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Lost a grip screw for my Sig 938. I believe it uses same size as 1911 but shorter. Went to the local hardware store and picked up some various sizes but I think the shortest (5mm) is still too long. Any recommendations for cutting these down without destroying threads? I was thinking about putting them in a nut with the right size threads and cutting to length with a dremel . Do you think backing out of the nut will keep threads intact? I know I have some wire strippers that have threaded holes that you put a screw through and it cuts off, but believe they are only threaded in standard threads and pretty sure I need metric.
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Your first idea is correct, if you have Armorers files or any small fine cut file dress the threaded end before removing the nut. Also turn the nut back and forth when removing it to reform the threads where cut off.I must say I love beavers. -
OK I'll give it a shot. Next question how do I keep them from backing out again? Blue loctite?Comment
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correct, blue loctiteBeer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own
I have to bend over too far
I get a boner.
bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!
I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......Comment
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I tried the wire strippers out on a screw once. Not sure if my wire strippers are just bad, but they don't seem well suited to cutting hard metals.NRA Life Member
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I was thinking of his cannon.Comment
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If you do mess up the threads, you can just grind off the damaged parts.
ETA - maybe not with less than 5mm.Athiest. Because... scienceComment
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sig will probably send you a replacement at no cost....I'm confused!!!!!Comment
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Zero on the fun, 100% on matching threads, length and finish.Originally posted by Cgrutt View PostI'm confused!!!!!Comment
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Must have been a hell of a pistol whipping.....
"I ask, Sir, what is dinner? It is the whole chicken. To pluck the chicken is the best and most effectual way to prepare them."
Colonel Sanders
That is a NICE looking bunch of meat!
I can still find a use for my thumb, even though it no longer has a hole to finger.
I could have been enjoying his nuts.Comment
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Glocks don't got no stinking grip screws.
Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own
I have to bend over too far
I get a boner.
bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!
I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......Comment
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Handy thing I have in the tool box is screw thread checker plates. Each hole is threaded in plate. $13-14 at Brownells.Comment
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I have also used RTV on small parts that do not require much torque, reason being, the vibrations are what cause them to back out, so only a small amount of additional tension will keep them from backing out, also make for easy removal. Just a dab on the threads, clear, black, red, what ever floats your boat.I must say I love beavers.Comment
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Haven't got those but do have pitch gauges that look something like this:
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What's RTV gasket sealer?Comment
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