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    Front Sight Removal

    Can anyone tell me what size punch they use on the front sight pin? I guess that I would want it to be brass but where would I find one? Thanks
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    I got a nice set of brass punch's from Midway USAicon.

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    Do you know what size is needed? Would it be 1/16"?

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    I use a 1/8 steel punch on site pins.They can be real tight sometimes.GK
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    Thanks guys.

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