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Originally Posted by m102404
while the body metal isn't pot metal...it's very mild steel and soft...if you're going to tap it for a bigger screw...strongly consider backing it with a thin nut.
Or back the existing smaller screw with a nut...if it isn't already, switch the screw over to a fine thread pitch screw.
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Thanks.
Have you been reading my notes?
LOL.
Your advice is 100% good.
I changed the stock screw and added a nut when I got the Sten last year. Airsoft gun manufacturers have a disturbing fondness of crappy fasteners.
The other issue is the rear "peep" sight part. For the RS stocks and pistol grips to fit that part has to attached to the receiver. The RS stocks are rounded at the bottom and to do not lock in as the square Viva / AGM stocks do. Two hex screws through the receiver to connect the peep sight pice should do it. Currently, the RS stock / pistol grip when attached doesn't have much wobble if any. But after an hour or two in the field my guess is it definitely will.
Luckily I have access to a shop at work and the maint guys are quite enthused about helping out with the road blocks.
I'll update the post as the project continues.