Sparkola24 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 ...love it..tight groups from many distances...no jams. When I got home..my accessories arrived..So new question...the suppressor(for looks only..I know) hits the front sight when I try to screw it on, so I need to move it back slightly but not sure how..some help here?Also, the laser I bought seems to get bigger the further away it is from a target...is that normal? I bought the Umarex/Walther green laser.Thanks.
Microgunner Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 That's normal for a laser. The higher powered (read, more expensive) the laser is the less obvious this effect.
techmike Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 Glad it is a good shooter! Now for the bad news..... The front sight is pinned to the barrel shroud. You can remove it, but it leaves two big ugly holes in the barrel shroud. FYI, I removed mine, filled the holes with agra-glass, sanded it smooth, and dura-coated the shroud. The "compensator" from Colt - the faux suppressor - is for the M4 & M4 Ops models only. Never knew why, as I have an M4 and it fits fine on mine, before & after I removed the front sight.
Sparkola24 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks for the information..I am not worried about the little holes...so how do I remove the pins? It will screw on the barrel but it barley hits the site before it tightens.Also, I wonder why they sold me the compensator knowing I had the M16 SPR?
techmike Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 Well, they will sell you anything you order and pay for. ;D If I remember correctly, (always a problem with me), the pins are tapered, and only drive out one way. Look to see if the pins are larger in diameter on one side, if yes, drive them out from the smaller side. If they look the same on both sides, drive them out from either side. I disassembled mine pretty completely to remove the sight and dura-coat it after. If you choose to do the same, be advised it will void your warranty. Always a consideration with a new $500 rifle.....
Sparkola24 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Posted February 25, 2012 Maybe this will stir your memory..one side of the pin has a small "nipple" on it, the other side is flush..Any suggestion on what tool to use...they are pretty small.
techmike Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 I have two AR type sights in my parts box, the one with solid pins is from an AR. The Colt/Umarex sight has roll pins, and can be driven out with a correctly sized punch and a small mallet. A bench block is always handy for this task, and Brownells also sells one specifically for AR sight removal. I have the blue one, and that is what I used. So a nice padded work surface, punch, mallet, bench block, separate the upper & lower receivers, remove the flash hider, and be careful to NOT bump the end of the barrel. If you do, the magazine catch spring and bolt can come loose and/or get damaged. I know this to be factual. ;DAnd of course, make sure it is unloaded before you start! C:-)
Sparkola24 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks..I'll give it a shot and let you know...Once it is off the fake flash suppressor will fit..and the scope I bought makes it so I dont need the front site anyhow.
Sparkola24 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Posted February 25, 2012 Tried and treid to beat those pins out..all I did was mar them up pretty good. So I stopped. I did remove a little allen screw on the underside, sprayed some oil on it to try and loosen it up..that made no difference at all.At a loss now..doing more damage than anthing.
techmike Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 You did say M-16 didn't you.... my bad - I was thinking of a free floating handguard like on the M4. The spring loaded handguard is most likely putting pressure on the front sight and pins. BTW, without the front sight, there is nothing to hold the handguards in place unless you switch to a free floating style handguard. Can you post a picture of your rifle and maybe a close-up of the front sight?
Sparkola24 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Posted February 26, 2012 I think this is a free floating site..nothing is touching it or within a 1/2 inch of it.You can see how I have marred the finish trying to beat the plugs out on each side. All I reall need to do is slide it back a 1/2 inch, then the suppressor would actually fit.Thanks for the help..
techmike Posted February 26, 2012 Report Posted February 26, 2012 Looks like they are tapered pins, and the rounded ends are smaller. If you have a caliper you could verify that, but from here it looks like you will need to drive them out from the rounded side. What i do with pins that won't budge is to take a punch and shorten it to where it only has about a half inch of punch left and start the pins with that, once started you can drift them out with a longer one.Good luck!
Sparkola24 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Posted February 26, 2012 Beat on them and no budgeing...may take to a gun smith so I dont break anthing else..
techmike Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Well crap! Let us know how it turns out. :confused:
wobblinwheel Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Is it possible the compensator is just hitting the BAYONET LUG? If so, why don't you file down the lug (or cut it off), until the comp. fits? Just an idea.
Sparkola24 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 It is hitting a small lip on the bootom side..I have thought about cutting it off or filing it down..good idea..There is a local gun smith where I am purchaing a new revolver who may just take it back into the shop and pop them out for me with his tools... if not..hello grinder.
wobblinwheel Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Just my opinion, but I would thing you might need that sight one day. I would much rather modify that bayonet lug than remove the fold-up sight! Also, you can disassemble the compensator by unscrewing either end cap. You may need to apply some heat with a propane torch to release the locktite. After removing one end, you could easily shorten the body of the compensator enough to screw it on. I'd rather modify the comp. than the rifle!
techmike Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Also, you can disassemble the compensator by unscrewing either end cap. You may need to apply some heat with a propane torch to release the locktite. After removing one end, you could easily shorten the body of the compensator enough to screw it on. I'd rather modify the comp. than the rifle!Not a good idea.
wobblinwheel Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 Why might that be? Already did it on mine. Nothing but an aluminum tube threaded internally on both ends. what could POSSIBLY be the problem?
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