One of the rifles I was planning to use as a loaner has a cracked one - if you've upgraded to an aftermarket (DI products), the leftovers would be perfect.
Failing that, any good suggestions on repairing the cracked one? The crack runs through the safety, and I've had poor luck with plastic repairs in the past.
Try razor blading a small chip off an unobtrusive part of the trigger guard, and then expose that chip to various solvents.
Try methylene chloride or xylene; you can find these in the paint thinner chemicals section of a hardware store. When you find a solvent that'll dissolve or soften the chip, you have a winner.
Place drop(s) of that solvent into the crack, apply pressure to the cracked parts to place them back together, and voila- fixed. Will be dry and ready to use in a day.
Super glue would also work, but won't be as strong as solvent.
Also, find out why it cracked to begin with. Too much screw pressure? Dropped or otherwise stressed? Some of those you can prevent from recurring.
A printer cartridge refill kit would be helpful to apply solvent to the area under repair. Let excess fall off.
Try looking on ebay.
Marty
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Some auto parts places like Autozone etc have plastic specific epoxies. I have used these in small engine repairs with good results. You will need to remove it and possibly clean any oz out before reassembly.
sgtmace
Try JB weld. One of my 795's has the same problem. It seems to be the rifle's main weakness.
The 795's tend to crack on the rear takedown screw due to over-tightening.
The crack was right where the safety hole is. No idea on the cause - the rifle was purchased for $36 through a local gun store's auction. They were selling it 'as is'. The only problems were the broken guard and about quarter cup of debris. It wouldn't cycle dummy rounds before a full takedown.
After a cleaning and mounting it in a 795 stock with a 795 guard she ran perfectly - but the 795 guard makes working the bolt release difficult.
Resolved by ChuckS - Thanks!
Will weld the other up as a spare in case one breaks
JB Weld is the LTR's best friend. Loctite on LTR tech site screws? - fuggettaboudid - JB Weld it once and yer done!
LTRs, owing to the sheer abuse, require some out of the box, put the gunsmithing books aside, git-r-done idears. JB Weld is one of the tools in that toolbox, right next to bore snakes and CLP. :~
Didn't stand up well on some motorcycle repairs - but without constant vibration I see how it would work well. Will give it a try.