how do i get the front sling off ?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - how do i get the front sling off ?

Posted: 10/5/2005 3:53:32 PM EDT

i want to take off the forward sling mount from the gas block but im not sure how. it looks like the only way to do it is to use a drill. if that the only way then that fine but i was just wondering if their was a better way.

Posted: 10/5/2005 4:03:44 PM EDT

[#1]

Yeah I have got a hard time trying to get them off too but not sucessful. Mine is not a rivet thing and not sure how to get it off. I have posted here several time asking for opinion but not getting anywhere.

Posted: 10/5/2005 4:06:26 PM EDT

[#2]

I used a punch and drove it out. The curled end just breaks off. Very easy to do and no drill needed.

Posted: 10/5/2005 4:42:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Ditto the punching with a small diameter punch. I've done it and replaced them a few times.

SoS

Posted: 10/5/2005 7:10:10 PM EDT

[#4]

thanks for the help

Posted: 10/5/2005 7:12:52 PM EDT

[#5]

Use a sharp flat tip screw driver or chisel and get behind the rounded dome of the rivet and with light taps from a hammer you will shear it off clean.

Posted: 10/11/2005 8:36:21 PM EDT

[#6]

thanks for all the replys.
i ended up useing puns idea cuz i didnt have a punch and it worked just fine.
thanks again.

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