Help with flash hider

[Tyrael]

So i got this ak, and i want to take off the beautifully coloured flash hider. I've seen a few videos on removing them, but not this type of ak. (Cyma ak-47 aims). I noticed a little rod overlapping the flash hider, preventing an easy twist off.

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So im wondering if anyone knows how to take it off.

Thanks

[Strelok]

Press the 'rod' into the sight, then twist.

[Tyrael]

Yeah, so i pushed on it pretty hard, and nothing really happened. I've tried knocking on it, however it wont budge. Naturally, im a little hesitant to whack at it, being new. So do i need a hammer or somthing?

[Eldin]

12lb sledge hammer works every time

If I were you, I would take out the inner barrel and attack it with the blowtorch

[Tyrael]

Lol...

[Strelok]

You might need to remove the sight/flashhider from the gun and soak it in hot water. Chinese clone companies like to 'structure' their products with excess glue and adhesive. Give it a shot, give it a whack and see where that takes you.

If all else fails. Use a knife and pry that fucker off if its plastic.

[Tyrael]

Yeah, i tried that water method and i think its going to be a pry job.

Thanks for the help

[The Chad]

Use your girlfriend's hair dryer to soften up the glue, if that doesn't work, try Rosignol Lighter Fluid. The stuff in the yellow bottle. I use it for almost everything that doesn't come off with soapy water. There is also a possibility of freezing it and trying to remove it, don't know what type of plastic it is but it's worth a try.

[Tyrael]

I've heard the hair dryer trick, but that silly nub is in the way. No way to remove it, that i've found. Maybe a hair dryer and a good pry? Only one way to find out...

[The Chad]

Liquid nitrogen and a hammer

[Tyrael]

Canadian tire ran out of liquid nitrogen, so i think its going to be the hair dryer

(Hot-water failed me, i forgot to mention)

And how long should i leave it in the heat for? I think i may have done it too short.

[VooDooPeteK]

I take it this is from the states... They tend to glue these on since they need them to import them.

have you tried acitone? I have heard this to work in the past...... or just plug the barrel and paint it that will also work

[Tyrael]

Its pretty ugly, so painting is my last choice. I still have to find a dryer and some time to do this