Sling swivel removel

dustinlowery · July 14, 2007, 11:12 PM

anyone know easiest way to remove a sling swivel on the front sight post on a AR15

Semper Paratus · July 15, 2007, 06:28 PM

THe sling swivel is retained in the frons sight base by a pin with the head expanded. Take a drill find a bit a bit smaller than the riveted or peined head and drill carfully and slowly watching for the break through and then tap the pin out. If carefully executed you will not even nick the FSB.

July 14, 2007, 11:12 PM	#1
dustinlowery Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2007 Location: ON Canada Posts: 127	Sling swivel removel anyone know easiest way to remove a sling swivel on the front sight post on a AR15

July 15, 2007, 06:28 PM	#2
Semper Paratus Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Tidewater, VA Posts: 155	THe sling swivel is retained in the frons sight base by a pin with the head expanded. Take a drill find a bit a bit smaller than the riveted or peined head and drill carfully and slowly watching for the break through and then tap the pin out. If carefully executed you will not even nick the FSB.