what is the size of the plate screws on a Hellcat Pro?

[Magnum50]

I'm looking to remove the sight plate of my Hellcat PRO and put on a Shield Red Dot... The instructions in the manual say simple, remove the 2 screws holding the plate, doesn't meantion what size they are and I'm not finding one in my set, either too big or the next one is too small... any idea what size those screws are? Thanks.

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[835mag]

T10 torx.

 

[835mag]

Don’t use the L shaped keys if possible. Get a quality bit set and use a bit driver with a traditional screwdriver handle so you can push down while loosening. This will greatly reduce the risk of stripping out the small torx heads on the screws.

 

[835mag]

I think something like this is a great asset when torquing small optic screws.

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[Bassbob]

Don’t use the L shaped keys if possible. Get a quality bit set and use a bit driver with a traditional screwdriver handle so you can push down while loosening. This will greatly reduce the risk of stripping out the small torx heads on the screws.

I’ll use bits for installing ( with a torque driver) but for removal I only use actual hardened Torx drivers. And make sure you have the right size and make sure it’s a tight fit. Drilling out a screw in your slide is not something you want to do or pay someone else to do.

 

[Magnum50]

Thanks... got a nice set, just couldn't find the one bit to fit. Thx.

 

[jumpinjoe]

I’ll use bits for installing ( with a torque driver) but for removal I only use actual hardened Torx drivers. And make sure you have the right size and make sure it’s a tight fit. Drilling out a screw in your slide is not something you want to do or pay someone else to do.

Good practice!