How to install AR-15 rear sight

Gregory Gauvin · March 23, 2009, 06:21 PM

I'm installing an A2 rear sight assembly. I have a schematic with parts list. I am very familiar with the AR-15 but have not yet detailed striped a rear sight. I do not have a rear sight tool.

If anyone has the time and is willing, could you please post me instructions/tips/secrets on the steps? I can not find a weblink with instructions.

DnPRK · March 23, 2009, 08:47 PM

Pages 273 and 277 give exploded views of the parts to the A2 rear sight.
http://www.ar15.com/content/manuals/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf
If you are mechanically inclined, you'll figure out the rest. Work on a clean countertop with a bath towel spread out to keep the tiny ball bearings from rolling away and getting lost.

Gregory Gauvin · March 24, 2009, 10:34 AM

That is an excellent manual. Do would you have a link to a similar repair manual for the M14?

March 23, 2009, 06:21 PM	#1
Gregory Gauvin Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Posts: 197	How to install AR-15 rear sight I'm installing an A2 rear sight assembly. I have a schematic with parts list. I am very familiar with the AR-15 but have not yet detailed striped a rear sight. I do not have a rear sight tool. If anyone has the time and is willing, could you please post me instructions/tips/secrets on the steps? I can not find a weblink with instructions.

March 23, 2009, 08:47 PM	#2
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,723	Pages 273 and 277 give exploded views of the parts to the A2 rear sight. http://www.ar15.com/content/manuals/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf If you are mechanically inclined, you'll figure out the rest. Work on a clean countertop with a bath towel spread out to keep the tiny ball bearings from rolling away and getting lost.

March 24, 2009, 10:34 AM	#3
Gregory Gauvin Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Posts: 197	That is an excellent manual. Do would you have a link to a similar repair manual for the M14?