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Lay the weapon on its side with the side of the gas tube well supported (very important) on something that will not give. Drive the sight with a large diameter shaft punch and a ball peen hammer. It will move if you do it correctly. If it is not on something solid and the gas tube is not supported, it will likely not work and you may even break one of the lugs off of the gas tube where it interfaces with the trunnion.  This kind of thing is best done on a very sturdy and heavy bench, etc.

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I have done it many times without Dremel (now there's a potential nightmare) or cutting. Gas tube needs to be well supported and knock the fog out of the sight. Broken lug means welding to repair it, not all that big a deal. It is only metal.

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Evlblkwpnz is correct.

The key to moving that lil'SOB is as previously stated, Support on a Solid Surface.

If there is any 'Give', the transfer of energy needed to move the sight is lost.

Then get a good brass punch, a hammer and smack it like a redheaded step child.

Once it moves, it'll move easier.

 

If you replace your sights yourself, I highly recommend Kreb's Custom Combat Sights.

http://www.krebscustom.com/products/48/Krebs-Custom-SAIGA12-Combat-Shotgun-Sights

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