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Old 04-13-2023, 05:54 PM
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Can someone tell me the size of the nut holding the pistol grip on? I have tried several different sockets to no avail.
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Old 04-13-2023, 06:02 PM
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Looking at it with a flashlight it looks like some kind of allen head screw or torx.
Sorry for my ignorance.

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Old 04-13-2023, 06:44 PM
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Try a 3/16” Allen head
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Old 04-13-2023, 06:53 PM
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OK thanks.
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Old 04-14-2023, 09:41 AM
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Can someone tell me the size of the nut holding the pistol grip on? I have tried several different sockets to no avail.
Is it not a bolt vs a stud / nut? Never had the need to check. A standard AR PG bolt is 1/4-28x1, with your head of choice. I prefer allen.
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Is it not a bolt vs a stud / nut?
Yes it appears to be a bolt head instead of a nut. I had to order a 3/16 allen wrench as I don't have one long enough to get to the bolt head.
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Old 04-14-2023, 08:43 PM
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Use caution when working with the grip screw. It is very easy to cross thread and/or strip the threads. (Don’t ask me how I know). HeliCoil is the best, permanent fix.
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Old 04-15-2023, 01:37 AM
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Thanks for the tip. Up to now, my main concern has been getting the bolt out.
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Old 04-15-2023, 07:45 PM
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Got my long 3/16" allen wrench and removed the grip that came on it and put on a Hogue Monogrip with no issue.
Much better feel than the stock grip. Thanks guys.
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