Reo Grand Not Locking

[ghosteye]

Hi,

I recently received a Reo Grand. (Love it)
I have one small issue with it in that the locking firing button does not lock.
In other words, when in the locked position, there is still enough travel for the firing pin to hit the battery.
I emailed Rob and he said that he will fix it, but I would love a quick fix cuz I don't want to be without it.
He also said that I could try to bend the firing pin upwards with a flat head screwdriver, but that is not working.
Any ideas?
I will look again at bending the firing pin and keep you posted.
I figure someone in here has played around with the button/firing pin.

 

[lostknitter]

My first mini did the same thing, sent it to Rob and he had it back to me in a week and it is perfect now

 

[mlinky]

Can you see the little pin that is in the button? Is that pushed into the button?

 

[ghosteye]

mlinky,
Yes, I can see the button and it is pushed in.
It seems like it is just a RCH high, allowing for a hair too much travel downward.

lostknitter,
Dang, I've only had my grand for a little while and I don't want to part with it.
I'm going to see if there is anything I might be able to do myself to fix it.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

That pin on the side of the button, if it is pushed in, is what is allowing the button to push downward in the locked position. Not common, but it does happen. Some people actually push that little pin in to stop it from locking. So, I have no experience pulling the pin back out. I'll see if there is a way to do it. The only other option as Rob said is to send it in to him.

 

[lostknitter]

ghosteye, my fingers are crossed for you, no one should have to be without their REO after they have one, this is why I have multiples! They are built well, so having to send one back is rare, but now that I have my REOs I am spoiled and no other PV will do.

 

[Big Hitter]

The pin in the button would have to be pushed in far enough to let it pass the by the body of the mod....

I've had a couple that are so close that if you pushed the button really really hard while locked it would still fire.

I never lock mine though.

Sounds like your firing pin has just a little too much bend in the end.
I don't think there is any fix unless its taken apart to work on.
If your not completely comfortable doing that sending it back to Rob for a day is your only option IMO.

 

[redeyedancer]

Yep I would vote for sending to Rob I no you don't want to be without it. I will have it back in the mail the day after it arrives unless it arrives here on the weekend

 

[lawnman3]

its a better choice to send it to rob in my opp... he is good at what he does ... and i think you will be quite happy with it when it returns ...

just my 2 cents ...

lawnman3...

 

[ghosteye]

Hi Rob,
I really appreciate your great customer service.
Considering the pristine condition this work of art is in, I think I will send it back to you.
But, I am going to have to enjoy the honeymoon with it a little longer.
Thank you to everybody else for your help.