Need help with stripped screw head

[alexs2006]

In the past I've taken the next size up torx bit and tapped into an allen head that was stripped. If you bottom it out and go slow and steady they come out.

It’s smaller than a T4, that’s the smallest Torx I have and it’s too big. It’s a 1/16th Allen head.

 

[alexs2006]

You can try a flat rubber band over the hole and push a sizeable torx into it in the meantime.
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I know that isn't an allen head screw nor a torx driver, but you get the idea,

This didn’t work. But I got it!

 

[alexs2006]

This. Use a dremel and make it a slotted screw....

This was the way! I got it! Going to call River Monday to see if they will send a new screw and right side safety lever.

I may even run down to ace hardware to see if they have the screw

 

[Deleted member 97214]

This was the way! I got it! Going to call River Monday to see if they will send a new screw and right side safety lever.

I may even run down to ace hardware to see if they have the screw

Not sure if they all do, but Ace in Conyers actually had a caddy marked gun screws when i worked in that area a few years ago.

 

[alexs2006]

Not sure if they all do, but Ace in Conyers actually had a caddy marked gun screws when i worked in that area a few years ago.

The Ace near me does as well. I’ll call ruger to get the screw specs or see if they will send me one. With a little sharpie and grips installed you can barely tell it.

 

[Asbestos]

The Ace near me does as well. I’ll call ruger to get the screw specs or see if they will send me one. With a little sharpie and grips installed you can barely tell it.

I forgot mine was slotted until you started this thread! 🤣 I’m about 2 days away from forgetting again.

 

[palmettomoon]

ItBeMe welded a driver to my stripped out screw. I was going to have to replace the screw anyway.

While I was there I had him install a new security system for my truck.

 

[alexs2006]

I forgot mine was slotted until you started this thread! 🤣 I’m about 2 days away from forgetting again.

You had the same issue??

 

[alexs2006]

ItBeMe welded a driver to my stripped out screw. I was going to have to replace the screw anyway.
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While I was there I had him install a new security system for my truck.

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Hell yeah brother! That’s one way to do it!

 

[Asbestos]

You had the same issue??

Yessir. Staccato grip screw