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HEX PLUG SCREWS

HEX PLUG SCREWS Reviews & Ratings

BROWNELLS HEX PLUG SCREWS

Give your firearm a clean, professional appearance with Brownells Hex Plug Screws. Designed to fill unused scope base, optic mount, and sight mounting holes, these steel plug screws help protect threaded openings while providing a finished look to rifles and handguns. The hex socket design matches the appearance of other firearm fasteners and eliminates the protruding slot found on traditional plug screws.

Constructed from durable steel with a blued finish, these plug screws are an excellent solution for covering exposed mounting holes after removing sights, scope bases, or Picatinny rails. Available in common firearm thread sizes, Brownells Hex Plug Screws are a must-have addition to any gunsmithing bench or spare parts kit.

FEATURES

  • Steel hex socket plug screws for firearms
  • Designed to fill unused sight and scope mounting holes
  • Hex-head opening complements other firearm fasteners
  • Durable blued steel construction
  • Helps create a clean, finished firearm appearance
  • Available in 6-48 x 1/8" and 8-40 x .130" thread sizes
  • Sold in convenient 12-packs

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Material: Steel
  • Finish: Blued
  • Color: Black
  • Screw Type: Plug
  • Available Thread Sizes: 6-48 x 1/8", 8-40 x .130"
  • Quantity: 12 Pack

CUSTOMER INSIGHTS

Customers appreciate Brownells Hex Plug Screws for their clean appearance, quality fit, and practical design. Reviews highlight how the hex socket head avoids the snagging commonly associated with slotted plug screws while providing a more refined look. Users also report these screws as a great solution for filling unused holes after removing sights or rails, making them a popular choice for firearm maintenance and customization projects.

From firearm maintenance to custom builds, these Brownells Hex Plug Screws deliver the fit, function, and polished look shooters expect from quality gunsmithing hardware.

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Reviews Summary
Overall, customers appreciate the design and functionality of the HEX plug screws. Many highlight their clean appearance and usefulness for specific applications like filling holes after removing sights. However, a few users mention additional preferences regarding the types and finishes needed.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Product Design
60%
Customers frequently praise the design of the HEX plug screws, noting their clean look and ease of use compared to traditional slot-head screws, which can catch on hands or rags.
Functionality
50%
Users note the HEX plug screws are highly functional for specific tasks, particularly in plugging holes after removing components such as sights, showcasing their versatility.
Variety and Assortment
40%
Some reviewers appreciate having an assortment of different screws available, enhancing their DIY capabilities and ensuring they have the right hardware on hand for future projects.
Shopping Experience
40%
Several customers express satisfaction with their shopping experience at Brownells, indicating a positive association with the store and its product selection.
5
Gives nice, clean look!
I've used several slot-head plug screws and the slot tends to catch my hand or oil rag. These hex plug screws elominate that and have the added benefit of a nice clean look. Gonna keep several in my screw assortment!
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
by MICHAEL H. on January 19, 2026
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Bruce
My 8x40 blued screws are fine.
by Bruce P. on April 25, 2025
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5
Perfect
I removed a picatinny rail from my Mossberg MVP patrol and the 6-48 x 1/8" Hex Socket Plug Screws were just what I needed to plug the holes
by Justin on June 09, 2023
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5
6-48 x 1/8" Plug Screws
Great plugs to fill holes left after removing sights from a barrel. Brownells has it all, love shopping here.
by Gonzo on March 23, 2021
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4
Very handy
Nice to have an assortment of new hardware around.
by Andy on July 28, 2020
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