Grip Screws and Washers

1911SHOOTER · January 23, 2018, 12:33:37 PM

Numrich has R51 grip screws and washers. Kinda proud of 'em though.
Still, when ya gotta have 'em, you gotta have 'em!
Blackie

R51Fan2017 · January 23, 2018, 01:26:35 PM

I noticed yesterday Numrich had R51 stuff. I was getting some odd and in parts to finish some work on my 1903 A3 (Annie) and came across the R51 parts by mistake. Slides are kind of high at 135 per slide. I was thinking of getting one, but I will probably hold off for now. I need to put together a spare parts kit with springs, etc.

funflyer · January 24, 2018, 07:48:22 PM

Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on January 23, 2018, 12:33:37 PM
Numrich has R51 grip screws and washers. Kinda proud of 'em though.
Still, when ya gotta have 'em, you gotta have 'em!
Blackie

Blackie,
Any idea what the thread size is?

1911SHOOTER · January 24, 2018, 08:09:35 PM

Above my pay grade Todd!
Blackie

funflyer · January 24, 2018, 09:02:32 PM

Next time I take one out I'll find out what size they are. We can get 100 stainless button head screws for the cost of just two originals. The only difference would be they're not black and are a hex drive.

http://www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=612

R51Fan2017 · January 24, 2018, 09:17:56 PM

Quote from: funflyer on January 24, 2018, 09:02:32 PM
Next time I take one out I'll find out what size they are. We can get 100 stainless button head screws for the cost of just two originals. The only difference would be they're not black and are a hex drive.

http://www.microfasteners.com/home.php?cat=612

Good idea Todd. I was just going to suggest taking the screw out and go to Home Depot and get some like that for about the same price.

funflyer · January 25, 2018, 11:49:44 AM

Quote from: R51Fan2017 on January 24, 2018, 09:17:56 PM
Good idea Todd. I was just going to suggest taking the screw out and go to Home Depot and get some like that for about the same price.

Don't waste your time with HD, they probably won't have these. Closest I have to them in my stash is a M3.5x.6 which is just a bit more coarse threaded so I believe that our grip screws are a 6-40 thread. 6-40 are uncommon in the hardware stores but R/C hobby shops would more than likely carry them. Best I could find online is a package of 10 for $4 so I ordered them for spares if they'll fit.

1911SHOOTER · January 25, 2018, 09:19:05 PM

Todd,
I ordered 4 each from Numrich. They were shipped today.
when they arrive, I will let y'all know if they fit.
Blackie