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Do they make an extra long strain screw? This will be used in a S&W mod 64. I know I can use a 8-32 fillister screw, but would like one that is made to be a strain screw.
 
Not sure if that helps but I have used a gutted used primer placed on the end of the strain screw to add a little tension.
I am assuming that it is not an issue that can be solved with an extra heavy spring?
 
Not sure if that helps but I have used a gutted used primer placed on the end of the strain screw to add a little tension.
I am assuming that it is not an issue that can be solved with an extra heavy spring?

That is what I am using right now. Trying to get away from that. I put in a Wolf type two main spring and my original strain screw just is not long enough. The empty primer is working, but I would rather have just a screw.
 
That is what I am using right now. Trying to get away from that. I put in a Wolf type two main spring and my original strain screw just is not long enough. The empty primer is working, but I would rather have just a screw.

Another option that I have used is to lightly file the underside of the screw head so it screw in a bit more. Easily done with a drill or drill press and a flat file.
 
Another option that I have used is to lightly file the underside of the screw head so it screw in a bit more. Easily done with a drill or drill press and a flat file.
I will give that a try. I do not think I can get enough off though. I would at least need a full turn plus some.
 
I contacted Wolff about some K frame MSs I got that were too light. Occasionally even a Great company has problems. They made it right.

That's a thought. I think I will email them and see what happens. They have been great in the past.

Also someone is giving me some Federal primers to try. I have CCI and Winchester. The CCI is the primer I tried the other day. I will try some Winchester. I know they are a little softer then CCI.
 
I found the longer one on his site. Thank you. Now I just have to convince myself that $9 bucks for a screw!
Can you shim it with a ball bearing and then reinstall the stock screw with red Locktite?
 
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