Getting ready to install Romeo X Pro on my P220 Legion .45.

Question:
How important is it to obtain precise torque measurements of 28 inch pounds? Do I need to buy a special driver or can I just eyeball it?

Choices:
Very important?
Not important?

 

You are big, burly, and strong . . . that little screw is very small but not insignificant. Over-torque and it stretches more than it should (it's supposed to stretch a very small amount with proper torque), strips threads, or breaks. Too loose and it comes loose.

Or as Clint would say: "Are you feeling lucky . . . . . . ?

It's not like you couldn't torque it reasonably, I could but I would always still use a torque wrench.

Torque wrenches are good. "Use 'em if you got'em...."

Otherwise, if tightening just by feel, always ask yourself while tightening...."How much of a pain is this going to be if I shear off this tiny screw at the base?" That one question always reduces my "enthusiasm" for over tightening !!

This message has been edited. Last edited by: mike28w,

I use a Wheeler FAT Wrench (in/lb torque wrench) for all my optic mounting. After having to send a Glock slide back to Glock to get broken screws removed after guessing, it's been worth every penny.

Little known fact.

Over-torquing can deform some scopes enough to cause problems, particularly .22 scopes.

Please don't ask how I know this.

Wheeler FAT wrench is cheap insurance. Been using one for years.