Who Has Cut Off The Sport's A2 Sight?

otisrush · Mar 22, 2015

Did you use a Dremel? Something else? Would you do it again? Any words of wisdom?

I'm not yet sure if I'll put a free-float over it. It might just stay exposed with the stock handguard installed. I just don't care for the looks of that sight. It's got a scope on it now and I definitely won't be using iron sights on it.

Thx.

OR

happy1 · Mar 23, 2015

I cut my site off only because I couldn't get the flash hider off.
I used a cut off wheel on a 4in grinder worked good But go slow you could use a dremel tool to cut it off might take a while.
Yes I would.

Paul

cyphertext · Mar 23, 2015

otisrush said:
Did you use a Dremel? Something else? Would you do it again? Any words of wisdom?

I'm not yet sure if I'll put a free-float over it. It might just stay exposed with the stock handguard installed. I just don't care for the looks of that sight. It's got a scope on it now and I definitely won't be using iron sights on it.

Thx.

OR

If you are wanting to do this because you don't like the "looks", then you probably won't like the looks of a shaved gas block sitting out there in front of your hand guard.

If it is not interfering with your scope, I would leave it. If you want to free float it, then I would shave it.

BillyJack2012 · Mar 23, 2015

cyphertext said:
If you are wanting to do this because you don't like the "looks", then you probably won't like the looks of a shaved gas block sitting out there in front of your hand guard.

If it is not interfering with your scope, I would leave it. If you want to free float it, then I would shave it.

This. If you are leaving the stock hand guard, I wouldn't shave the FSP. Like you, when I first got into ARs, I wasn't a fan of the FSP and got the OR version with a gas block. Now, after a few years in the game, it's a requirement for anything I get that's 16" or longer.

MichiganScott · Mar 23, 2015

BillyJack2012 said:
This. If you are leaving the stock hand guard, I wouldn't shave the FSP. Like you, when I first got into ARs, I wasn't a fan of the FSP and got the OR version with a gas block. Now, after a few years in the game, it's a requirement for anything I get that's 16" or longer.

Every AR in my house has an A2 front sight on it, even though only one of them is used as an iron sight gun. They just don't look right without one.

Hoss0432 · Mar 23, 2015

I wanted to install a Troy alpha rail on my ar so I had to remove the stock FSP. I like to save money were I can so instead of buying a low pro. gas block I just cut and ground down to clear my new fire grip. I was able to remove the stock flash hider and FSP tapered pins so it was easy to cut down with a ban saw then grind with bench grinder. But if you can't remove said items you might have a hard time.

Here it is after I painted it and re assembled don't have any of the FSP sorry

shawnfergie · Mar 23, 2015

I removed my sight post and shaved it down. I used a cordless dremel, removed the lug and sling swivel first and then used a hack saw for the large portion of the sight itself. Then profiled the sight with the dremel again. Took my sweet time and made sure I didn't rush.

I used the shaved sight instead of buying a lo profile gas block because those pins will allow for an easy re-install. Also the shaved gas block is as secure as can be.

I had the gas block shaved down and then put just a touch of froglube on the non-painted surface that is against the barrel and painted the sight with high temp engine paint. Turned out pretty good. The froglube came right off along with any overspray. I reattached and installed the VTAC alpha 15" I had bought and was off to the races.

My biggest problem was taking off the stock flash hider.

REM 3200 · Mar 23, 2015

otisrush said:
I just don't care for the looks of that sight. OR

Me neither

, that's why I bought an "OR" to start with.

otisrush · Mar 23, 2015

Thanks for input. You've definitely helped me see this in a new light. If I don't care for the looks of the A2 sight, how wise is it to have an amateur (me) hack it off and then have an unprofessional-looking low profile gas block? If it is to be covered with a new handguard - fine. But to chop it and leave exposed - doesn't make a bunch of sense. I'm known for a lot of things - but "craftsman" isn't one of them.

The time is better spent loading more ammo.

Rastoff · Mar 24, 2015

Yeah, it's so easy to remove and replace with a different gas block, I see no reason to cut it down.

I cut the sight on this gun because I didn't want it in the scope:

It wasn't until after that I learned how easy it is to replace the gas block. The gun still looks this way and I probably won't change it, but I should have just put on a low pro gas block.

Capt_Destro · Mar 24, 2015

Rastoff said:
Yeah, it's so easy to remove and replace with a different gas block, I see no reason to cut it down.

I cut the sight on this gun because I didn't want it in the scope:

It wasn't until after that I learned how easy it is to replace the gas block. The gun still looks this way and I probably won't change it, but I should have just put on a low pro gas block.

Nah I wouldn't bother with the low profile gas block in your situation.

If the gas block is exposed, having it pinned makes it rock solid and bomb proof.

cyphertext · Mar 24, 2015

Rastoff said:
Yeah, it's so easy to remove and replace with a different gas block, I see no reason to cut it down.

Because the pinned in place ones are more secure than the clamp on, or set screw type. I've never seen a clamp on or set screw type fail, but I know the pinned one is not going anywhere.

And also, why spend money for a part that you already have?

Kadonny · Mar 24, 2015

Rastoff said:
Yeah, it's so easy to remove and replace with a different gas block, I see no reason to cut it down.

I cut the sight on this gun because I didn't want it in the scope:

It wasn't until after that I learned how easy it is to replace the gas block. The gun still looks this way and I probably won't change it, but I should have just put on a low pro gas block.

The hardest part of replacing the gas block is getting the pins out of the old A2 sight post. They can be a real PIA. My first one came out real easy, my second one was a real chore. After that the install is easy.....just remember to line up the gas port on the barrel with the port on the new block.

ChattanoogaPhil · Mar 25, 2015

Cutting off the front sight is so rookie....
You don't want to look like a newbie at the range, do you?

Get a torch and heat up the front sight. Then bend it over 45 degrees. It will be out of sight picture. If you ever want to go with offset mounts all you'll need is the rear sight. Of course if you later change your mind you can always bend it back. Thinking ahead is the key to tacticalness.

cyphertext · Mar 25, 2015

ChattanoogaPhil said:
Cutting off the front sight is so rookie....
You don't want to look like a newbie at the range, do you?

Get a torch and heat up the front sight. Then bend it over 45 degrees. It will be out of sight picture. If you ever want to go with offset mounts all you'll need is the rear sight. Of course if you later change your mind you can always bend it back. Thinking ahead is the key to tacticalness.

You sir, are a genius! Wish I would have thought of that.

Kadonny · Mar 25, 2015

ChattanoogaPhil said:
Cutting off the front sight is so rookie....
You don't want to look like a newbie at the range, do you?

Get a torch and heat up the front sight. Then bend it over 45 degrees. It will be out of sight picture. If you ever want to go with offset mounts all you'll need is the rear sight. Of course if you later change your mind you can always bend it back. Thinking ahead is the key to tacticalness.

That's how the gansta's shoot their ARs, sideways.

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