I plan to shorten a spare barrel like the one shown in the photo. The barrel tapers, so the front sight has a riser to raise the bead. I am not sure what to use for a front sight. (The barrel will be shortened for home/personal defense purposes.)
What type of replacement sight is high enough to be usable after I shorten the barrel? Should I try to salvage the original sight, or is there a replacement out there that is more than just a bead? If I'm going to re-use the current sight, how would I get it off - is it soldered on? How can I tell?
And if I have to drill/tap the barrel for a replacement, do I drill/tap all the way through and then shorten the screws so they're flush?
Thanks.
What type of replacement sight is high enough to be usable after I shorten the barrel? Should I try to salvage the original sight, or is there a replacement out there that is more than just a bead? If I'm going to re-use the current sight, how would I get it off - is it soldered on? How can I tell?
And if I have to drill/tap the barrel for a replacement, do I drill/tap all the way through and then shorten the screws so they're flush?
Thanks.