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  • uilim

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    I want to change the red dot sight on my TP9SFX but one screw will not turn. I tapped down the 2mm hex 1st and turned it the hex stripped. Only had blue loctite on it. The other screw came out just fine. I don’t want to damage sight or mount plate. Any suggestions????
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    V-Tach

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    It happens...what is the head shape of the screw? I have drilled the head off and after the sight is off just remove with pliers or small vise grip.....if you have a drill press and vise it is much easier......

    Dawico's suggestion sometimes works too...depends on how aggressive you really want (have) to be...
     

    Dawico

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    You may have to drill the head off and hopefully there is enough sticking out to get a Vise Grip on it.

    Never had an issue with blue Loctite but have dealt with junk screws.
     

    hoghunting

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    I have had that happen with a few hex screws too. One other suggestion is to hammer a slightly larger torx bit into the stripped hole and see if you can twist it out.
     

    gshayd

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    I had the same problem on a Canik. I used a screw extractor kit. Drilled the head out to fit the extractor. Then used a hammer to put the extractor firmly into the drilled hole. Came right out. Canik must employ the same Gorillas in Heat that put the lids on 16 oz plastic bottled cokes.
     

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    Would it be prudent to get new, non-oem, screws before fitting a mrds to a tp9sfx?
    I didn't have any issues with mine. I just picked one up with the Vortex Viper. I had to take off the installed rear mounting plate and stick the Vortex plate on. All threaded holes were helicoiled! Pistol came with a spare set of plate mounting screws too.
     

    Mr.candrews

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    The Screw extractor kits you can get at a local home depot for around 20$ I believe. That way when or if you run into problem again you can fix it.
     

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    i’ve got a 1/16 allen screw that won’t come out. holds the bolt release. i haven’t completely stripped it out but i’ve tried 1/2 dozen times heating up the wrench red hot and blow dryer to the receiver where screw sits. blue loctite. i can’t get straight on with this 3/8 drive i bought. the little allen wrench with a cheater for leverage wouldn’t budge it. i think the 3/8 with a ratchet should get it done but not at a slight angle.

    even if it came to removal with extractor i couldn’t get straight at it. i don’t want to put real heat from a torch to the receiver because i spent too much cash prepping & painting. i just can’t do it
     

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    View attachment 185376 View attachment 185377 View attachment 185378 View attachment 185379 View attachment 185380 i’ve got a 1/16 allen screw that won’t come out. holds the bolt release. i haven’t completely stripped it out but i’ve tried 1/2 dozen times heating up the wrench red hot and blow dryer to the receiver where screw sits. blue loctite. i can’t get straight on with this 3/8 drive i bought. the little allen wrench with a cheater for leverage wouldn’t budge it. i think the 3/8 with a ratchet should get it done but not at a slight angle.

    even if it came to removal with extractor i couldn’t get straight at it. i don’t want to put real heat from a torch to the receiver because i spent too much cash prepping & painting. i just can’t do it




    [QUOTE = I have had that happen with a few hex screws too. One other suggestion is to hammer a slightly larger torx bit into the stripped hole and see if you can twist it out.[/QUOTE]

    Try this as mentioned above.
     
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