Sv optic mount screws

[Mulligan03]

Bout a new mount for my sv and a go gun thumb rest and the factory screws are to short and the screws that they sent with new mount and thumb rest are to long. So my questions is where can I find the same type screws to find ones that will work? Home Depot or Lowe’s? 

[mro111lland]

There an odd size 5x40 on most guns I would take the long screws and cut them to length 

[Sarge]

17 minutes ago, mro111lland said:

There an odd size 5x40 on most guns I would take the long screws and cut them to length 

Agreed. They are next to impossible to buy in the exact length needed. Almost always need cut to fit. A dremel with cut off wheel is the best way.

[Mulligan03]

Thanks guys.. will do 

[xSTONESx]

SV uses 6-40 screws not 5-40.  Fastenal or a similar online retailer will have them.

[dvc4you]

Insert longer screws in a piece of plywood to the length required and grind/file them down.


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[9146gt]

Many of the ACE hardware stores now have some gun screws in stock that include many of these sizes.

 

Tom

[kozy]

Yup for SV 6-40 and you can order online easy. 

[accu9]

McMaster-Carr has a huge selection of hard to find screws in various materials/ strengths. I prefer Torx as they are less prone to stripping. https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-flat-head-screws/=1c2vnuw