if I understand it correctly it will allow me to repair any pistol with any pistol and rifle with any rifle any head gear with any other type of head gear ? or do i have this wrong ?
Yes it's well worth taking as you can repair high level stuff with low level stuff. This way you shouldn't have to worry about constant repairs. The only real issues with this perk are the fact you need 90 (or more) repair skill, and you also need to be careful as you may accidentally use a Unique weapon to repair a low level weapon. The same applies for Apprel too.
However, the way the perk works is as follows.
- One handed guns (Such as Pistols, 9MM and 10MM smg's) can be repaired by any non energy one handed guns.
- Two handed guns (such as rifles and shotguns) can reapir other two handed guns.
- Medium Apprel repairs medium apperel.
You get the idea.
You can also use this perk to make substantial profit.
A player with Jury Rigging and a high Barter skill can earn a substantial profit by collecting and repairing expensive weapons and armor with much cheaper ones. For example, a damaged Super Sledge, worth nearly 6000 caps at full condition, can be repaired by a few pool cues, each worth a measly 15 caps. (Via Fallout Wiki)
If you're looking for a better description then check out the following link, it will tell you everything about this perk. (Fallout Wiki)
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Jury_Rigging