Bolt on standard M4 triangle sight?

Rooster · April 5th, 2011, 18:57

Hey guys, been searching all over and not having luck but I figured I'd ask here.

Are there any available solid front triangle sights that bolt tight around barrel similar to the VLTOR flip up front sight does? My barrel or my front sight is messed up and won't align using the pins so I'm kinda stuck..

ILLusion · April 5th, 2011, 18:59

Does your setup allow for use of a rail attached fixed triangle sight? Similar to the LMT sight.

Rooster · April 5th, 2011, 19:05

Unfortunatley no, I'm running a casv front set.

ILLusion · April 5th, 2011, 19:41

Not aware of any standard style triangle sights that clamp down like the VLTOR. I know there are various other styles of flip up sights, like the PRI that clamp down... but no triangle sights that I know of.

sushicake · April 5th, 2011, 19:42

Get a new outer barrel? The front sight and a new outer barrel are pretty much the same price.

Rooster · April 5th, 2011, 19:44

Yeah Sushi, that's about where I'm at, it's a new barrel but I guess it's a cheapo.. Might just be easier and cheaper to go with the VLTOR flip up..

W0lf · April 5th, 2011, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

it's a new barrel but I guess it's a cheapo.. Might just be easier and cheaper to go with the VLTOR flip up..

would it really be much easier to have something that wrong with your gun?
replace the part thats broken, not the ones around it.

just saiyn, thats what i would do.

sushicake · April 5th, 2011, 19:54

Are the slots where the front sight go aligned/leveled to your gun. And is your barrel on straight? cause if it's a one piece outer shouldn't be a problem, but if you guns using the stupid old marui style outer barrel with the grub screws then the barrel itself could be misaligned.

Pictures would help.

Jackarutu · April 5th, 2011, 20:18

I believe the problem you are having is related to the diameter of the pins that stake the front sight to the outer barrel.
The problem is caused by mixing and matching outer barrels and triangle front sights made in Honk Kong and Taiwan and Japan.

Basically the pins are 3mm but depending on where the mfg is located the size can run anywhere from 2.5mm to 3.5mm.
When you run into this situation best answer is to make your own pins that fit tight enough to hold the sight tight and then make sure to use the set screw on the bottom for extra tightness.

Cheers

Rooster · April 5th, 2011, 20:43

Yeah the barrel is a 1 piece barrel not the Marui style. Looking closely at the barrel, the slots for the pins are not correct. They are off centered by a few degrees. I could file them I suppose but then the pins would likely be too loose.

Kos-Mos · April 7th, 2011, 19:15

Get a tap and make some threads in the hole of the triangle sight, 3mm should be a good bet.

then get 4 set screws and use them to lock the sight in place.

Worked on my gun, I guess it will on yours too.

Rooster · April 7th, 2011, 19:35

Now that idea sounds like a winner Kos-Mos. Not sure where to find a tap that small in my crap town but I'll have a look.

Kos-Mos · April 7th, 2011, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

Now that idea sounds like a winner Kos-Mos. Not sure where to find a tap that small in my crap town but I'll have a look.

Canadian tire has it. I bought one from there.

Or you can find anything on internet.

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April 5th, 2011, 18:57	#1
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	Bolt on standard M4 triangle sight? Hey guys, been searching all over and not having luck but I figured I'd ask here. Are there any available solid front triangle sights that bolt tight around barrel similar to the VLTOR flip up front sight does? My barrel or my front sight is messed up and won't align using the pins so I'm kinda stuck..

April 5th, 2011, 18:59	#2
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Does your setup allow for use of a rail attached fixed triangle sight? Similar to the LMT sight. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

April 5th, 2011, 19:41	#4
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Not aware of any standard style triangle sights that clamp down like the VLTOR. I know there are various other styles of flip up sights, like the PRI that clamp down... but no triangle sights that I know of. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

April 5th, 2011, 19:05	#3
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	Unfortunatley no, I'm running a casv front set.

April 5th, 2011, 19:42	#5
sushicake Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Markham, ON	Get a new outer barrel? The front sight and a new outer barrel are pretty much the same price. __________________ "Don't you know the first law of physics? Anything fun costs atleast $8"

April 5th, 2011, 19:44	#6
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	Yeah Sushi, that's about where I'm at, it's a new barrel but I guess it's a cheapo.. Might just be easier and cheaper to go with the VLTOR flip up..

April 5th, 2011, 19:54	#8
sushicake Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Markham, ON	Are the slots where the front sight go aligned/leveled to your gun. And is your barrel on straight? cause if it's a one piece outer shouldn't be a problem, but if you guns using the stupid old marui style outer barrel with the grub screws then the barrel itself could be misaligned. Pictures would help. __________________ "Don't you know the first law of physics? Anything fun costs atleast $8" Last edited by sushicake; April 5th, 2011 at 19:56..

April 5th, 2011, 20:18	#9
Jackarutu Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: louisiana	I believe the problem you are having is related to the diameter of the pins that stake the front sight to the outer barrel. The problem is caused by mixing and matching outer barrels and triangle front sights made in Honk Kong and Taiwan and Japan. Basically the pins are 3mm but depending on where the mfg is located the size can run anywhere from 2.5mm to 3.5mm. When you run into this situation best answer is to make your own pins that fit tight enough to hold the sight tight and then make sure to use the set screw on the bottom for extra tightness. Cheers __________________ I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.

April 5th, 2011, 20:43	#10
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	Yeah the barrel is a 1 piece barrel not the Marui style. Looking closely at the barrel, the slots for the pins are not correct. They are off centered by a few degrees. I could file them I suppose but then the pins would likely be too loose.

April 7th, 2011, 19:35	#12
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	Now that idea sounds like a winner Kos-Mos. Not sure where to find a tap that small in my crap town but I'll have a look.

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