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Posted: 12/14/2008 5:30:15 AM EDT
Got my 556 Pistol . Function checked it w/ 100 rds. Ran perfectly. I definately want different back up sights. So while cleaning it, I decided to take off the front sight. It appeared to be a dove tail base. Since it's made in the states I assumed removal was left to right (from the view of holding the pistol as though you were shooting it). So I got my Irwin clamp (don't have a vice) and my Glock mat and clamped it down at the gas block on my work bench. Waaaahooooo, that was a chore!! Much harder than I anticipated. I had to use a flat punch and an actual hammer. Tapping didn't do a darn thing, I had to hit the punch with an actual hammer (not my nylon hammer). I hope I didn't damage the dovetail base. it seems okay to my eye. Any way of checking?
Anybody else have this experience? I sure hope that installation of a new front sight is easier  .
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