I'm Tired of that Bayonet Lug

**HAM** · 04-23-2011 04:43 PM

I have a nice Inland 1944 with a great walnut after market stock and I love it. Except for the bayonet lug and sling attach ring which to me are irritants. So, I'm thinking of cutting the barrel band just forward of the hand guard to rid myself of these useless parts.

Will I be able to get the front sight off without a special puller?
Will I be sorry later?

I would really would prefer to keep this particular band because it fits just right.

Any insight into this issue would be appreciated.

HAM

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**LeagleEagle** · 04-23-2011 05:14 PM

Better use a front sight tool. Why not just buy a repro type 2 or 1 band?

**ulflyer** · 04-24-2011 07:22 AM

If you can't find a suitable repro, buy a T3 and cut it, saving your original. Yes, you need the tool. Post your location and maybe someone with one in your area will volunteer to help.

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 04-24-2011 11:07 AM

I'm sure there is someone in the St Louis area that can help.

**usgicollector** · 04-24-2011 12:49 PM

I am in the stl area.

**docbob** · 04-24-2011 02:07 PM

I wouldn't do a thing to it if it was mine. Just my two cents worth.

Doc

**sakorick** · 04-24-2011 03:06 PM

Hello Ham. Irritants are bad. Happiness is good.

Do something the sooner the better....life's too short. Regards, Rick.

**sakorick** · 04-24-2011 04:26 PM

Here is my special tool for front sight removal. Fill a small container with PB Blaster, let the sight soak for a few days. Take a chunk of hardwood.....I use Bubinga and cut a slot thru the middle with your table saw. Remove the pin and align the slot with the alignment key and tap tap tap. Presto. Regards, Rick.

**Bubba-7** · 04-24-2011 06:57 PM

Sometimes this will not work always. But many times it will. Wood to metal not metal to metal. Drill a hole in hard wood to drive the sight on.

**HAM** · 04-24-2011 11:40 PM

sakorick and Bubba-7, thanks, now I don't need no stinkin tool.

"Irritants are bad. Happiness is good. Do something the sooner the better....life's too short. Regards, Rick."

Rick, I love you man. It took me eight decades to learn the truth in that adage and I still need occasional reminders.

Regards,

HAM

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