Been too long

Today I attempted to remove an a2 butt stock and it's been on there too long, the screw attaching it to the buffer tube is REALLY ATTACHED! I'm guessing a little dis-similar metals corrosion. Even with a well fitting hollow ground screwdriver I slipped. No sense stripping the screw head, I applied some kroil and I'll try it in the morning. It's also been too long since I've messed with them, I started doubting myself when I couldn't get it apart, did I forget some technique?  I watched Mr Potterfield on YouTube and I'm glad I did. I completely forgot about the little pin and spring in the back of the lower. I'll remember to be careful with that when I get the stock off.

If the KROIL fails to loosen it enough, place a hot soldering iron tip on the screw head for about 30 seconds. Be careful not to touch the plastic. The heat should expand the screw and the "nut" just enough that when they cool the rust weld should be broken. I've done this on many firearms and it always worked.

Terry

If heat doesn't work, use an impact screwdriver.

If heat doesn't work, use an impact screwdriver.

Thanks speedy, that worked. I have an old manual impact, the spring loaded type you hit with a hammer. No corrosion, but it had a dab of blue loctite on it so the soldering iron probably would've worked as well.
Some ape screwed the buffer tube on so tight I had to struggle with that, too. After a search for that ape I found him in the bathroom mirror.

I’m shopping for shotgun accessories & not sure if I want to attempt what would have been easy before

Or if I want to have a. “Gunsmith” make the modifications and hope he did it slowly & carefully paying attention to detail

Pay a gunsmith to do it right the first time. Keep in mind that it's not as easy to do things as it was 20 (or even 10) years ago.

Pay a gunsmith to do it right the first time. Keep in mind that it's not as easy to do things as it was 20 (or even 10) years ago.

Talked to the guy in town who’s a “gunsmith” and he has to see the shotgun & all the pieces parts before he knows if he will do it 

so I need to find another gunsmith or drive 5 hours if my pistol smith is willing to work on it

Pay a gunsmith to do it right the first time. Keep in mind that it's not as easy to do things as it was 20 (or even 10) years ago.

Talked to the guy in town who’s a “gunsmith” and he has to see the shotgun & all the pieces parts before he knows if he will do it 

so I need to find another gunsmith or drive 5 hours if my pistol smith is willing to work on it

What he's actually saying is that he doesn't know if he CAN do it. There are a lot of gun butchers out there that call themselves "gunsmiths." Ask him where he learned his trade. A real gunsmith would not need to see all that in advance. All he should need to know is what model shotgun it is and what changes you want made. He might also want to know where you got the parts to ensure they are quality although, if he doesn't ask and the parts you give him are sub-standard, he will let you know and probably refuse to use them. Failure of crappy parts is always blamed on the gunsmith who installed them.

Out of curiosity, what shotgun is it and what changes do you want to make and why?

Terry

If heat doesn't work, use an impact screwdriver.

Thanks speedy, that worked. I have an old manual impact, the spring loaded type you hit with a hammer. No corrosion, but it had a dab of blue loctite on it so the soldering iron probably would've worked as well.
Some ape screwed the buffer tube on so tight I had to struggle with that, too. After a search for that ape I found him in the bathroom mirror.

Glad to see it worked. Seldom used but can make a bad day good at time.

Pay a gunsmith to do it right the first time. Keep in mind that it's not as easy to do things as it was 20 (or even 10) years ago.

Talked to the guy in town who’s a “gunsmith” and he has to see the shotgun & all the pieces parts before he knows if he will do it 

so I need to find another gunsmith or drive 5 hours if my pistol smith is willing to work on it

What he's actually saying is that he doesn't know if he CAN do it. There are a lot of gun butchers out there that call themselves "gunsmiths." Ask him where he learned his trade. A real gunsmith would not need to see all that in advance. All he should need to know is what model shotgun it is and what changes you want made. He might also want to know where you got the parts to ensure they are quality although, if he doesn't ask and the parts you give him are sub-standard, he will let you know and probably refuse to use them. Failure of crappy parts is always blamed on the gunsmith who installed them.

Out of curiosity, what shotgun is it and what changes do you want to make and why?

Terry

Beretta 1301 mod 2 


I’ve gotten stupid & have a Magpul SGA stock, QD sling mounts & Aridus adapter, Holosun & low rail mount and BFG sling all on order along with a case of cheap OO and  some more of the good Federal ammo 🤣🤣🤣