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Originally Posted by Rob1
Contact S&W and see what they say or
just put in a helicoil or similar.
Or try a slightly larger bolt to recut the thread as you screw it in.
Or wait for other on the forum who have dealt with similar problems to chime in and offer advice.
It isn't something I have encountered but I know others have dealt with this issue.
Rob.
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Ok..I just wanted to repost here..
I took Rob1 suggestion and used the helicoil method to fix my stripped out grip screw hole.
Worked like a champ...big shout out to Rob1 ..thank you so much..
For any one else who needs the fix..
I purchased a kit off eBay and shipped it was 26$ ouch!! Anyway it came with a guide, the the installation tool, and the correct tap, also come with helicoils, and straight forward direction ..
Easy,easy,easy..
You need a 17/64" drill bit to drill the stripped hole out I put tape on the drill bit so I didn't drill to deep..then tap the hole with the included tap again I wrapped tape around it so I didn't go to deep..clean hole thoroughly of chips with Q-Tip..install helicoil, reinstalled grip..done
Screw goes in as it should and man does it lock down tight..I'm a happy man..
Here is a pic of what I used..
This is the brand and size needed
This is what came in the kit..don't waste your time doing anything other than this method..yep!! That's how good it worked..
Thanks you Smith and Wesson forum members for coming through once again..im glad the issue is now corrected. I don't feel it was my fault the screw stripped in the first place..but it happened..I have to many after market parts on my m&p 22 just to ship it off to the mother ship..and wait for it's safe return..
Well that's it..thanks guys