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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2020 1:38:35 PM EDT
 I am looking to pick up a two point front sight tool but cannot find one, does anyone have any advice on where one can be found? |
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USA
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Posted: 12/17/2020 3:23:25 PM EDT
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I’ve found the best tool is a pair of snap ring pliers
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Posted: 12/17/2020 3:35:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joelp23: I’ve found the best tool is a pair of snap ring pliers ditto |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 4:16:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kanewtervalve: ditto Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kanewtervalve: Originally Posted By joelp23: I’ve found the best tool is a pair of snap ring pliers ditto Third-ed, and, shockingly, they work for snap rings. 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2020 10:25:30 PM EDT
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Thanks for the advice guys, I have not had the need for a snap ring tool for years and do not have one right now.
I did find out that Gunthings has a tool. http://www.gunthings.com/FALgassighttool.jpg Scroll about half way down the tools page. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 9:18:32 AM EDT
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DS Arms
Brownells also has them but are more expensive. |
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Posted: 7/12/2021 11:35:58 AM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 10:40:30 AM EDT
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Mine from Tapco is labeled as FAL/SKS ....
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 4:08:46 PM EDT
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Gunthings.com has them under FNFAL accessories. It works on the sights and the gas regulator.
http://gunthings.com/ |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2021 9:01:55 PM EDT
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Micro needle nose also works
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Posted: 12/18/2021 9:38:06 PM EDT
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Most of the front-sight tools are total shit.
You will wring the tool-tits right off the first time you try to turn a sight that gives any resistance. The front sight threads right into the front sight block, and serves as a gas plug. The threads get completely carboned-up, and often corroded. Use lots of penetrating oil if you ever have to adjust the front sight. Use a steel punch to get the sight started moving. Once it gets started, pull it all the way out and clean up the threads. Re-install the sight, and zero the rifle for elevation before the threads seize up again. Then never try to mess with the front sight again. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 3:50:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kalahnikid]
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 Attached FileSorry for two years old thread resurrection but I ended up just making my own out of an old socket. This might help someone in the future. Inside diameter is .250 and outside is .380 If you can find a socket with the outside wall that approximate dimensions it's pretty easy to cut it down with a Dremel and hand file to fit. I used a 6mm socket. It also fits really well in the sight adjustment grooves in an Aimpoint Pro! Thanks to the dude above who made it from a piece of pipe for the idea. |
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Posted: 9/29/2023 2:15:41 PM EDT
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I just use snap ring pliers from Home Depot
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Posted: 9/29/2023 9:52:05 PM EDT
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Most of the front-sight tools are total shit. You will wring the tool-tits right off the first time you try to turn a sight that gives any resistance. The front sight threads right into the front sight block, and serves as a gas plug. The threads get completely carboned-up, and often corroded. Definitely this! |
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