AK Front Sight Threading

[Rinzler]

Hey guys I got a problem here. A few months ago I tried to remove the flash hiders from my two AKs and when I did I destroyed the threading. I've tried to find these parts to replace them, but I can't find them anywhere. I was wondering if anyone here knew where to get them or had any idea how to fix this. Also what did I do wrong to cause this destruction of the threading?

Here is what they look like:

The left one is a Dboys and the right one is a Cyma.

[ibeezthecapn]

get a tap/threading kit from autozone $15/$20, bring the sights with you so you can make sure they'll have the right size

[SteevoLS]

That probably won't solve his problem since he basically ripped the threads right off. It's worth checking, but I think that the barrel section left visible is not big enough to make 14mm threads.

If I remember correctly RSOV has a lot of DBoys and CYMA front sight posts.

[Rinzler]

The tap/threading idea is good, but SteevoLS is right, the tip is to worn down.

I checked RSOV and I couldn't find the sights. By any chance do you know of another place that sells them?

[Star_folder]

Which way did you twist the flash hider to remove it?

[SteevoLS]

Best I can find right now is the LCT AK74 front sight block/muzzle brake combo. If you still have the original brake I would just JB weld it on with (make sure it's straight!) and then run a 1/4"ish drill bit through it to make sure the BB won't hit anything. If you replace it with a pot metal DBoys/CYMA front sight it will just strip out again.

$55 (double that and you could buy a whole additional chiclone AK) http://www.foxairsoft.com/external-part ... ash-hider/

[Skywalker]

I bet you can get the barrel section free of the sight, and then work on correcting the threads

[Rinzler]

I turned it clockwise to remove it.

That LCT sight would probably work, but it is a little expensive.
Why is it so difficult to get the flash hider off of these brand of AKs?

[Rinzler]

I have an idea to possibly fix the threading, but if I can't fix it then I'll put the muzzle back on in a way similar to what SteevoLS said.

[Rinzler]

Thanks guys for giving me hand. I'll let you know how it turns out.