They dont flip, the spring lever is just to release the lock when they are up and you want to fold them down

 

The folding sights are manually operated. Simply push up on the locking lever as you were doing before and rotate the front sight up or down as needed.

 

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the help. Can you guys confirm if I have a defective front sight?

1. Front sight is in the down position.
2. Pushing the spring loaded round button/locking lever forward, towards the muzzle. At the same time I'm trying to pull the front sight up, but it won't budge?

Any ideas?

Do I need to loosen the hex screw to the right of the round locking lever? Although that hex screw just appears to be related to mounting the sight.

 

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the help. Can you guys confirm if I have a defective front sight?

1. Front sight is in the down position.
2. Pushing the spring loaded round button/locking lever forward, towards the muzzle. At the same time I'm trying to pull the front sight up, but it won't budge?

Any ideas?

Do I need to loosen the hex screw to the right of the round locking lever? Although that hex screw just appears to be related to mounting the sight.

Try a lil elbow grease. the sight seems like it doesnt want to move but in reality its just very stiff. The hex screw is for adjusting the front sight assembly for windage.

 

Very strange... Watch this-
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3EPzQ0w0fGQ

This guy does it very easy. There are several other vids below that one that may be able to help you as well. Push the tab forward and while keeping it pushed, rotate the sight upwards. Put some ummph in it if need be. It should go up.

HTH

 

From the manual "Push the front sight lock forward and flip back into position until it locks in place."

Mine stuck a bit when I first tried it but is smooth now.

 

Mine was a little stiff the first few times I did it. Try pulling a little harder. You shouldn't be "gritting your teeth" straining, but you might need more than a gentle tug.

 

+1

This exactly described my experience. It works smooth and flawlessly now.

 

UPDATE: MYSTERY SOLVED ON FRONT SITE ISSUE

Thank you for the feedback guys. Turns out that, as other members have stated, the front sight is extremely stiff the first couple times you try to flip the front sight up.

Pulling a little harder and the first couple times finally got the front sight to flip up. Now flips up much easier.

This forum is the best! Thanks a lot guys.

 

Lube

Yep...had the same problem...seems like there would be that little round piece on the spring release for the front site on both sides. At least mine just has it on the left side. Put a little Break Free lube on the site and issue resolved.

 

The front lever has nothing to do with front sight lowering or raising of the sight is simply pushing in and up on the round button on the bottom of the sight it’s just above the pin the site is held in place and pivots on