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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Cleaning and Maintenance of the R-9 => Topic started by: chasdo4 on March 03, 2009, 10:08:46 PM
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I have been having touble keeping the screws snug when firing (they will come loose and at times, will pop out.) I spoke to Maria who recommended blue loctite. I also found the same great feedback on this forum. Well, I can get three screws to be snug but the 4th one (lower left panel) just will not tighten. I have tried to clean the hole with alcohol, but no matter what I do, it seems to stay on the loose side. I was wondering if the threads in the left lower panel hole could be stipped? Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any suggestions? I ordered 10 screws new and can't get any of them to be snug. If it is stripped, is it an easy fix? Thanks! I am gratful for your thoughts and help.
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chasdo4,
Bad news: You have a stripped thread in the frame.
Best option is to send the gun back to Rohrbaugh for repair.
However, at approximately $50 shipping charge, you may be better off taking your wounded Pup to a local gunsmith, if you have one you trust.
If it was my gun, I'd call Rohrbaugh, ask one of the brothers R what they recommend (they will actually talk to you!), and take their advice.
Steve
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Sounds like a helicoil is in order.