OK, I bought a set of round butt J frame magnas off of EBAY and they came with a screw that isn't original. I then ordered a short supposedly new grip screw, the shortest available. I got the screw today and it is a tad to long plus it is fully threaded. All my other screws are only partially threaded. Are original screws full thread, partial, or both? I need to figure out if I got.....screwed
Proper orginal grip screws?
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Good question. I am interested in the answer from the experts as well.
All of mine, from various decades, have been only partially threaded, so my answer would be that.
All of mine, from various decades, have been only partially threaded, so my answer would be that.
A full threaded screw is not a S&W original!
The correct overall length for a round and sq butt J frame with factory grips is 15/16" or .958".
The correct overall length for a round and sq butt J frame with factory grips is 15/16" or .958".
Anyone have a good source for replacement screws? Somehow I have several sets of grips with no screws.
Ace hardware stores that have the Hillman gun screw collection. 5-44 thread one inch long works for most J frame grips and most K frame service grips. The head diameter may need to be ground a little smaller in diameter. I have used them many times with no issues other than the head diameter needing to be reduced just a little. You could spin one in a drill and use sandpaper to do it.
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After about the mid 1970s, the J frame grip screw changed from a 3-48 to 5-44 same as the larger frames.
Samuel Simmons specializes in reproduced screws and old parts
221 English Hulse Rd
Pocahontas, AR 72455
E-mail: [email protected]
Sam is "ruffkat" on eBay & Gunbroker
GUN GARAGE on Ebay (for screws)
http://stores.ebay.com/Gun-Garage
Brownells: Gunsmithing supplies, equipment, gun parts, technical advice.
Mail Address: 200 South Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171
Phone: 800-741-0015
Fax: 641-623-3896
Web Site: Brownells - Firearms, Reloading Supplies, Gunsmithing Tools, Gun Parts and Accessories
"Aonepawninc" http://stores.ebay.com/aonepawninc
has a bunch of old S&W parts for sale. I just ordered a complete hammer for my pre model 30 from them. They are very customer oriented and have very reasonable prices. 1/10/16
Gun Parts Corp: Successor to Numrich Arms; many guns parts.
226 Williams Lane, West Hurley, NY 12491
Phone: 845-679-2417
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts
After about the mid 1970s, the J frame grip screw changed from a 3-48 to 5-44 same as the larger frames.
Samuel Simmons specializes in reproduced screws and old parts
221 English Hulse Rd
Pocahontas, AR 72455
E-mail: [email protected]
Sam is "ruffkat" on eBay & Gunbroker
GUN GARAGE on Ebay (for screws)
http://stores.ebay.com/Gun-Garage
Brownells: Gunsmithing supplies, equipment, gun parts, technical advice.
Mail Address: 200 South Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171
Phone: 800-741-0015
Fax: 641-623-3896
Web Site: Brownells - Firearms, Reloading Supplies, Gunsmithing Tools, Gun Parts and Accessories
"Aonepawninc" http://stores.ebay.com/aonepawninc
has a bunch of old S&W parts for sale. I just ordered a complete hammer for my pre model 30 from them. They are very customer oriented and have very reasonable prices. 1/10/16
Gun Parts Corp: Successor to Numrich Arms; many guns parts.
226 Williams Lane, West Hurley, NY 12491
Phone: 845-679-2417
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts
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