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Proper orginal grip screws?
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
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11-12-2019, 05:26 PM
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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.
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11-12-2019, 07:37 PM
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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".
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11-12-2019, 07:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondo44
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".
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thanks, figured 
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Anyone have a good source for replacement screws? Somehow I have several sets of grips with no screws.
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11-12-2019, 08:59 PM
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Anyone have a good source for replacement screws? Somehow I have several sets of grips with no screws.
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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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Yes:
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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Unfortunately it is only "some" Ace Hardware stores, and my local store isn't one of them.
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For the record, if anyone cares, my semi-auto 439 has 5x44 grip screws too.
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