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3/1/2012 5:38:51 AM EDT
Ive orders a spikes mid length.  Should be here in a week or two.  Im wanting to order a yankee hill diamond rail.  The rifle i ordered has  a fixed front sight.  is this sight removable?

If it is removable is it possible to totally remove it and go with a longer rail?
3/1/2012 5:44:50 AM EDT
[#1]
Your will have to remove the sight and replace it with a low profile gas block for a longer handguard. It is most likely pinned on...but since we don't know what your ordered, it could have set screws or clamp on.
3/1/2012 5:55:18 AM EDT
[#2]
This is the one I ordered.



http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/st15-16-midlength-le-carbine-p-443.html
3/1/2012 6:00:01 AM EDT
[#3]
Ah...gotcha. Looks like the sight is pinned on. it will have to be removed as well as the deltapack, barrel nut,etc..If you want a longer tube, you'll have to get a low profile gas block. YHM also sells a fore end cap that finishes it off nicely.
3/1/2012 6:07:18 AM EDT
[#4]
how difficult is all that?

And which one of these gas blocks do i need?
https://www.primaryarms.com/Gas_Blocks_s/235.htm
3/1/2012 6:14:07 AM EDT
[#5]
Any of the 3 low profiles listed on the page will work. I prefer the 9384 type myself, but that's just me. It doesn't state that they are for .750" diam...You  might verify before you order anything.

There may be other options besides yhm available too...don't limit your search.
3/1/2012 6:18:17 AM EDT
[#6]
thanks for the input.  i do appreciate it.
3/1/2012 6:20:32 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Any of the 3 low profiles listed on the page will work. I prefer the 9384 type myself, but that's just me. It doesn't state that they are for .750" diam...You  might verify before you order anything.

There may be other options besides yhm available too...don't limit your search.


I can't speak for the others on that page and I agree that's it's always wise to verify.  That being said I have used both the 9383 and 9384 and they are both .750".  I have used one of each and they both are excellent for what it's worth.
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