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Posted: 1/30/2017 3:55:47 PM EDT
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Cant imagine why this would be an issue. An extra 1/4" wont change anything. That said, any hardware store will have the correct threaded bolts in 1"
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Posted: 1/30/2017 4:25:57 PM EDT
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I currently save the short 3/4 inch screws that come with the Magpul grips just in case I have to use them on those Anderson lowers.
I buy 1 inch screws from Damage Industries and use them on normal lowers, I just like the Magpul screws better. I've never had any luck trying to buy screws from local hardware stores because they never have the head style I'm looking for. |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 5:43:32 AM EDT
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I don't know where they get theirs, but a better choice is any 3/4" 1/4-28 COMBO HEAD. That allows you use either phillips or STANDARD (which will be MUCH easier to find in "the field", than a hex, which nothing else on the AR uses). You can find 1/4-28x3/4" COMBO HEAD screws online for something like $15 (or less) for a 25 pack. That's what I do. I HATE Magpul screws for that reason (I have zero use for a hex screw on an AR), as I much prefer the more common method of either standard or phillips head.
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Posted: 1/31/2017 12:16:16 PM EDT
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Don't get me started on Phillips, I hate that guy.
When given the option I will take any drive style over Phillips. |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 1:19:10 PM EDT
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any stuff i cant find locally i get from fastenal. their prices are a little on the high side for some stuff, but they have everything i've ever needed. even hardened pins for perm attaching muzzle brakes and the stupid screws walther puts their P22 frames together with.
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Posted: 2/2/2017 1:44:24 PM EDT
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I have not had an issue with screws in anderson lowers? What problem exactly are you having?
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Posted: 2/2/2017 2:18:24 PM EDT
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I have not had an issue with screws in anderson lowers? What problem exactly are you having? The Anderson lowers aren't threaded all the way through, so they usually require a 3/4 inch screw. I think the Anderson LPKs come with a 3/4 inch screw too. |
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Posted: 2/2/2017 8:12:00 PM EDT
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I don't know where they get theirs, but a better choice is any 3/4" 1/4-28 COMBO HEAD. That allows you use either phillips or STANDARD (which will be MUCH easier to find in "the field", than a hex, which nothing else on the AR uses). You can find 1/4-28x3/4" COMBO HEAD screws online for something like $15 (or less) for a 25 pack. That's what I do. I HATE Magpul screws for that reason (I have zero use for a hex screw on an AR), as I much prefer the more common method of either standard or phillips head. Our grip screws have always had a slotted head for the reasons you described above, but for a while now we've been using a custom made combo drive screw that incorporates both a slotted head with a hex drive to allow for more installation options. |
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Posted: 2/2/2017 9:24:38 PM EDT
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Our grip screws have always had a slotted head for the reasons you described above, but for a while now we've been using a custom made combo drive screw that incorporates both a slotted head with a hex drive to allow for more installation options. Custom made by who? This isn't something that's available in a one inch length is it? |
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Posted: 2/8/2017 10:05:21 AM EDT
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I like the hex for installation and the slot for tightening in the field
As for the shallow threads on the Andy lowers- a 1/4-28 tap works well to clean the threads up. I run a tap through all grip holes on all lowers before even thinking of trying to put the screws to it. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 6:50:35 PM EDT
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I like the hex for installation and the slot for tightening in the field As for the shallow threads on the Andy lowers- a 1/4-28 tap works well to clean the threads up. I run a tap through all grip holes on all lowers before even thinking of trying to put the screws to it. Wise man |
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Posted: 2/18/2017 11:33:29 AM EDT
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Wise man Wouldn't doing that remove the anodizing on the threads too? |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 11:36:31 AM EDT
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Custom made by who? This isn't something that's available in a one inch length is it? I'm curious why you think you need a 1" long screw over 3/4" |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 12:21:24 PM EDT
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I'm curious why you think you need a 1" long screw over 3/4" I just prefer to take advantage of the fully threaded screw hole, that's it really. The only reason for the existence of the 3/4" inch pistol grip screw is the Anderson lowers AFAIK. Are there other lowers that use a partially threaded grip screw hole? I can see why Magpul went with the short screw, because they want their grips and screws to work with all lowers. I just don't run into a lot of Anderson lowers, so when I can use a 1" inch screw (which you can with 99% of the lowers that are out there) I use a 1" inch screw. You can actually use a 1-1/8" inch grip screw with A1 and A2 grips as long as the grip screw hole is fully threaded. |
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