Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
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- Ovenpaa
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
Yes, I have one in the front sight however I have not removed it yet. I will haul it out and take a closer look.
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
I have a box of mixed front sight elements, as I am sure other members have. If we had your element dimensions, we might be able to help.
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
I will have a measure up in the morning.
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
18mm OD with a tab at the bottom is the one I have:
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
Sorry. I have just been through about 20 different elements: I seem to have four different types but none of them are like yours.
Fred
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
Fred, I have a few here myself however the Swedes in their infinite wisdom seem to have opted for a completely odd size and although I have some that are the correct diameter none have the bottom register.
Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
Well, they didn't come out too bad:
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Re: Etching front sight elements and alternatives.
They look very good indeed.
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