AR gas block removal

[Cobalt 60]

I am trying to change out the block and sight tower and replace it with a railed block. However, I cant get the mother flippin pins out. Anybody around the Winder or Gainesville area that would be willing to let me borrow a front sight bench block?

Any tips for driving these satanic little suckers out?

 

[Shrek926]

I am trying to change out the block and sight tower and replace it with a railed block. However, I cant get the mother flippin pins out. Anybody around the Winder or Gainesville area that would be willing to let me borrow a front sight bench block?

Any tips for driving these satanic little suckers out?

They go out one way only.

Sorry, that was a bit simplistic. Blocks help, but I would use a press.

 

[Buckhead]

Make sure your punching them the correct direction. The pin is larger on one side than the other so punch from the smaller side. I use a small trim nail and tap with hammer. Hope this helps.

 

[Trader Jordon]

They go out one way only.

What he said, I believe they push out on the ejection side of the rifle.

 

[Dwayne5174]

They are tapered so you will have to make sure you are going from the right side

 

[NWSharpshooter]

What he said, I believe they push out on the ejection side of the rifle.

For most ARs, yes.

 

[Cobalt 60]

Pretty sure I am going in the right direction. Won't say 100% though! It is a S&W.

I like the idea of a press. Unfortunately, I ain't got one!

 

[mtdawg169]

Get a bench block and a BFH. (big effin hammer)

 

[Cobalt 60]

Yeah, c'mon!!!

 

[magna750]

Some just won't come out. Period. Not without some extraordinary measures.

I think they press some of them in with a 40 ton hydro press (or some other such monstrosity).