Remove Sight Bead from a B525

[fordy1967]

Hello, as per the title, I want to replace the front bead on my 13 year old B525. Initial efforts are it’s rock solid trying to twist it, don’t want to do my normal heavy handed whack or over do it and damage the barrels, any tips please?

 

[Greenmist]

Try a bit of heat, if its screwed in, theres likely some form of locking compound, I'd start with a hair dryer

 

[Tim.243]

Hello, as per the title, I want to replace the front bead on my 13 year old B525. Initial efforts are it’s rock solid trying to twist it, don’t want to do my normal heavy handed whack or over do it and damage the barrels, any tips please?

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