Handguard Repair

[Andy]

I have a two rivet handguard, and the retainer plate has separated from the two rivets. Any tips on how best to reattach it?

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[imarangemaster]

I repaired one once with a small steel rivet I got at the hardware store in the "Hillman?" drawers. I only had to replace one. I took the handguard in and matched it up. They had brass and steel.

[INLAND44]

This is exactly why they changed to four rivets.

[Bubba-7]

Many times you can reinstall the metal clip by putting the clip over the rivit ends and holding a flat round punch on the head use a pointed punch and hammer on the inside to rebrad the rivit ends. use only a little inpact with the hammer because too much will crack the wood from the rivit to the end of the handguard. I have done this several times and only cracked the wood the first time. Four hands will make it go easier but it can be done with two.