Tristar/Canik T-120 - Front sight won't come out

[north86]

Hi All,

The front sight on my Tristar/Canik T-120 will not come out.  The pin is out.  It wiggles, but it will not come out.  Any suggestions?  Do I need to take out the barrel bushing first?  Only thing I can think of. 

Thanks for any help/suggestions.

[jwc007]

Don't know as I've never tried to replace my T-120's front sight. I can tell you that the front sight is not compatible with Cz75B replacement sights, unlike some of the other Canik made Cz75B Clones.

Just looking at it tells me that the Barrel Bushing has to come out and the Front Sight then drops out the bottom, rather than pulls out from the Top.
Don't know exactly how the the Barrel Bushing should be removed.

You might consult a local and competent Gunsmith, who is familiar with the design.


TriStar/Canik T-120

[north86]

Thanks for the reply. 

My plan is to blast and cerakote, so the barrel bushing needs to come out.  I will take that out next and will report back. 

I need some long 1/4" socket extensions to get the 11mm socket down in there

[north86]

Got it out.  I think the barrel bushing was in the way.   Now, to strip the paint and cerakote!

[jwc007]

Cool!    Looking forward to seeing it finished! 

[north86]

Too cold where I live, so cerakote is still months away.  Taking a different route in the short term.   Hope to have pics soon.  Got the front sight all sorted out too, which is good.