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Lurch · August 17, 1999, 03:57 PM

My brother has a Mini-14 and wants to replace the front sight with a Meprolight sight and AK-74 muzzle brake. None of the local gunsmiths seem to eager to help. A few flat out said "NO". Maybe they're just not interested in new business? Are there legal implication to attaching the pin-on muzzle brake? Do any of you know how to get the front sight off? We've drifted out the spiral pin holding the front sight to the barrel but the darn thing is on there so tight, it won't budge. Do I have to heat the sight or something? Any information you can give will help. Thanks.

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August 17, 1999, 03:57 PM	#1
Lurch Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Posts: 2	My brother has a Mini-14 and wants to replace the front sight with a Meprolight sight and AK-74 muzzle brake. None of the local gunsmiths seem to eager to help. A few flat out said "NO". Maybe they're just not interested in new business? Are there legal implication to attaching the pin-on muzzle brake? Do any of you know how to get the front sight off? We've drifted out the spiral pin holding the front sight to the barrel but the darn thing is on there so tight, it won't budge. Do I have to heat the sight or something? Any information you can give will help. Thanks. [This message has been edited by Lurch (edited August 17, 1999).]