Inch rear sight loose

[bonnie]

My L1A1s' rear sight has developed a side to side movement and groups are showing a horizonal dispersion.

Are there any good fixes to cure this?

I am considered peening, steel epoxy or possible stainless steel tape, to tighten the sight. Wanted to know of any other workable ideas before I try one of my own.

Thanks,
bonnie

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[hagar in SC]

Squeeze it in a vice, slowly and carefully. For more professional advice, go to The FAL Files Forums

[Paul S.]

Are you sure that both screws (1 ea side) are tight?

[bonnie]

Paul,
Probable should have been clearer in my discription. The ramp is tight. The rear sight leaf and the base have side to side movement on the ramp.

Hagar, Squeezing in a vice sounds better then my ideas.
Thanks

[Peter Laidler]

Sounds like the balls and springs are unserviceable to me! Loose backsights were never a problem in service. Send me your address and I'll send you a complete backsight assembly plus left-right screws and clicker thinggy. No charge except postage

[Trilux]

Sounds like the balls and springs are unserviceable to me! Loose backsights were never a problem in service.

Theres a good hint, my rear sight also wobbles all over the place.
I have the dual Hythe type apetures and thought wobble was standard issue.
I better look at that more closely!