Beretta xtrema: bent rib

[Longshanks]

My xtrema fell over while turkey hunting and put a small dent in my rib right between the posts on the barrel. No creases or anything. I've heard of a rib straightning tool. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or how to straighten a rib?

[Longshanks]

Gunsmith says the vent rib is an easy fix. Brownells makes a special tool, 40.00 and it can also be done with nylon or wooden wedges that you tap under rib provided the damage isn't too bad.

[allaboutshooting]

Gunsmith says the vent rib is an easy fix. Brownells makes a special tool, 40.00 and it can also be done with nylon or wooden wedges that you tap under rib provided the damage isn't too bad.

I'm glad to hear you came up with a solution and appreciate your sharing the information.

Thanks,
Clark

[trackerbucky]

I'm glad to hear you came up with a solution and appreciate your sharing the information.

Thanks,
Clark

+1  This site is just a wealth of useful information. 

[stinkpickle]

I did the same thing to my BPS right where the rear sight is attached.  Of course, I didn't notice it until after a few missed shots.     I lightly hammered in some soft door shims, and it straightened right out.

[the Ward]

Good info right there. Thanks for sharing!