Bersa Thunder 22lr - remove thread protector

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I have a Bersa Thunder in 22lr, and it has a threaded barrel with a thread protector. I have a couple of questions about it.

1) did anyone get a tool in the box with their Thunder for removing the thread protector?

2) if not, what's the best tool for the job?

My thread protector looks like this one:
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I have the same one...no tool is required, just remove by hand (mine was just hand tight).
Great pistol and looks even greater with a fake supressor can.
 
CZ Shooter said:
I have the same one...no tool is required, just remove by hand (mine was just hand tight).
Great pistol and looks even greater with a fake supressor can.
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Mine is definitely not coming off by hand. Maybe its just a bit stuck with dried grease or something... With those little grooves cut lengthwise I thought maybe there is a special wrench for it but I guess not?

I have half a mind to wrap it in tape and get the channel locks out, but I'm not quite there yet...
 
I keep scraps of leather for stuff like that - water faucets aerators, thread pros, plastic things . . . small strap wrench ?
 
Suther said:
Mine is definitely not coming off by hand. Maybe its just a bit stuck with dried grease or something... With those little grooves cut lengthwise I thought maybe there is a special wrench for it but I guess not?

I have half a mind to wrap it in tape and get the channel locks out, but I'm not quite there yet...
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That would be your best bet...be gentle with squeezing the channel locks.
There is a tiny rubber O ring behind the cap protector too.
 
jacotsmith said:
Which direction are you trying to turn it?
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Primarily the "normal" way, but I've tried both by hand without any luck. Are these reverse threaded? That would be good to know before I try pliers or anything like that.

I'm going to try the chunk of leather on my lunch break, I'm pretty sure I have an old pair of leather slippers that was destined for the trash around here somewhere...
 
Suther said:
Primarily the "normal" way, but I've tried both by hand without any luck. Are these reverse threaded? That would be good to know before I try pliers or anything like that.

I'm going to try the chunk of leather on my lunch break, I'm pretty sure I have an old pair of leather slippers that was destined for the trash around here somewhere...
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It is a normal thread...I'm thinking use hair blower on it until it heats up a bit.
Then it should turn with zero issues.
 
I get stuck removing weird stuff like this all the time. Often knurled knobs installed dry in a marine environment with limited tools at hand.
Measure the item.
Find a drill bit the same size or a few thou smaller.
Make a square block of hard wood as thick as the knob is high and about 3 times as wide as the knob. If wood is not working Aluminum is option two.
Drill a hole in the middle.
Cut it into to equal rectangles right through the center of the hole.
Now you have blocks that will work in a vice, or held by waterpump pliers.
Leave in a tool bag for months and throw away the week before you need it to do the exact same job on another boat.
 
wrap your leather belt around the thread protector, and use the channel locks..
a true challenge is to do it while the belt is still on you :) :) LOL
 
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