Umarex Pistol Servicing

[Benelli B76]

I have never snapped one when reforming over the last 8 years I have been doing these. You must slightly warm the metal in the area affected before re-straightening, I find it to be a quick and easy fix, as long as you are capable to strip these pistols and re-assemble them. I can't see how grinding the brass screw will stop the pressure plate falling back when closing.

Baz

[Aimstraight]

Thanks for the replies, most informative. That plate looks quite hefty (although it is an alloy), it must suffer some abuse by those using the gorilla technique. I have seen vids on YouTube where folk close the lever by pressing it on a table (with their whole body weight)....seems OTT to punchure the thin metal on the neck of the CO2 bulb

[gingernut]

The brass screw should be tightened up just enough to hold the capsule still.
It’s the base lever that does the piercing.

Baz has reformed a few bent ones for me - Berettas and Smiths.
They then work well.
All second hand!

I believe the Berettas are a pain to do as one side of the grip area is solid metal so the gun has to be dismantled.