[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR Grip Screw Question

Posted: 7/20/2010 5:19:04 AM EDT

I just installed a DPMS lower parts kit in my Spikes lower.
I noticed that the mounting screw for the grip is not a hex key but rather a sloted screw driver type.
Does anyone know if any local places (Lowes, Home Depot, etc...) would have a replacement with a hex key head?
What are the specs on the screw?

Thanks

Posted: 7/20/2010 5:50:02 AM EDT

[#1]

So basically it's a "flat-head-screwdriver-head"?

Because that is what mine is.

Posted: 7/20/2010 5:54:16 AM EDT

[#2]

Yes, but I prefer an allen (hex) head.
My son's RRA LPK came with an allen and it was much easier to work with.

Posted: 7/20/2010 6:45:46 AM EDT

[#3]

Dang that does sound easier... I hate it cause I can't get the screw driver down in there easy.

And I tried finding the specs for you but I'm at work and I have all that info at home. I got a good link to that has a bunch of info I'll send you if you want.

Posted: 7/20/2010 7:06:27 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks!
I did some more searching and found a posting about it.
They said it is a 1/4 - 28 3/4" long.
I'll try Lowes today, hope they have it.

Posted: 7/20/2010 7:08:41 AM EDT

[#5]

I searched home depot and lowes and came up empty. I looked on DSGarms.com and they have armalite hex head screws it appears for .50 cents a piece or something like that.

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Posted: 7/20/2010 10:53:20 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

I searched home depot and lowes and came up empty. I looked on DSGarms.com and they have armalite hex head screws it appears for .50 cents a piece or something like that.

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You weren't looking in the right bin. I've picked these up in literally every hardware store I've been in. Including Lowes and Home Depot.

Posted: 7/20/2010 3:26:47 PM EDT

[#7]

Do you have an ACE hardware? they normally have a section of specialty screws and other hardware. I'm sure they would have that size.

Posted: 7/20/2010 7:30:04 PM EDT

[#8]

Go to Fastenall or Tacoma Screw. They both have every kind, style, size of screw or bolt you can think of.

Mutt

Posted: 7/20/2010 9:22:31 PM EDT

[#9]

Ace even carries 4-40 set screws for the rear take down pin detent spring. My 1/4 - 28 allen head grip screw is 1 inch long. You'll need a long neck allen wrench. 3/16 th's if I remember correctly..

Posted: 7/21/2010 4:25:24 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Thanks!
I it is a 1/4 - 28 3/4" long.

this is correct. i never have luck with fasteners at lowes. ace may have them. do you have a nut/bolt specialty store near you? I always find what I need at my local specialty store (Floyds). no hair cut, just nuts and bolts.

Also, I always chase the grip screw threads with a tap. this cleans out the threads and helps with the screwin.

Posted: 7/21/2010 8:14:14 AM EDT

[#11]

Try mounting lower upside down in vise and already have the screw started thru the grip hole gravity takes care of the rest.

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