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That's why I stated if your not experienced or comfortable with doing this send it to someone that is so you don't cause more damage. I've been a stock maker for over 40 years & know how to fit metal, stocks & checker. My word of caution is don't start filing on the metal until you determine if that's the real problem. If you start removing metal & the real problem is the wood then you can make the fit sloppy & then have to weld back metal to the tab. My main emphasis is if you're not experienced in the area, let a pro do it so you don't screw up your gun.
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I will repeat, DO NOT touch the wood.
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03-19-2021, 01:22 PM | #15 | ||||||
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Perhaps no help at all but i have had a 20 repro since 85 and used it quite a bit. It is still very tight, too tight some might say. I was assembling it while talking with some fellow shooters and always have used synthetic grease on wear points. When i went to attach fore end it would not close always having been tight. A little extra grease was all it took to stop it from latching. Grease, dirt, debris, a ding in metal on either side can drastically change already very tight tolerances.
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03-19-2021, 04:05 PM | #16 | ||||||
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Both of my repros have tight forends and i plan to leave them that way.
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03-20-2021, 09:14 AM | #17 | ||||||
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Thanks for all the helpful replies. The forend wood sits flush to the 28” barrels, but the latch has to be forced down the last 10 or so degrees and even then does not lay flush in its recess.
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03-20-2021, 09:42 AM | #18 | ||||||
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There can be many reasons why the 2nd barrel doesn't latch properly. Added 2nd barrel & not properly fitted. Forearm wood changed. Wasn't fit properly in the begining. There are many on this site that can steer you to a professional that can evaluate & correct the problem. The problem may be a simple fix, or require detailed refitting. If you yourself are not competent in this area don't take on the job yourself since you may create a bigger problem.
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03-20-2021, 10:35 AM | #19 | ||||||
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I hear everyone loud and clear. I am not going to attempt any further work myself. I didnt remove much metal at all - just a little dust really, to see if things would work better, and there was some modest improvement. I'll hand it over to a pro at some point. Here's a pic if you're interested.
PR2 by FGP1154, on Flickr |
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03-21-2021, 05:06 PM | #20 | ||||||
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Wow, what a Repro. The wood is outrageous, even compared to other outrageous Repros.
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