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June 22, 2009
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I recently changed the barrel on my 15 from an 8" to a 2.5" and now the gun is shooting very high. I am out of adjustment on the rear site, and it was suggested to me to swap the front blades on my 8" barrel and my 2.5" barrel to see if that helps.
I don't have an OEM tool, and I can't figure out what size wrench I need to get the front set screw out to remove the blade. Anyone know?
Also, has anyone else had this experience? FWIW the front site on my 8" barrel has a small red insert and the site on the 2.5" has a larger white insert.
Thanks in advance!
Mike
January 22, 2008
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Hey Crazy Mikie,
Welcome to the forum!
Unfortunately I can't tell you the exact size but I know it's smaller than a 5/64 since that's the smallest in a set I have and it doesn't fit. Looks like you would need to go down a one or two sizes from that.
I'm sure one of the other guys will give better advice on the sights than I can...
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February 28, 2009
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Hey Crazy Mike:
The size appears to be .050. In my set that is 1 size smaller than 1/8 inch.
I hope this helps.
BTW 
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-Mike
June 22, 2009
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Thanks!
I tried a 2mm wrench and that didn't work and the 2.5mm was too big. I'll dig up an SAE set tonight.
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February 28, 2009
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CM:
I'm an idiot. It's 1 size smaller than 1/16 inch.
-Mike
June 22, 2009
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zoommb said:
CM:
I'm an idiot. It's 1 size smaller than 1/16 inch.
-Mike
I figured out that is what you meant :)1
November 4, 2008
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Mike -
You say that the red insert is smaller, if by that you mean shorter, then the switch probably won't solve your problem. If you want to shoot lower, the taller the front sight, the lower you can aim with the front sight staying in the sight pattern. I would mic the sight once it's off and get a parts list from DW and order a patridge in the tallest profile offered.
November 4, 2008
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Mike -
You say that the red insert is smaller, if by that you mean shorter, then the switch probably won't solve your problem. If you want to shoot lower, the taller the front sight, the lower you can aim with the front sight staying in the sight pattern. I would mic the sight once it's off and get a parts list from DW and order a patridge in the tallest profile offered.
November 4, 2008
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Please excuse the double post, and I forgot this part anyway, welcome to the forum!
February 2, 2009
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Which tool do you have for the barrel? The old plastic tools had all the allens to do the entire gun. Welcome to the forum and good luck.
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