DA 556 handguard removal

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I'd love to see the size of the guy they have put the pins in.

I've taken apart dozens of ARs from other brands without issue.

At minimum with Norinco/DA guns now, I heat it with a MAP torch first, then try it; if that doesn't work I drill out the pins.

Pins and Delta rings are very tight to ensure things do not fly apart during critical military situations. Remember these are fighting tools that need to be reliable and are just toys for us.

Question: disassemblers understand that the front sight pins are tapered right?

 

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Not sure about the DA556, but I've encountered some pretty stubborn taper pins on other rifles and this was my solution:

Broad side of a hammer up against the pins. Then smack the $hit out of the other side of the hammer. This should get the pins started.

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Once the pins start to move, I go to a standard punch.

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Great pics! Thank you!