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Posted: 3/12/2006 9:50:29 AM EDT
Can the big azz knobs on the DCH be replaced? How? Why do I have a feeling Stickman has already done it? 
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I've pulled them off several different ones, but I can't say as I have ever found a really good replacement or substitute for the knobs that are on there. If you want to use something smaller, make sure you remember that you will have to cut the length down on the screw as well. At one point I had thought about using a stop nut with the nylon insert on my CCH (cut carry handle), but all the ones I could find were nickle plated, and I was too lazy to do proper prep to make them black with Norrells.  If you replace them with something smaller, remember that they probably aren't going to be field removable if that matters. |
I don't know if I would stand by this. Several Colts I have do not have the "X" in the end of the bolts and the nuts are not captive. It seems like it is a time period thing also, but I haven't been able to figure it out for sure. |
Ya, I should never be all inclusive when referencing Colt. There is probably a large variety of variation with Colt offerings. But I have only seen the staked ones (at least the ones I checked). I would guess (?) if it isn't staked from the factory the unit armorers would stake them, as I could see the knobs lost within days of being issued. |
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