Where to find a grip (stock) screw??

[Rule3]

Need a screw for J frame, round butt service or Magna grip.

Called SW they do not have them, tried two hardware stores no luck (odd ball screw)

Checked Numrich (Gun parts) Nope
Don't have a E Bay account

Any help appreciated.
Thanks

 

[dave1918a2]

Find a Friend who has an Ebay account.

 

[murphydog]

I recall reading one of the major hardware store chains (True Value?) started stocking gun related screws. Worth a call if you have one near you.

 

[Alk8944]

For the I don't know how many times, CALL Jack First Gun Parts, they make S&W screws that are obsolete to the factory. :Jack First Gun Parts Phone: (605) 343-9544

 

[oldbrownhat]

I recall reading one of the major hardware store chains (True Value?) started stocking gun related screws. Worth a call if you have one near you.

I think I've read here that Ace has gunsmithing screws. Grips are often 5-40 or 5-44?

 

[Jack Flash]

Might be worth taking the stocks (but not the gun!) to True Value (or Ace) to try whatever screw they think is right so you verify they fit.

 

[VM]

Put a wanted ad in the classifieds.
There are numerous members with factory parts.

 

[dfariswheel]

As above, Jack First carry S&W grip screws................

Smith & Wesson old model J frame stock screw, stainless #1033-7255R

 

[fleabus101]

Send me a PM and I'll send you a screw. I need the length as I have no J Frames but have various screws OH. & Verify it's a 5-44 as I have those types.
Randy..

 

[alwslate]

You can buy stuff on ebay without having an account.

 

[smoothshooter]

Check out Ace Hardware. Most of them ( at least in rural areas ) have a good selection of gun and scope mount screws. They keep them in assortment boxes separate from the “ regular “ screws.
The Ace about 4 miles from me has them.

 

[Kp321]

The 5-40 screws are standard, not specials. A well supplied bolt vendor should have them. At one time Brownells had generic grip screws that could be cut to whatever length you needed.

 

[oldbrownhat]

The 5-40 screws are standard, not specials. A well supplied bolt vendor should have them. At one time Brownells had generic grip screws that could be cut to whatever length you needed.

When I was in Bellingham WA last Tuesday, my go-to hardware store, Hardware Sales has a few drawers of gun screws, including 5-40... the only one they were out of!

 

[Rule3]

When I was in Bellingham WA last Tuesday, my go-to hardware store, Hardware Sales has a few drawers of gun screws, including 5-40... the only one they were out of!

Went to all 3 of the hardware in town. Nothing

 

[Masterbuck54]

Just thought I’d check

Local Ace has in stock the 1.0” 5/44 thread screw which Fleabus101 indicated was the correct pitch.

It appears 1.0” is the longest they carry.

Did I buy any?

Nope…I don’t believe I have any J guns in the safe but somehow ended up with a few extra screws laying around.

Masterbuck54