So pissed...Hellcat OSP plate screws stripped

[PewPewChris]

cmshoot - would you use something like this to back out the stripped hex?

 

[cmshoot]

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cmshoot - would you use something like this to back out the stripped hex?

You’re welcome to try, but if you bugger it up even more it will be even more difficult to remove.

For folks talking smack about this issue with a Hellcat, on a weekly basis I’m having to remove stripped screws from the optic mounting plates on various Glocks and SIGs.

This issue isn’t limited to the Hellcat, it’s because they’re little bitty screws. If I can’t remove a brand new, unbuggered optics screws with minimum force, I instantly go to Kroil and heat. I’ve never had an issue.

 

[BillsCamino]

Any issues with removing the Taurus TORO or Canik plates ?

 

[PewPewChris]

You’re welcome to try, but if you bugger it up even more it will be even more difficult to remove.

For folks talking smack about this issue with a Hellcat, on a weekly basis I’m having to remove stripped screws from the optic mounting plates on various Glocks and SIGs.

This issue isn’t limited to the Hellcat, it’s because they’re little bitty screws. If I can’t remove a brand new, unbuggered optics screws with minimum force, I instantly go to Kroil and heat. I’ve never had an issue.

yeah…maybe I should hold off and let you take a look lol

 

[cmshoot]

Any issues with removing the Taurus TORO or Canik plates ?

Not for me there hasn’t been. I’m done several Caniks, but none of the Taurus models.

 

[Glockadopoulos]

Hellcat is a dang good pistol. Better nitriding than what Glock is cranking out these days. Far superior ergos to the 365. Hope you get it fixed.

If not, I’ll buy it from you and run it with irons

 

[Necrosis]

You’re welcome to try, but if you bugger it up even more it will be even more difficult to remove.

For folks talking smack about this issue with a Hellcat, on a weekly basis I’m having to remove stripped screws from the optic mounting plates on various Glocks and SIGs.

This issue isn’t limited to the Hellcat, it’s because they’re little bitty screws. If I can’t remove a brand new, unbuggered optics screws with minimum force, I instantly go to Kroil and heat. I’ve never had an issue.

Oh I don't buy anything from Springfield Armory on principle, I avoid anti-2A companies and there's nothing they make that's superior to other options.

 

[PewPewChris]

cmshoot My wife was up by Georgia Firing line and ran in there and a nice young guy in the back got the plate off for her. Thank you for the offer of help, it is greatly appreciated! Now let's see if I can mess up putting the shield smsc on

 

[rOmiLaYu]

Going out on a limb here, but I bet dollars to doughnuts the issue was that it wasn't a torx bolt. Probably a 1/16 allen head. I ran into that same issue a few days ago. Anyhow, glad you got it out.

 

[cmshoot]

cmshoot My wife was up by Georgia Firing line and ran in there and a nice young guy in the back got the plate off for her. Thank you for the offer of help, it is greatly appreciated! Now let's see if I can mess up putting the shield smsc on

Outstanding!