Broken screw removal

[shootsacanon]

What’s the best way to extract a broken grip screw from a Beretta 21A?

I picked this one up knowing that it had the broken screw. Turns out the other grip screw was bent pretty good, but I got it out in one piece, & surprisingly those frame threads are in good shape.

The broken screw is pretty well flush with the frame, with just a tiny bit above flush (not enough to grab onto). Apparently these are an M3 size screw.

 

[StuP]

I've seen some easyouts small enough. Lube it up well and try using a drill bit by hand. Turn either way, but if the hole goes through the frame you may be able to just screw it in so it drops out the other side.

 

[Double R]

The best thing that I have found is to use a left hand drill bit. I do it in a mill but a drill press would work as long as it has a reverse. You need to make sure that you’re in the exact center of screw. Start with very small bit and progress up a little at a time. Most of time it will grab and spin screw out. I’m in Suwanee if your close I should be able to help you with that. PM me if I can help.

 

[cmshoot]

Bring it by TruPrep in Marietta and I'll take a look at it. Shouldn't be an issue.

 

[BlackJackAce]

Adding some heat when you try to extract will help. Especially if someone put loctite on the threads.

 

[DinkyDau]

Adding some heat when you try to extract will help. Especially if someone put loctite on the threads.

I have used a soldering iron before, for precise heat at the center

 

[shootsacanon]

Adding some heat when you try to extract will help. Especially if someone put loctite on the threads.

I have used a soldering iron before, for precise heat at the center

I used a soldering iron to get that bent one moving after a good soak in penetrating oil. Good tip!

 

[shootsacanon]

Bring it by TruPrep in Marietta and I'll take a look at it. Shouldn't be an issue.

I think this is what I’ll do. Y’all are close & I’ve been meaning to come in anyway!

 

[shootsacanon]

The best thing that I have found is to use a left hand drill bit. I do it in a mill but a drill press would work as long as it has a reverse. You need to make sure that you’re in the exact center of screw. Start with very small bit and progress up a little at a time. Most of time it will grab and spin screw out. I’m in Suwanee if your close I should be able to help you with that. PM me if I can help.

Great tip, & thank you for the offer! I’m over that way from time to time, but TruPrep is closer, so I think I’ll take it to Shep. Thanks!

 

[4ssss]

Tap it out with a prick punch