Flynn Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 After reading http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/274237-an-unfixable-screw-loose-beretta-so6/ it reminded me to ask for sage advice on my similar issue with my super cheap and cheerful Rizzini. The fore-end has two holes drilled in it, into which two screws are inserted to help hold the locking mechanism in place. Sadly, these screws have no wood to bite into; they merely spin in place and if I take the fore-end off they just fall out. Whilst this doesn't make any difference aesthetically, it does mean that the fore-end can move a tiny bit which is irritating. I'd like to fill these two holes with "something", drill a pilot hole and then sink these two screws back into place, thereby giving them something to bite into. Given the value of the gun (300 quid) is it worth giving it to a gunsmith to fettle (it's due a service anyway, so two birds with one cartridge stone) or is it something I can do myself without making a right balls of it. When the fore-end is on the gun the repair would not be visible, but I'd still like it to look reasonable so that if I ever sell the gun on, someone doesn't end up with a dogs dinner. Any advice on how to fix it, using what as a filler or just suck it up and give it to the 'smith? I can post a few pics if my description above is utterly confusing. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) The holes can be plugged then re drilled simple job to do. Just make sure you drill straight not out the side. Edited February 6, 2014 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 As above! Drill out and peg the hole! Resin or wood glue the peg and carefully cut down and refinish! Make your pilot holes for the screws and it will be as good as new! Rizzini E are very easy to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Splendid. So inserting a plug is the way forward. Something I've often said to the wife, as it happens. Many thanks chaps - I figured it would be straightforward but I like to have a little prod i the right direction by people who know what they're on about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Splendid. So inserting a plug is the way forward. Something I've often said to the wife, as it happens. Many thanks chaps - I figured it would be straightforward but I like to have a little prod i the right direction by people who know what they're on about! Very similar 4 steps Get wood Plug hole Drill it Screw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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