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January 10, 2010
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Looking at a Palmer 445 with factory comp on line and wondering if the front sight is interchangeable
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December 4, 2011
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It shold be replaceable just like on the standard shrouds. I'll have to look to be sure.
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August 28, 2009
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The sights on a compensated shrouded are pinned in place, they do not have a removable set screw like a standard shroud. You can replace them but you will have to drill a hole in the sight at the exact location of the pin hole in the shroud. I've done it but it has to be done precisely.
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Thanks Harly, is it a roll pin that you drive out or is it peened in place?
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January 10, 2010
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Thanks alot it looked that way on picture but I wasnt sure
August 28, 2009
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Scorpio - I have seen both roll pins and solid pins. Either can be driven out with a 1/16" punch. If you want to replace the sight, place a new sight in the slot and clamp it firmly in place. Mark a spot through the hole in the shroud and into the sight with a sharp punch. Take the sight out and hit it with the punch again in the exact spot to make a pilot so that the drill doesn't move on you. Make sure you mark the spot in the center, otherwise the sight will either be too high and loose or it will be too low and you won't be able to drive the pin through. You'll need a drill press to drill the hole in the sight so that it is square.
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