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What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« on: July 06, 2010, 07:53:22 PM »
 I would like to get some at the hardware store if possible.

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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 03:02:17 AM »
10/32. I have replaced all the forearm screws with socket [allen] head. They work better, look better.
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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2010, 04:15:28 AM »
Thanks a bunch for the reply.

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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2010, 08:28:03 AM »
I got some and they work great.  Each barrel has its own screws.  I tried to find stainless screws but no luck at this time.

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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2010, 09:37:25 AM »
10-32 Socket head screws our ok until you forget the allen wrench at home. Slotted head-screw drivers are everywhere.

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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2010, 03:30:41 PM »
I've even used a dime in a pinch and even adjusted the scope with it. ;D

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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2010, 02:11:27 AM »
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10/32. I have replaced all the forearm screws with socket [allen] head. They work better, look better.

If someone would make a run of socket head screws for Encore's I would be a happy camper.

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Re: What size are the two contender forearm screws?
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2010, 04:58:25 AM »
I bought a few of the allen wrenches that fit the socket head screws and stashed them in the contender cases etc.

I have heard the same argument about allen headed 1911 grip screws. To me, it seems like I can get them more securely tightened. I have had no problems with them.