[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Front sight removal

Posted: 1/9/2011 2:02:07 PM EDT

I was watching some youtube videos of removing the front sight. I was wondering it is possible to cut the front sight off the gas block without removing it from the barrel.

I have a drill with a cutting blade that I used to remove the barrel nut when I installed my new forearm. If this is a bad idea please let me know.

TIA

Posted: 1/9/2011 2:10:38 PM EDT

[#1]

yeah you can.. many have done it to go low profile or add free floating rails w/ out buying a new block..
factory pinned is damn hard to beat in durabilty..

Posted: 1/9/2011 2:33:49 PM EDT

[#2]

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

Scroll down about two thirds of the page, and you'll see how to cut it down step by step.

Posted: 1/9/2011 2:34:09 PM EDT

[#3]

Why remove it? Seems like a stupid move to me.

Buy whatever optic you want and co-witness with the sights.

Posted: 1/9/2011 5:34:09 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Why remove it? Seems like a stupid move to me.

Buy whatever optic you want and co-witness with the sights.

If you want a rifle-length handguard on a carbine or midlength gun, the FSB can get in the way.

Posted: 1/9/2011 7:09:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for all the replies. If I do remove it, it will be for two reasons.
1. I am considering going to a longer rail. I am a tall guy and would like the extra length .
2. I find the cowitness to be a little cluttered. I will add flip up sights for my back up.

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