Dodgy M-14S front sight?

[rdelliott]

Further to this, I examined the two rifles' front sight blades side by side. They're the same height at the front, but the top of the sight on the rifle I was having the problem with isn't flat; the rear of the sight blade is noticeably higher. I think I may have identified the problem .

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Further to this, I examined the two rifles' front sight blades side by side. They're the same height at the front, but the top of the sight on the rifle I was having the problem with isn't flat; the rear of the sight blade is noticeably higher. I think I may have identified the problem .

So was it installed backwards? eDIT: The slope seems to run the wrong way is what I'm getting at.

 

[Winz]

Further to this, I examined the two rifles' front sight blades side by side. They're the same height at the front, but the top of the sight on the rifle I was having the problem with isn't flat; the rear of the sight blade is noticeably higher. I think I may have identified the problem .

The front sight blade is not supposed to be flat. The front sight is supposed to be slanted, sloping downward toward the front(ie the muzzle side is lower than the rear to receiver).

If there are issues with a lack of elevation adjustment on the rear sight, some people slowly file done the front sight. Don't do this unless you are sure.

 

[rdelliott]

The front sight blade is not supposed to be flat. The front sight is supposed to be slanted, sloping downward toward the front(ie the muzzle side is lower than the rear to receiver).

If there are issues with a lack of elevation adjustment on the rear sight, some people slowly file done the front sight. Don't do this unless you are sure.

Geez, this is far more complex than I'd thought; the blade on the first rifle didn't look slanted on top, but it shoots fine. I figure I can try filing it down, since the rear aperture is racked out so far it's ridiculous. Worstcase, I just get this one cut down and stick a GLFS on it...

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Geez, this is far more complex than I'd thought; the blade on the first rifle didn't look slanted on top, but it shoots fine. I figure I can try filing it down, since the rear aperture is racked out so far it's ridiculous. Worstcase, I just get this one cut down and stick a GLFS on it...

The whole point of the shape of a front sight is to create a sillouette, without any needless glare. The slight taper of the sight away from the view from the rear is to ensure no reflection back to your eye. If it slope upward from the rear view, under different lighting, it would change its apparent shape.