adding a2 front sight to barrel

[7urtle]

I bought a daniel defense barrel and was unsure what rail/sight combo to run. I went to the closest gunsmith to add taper pins, and he said i would need to send the barrel and sight in to the manufacturer.is there any gunsmith in indiana that can do this or is sending it in my only option? is there any other way to mount the sight?

 

[BigMoose]

Most folks won't mess with putting the A1/A2 front sight base on. It's a screaming beeeotch to get on right. That is the reason so many barrels come with the A1/A2 on it already.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6BlViDghKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPf-eZf7wXE

 

[7urtle]

ok thanks

 

[jinks]

If you are installing an A2 type front sight yourself, the easiest way is to use an Armalite clamp on front sight. Unfortunately Armalite doesn't have them in stock very often and they are also difficult to locate on the net. They may not be as secure as a pinned unit but they work well.

A2 GUN CLAMP-ON SIGHT KIT

 

[sloughfoot]

I have a couple of AR's with set screws holding the front sight in place on the barrel. Two on the bottom and two on each side. Some people machine flats on the barrel for the side set screws. I think WOA does? But I haven't found flats to be necessary. It is solid as a rock.

 

[Squirt239]

It's difficult, but not impossible. The main tool needed is a mill. The block has to be centered, then an end mill must be used to flatten out the barrel prior to drilling. Once it's drilled, a taper reamer is used to install the taper pins.

It's a time consuming process, but it's not impossible.

 

[midget]

I have a couple of AR's with set screws holding the front sight in place on the barrel. Two on the bottom and two on each side. Some people machine flats on the barrel for the side set screws. I think WOA does? But I haven't found flats to be necessary. It is solid as a rock.

This has been my experience so far too..