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Posted: 1/5/2005 7:46:24 PM EDT
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Wanted to replace my Colt Sporter Target R6551 front sight base (FSB) with one with a bayonet lug. Bought this from a guy who bought it new from M&A at a gunshow. It's new with markings of "B99 (circled R1) 2"; it's definitely forged. Here is the kicker...the distance between the pin holes is 1 1/2"...that's 1/8" too wide. The stamping of the "UP and arrow" are barely visible. Tried to install it on a Colt A2 gov't profile barrel, but the holes did not line up. WTF? I thought all FSB pin holes are of the same specs. All my other Colt and BM barrels measured exactly the same distance, 1 3/8" measured between center of holes. I know BM and Colt have the same spec, but what about other makers???? I now have a useless $30 FSB. Is this made for other than Colt or BM?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/04eskimo/Colt018.jpg This is the Colt FSB on A2 gov't profile barrel. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/04eskimo/ColtR6551.jpg Beware of the pin holes distance if you plan to changeing the FSB. I learned the hard way. |
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