grip screw seized

rhuff · 07-19-2013, 04:52 PM

I have never used Kroil(not exactly sure why) but do have a number of good penetrating oils. I would apply it to the shank ends in the magwell, and under the screw head on both sides. Then wait for 24 hours. Apply gently heat, like a heat gun or hair dryer, to the grip screws(both ends) and reapply the penetrating oil and wait again. Tapping on the screws as stated above, may well help also. Just don't get in a hurry, because if you fracture the grip screw head off of the shaft, you have a larger problem to deal with....don't ask how I know this!!

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07-19-2013, 04:52 PM	#1
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	I have never used Kroil(not exactly sure why) but do have a number of good penetrating oils. I would apply it to the shank ends in the magwell, and under the screw head on both sides. Then wait for 24 hours. Apply gently heat, like a heat gun or hair dryer, to the grip screws(both ends) and reapply the penetrating oil and wait again. Tapping on the screws as stated above, may well help also. Just don't get in a hurry, because if you fracture the grip screw head off of the shaft, you have a larger problem to deal with....don't ask how I know this!!