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8/1/2009 8:14:22 AM EDT
I bought a GSG-5 from an individual, and did the screw upgrade and cocking tube spacer upgrade. While I was doing this the ejector fell off. I am really leaning toward trying to rivet this on myself, as I'm not sure I'm covered under the warranty because I bought it from an individual locally. Even if I was covered, I don't really want to wait for it to come back. My question is, does anyone have a tutorial on how to do this yourself? It looks as simple as drilling a hole and riveting, but I'm just curious if anyone has attempted and documented this.
8/1/2009 9:22:12 AM EDT
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Ejector Plate Fix using flat head screw instead of rivet. - by 00boto

On one of my GSG's, I used an M2 counter sunk flat head which is just as solid as a rivet. You can get all of the hardware needed for this job at www.mcmaster.com.

Hardware Needed -

Drill Press or Hand Drill (if you feel like you can hold a hand drill straight)
M2x.4 Drill and Tap Set (Drill bit is usually a 1.60mm drill bit)
4mm drill bit
M2x0.4x6mm Flat Head Screw

Finished Product Below
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww65/00boto/GSG001.jpg

Instructions

1. Drill 1.50-1.60mm (drill that comes with tap) hole in center of circular tab. The tabs are not quite punched in the center so take your time and get the hole centered and straight.

2. Tap the hole with M2x0.4 tap. Use oil while running the tap through the hole

3. Use 4mm drill bit to counter sink ejector plate so that the flat head screw will sit flush with the ejector plate.

3. Use M2x0.4x6mm flat head screw with RED loctite to secure the screw. You don't want to ever have to remove this screw so use RED.

Hope this helps!
8/1/2009 10:12:56 AM EDT
[#2]
That's a good idea, but would an aluminum rivet work as well?
8/1/2009 11:51:33 AM EDT
[#3]
I am sure, but I would imagine it would not be as strong as the above mentioned guide.
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