1911 HEX HEAD GRIP SCREWS Reviews & Ratings

Give positive purchase for removing grip screws and prevents damaged, ragged-looking grips and screws. Turned to fit flush with most popular aftermarket grips. SPECS: Steel, heat treated, .150'-50 x .250' tpi. Available blue or stainless steel. Includes Allen wrench.

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Reviews Summary

Reviewers express mixed feelings about the 1911 HEX HEAD GRIP SCREWS. While many appreciate the aesthetic upgrade it provides and smooth installation, several experienced issues with the screws breaking easily, particularly during tightening. Quality concerns have also been raised, with some noting inconsistencies compared to previous purchases. Fit compatibility varies, leading to frustration for some customers.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

55%

A significant number of reviewers mention concerns regarding the quality of the screws, with reports of dull finishes, rough edges, and screws that break during installation. This theme highlights a shift from previously satisfactory purchases to disappointing recent experiences.

Aesthetic Appeal

40%

Many customers appreciate the visual enhancement these screws provide to their firearms. The bright stainless steel contrasts well with various grip colors, leading several users to admire their upgraded appearance and even elicit questions from others about their gun's look.

Ease of Installation

35%

Some reviews commend the ease of installation of the hex screws and the included hex wrench, which simplifies the process. Customers who paired these screws with bushings reported a smoother installation experience, showing a positive side to product usability.

Fit Compatibility

25%

Several reviewers faced issues with fitting the screws onto their specific models, leading to disappointment. This highlights the importance of ensuring that the product is compatible with various 1911 styles, as mismatches can lead to additional costs for returns or reselling.

Durability Concerns

50%

The theme of durability is a recurring concern, with multiple customers reporting experiences of screw heads breaking during normal handling. This raises questions about the overall sturdiness of the product over time, impacting customer confidence in long-term usage.

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Weak

I've tried these many times over 20 yrs. The head breaks far too easily off the screw. Makes it impossible to over tighten. Unfortunately it also is impossible to tighten enough so they won't back until while shooting.

Not like they used to be! What happened?

Unfinished, poor quality, not like previous purchases of same item. These screws are not beveled or polished. Theyre dull with rough edges and burrs. See picture: Screw on the left is a Wilson Combat 313s I purchased a year ago, on the right is the one I just received from Brownells. What happened?

Breaks Easly

Grip screws easly break when tightning and loosening. I would not recommend. The first time I thought it was just a chance occurence. On the second, third and fourth break, I knew it was quality. These were not all on the same gun and were not from the same package.

Head separated from the screw

While removing the grips to clean around/under them, was removing one of the screws when the head separated from the screw shaft. Since these are only holding grips on, they are only finger tightened with the hex wrench and not even torqued. Was really dismayed cause I thought I was in a world of hurt. Finished removing the grip and found out that I could take my dental pick and use it to back out the screw shaft. This was probably just a fluke but I can't say that I would order a replacement set. Don't understand why it separated. So, I ordered a set of the 1911 AUTO TiN-COATED Hex Head Gold colored screws. They seem to contrast pretty well with the black frame and slide also. They're working well so far.