NAM Style M-16

[CanAm]

To bad they don't have front sight/gas ports attached

Yes, they are just barrels for builds.

[Brycey]

Trying to switch to A1 handguards, but can't get the two front sight pins out for the life of me!

[Trinimon]

Trying to switch to A1 handguards, but can't get the two front sight pins out for the life of me!

They are tapered pins and they're in there tight! You need to make sure you're knocking them out from the correct side. You'd want to use a drift punch (not a pin punch or you'll just ruin them) and a heavy hammer.

[Brycey]

They are tapered pins and they're in there tight! You need to make sure you're knocking them out from the correct side. You'd want to use a drift punch (not a pin punch or you'll just ruin them) and a heavy hammer.

Thanks Trinimon, I will pick up a different punch and see what I can do. Small end of the pin was on the left side of the rifle.

[lsgh70]

Where?

[Allan_03]

Thanks Trinimon, I will pick up a different punch and see what I can do. Small end of the pin was on the left side of the rifle.

And don't be afraid to give her a smack. Those taper pins are really in there sometimes and require a pretty hefty hammer blow to get em loose

[thunderhand]

nvrmind ,, ill find one

[CanAm]

The gun needs to be well supported to remove the pins, not wobbling on the bench with every hit.

[5440fight]

I applied a little torch encouragement, and they came out much easier. Just watch the finish.

[Undergiver]

I applied a little torch encouragement, and they came out much easier. Just watch the finish.

use a heat gun.... safer on the metallurgy