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"When one finds himself in a hole, the best thing to do, is stop digging."

I "screwed up."

What is the best tool/way, to go about unscrewing myself?

Thank you!
 
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Absent any photos or additional information, I suggest sending the slide back to the factory.
 
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I get it, send it back?

I can't be the only one who's done this before?...Figured it would be a "simple fix."

Thought there would be a mini-drill bit, or something to drill into the screw and reverse the screw out?

Just the head of the screw is stripped.

Was putting a lot of pressure on it. Thought it was turning slowly...It was not. - Just stripping the head.

So I figure really bear down on it, it was just the thread locker being difficult?...Nope. - Completely reamed...
 
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I am talking about the two screws that hold the rear sight and the optic plate on. They are on the under-side of the slide.
 
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I am talking about the two screws that hold the rear sight and the optic plate on. They are on the under-side of the slide.


Similar to the P365X and XL.

Apparently, SIG uses thread locker on those, so you need to apply heat before trying to remove them.

I know, a bit late for you.

Small drill and screw extractor is pretty much your only option; any decent gunsmith or machinist should be able to do it if you don't feel up to it.


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Thanks,
I appreciate the thought. Still trying to find an extractor small enough, that is in stock...
Tried heating and tapping with a larger bit, to get a bite but no deal...
There's always that one screw, that is a real mother fff...
 
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Is SIG-Certified Armorer Chris Orndorff out there?

What would an armorer do in this situation?
 
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P320 XCompact

I have had some success forcing a Torx bit into stripped out allen heads.

The Torx has thinner "fins" that allow it to bite into the edges of the hole and gain purchase.

Clamp the slide into a padded vise so you can have something solid to hammer against, and don't forget to heat the screw head up first.

Good luck!


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Thank you!

Probably just going to take it to a smith.

Should be faster and cost about the same as buying a bit and trying to drill it out.
 
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Thank you!

Probably just going to take it to a smith.

Should be faster and cost about the same as buying a bit and trying to drill it out.


If you want to ship the slide to me I’ll do it no-charge.

Just pay shipping both ways, although that will probably come to the same as what a local ‘smith will charge.

Your call.


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Thank you!

Generous offer but just going to take it to someone local.
 
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That works !


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I am not sure what size fastener you are having an issue with. I went to a hobby shop and they sell drivers that are machined and are a much better fit and they usually have metric as well as standard sizes. If you have a tight hex screw that is small this is definitely the way to go. It might not help you now, but in the future.



 
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Gentlemen,

Thank you all for your assistance!

Sent it back to Sig today for another issue and they said they would take care of this as well.

You pay a good bit up front but they sure seem to stand behind it.
 
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Excellent!

And if they screw it up they will probably have one to replace it with. Cool


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Is SIG-Certified Armorer Chris Orndorff out there?

What would an armorer do in this situation?

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