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Old 10-30-2009, 09:31 AM
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What are the steps/tools needed to remove the ramped front sight on revolvers such as the 686?

A punch? What size?
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Old 10-30-2009, 11:48 AM
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It's a special punch that is .054 thousands in diamenter and is cupped on the end so you don't flatten the factory pin end.
The gun pins have a radius on the ends. (they are not flat)
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500MN, thanks for the help. Know where I can get this punch?
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Brownells.com has them
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