Gregory Gauvin
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I'm trying to locate the windage knob retaining roll pin for AR-15 rear sight. I believe this is .062" diameter, .375" length. I've tried searching many-a-place, and have even called technical staff, and yet, all they do is list or list duplicate roll pins for rear sight spring retaining pin. I already have this pin and is NOT the same size as the windage knob retaining pin. I do not want nor need to order a complete set of roll pins (and even many these kits leave out the windage knob retaining pin), however, the rear sight spring retaining pin once again seems pretty popular. I called my local hardware store. The smallest roll pins they have are 5/64th and 1/4" length. I am not going to drill out my windage knob.
If anyone can direct me to a link to where I can get the windage knob retaining pin I would highly appreciate it. If you should have spare parts laying around and come across one of these pins, I would gladly pay for it.
As I travel the websites in search of this part, I have come across rear sight kits that even leave this part out. I have a strong feeling that there are a lot of people in the gun industry that know little to nothing at all about guns. This makes me frustrated.
Clarification: So what I am seeing is the forward assist roll pin, windage knob roll pin, and rear sight spring roll pin labeled as "Rear sight spring pin - 3 required" with a part number. The problem is, all 3 of these pins are different dimensions. Of course, this is confusing, as 3 separate part numbers should be listed, but are not. So if all 3 roll pins are labeled the same, how will I know which one they will send me.
If anyone can direct me to a link to where I can get the windage knob retaining pin I would highly appreciate it. If you should have spare parts laying around and come across one of these pins, I would gladly pay for it.
As I travel the websites in search of this part, I have come across rear sight kits that even leave this part out. I have a strong feeling that there are a lot of people in the gun industry that know little to nothing at all about guns. This makes me frustrated.
Clarification: So what I am seeing is the forward assist roll pin, windage knob roll pin, and rear sight spring roll pin labeled as "Rear sight spring pin - 3 required" with a part number. The problem is, all 3 of these pins are different dimensions. Of course, this is confusing, as 3 separate part numbers should be listed, but are not. So if all 3 roll pins are labeled the same, how will I know which one they will send me.
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