Colt Agent Shroud Screw Size - need filler screws

[ZBill]

I am trying to determine the correct screw size (and source) to plug the 3 empty holes where the shroud was mounted on my circa 1977 Colt Agent. A gentleman sent me 6-40 threads but this is too large a diameter screw. So I assume I need a smaller diameter screw. I don't understand the nomenclature for the screw sizes. What would be the next logical smaller size screw to order?

 

[saltydog452]

Bump. I'm kinda interested also.

sd

 

[loadedround]

Have you considered calling Colt Customer Service? They could give you that information and possibly send you the needed screws N/C. Just a thought.

 

[saltydog452]

Z Bill,

I have the shroud and you have the Colt...maybe you might wanna sell your Colt?

salty

 

[ZBill]

Thanks Saltydog and Loadedround

I will give Colt a call tomorrow - good idea. I missed the obvious choice....

Saltydog - it is a beauty. PM sent.

Bill

 

[saltydog452]

What did Colt have to say?

Thanks,

salty

 

[ZBill]

Colt did not have the information.

I did call Jack First Co. and they have the shroud screws size 5/40 and suggested that a 4/48 might serve as a filler screw but they did not have that size. Still a little confused on which size I need but do know the 6/40's are too large.

Here is a screw dimension chart I found.

http://www.engineersedge.com/screw_threads_chart.htm

Anyone have three 4/48 filler screws they don't need?

Thanks, Bill

 

[bplvr]

The original Colt hammer shroud uses a 6-40 x.200 fillister head screw. The heads have to be filed or cut down in diameter.
To add temporary plugs order 6-40 x1/8" allen head set screws. Just add a dot of blue thread lock to keep them in. Your girlfriends nail polish will work also.