Norinco m4 help

**thegeneral** · 22-05-2017, 09:09

Hi boys,
Need some advice.

I want to remove the carry handle sight system as its shit - yes shit, the back site has failed, cannot get it sighted in, seems the spring has failed or something.

Now I want to remove it and the front post site.
The question is , I followed instructions on youtube but once I took everything apart I see the gas tube actually runs into the front post / sight. I dont see how you can remove this.

Any advice?
Its the norinco m4
Thanks - I have put a quad rail system so would like pop up sights.

**Paul** · 22-05-2017, 09:11

Angle grinder or hacksaw!

**pdh** · 22-05-2017, 09:18

You can cut it or remove it and put a low profile gas block on.

Removing the front post can sometimes be a bitch

Rather do it right the first time and put a low profile gas block on

**thegeneral** · 22-05-2017, 09:19

Originally Posted by pdh

You can cut it or remove it and put a low profile gas block on.

Removing the front post can sometimes be a bitch

Rather do it right the first time and put a low profile gas block on

Thanks bud, where does one get this locally and how would it fit?

**thegeneral** · 22-05-2017, 09:19

Originally Posted by Paul

Angle grinder or hacksaw!

**Gleock** · 22-05-2017, 09:48

Originally Posted by Paul

Angle grinder or hacksaw!

Originally Posted by thegeneral

If you are not putting on a low profile hand guard, cutting the A2 post is the easiest way.
Angle grinder is a bit savage, I would rather use a dremel and do it properly.

Why not leave the front post and only fit a new rear sight?

**pdh** · 22-05-2017, 09:48

Originally Posted by thegeneral

Thanks bud, where does one get this locally and how would it fit?

Pretty much all the gunshops on here should be able to help you out. Sure Hailstorm or Spartan arms can do it.

**Brendank** · 22-05-2017, 09:49

Originally Posted by pdh

You can cut it or remove it and put a low profile gas block on.

Removing the front post can sometimes be a bitch

Rather do it right the first time and put a low profile gas block on

100% spot on. Low profile gas block and get a competent gunsmith to fit it.

**Kayback** · 22-05-2017, 09:49

What part of the country are you in? In the Western Cape Petrus Jonker can shave a front sight. He does a very good job.

The angle grinder hacksaw wasn't such a facetious reply, it can be done yourself. But a pro can also do it.

**pdh** · 22-05-2017, 10:00

Originally Posted by Kayback

What part of the country are you in? In the Western Cape Petrus Jonker can shave a front sight. He does a very good job.

The angle grinder hacksaw wasn't such a facetious reply, it can be done yourself. But a pro can also do it.

Some Free float fore ends are too narrow to fit over a cut front post unfortunately.

But it is by far the cheapest option