Press fit bead method?

[Bill Graham]

Finishing up my fahter-in-law's Sterlingworth. He prefers the silver alloy bead, which I acquired from Pumpkin Mtn. and requires a press fit installtion. I'd assume a vice or clamp, protecting the barrel and bead themselves, and tightening to press it in. Correct? Please feel free to set me straight. Thanks.

[Bill Graham]

New problem. The factory beads I've sourced are too small for the whole; both the silver alloy press in, and the faux ivory thread in. Since these are factory parts, perhaps the opening was opened up previously. Would you folks have a recommendation on what other beads would be suitable for use?

Thanks.

[vaturkey]

I thought all the metal beads were threaded and only the ivory beads were press fit. Also, I wasn't aware there was more then one size press fit bead. One size for the front bead and a smaller size press in for the rear bead. PS. Could be wrong. I'm wrong more often then not.

[fullchoke16]

I'd get a silver bead from Brownells and thread it instead of doing the press fit. Just my opinion, but I'd trust the threads for the long haul over a press fit. Plus if you don't like the color or size it's easy to change.