Slide stop spring screw is rubbing on CM9

[BucketBack]

I just noticed on my new to me yesterday CM9 that the slide stop spring screw is rubbing on something since the finish is worn off a bit. I found out from a search that it's a Torx head,it looked hex last night in poor lighting.

I Assume it's rubbing on the slide stop??? The slide stop clears the magazine follower nicely though.

I was in a hurry during the buy that I couldn't get the slide off timely and we were on the way to a reunion so I just bought it and ran.:7:

Anyone care to share what size torx bit I need?

[BucketBack]

The screw on my CW9 has similar wear and it works well. I forget about it for now

[Bawanna]

I always forget but I think #6? Jocko has it tattoo'd on his forearm so he remembers. I agree that it's best not to mess with it as long as everything is working. I don't like messing with a screw that goes into tupperware. Easy to strip.

[TucsonMTB]

Yep! My PM40 has a T6 Torx screw. I believe it is the same size on the 9mm pistols.

I don't have it tattooed anywhere, but the T6 driver is lying on my bench. ;)

Edited to add: Be careful to heed Bawanna's warning about using too much torque, if you tighten it. Greg provides some detailed guidance about this and other issues in this thread: http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1612 a highly recommended read for anyone and especially helpful for new owners.

http://i54.tinypic.com/2l8aovl.jpg

Best of luck!

[BucketBack]

It works as is,so It'll stay as is.I'll follow the KISS principle and worry about when an issue arises,maybe order some replacement screws and springs ahead of time.

[wyntrout]

Maybe it's the recoil, but I have to check my P40's SL screw often. That's the first thing I check if I start having any problems at the range. DON"T OVERTIGHTEN that METAL screw into PLASTIC threads!:eek:

Wynn:)

[TucsonMTB]

Maybe it's the recoil, but I have to check my P40's SL screw often. That's the first thing I check if I start having any problems at the range. DON"T OVERTIGHTEN that METAL screw into PLASTIC threads!:eek:

Wynn:)
Hey, Wynn!

Have you tried degreasing the screw and hole threads? Neither of my fire breathing PM40's screws ever budges and I did not tighten them much at all.

However, I did clean both the screws and the holes with brake cleaner spray.

Yeah, the first time was more or less accidental in the case of the frame hole. :o

Best of luck!

[muggsy]

I always forget but I think #6? Jocko has it tattoo'd on his forearm so he remembers. I agree that it's best not to mess with it as long as everything is working. I don't like messing with a screw that goes into tupperware. Easy to strip.

No worry, Bawanna. I learned as a truck mechanic that if you tighten a screw until it strips you just back it out a quarter turn and all is good. :)

[muggsy]

Speaking of Tattoos. When I was in the Navy I had the word "Shorty" tattooed on my pen!s. (That's dick to you, Jocko.) But, when I get excited it reads, "Shorty's Bar and Grill Chattanooga, Tennesee".