A2 front sight/gas block chop mod

[reed1285]

Being as i dont like the idea of set screws on gas blocks, but i needed a low profile gas block to put a rifle length handguard on my carbine, i was in a bind. They make the low profile blocks that clamp on, but from the research ive done on them, they have clearance issues with the rail im gonna install.

So i went the easy (and cheap) way. I turned my standard a2 style front sight/gas block into a low profile version by cutting the sight posts, sling mount, and bayonet lug off with a dremel and hacksaw. I have to say im really pleases at how it turned out. It was my first time doing this.

So here it is after about an hour and a half of work, first i did the cutting of course, then rounded the edges with my bench grinder, then finished it out with a sand wheel on the dremel. Now i just need a good high heat paint.

[gunwhatgun]

Looks like you did a good job. We need pics of the finished project.

[Romad7]

That's the route I went too, I just needs to clean it up so it looks as good as yours. Good work!

[reed1285]

Thanks! I think it will look pretty good once painted. I like the idea of the taper pins holding the gas block more than a pair of set screws. I will load up pics of the finished product once completed.