[PlayboyPenguin]

I've got a screw loose..and by loose I mean "on the loose". I was changing the hand grips on my Beretta Tomcat and one of the screws for the grips made a run for it. I cannot find it anywhere. My supspicions are that the same gnomes that steal my pocket change and underwear took it. Does anyone know if I can contact beretta and get another one??? If not is there a way to get another one? :(

[asknight]

I'll go ahead and throw these two out there without confirming that they have it first. :)

Numrich at http://www.e-gunparts.com
Brownell's at http://www.brownells.com

They've had all the grip screws I've ever needed.

[Justin]

1.) Steal grip screws.
2.) ????
3.) Profit!

[carebear]

I'm almost certain it isn't in my house. So you can scratch here off the list. :D

[PlayboyPenguin]

I'm almost certain it isn't in my house. So you can scratch here off the list. :D
I wouldn't put it past you. Everyone knows you cannot trust a carebear.

[middy]

Got any high-powered magnets and/or flashlights? :)

My experience with grip screws is that they show up as soon as you order new ones. :banghead:

[unspellable]

I once managed to launch a spring from of a mint condition 1942 byf P38 well out into the front yard. Had to sweep the yard with a BIG magnet to find it.

[MatthewVanitas]

1.) Steal grip screws.
2.) ????
3.) Profit!

Freely admit, that frickin' slayed me!


On a serious note, whenever disassembling small, tricky things, try doing it on a big blank surface, preferably on floor-level. A room covered in pale linoleum would be ideal, yet tacky. If there are any nasty little springs involved in the takedown process, wear safety goggles and disassemble inside a clear plastic bag. Keep a bowl or tray next to you, into which you can drop every small part.

How did I learn these things? The hard way...

-MV

[bakert]

Small screws and springs are sneaky little things. They can darn near hide in plain sight but carpets eat the little suckers. Sometimes if your lucky like unspellable a BIG magnet might work. Worth a try anyway. I agree with asknight to check with Gun parts and /or Brownells.

[f4t9r]

call Beretta and talk to customer service I am sure they will send you one

[unspellable]

Another trick is to spread out a large terry cloth bath towel, long nap side up and work on that surface. Small parts tend to stop before they travel very far on such a surface.

Warning: If married, don't use a good bath towel or you will have more to worry about than small parts.

[Mad Magyar]

Speaking of grip screws, being a "cheapskate" I thought I'd avoid the high price of Hex SS screws from Brownell's, et al..by going to my neighborhood Bolt & Screw outlet...He has everything, I thought...After spending minutes trying to match my sample, he asked, "Are these grip screws"? :uhoh: After confessing they were, he mentioned that they had a special thread pattern that he doesn't stock and the local LEO's are always coming around changing grips and he couldn't help them...:banghead: Can you believe this? Just cannot get around paying top-dollar for grip screws.:fire:

[M.Kalashnikov]

1.) Steal grip screws.
2.) ????
3.) Profit!

Dam grip screw gnomes. I love South Park too :D

[SmithShooter]

If it happened to fall on a rug or carpet, and a magnet doesn't do the trick, try the vacuum...put a cloth over the suction end of the hose and carefully go over the area. I found a contact lens using that method...should work for a lost screw.