameters. Which one will I need to replace the front sight on the SAR 1? I seen .034, .052 and .072.

[*Klutch*]

soak it with some CLP overnight and it should come out fairly easy tomorrow. The different sizes are just the post thickness I think the standard one is .052.

[ReconLdr]

I have a SAR 1 that I got for the wife. It shot a bit to the left and I wanted to move the front sight post over. The problems begin.

I couldn't get the front sight post to move. Using a sight tool, it wouldn't budge. I nearly bent the tool trying to do it.

I get home and take a hammer to it. I pound on it and barely get it to move. But in the process I bust the front sight post. So, I have to buy a new one to replace that.

But before I do that. I want to get the front sight so it will move when I want it too and so I can get it sighted in. Any words of wisdom?

You can put the tension on the sight with the tool, and hit it with the hammer. You will need to hit it harder than a "tap" but softer than a "smack".

Note: Sorry for the terminology, I can't think of another way to express it.

[Legion_Prime]

You can put the tension on the sight with the tool, and hit it with the hammer. You will need to hit it harder than a "tap" but softer than a "smack".

Note: Sorry for the terminology, I can't think of another way to express it.

Right dead smack in the middle between limp wrist and man hands.

[Mtbkski]

Alright. The tap/slap/smack/rap (whatever we decided to call it), to the tool while under tension was the ticket. I can now move the piece back and forth. And it is soaking in oil just for good measure.

Now to get a new front post.

Question. Thinking about putting a MOJO peep sight as a replacement for the rear sight. Since this is the wifes AK, thought it may be easier for her to use that type of sight quickly. If I do which size post would work the best for this set up. The thin, middle or the thicker one.

[Jay_Cunningham]

Thinking about putting a MOJO peep sight as a replacement for the rear sight. Since this is the wifes AK, thought it may be easier for her to use that type of sight quickly. If I do which size post would work the best for this set up. The thin, middle or the thicker one.

You may want to wait until *after* class before you start rearranging stuff.

[mrnyman]

Numrich has them www.gunpartscorp.com , just checked for ya,

Part number (5) #517820D, $6.80 each

Nyman

[Mtbkski]

You may want to wait until *after* class before you start rearranging stuff.

Yeah, I thought about that. But I did want to get a front sight for the SAR in case you need another loaner for the class. I'll hold off on the rest of the stuff I was checking out.

But what size post is best. the standard 52 or get the smaller or bigger one?