Help- stripped 1911 grip screw

[TidalWave]

At that point just use it as an excuse to buy a really nice set.

Epoxy is a 2 part mix, but it will be cleaner than JB Weld. And stronger.

The speed out screws are probably worth a shot. As Mike said, they will likely come in handy again.

So his JB is NOT epoxy ?!?
He said it was. If not is there a good brand?

 

[TidalWave]

SpeedOut.
Believe me, i was skeptical when i bought it.

…i will look that one up… Thanks !

 

[Pitdogg2]

Bushings and screws are cheap in the grand scheme of things. I've had a screw seize in before as well. I drilled out the hex head and used a EZ out and went T15 torx and stainless bushings on round two.

JB weld is also a two part epoxy.

 

[yotehtr]

I've really had good luck with a small screwdriver. File the sides down till you can get it to fit tightly, apply pressure & remove your screw.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I looked at the speed out screws. Lowes, HD, Amazon, etc.. Couldn't find a single one with more than a 3 star rating.

I’ve never had luck with them

 

[yotehtr]

Bushings and screws are cheap in the grand scheme of things. I've had a screw seize in before as well. I drilled out the hex head and used a EZ out and went T15 torx and stainless bushings on round two.

JB weld is also a two part epoxy.

JB Weld requires 24 hrs to fully set. If you go with expoy make sure it says cures in 5 minutes. And use a small amount on just the tip of the allen wrench.

 

[Bassbob]

So his JB is NOT epoxy ?!?
He said it was. If not is there a good brand?

I don't know. I know it isn't like the epoxy I've used. And it is messy and thick and gray. If you get it on the grip it isn't coming off. I suppose clear epoxy won't either, but at least it isn't gray ( or red)

 

[Pitdogg2]

I know these are expensive, I personally have found them worth their weight in gold on many occasions. As you work up in size many times the screw will come out.

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[yotehtr]

Dollar General here has a 5 minute epoxy it's 5 dollars.

 

[SimonRL]

Didn’t someone on here just do this with an optic screw? Got it out by tapping it. I bet you could do same with a grip screw.

 

[xdman]

Torxbit hammer it in or a screw extractor is what I would use.

 

[Grayfox]

Slightly larger allen wrench, torxs bit or a small flat screwdriver. Just big enough that you have to tap it in with a light hammer. Tap it all the way to the bottom of the hole. Keep tapping to vibrate the screw loose. It should come out.

 

[mikep]

Any luck with getting the screw out?

 

[TidalWave]

Any luck with getting the screw out?

Thanks much for asking…
As I write this, It is sitting at home with a star (torx?) allen key epoxied and lightly clamped in the grip screw. I thought I’d try that first. Then work git a little hectic and it was late Fri night before I could try anything.
I’ll be back home tomorrow and we’ll see if that joker will play ball.

 

[mikep]

Thanks much for asking…
As I write this, It is sitting at home with a star (torx?) allen key epoxied and lightly clamped in the grip screw. I thought I’d try that first. Then work git a little hectic and it was late Fri night before I could try anything.
I’ll be back home tomorrow and we’ll see if that joker will play ball.

I hope it works out for you.

 

[TidalWave]

I hope it works out for you.

I’ll post results - maybe it’ll help somebody out in the future…

 

[az4783054]

You might allow a little penetrating oil to seep under the screw head...not WD40, but something like Kroil or PB Blaster. You might also try using a soldering iron on the head of the screw (if the epoxy & Torx tool doesn't work) and heat it up really good. If there is Loctite on the threads, the heat might be sufficient to loosen the grip.

 

[TidalWave]

You might allow a little penetrating oil to seep under the screw head...not WD40, but something like Kroil or PB Blaster. You might also try using a soldering iron on the head of the screw (if the epoxy & Torx tool doesn't work) and heat it up really good. If there is Loctite on the threads, the heat might be sufficient to loosen the grip.

I thought about Loctite (noted in an earlier post) but the other 3 screws can out correctly and showed no sign of Loctite or anything else. So I’m operating on the assumption it’s not likely to be that.
I’ll keep the suggestions in mind - thanks !

 

[Grayfox]

If it doesn't come out easily, apply lightly twisting pressure on the screwdriver while tapping the head of the handle with a light hammer. The vibrations will usually shake it loose.

 

[SimonRL]

If it doesn't come out easily, apply lightly twisting pressure on the screwdriver while tapping the head of the handle with a light hammer. The vibrations will usually shake it loose.

Is it just me, or does it sound like you need three hands for this?