Previous way:
My way:
- Unload and make clear.
- Clamp in bench vise.
- Using a torch, heat front sight block until you can push the pins through.
- Push pins out.
- Remove FSB.
- Redrill holes to 1/8".
- Put FSB back on in right alignment.
- Cut off bits of 1/8" round stock to fit holes. Tap into place.
- Check alignment again. If all of the tapping and drilling has caused it to be in the wrong place again, repeat from step 1.
My way:
- Unload and make clear.
- Determine which way the sight block is canted.
- Using a towel to protect the AK reciever, clamp reciever in bench vise.
- Go and find the largest screwdriver you can.
- Insert screwdriver crossways into front sight block.
- Apply about 720 inch pounds of torque in the proper direction until you feel the sight break loose and move about a degree.
- Check alignment again.