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Changing pistol grip
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scooter123
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I have Hex Keys up to 1 inch in my tool box at work so I would not consider the one you need to be "large", in fact it's rather small. I do not have the 15-22 but can tell you that on a standard AR15 the grip is mounted using a 1/4-28 screw and the Hex Key for this size screw is 3/16 inch. So, what you need is a 3/16 inch Hex Key.
BTW, I've never like the terms Allen Wrench or Allen Screw, because Allen is simply a brand. I was taught that these are Socket Head Screws and the tool used to turn them is a Hex Key. Yeah, picky picky picky. However calling a magazine a clip gets a lot of people going and I'm the same way about tools.
BTW, I've never like the terms Allen Wrench or Allen Screw, because Allen is simply a brand. I was taught that these are Socket Head Screws and the tool used to turn them is a Hex Key. Yeah, picky picky picky. However calling a magazine a clip gets a lot of people going and I'm the same way about tools.
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OK, off-topic but I gotta ask.
I was raised in a garage and body shop and yes, we worked on large diesel trucks and farm equipment (large at the time, I guess) and I've never even seen a hex key past 1/2-9/16. What in the HECK do you use a 1" allen wrench for and why would you routinely (apparently) have a set up to that size in your toolbox???
I was raised in a garage and body shop and yes, we worked on large diesel trucks and farm equipment (large at the time, I guess) and I've never even seen a hex key past 1/2-9/16. What in the HECK do you use a 1" allen wrench for and why would you routinely (apparently) have a set up to that size in your toolbox???
GhostMutt
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Yeah what ^ said 
You are going to need a long one obviously...oo err missus. Or get one of those screwdriver sets with magnetic removable heads with a selection of hex key sizes....that should see you right for all your add ons and doo dads all of which seem to use hex keys.
Also be vigilant when removing the stock grip for the spring and detent may catch you by surprise.
This is all you really need to watch.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj2JVlLSZWk....
I run a Hogue with storage compartment full of scope batteries...big improvement over original.
You are going to need a long one obviously...oo err missus. Or get one of those screwdriver sets with magnetic removable heads with a selection of hex key sizes....that should see you right for all your add ons and doo dads all of which seem to use hex keys.
Also be vigilant when removing the stock grip for the spring and detent may catch you by surprise.
This is all you really need to watch.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj2JVlLSZWk....
I run a Hogue with storage compartment full of scope batteries...big improvement over original.
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I actually installed an Ergo grip last night. Just be careful of the springs. AR grips don't have the indentation for the take down spring so be sure to install it straight and you won't have issues. I don't know if there's a blind nut for the hex screw, so take care not to over tighten. Most loose hex wrench sets come in long and short. Obviously you'll need the long one.
GhostMutt
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............and if that happens?.....what then?
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Majorlk
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The bolt will no longer tighten and the grip will be loose, necessitating drill out the hole and installing a helicoil.
GhostMutt
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I like it much better and life seems somewhat more complete, when a proposed problem comes with an attached solution...rather than left hanging in the breeze. Thank you Majorlk
Working in a manufacturing plant, I used to have hex keys up to 1 1/8" for the large socket head bolts that were used on the machines. That and a 4' pipe as a breaker bar and you were set.
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If u have a harbor freight near you they sale the whole t-handle set for $7.00 and they work fine. Not the best set you could get but they work fine for what you need
scooter123
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Large industrial machinery and presses. We had one press that had the ram cylinder mounted with eight 2"-12 socket head screws and for that press I made the company owner buy the hex key. Because IIRC it was a 1.75 inch key and cost something like 360 bucks. I also have combination wrenches up to 2.50 inch on my tool box because there are some pieces of equipment that have nuts that large.
Bozz10mm
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You need a set of T-handle Allen/hex heads like this. 3/16ths is what fits my AR.
http://www.amazon.com/Ansen-Tools-AN-266-T-Handle-10-Piece/dp/B00A7OOTJW/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_12
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Majorlk
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One further thing to be aware of ...
The polymer in the lower is rather soft and it is very each to cross thread the bolt into the hole. If you feel any reluctance in the bolt to screw in, STOP! Back the bolt out and start over.
The polymer in the lower is rather soft and it is very each to cross thread the bolt into the hole. If you feel any reluctance in the bolt to screw in, STOP! Back the bolt out and start over.
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