Help with old 1" flashlight mount screw - Page 1

KWCAM Member Joined Aug 2010 Posts 1008 EE 100% (132) VA, USA	Posted: 4/27/2024 6:28:06 PM EDT Picked up an old 1" flashlight mount but it's missing the screw that clamps the flashlight in. Anyone know the specs for the scre so I can find out a replacement? Pics for reference Attached File Attached File

Garthe Member Joined Apr 2020 Posts 256 EE 100% (48) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/27/2024 6:46:49 PM EDT [#1] My vote is your neighborhood hardware store.

coldblue Member Joined Jan 2002 Posts 3040 EE 100% (3) FL, USA	Posted: 4/28/2024 8:58:40 AM EDT [#2] I believe that's the same special-head screw we used for the rear iron sights, etc. The shape of the slotted head is a bit unique and was a great way to spot air-soft fakes of KAC products Attached File years ago. That being said, it's a 10-32. Of course we used 1/8" hex-head screws for the same purposes through the years as well.

uxo2 Member Joined Nov 2005 Posts 24354 EE 100% (170) USA	Posted: 4/28/2024 9:52:14 AM EDT [#3] Take it with you to Ace Hardware
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Posted: 4/28/2024 6:28:28 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By coldblue:
I believe that's the same special-head screw we used for the rear iron sights, etc. The shape of the slotted head is a bit unique and was a great way to spot air-soft fakes of KAC products https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/19411/rear_sight_up_jpg-3200156.JPGyears ago. That being said, it's a 10-32. Of course we used 1/8" hex-head screws for the same purposes through the years as well.

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Thanks Coldblue!

KWCAM Member Joined Aug 2010 Posts 1010 EE 100% (132) VA, USA	Posted: 4/28/2024 6:30:03 PM EDT [#5] Ended up being a 6-32 screw that fit the flashlight clamp portion. Seems like the 10-32 are for the rail clamps.

Help with old 1" flashlight mount screw

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