1911 Grip Screw Recommendation

[Ttwwaack]

Colts new custom shop web site has either their standard blue or matte blue grip screws for $7.00 for a set of 4 compared to other distributors who hit you for 4.95 a copy. Greg

[Chuck]

I to have experienced head seperation with hex head screws. And these were from several major players, NOT John Masen parts.
I prefer the narrow slot screws.
Use a quality screwdriver that fits well, not a butterknife, and the slots do not get screwed up.

[NCPatrolAR]

Slotted screwheads for me. I've stripped out enough of the hex versions that there is no reason to use them

[Stan Chen]

Another vote for thin slotted screws here.

Of late, I've been getting mine from Heirloom Precision...good stuff!

[obucina]

i love this site. I got the fancy pants, radiation torx screws with my multicam grips from VZ, I think I'll be swapping to flat heads soon.

[Pappabear]

I had a problem with my TRP grips coming loose and the grips seemed to not tighten real tight. I tried the 10-8 screws and they work like none I've ever tried. I bought some extras to keep on hand when my others strip out.

Try the 10-8 screws. They make me

[8200rpm]

I recently purchased a set of Swenson slotted grip screws in blue. The slots are too narrow to use with a case rim like the 10-8. The flat head screwdriver on my multi-tool fits fine. The finish is a satin blue... not quite high polished blue, but it is no where near matte parkerized.

They are really inexpensive... $2.39 per 4 with a Midway dealer discount.

Install them with a little clear finger nail polish or Loc-tite on the threads. They backed out on me at the range.

[Joe R.]

Another vote for the 10-8 grip screws.

[LHS]

Another vote for the 10-8 grip screws. The original GI screw design is the best ever made. Being able to tighten them up with a Leatherman tool or a cartridge rim is pretty handy, and the 10-8 screws are probably the best-made rendition of this design.

[bluedevil99]

Hogue grip screws. I bought them from Midway, but I'm sure you could find them elsewhere too.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=463414


If you ever wind up destroying the bushing as I have (I'm still pissed at myself over this), check these out:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=734065