Handgrip Screws Stripped

dpvu · September 3rd, 2008, 01:24

So the threads in BOTH the handgrip screws of my JG HK416 mechbox have stripped. This gun came to me with one stripped and the other stripped on my this morning. How can I repair this without buying a new V2 mechbox shell?

I found this: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=986916

Or preferably this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true (it can be obtained locally)

Edit: just realized the ThreadMate is for male threads..

As an alternative, the threads will catch deeper in so if I could find longer screws that would work too. What size are these and can I get longer ones that aren't too long as to stick too far into the mechbox?

DarkAngel · September 3rd, 2008, 01:30

I can order them from TM, but TM is really slow for parts orders. U can find the same screws at home depot or w/e.

airborne1 · September 3rd, 2008, 01:36

Bring it to me Dave.

dpvu · September 3rd, 2008, 01:46

Wow, I don't know what happened but I just ran across a thread that said PC screws work and it was a bit bigger than the original one but it ended up rethreading the hole so now both grip screws work great. I wouldn't recommend this, I think I really fluked out but I'm not complaining.

EDIT: I've switched both to just PC screws so these don't fall out during a game. They work but getting the motor positioned right was a bit more of a challenge but AEG is running great.

diamond_SEA · September 3rd, 2008, 09:22

If i knew the PC screw thing beforehand, i would have never tapped the holes i size larger and installed bigger screws. but at least i know mine are never coming out again.

808 · September 3rd, 2008, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpvu

Wow, I don't know what happened but I just ran across a thread that said PC screws work and it was a bit bigger than the original one but it ended up rethreading the hole so now both grip screws work great. I wouldn't recommend this, I think I really fluked out but I'm not complaining.

EDIT: I've switched both to just PC screws so these don't fall out during a game. They work but getting the motor positioned right was a bit more of a challenge but AEG is running great.

Was just going to tell you this.

Had to do this on a gun of mine waaaay back in the day.

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September 3rd, 2008, 01:24	#1
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	Handgrip Screws Stripped So the threads in BOTH the handgrip screws of my JG HK416 mechbox have stripped. This gun came to me with one stripped and the other stripped on my this morning. How can I repair this without buying a new V2 mechbox shell? I found this: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=986916 Or preferably this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true (it can be obtained locally) Edit: just realized the ThreadMate is for male threads.. As an alternative, the threads will catch deeper in so if I could find longer screws that would work too. What size are these and can I get longer ones that aren't too long as to stick too far into the mechbox? __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP Last edited by dpvu; September 3rd, 2008 at 01:28..

September 3rd, 2008, 01:30	#2
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	I can order them from TM, but TM is really slow for parts orders. U can find the same screws at home depot or w/e. __________________ Certified Sniper Clinic Instructor and Counter Sniper Sentinel Arms Customs - Specializing In Unique, One of a kind guns

September 3rd, 2008, 01:36	#3
airborne1 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Bring it to me Dave. __________________ It's between them and God it's simply my job to arrange the meeting.

September 3rd, 2008, 01:46	#4
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	Wow, I don't know what happened but I just ran across a thread that said PC screws work and it was a bit bigger than the original one but it ended up rethreading the hole so now both grip screws work great. I wouldn't recommend this, I think I really fluked out but I'm not complaining. EDIT: I've switched both to just PC screws so these don't fall out during a game. They work but getting the motor positioned right was a bit more of a challenge but AEG is running great. __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP Last edited by dpvu; September 3rd, 2008 at 02:11..

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