Well crap...

Pred · 03-31-2006, 09:30 PM

So as soon as I got home after work I ran upstairs, had my AK apart, ready for the grip screw. However, the grip screw wont tighten all the way, at some poing the bushing and screw threads don't like each other. On top of that, when I first got the bushing, only the first half of it was threaded. Although I could probably shoot it, my gut is telling me to leave it be for now, so oh well.

Mooseman684 · 03-31-2006, 10:06 PM

That is unusual...You have luck like me...ALL bad most of the time !
I would try to run the bolt into the bushing outside the gun...It should be a metric thread and they usually screw in by hand. Tapco will replace it, if it is defective !

MosinDave · 04-01-2006, 01:37 AM

I'm sorry to hear that Pred

I guess Duct tape is outta the question too then!

Big Dog · 04-01-2006, 05:43 AM

One word . . .

JB Weld!!

Pred · 04-03-2006, 12:08 PM

Well, I finally got my stock screws in this morning, so tonight I'll see what I can figure out. I have to say though, I ordered both a Soviet and Chinese stock screw, THERE THE SAME THING!!! Oh well, I did place a good size order with Cheaper than dirt today. Got two of the German rib? back 30 round mags, 2 140 round .308 battle packs, a range bag, 4 G3 mags, and one of those neat looking chinese AK chest rigs. While I realize there is no way it will fit me, for $9, why not LOL.

Beer Forever · 04-03-2006, 02:15 PM

JB Weld will hold up. I have used it in some sticky situations. WHen the radiator filler neck broke off on my nova, JB Weld saved my arse.

Pred · 04-03-2006, 02:48 PM

As much as I hate too, I have a feeling I'll have to order a new grip screw and bushing from Tapco. When I got frustrated I kind of tore up the screw head LOL.

Pred · 04-03-2006, 05:41 PM

IT'S ALIVE.... IT'S ALLLIVVVEEEEEE...... :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

MosinDave · 04-03-2006, 06:54 PM

Awesome! Now go blow some things up!:full:

Mooseman684 · 04-03-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dog

One word . . .
JB Weld!!

ONE Word........
NO

03-31-2006, 09:30 PM	#1
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Well crap... So as soon as I got home after work I ran upstairs, had my AK apart, ready for the grip screw. However, the grip screw wont tighten all the way, at some poing the bushing and screw threads don't like each other. On top of that, when I first got the bushing, only the first half of it was threaded. Although I could probably shoot it, my gut is telling me to leave it be for now, so oh well.

03-31-2006, 10:06 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,702 Images: 2	That is unusual...You have luck like me...ALL bad most of the time ! I would try to run the bolt into the bushing outside the gun...It should be a metric thread and they usually screw in by hand. Tapco will replace it, if it is defective ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-01-2006, 05:43 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	One word . . . JB Weld!! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-03-2006, 02:15 PM	#6
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	JB Weld will hold up. I have used it in some sticky situations. WHen the radiator filler neck broke off on my nova, JB Weld saved my arse. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

04-01-2006, 01:37 AM	#3
MosinDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 571	I'm sorry to hear that Pred I guess Duct tape is outta the question too then!

04-03-2006, 12:08 PM	#5
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Well, I finally got my stock screws in this morning, so tonight I'll see what I can figure out. I have to say though, I ordered both a Soviet and Chinese stock screw, THERE THE SAME THING!!! Oh well, I did place a good size order with Cheaper than dirt today. Got two of the German rib? back 30 round mags, 2 140 round .308 battle packs, a range bag, 4 G3 mags, and one of those neat looking chinese AK chest rigs. While I realize there is no way it will fit me, for $9, why not LOL.

04-03-2006, 02:48 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	As much as I hate too, I have a feeling I'll have to order a new grip screw and bushing from Tapco. When I got frustrated I kind of tore up the screw head LOL.

04-03-2006, 05:41 PM	#8
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	IT'S ALIVE.... IT'S ALLLIVVVEEEEEE...... :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

04-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#9
MosinDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 571	Awesome! Now go blow some things up!:full: