kamikaze1a Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I just bought a used open pistol. Cmore mount started moving and found that a couple of the screws need to be replaced. Couldnt find just the screws listed online, are hardware store screws sufficient? Should i use Red or blue thread locker during assembly? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb315 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Shooter Connection carries the screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I use red Loktite on the screws. Just be aware that you will need heat to remove them (I use a mini butane torch, but a soldering iron will work, just slower). I wouldn't trust hardware store screws, they are normally of lesser quality and break easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks, I'll call them tomorrow. The screws that came out don't have typical counter sink heads. There is a straight section between the counter sink portion to the flat top area. The hardware screws go from the counter sink to the flat top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hello: The screws for the mount to the frame are a special size and you are not likely to find them in a hardware store. Look at Shooters Connection and order some other stuff you want as well. I use Red Loctite on the frame to mount screws and Blue on the C-More to mount screws. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Screw is 5 x 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum3571 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I went to my local OSH hardware store. They have a variety of screws for my scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum3571 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Or ACE hardware Edited April 29, 2016 by magnum3571 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Local hardware store. 5x40 countersunk. You will likely have to shorten (file) them to proper length. Good luck amigo. Edited April 29, 2016 by Ultimo-Hombre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I called C-More, and the shipped them right out, for FREE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 The 5-40 screws arrived and it turned out to be a smaller than the existing. This CMore mount uses 8-32 screws a common size but no countersunk screws with allen or torx at Ace or Homedepot. Next tact, chase the threads of the original screws with a die and use red loctite. By the way, the the thumb index tab attaches to the CMore mount and the tab's screws protrude into the CMore mount holes. Messed up the screw when I removed the mount... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I just put a new Cmore on an old open gun, found the screws at Fastenal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 I just put a new Cmore on an old open gun, found the screws at Fastenal... BINGO! Thanks I called them and they have the screws. I will probably have to modify the heads but that will work for me...Thanks GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmella Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Flat socket cap screw is what the screw is called at fasenal. Just ordered 10 the other day. For $11 shipped. Probably could've got it shipped to the store for free but just had it shipped to my house. Edited May 3, 2016 by Shmella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I bought them, the drill bit, and the tap at the local Fastenal for something like $12...I love Fastenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 As it turned out, they had only phillips drive so ended up chasing the threads on the original screws, shortening the thumb rest screws and loctiting the screws. I have been driving by the Fastenal store for years but never been in the store. Now that I know what they have I will be back for more....this location had a lot more than just nuts and bolts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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