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Universal Gen II

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Topic: Universal Gen II

Posted By: geezergrunt
Subject: Universal Gen II
Date Posted: Nov 10 2022 at 9:33pm

I have a question about the forearm of my Universal. Three of the four rivets on the metal tab which tucks into the receiver have broken. I can remove the tab and re-rivet it to the forearm but my question has to do with tightness. When I bought the gun, two of the rivets were broken, and the tab was loose when slipped under the receiver lip, causing the forearm to be loose as well. I don't know if the looseness is intentional or because the rivets were missing. Question is, when I re-attach the tab to the wood, should it be loose or tight? Thanks in advance for any help.

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Posted By: W5USMC
Date Posted: Nov 10 2022 at 10:07pm

The handguard liner (metal tab) should be riveted tight to the handguard.

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Wayne
USMC Retired
NRA Life Member

Posted By: geezergrunt
Date Posted: Nov 11 2022 at 12:41am

Thank you!!