Front Sight Protective Block

[ChipS]

A short while back someone was selling a milled aluminum block to seat the front sight in while tapping out the pin. It protected the front sight ears and looked pretty neat but I didn't buy one at the time and now can't find the source. Does anyone have any good/bad experience with this tool and can anyone advise where you can buy one now? I've bent too many 'ears'. Thanks

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[Rustship]

They work Great

M1 Carbine front sight protective block Gunsmith Tools/Supplies for sale, gun classifieds or gun auction from Steve Rice. Buy or bid on this M1 Carbine front sight protective block in the category Gunsmith Tools/Supplies on GunsAmerica.

[jimb16]

I just use a block of soft pine with a hole drilled into it for the pin to fall into. That has worked well for me for 30 years plus.....

[Inlandparafan]

I'm Steve (inlandparafan ) and I am the guy who makes the m1 carbine front sight protective block tool. You can get the tool by contacting me at nrabenefactor@yahoo.com
or send $ 30.95 + $ 3.95 ( first class postage) to
Steve Rice
20085 K-92 Hwy.
McLouth Ks. 66054

[raycer911]

I bouight this item from Steve Rice for around $31.00 on GunBroker. It is a well-made piece, correctly sized and marked on one end for the Type 1 milled sight, and on the other end for the slightly larger stamped Type 2 sight. It is also sized such that the hole for driving out the sight pin is correctly lined up for your punch. It is definitely the right tool for the job!

[Rustship]

I love mine, Thanks Steve for making them.

[ChipS]

Right after my above post and it works great. Thanks, Steve. Worth every penny and I wish I had found one years ago.