Thanks for the input Flinch...I had thought about protecting that area. Think I have some blue masking tape. Going out today to LGS to find a brass punch. I think I've seen them in Walmart as well though. Looked at the Skinner online, but just want to get this done so I can at least head to the indoor range.Flinch wrote:When drifting sights by pushing or tapping them, I place a piece or two of blue masking tape over the work I am going to contact with the sight tool or punch. As a matter of fact, I use blue masking tape to protect any finished metal work around the area where I am going to drive pins in our out.
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Skinner also sells the triangular file you need, it you can't find yours. It's non-abrasive on one side of the triangle, and that's the side that goes down against the bottom of the dovetail (i.e.- against the barrel) and the filing takes place against the angled sides of the dovetail. I hope that makes sense. Have used mine repeatedly. A very worthwhile purchase, as was this simple punch set from Midway.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/41151 ... -punch-set
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https://www.midwayusa.com/product/41151 ... -punch-set
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I saw those on the Skinner web site, might just go for them, thanks Evan. I kinda like the side, thumb adjuster for the Skinner. Makes sense to me...should be included or mounted from the factory. Wouldn't have to keep track of that tiny allen wrench.
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You know , Mark, my front sight was difficult also. I used a 22 case on a punch. It did take a good wack to start it moving. After that, just persistance.
After I filed the bead off, the reinstall was ok. Not easy, but solid.
Good luck.
After I filed the bead off, the reinstall was ok. Not easy, but solid.
Good luck.
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I'm letting some oil soak in to it overnite. Have the punch and .22 case ready.Cofisher wrote:You know , Mark, my front sight was difficult also. I used a 22 case on a punch. It did take a good wack to start it moving. After that, just persistance.
After I filed the bead off, the reinstall was ok. Not easy, but solid.
Good luck.
What bead are you referring to though?
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I removed the brass bead, and its mounting. All I left is a blade. It works very well with the Low Pro mounted on the receiver.
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Hmmm...I'll have to take a look at that.Cofisher wrote:I removed the brass bead, and its mounting. All I left is a blade. It works very well with the Low Pro mounted on the receiver.
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Ya know...I might just go to the indoor range tomorrow and see if the Skinner windage adjustment will move enough to make up for the bead offset...just want to shoot...
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This is what I have after the bead removal. It is very visible using the Skinner peep. Not for everyone, but it works well for me.
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Thanks for the pic Cofisher. Might go to range today just to see where I'm at, then decide from there what improvements might be needed.
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