Front sight on backwards

[Kayback]

I've moved some goodies around and want to try a "fixed" front sight now. The problem is my 10 o'clock light gets in the way of the thumb screw on the original sight. Will there be any issues if I put it on backwards with the thumb screw on the right side of the gun?

KBK

 

[yzf128r]

No issue other than how it looks.

 

[Majorlk]

The rounds will do a 180 and come back at you.

 

[Rundover]

You could always leave the front sight alone and rotate the gun 180* instead.

 

[nyshepherd]

that was hysterical. almost choked on my drink!

 

[RedNeck Jim]

I've moved some goodies around and want to try a "fixed" front sight now. The problem is my 10 o'clock light gets in the way of the thumb screw on the original sight. Will there be any issues if I put it on backwards with the thumb screw on the right side of the gun?

KBK

Curious, but can you move the light to 2:00? But then, maybe you like your lady fully dressed. I like mine rather skimpy.

 

[gillamonstar]

I'm not one to use the texting jargon common on the interwebs these days... but this thread deserves a LOL.

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

I've moved some goodies around and want to try a "fixed" front sight now. The problem is my 10 o'clock light gets in the way of the thumb screw on the original sight. Will there be any issues if I put it on backwards with the thumb screw on the right side of the gun?

KBK

I actually had the same problem just a few days ago after reasembling my rifle and re-mounting my light at 10 o'clock. My immediate solution was to move the light mount back just a bit more than I'd have liked. I was able to push my light forward a bit more in the mount to compensate. And I was able to mount the front sight correctly, although it is close. You "could" take a little off of the stock sight mount nut to provide a bit more clearance. Personally I can't think of a more asthetic faux pas than putting your sight on backwards unless you absolutely have to.

 

[the hangman]

Personally I can't think of a more asthetic faux pas than putting your sight on backwards

I totally agree - but since the origional poster said he "has moved some goodies around" - like most of us - you are just trying different arrangements - try it and see if you like the fixed front sight. If you really like it set up that way - you can always look at purchasing a aftermarket sight that doesn't interfere with the light.

One question - I am at work right now and don't have my rifle here with me - but can you replace the thumb screw with a regular bolt ? - that wouldn't hit the light ?

 

[Maddmax]

I actually had the same problem just a few days ago after reasembling my rifle and re-mounting my light at 10 o'clock. My immediate solution was to move the light mount back just a bit more than I'd have liked. I was able to push my light forward a bit more in the mount to compensate. And I was able to mount the front sight correctly, although it is close. You "could" take a little off of the stock sight mount nut to provide a bit more clearance. Personally I can't think of a more asthetic faux pas than putting your sight on backwards unless you absolutely have to.

This^^^or he could buy a short,thin riser and bring the light out just a bit to clear the sight.

But yes. He could mount the sight backward. The sight post only goes up and down and the sight itself is attached to the rail.