dlouie87 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Exactly what the title says. The screw is stripped and I can't figure it out. Any tips? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedemon45 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 If it is the stock sight I would just cut it off from the top with sidecutters. Those stockers are worthless anyways. If a sight you want to keep then maybe try to turn it with small needlenose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stician Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is the hexagon striped or the thread striped? Do you have a proper front sight removal tool? I would put a small torch on it to soften the metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is the hexagon striped or the thread striped? Do you have a proper front sight removal tool? I would put a small torch on it to soften the metal The hex is stripped. I would like to take it off and find a replacement for it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The plastic front or the aftermarket front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 The plastic front or the aftermarket front It's an aftermarket front sight. The screw is either aluminum or soft steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsay Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Drill it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee loo Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Drill it out. +1, drill through the center of hex head, it is very thin. Pop the hex head off, then knock out the front sight with a punch from the underside. Won't be able to save the front sight though. If you want to try and save the front sight, heat from the underside with a lighter or torch to break any loctite/adhesive, then place a piece of tissue over the hex and try turning it, you get enough tension to loosen it and warren sells replacement screws. If it doesn't grip, drill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Drill it out. +1, drill through the center of hex head, it is very thin. Pop the hex head off, then knock out the front sight with a punch from the underside. Won't be able to save the front sight though. If you want to try and save the front sight, heat from the underside with a lighter or torch to break any loctite/adhesive, then place a piece of tissue over the hex and try turning it, you get enough tension to loosen it and warren sells replacement screws. If it doesn't grip, drill it. Will try this. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ede Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Small creset wrench or vise grips on the sight and twist the sight off. Quick and effective, down side is everything is trash when you're finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 You may damage the slot cut in the slide trying to twist off an aftermarket sight. Best way is to drill the hex head then punch it out, just like an old staked sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I just used a flat chisel on one I had that the head was rounded. Came in from the rear of the removed slide. Can't use the sight any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hops Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I recovered a stripped allen head by using a dab of jb weld on an allen wrench and sticking it in the stripped bolt and letting it dry/harden. Then i just twisted it out and inserted a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G17 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I recovered a stripped allen head by using a dab of jb weld on an allen wrench and sticking it in the stripped bolt and letting it dry/harden. Then i just twisted it out and inserted a new one. I like that. I'll have to remember that for the future. I tend to strip allens on a daily basis it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammerJammer Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Small creset wrench or vise grips on the sight and twist the sight off. Quick and effective, down side is everything is trash when you're finished.Did this with a factory front sight with no damage to the frame and it felt good. Can't speak to the aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I recovered a stripped allen head by using a dab of jb weld on an allen wrench and sticking it in the stripped bolt and letting it dry/harden. Then i just twisted it out and inserted a new one. Like that idea. I'll add it to my nice to know but hope I don't need it file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Does any one know where to find replacement front screws? I may have salvaged the sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee loo Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Look on Brownells and search Warren sights, they sell a five pack for 10, and 2 pack for 5. Check with a local glock armorer or police gun supply, they may have some burned out sights you can scavenge a front sight screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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