AR front sight

[3rd Gen Neal]

Regardless of brand, what is a good way to turn the front sight post if you do not have one of those little tools. It is very frustrating and I'm sure there is a simple way. Yes I know the little pin must be pushed in before the post is turned to the next notch. Thanks.

 

[JAFO]

the gi manual says to use the tip of a 223 round to push down the little pin and turn the sight.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

Pocket knife will work too.

 

[3rd Gen Neal]

thanks, what i was talking about was the turning of the post itself, i didnt want to scar it up w-a pair of pliers, mine is really stiff and hard to turn...got it done though, shoots right on target, shot another 175 today...damn these are fun

 

[Deaj]

...damn these are fun

True that! Of all the firearms I've ever fired the AR-15 is my favorite to shoot.

 

[john traveler]

That front sight needs periodic maintenance too. The GI service rifle operator's manual specifies one drop of lubricant on the front sight as needed.

 

[J. Galt]

Bullet tip, nail, ball point pen, etc. We all used nails (tip rounded off a bit) on the range.