issue solved by dealer Thanks !
- Thread starter Canada tail
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It is not worth bothering about since the barrel is slightly under indexed, it would be more of a problem if it was the other way (i.e over indexed). This seems to be the norm with most recent shorties I have seen, I believe this was also quite normal with national match m14's from what I have read.
From the pic that sight appears damaged. The left ear is almost vertical while the right ear appears normal. You could try bending the left ear back but as it looks like a factory defect I would ask for a replacement rather than fiddle around with it.
Replacing some parts seems to be the norm when buying a Norinco. I'd say that mine has only about 50% of the original Chinese parts left on it. Curious to see if they actually stock parts, or if you have to go to the trouble of shipping the whole thing back.
Canada tail
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Exactly. The main issue is the bent in right ear. The ear looks rigid and i donno if i could find the right tool to bend it.
I m waiting on the dealer to respond. Will keep u guys posted
Many thx!
Canada tail
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Under index? How so? Could u elaborate on that?
The front sight on a shortie is taller than a standard sight and hard to find or replace. Don't break the one you have.
Brownells.com has front sights around $41-84 price range, not sure about the shipping to Canada cost.
I have seen cheaper front sights on Ebay but you may have to ask the individual seller if he would ship it out of the US.
Shipping anything related to firearms on Ebay from the US to Canada is a no no. There was a post recently about a wood stock for an Enfield, I believe it was, being seized by Homeland security. A chunk of wood. If I'm not mistaken, Ebay has it listed, that anything firearms related is against it's TOS.
Mike Oxbig
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Needle nose pliers, a cloth and 1min of your time. Much easier than taking it off and replacing it. Even IF they send you a free one.
metal bends more easily if you heat it up a little... If you can take the sight off the rifle first that's probably better. Practice on something other than your front sight, though, and only do this if you trust your ability with a torch and other tools.
