Swiss K11 Front Sight Loose

**EddieB** · 06-19-2025 12:07 AM

I just purchased a K11 online and didn't notice until I got home that the whole from sight was "loose". So... not the blade, but the whole front sight can moves. It move left, right and front and back. I have never seen this before.

My question is two fold. Has anyone see this before? and is this correctable?

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**SkyKid** · 06-19-2025 07:44 AM

Can you remove the blade
Maybe a screw underneath you could tighten up

**EddieB** · 06-19-2025 09:39 AM

I am sure I can remove the blade but I don't recall the base having a slot/screw hole under there. I will try and do some searches for a front sight to see what I find.

**ssgross** · 06-19-2025 10:09 AM

Yes there should be a screw underneath. Probably covered with century old dried grease?

**EddieB** · 06-19-2025 10:55 AM

Good news, I will have some work tonight to see if I can tighten it up. Thanks for the great picture!!!

**EddieB** · 06-19-2025 09:05 PM

Worked great, thanks!

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