hey guys just picked up my ak today. as far as the front sights go. the front sight pin. any way i can move that without the special tool? or do i need that and if so whats a good one to get ive seen a couple types? thanx guys. wish it was like an AR nice and simple
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- Thread starter jarhead77
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You could probably adjust the elevation with pliers. For windage I don't know. If you found a way to get it in a vice you might be able to take a punch to it but your best bet is the tool. That way, you have it at the range and you fire a few rounds, adjust it a bit, fire a few more, adjust it some more, and so on.
You'll need one to adjust the windage (unless you want to go with a brass drift punch and mallet).
For elevation you can use a makeshift tool.
I have the standard square type that looks like a small clamp and has the elevation adjustment cut into the handle.
Not that it really matters, but what type of AK?
If it's an older WASR there's a chance that the front sight is canted and no amount of sight post adjustment will correct it.
However... there is a fix for correcting the cant...
http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/gascantfix.htm
Reason I ask is that on two of my home builds (as in old, used parts), the front sight was a real PITA to move even with the tool and a set of vice grips.
If it's tough to move, apply a bit of Kroil or penetrating oil to the sight and let it soak in.
Unless the windage is really off, I wouldn't even be that concerned about it.
After all... it's an AK, minute of barn door is the norm.
For elevation you can use a makeshift tool.
I have the standard square type that looks like a small clamp and has the elevation adjustment cut into the handle.
Not that it really matters, but what type of AK?
If it's an older WASR there's a chance that the front sight is canted and no amount of sight post adjustment will correct it.
However... there is a fix for correcting the cant...
http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/gascantfix.htm
Reason I ask is that on two of my home builds (as in old, used parts), the front sight was a real PITA to move even with the tool and a set of vice grips.
If it's tough to move, apply a bit of Kroil or penetrating oil to the sight and let it soak in.
Unless the windage is really off, I wouldn't even be that concerned about it.
After all... it's an AK, minute of barn door is the norm.
Sounds I just bought the same WASR-10 that you did... I'm wondering how to move the front sight once I bring it to the range. I was hoping to just use a brass punch and hammer to move it over. Has anyone tried that, and what happens when you do that?
AK/SK front sight tool, takes care of elevation and windage, under 10.00 at Midway. Why do it wrong for under $10.00? JP
