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  1. 06-29-2011, 21:14 #1
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    Default Tapco, ak install problems

    Installing a tapco t6 on my ak. I was first off kind of surprised to have to drill, not sure why that wouldn't come drilled from the factory.

    So I drill them down to length with the included bit, and these screws won't go in more then half way. Also they only gave me one screw. Anyway, long story short, the head of one of the screw heads twists off. Just under hand power.

    So now I have part of a screw logged in the stock. I would have to drill it much larger to still use this. Do you think ctd will take it back or am I screwed (no pun intended lol)

    Any ideas?
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    Get it back out if you can with some plyers if not call tapco and request a replacement.
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    You think call tapco over ctd?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chad4000 View Post
    You think call tapco over ctd?
    Oh sorry. Yeah, call CTD and ask for a replacement. They might make you send back the old one before you get the new one but that is pretty standard.
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    tap the screw down enough with a flat punch so you are able to remove the stock. Once out remove material around the top of broken screw until you can remove it with a needle nose vice grip pliers.
    If the broken one is the one inside the receiver i would say screw it and drill one on the tang. Use a larger drill bit for the hole THEN heat up the screw with something to get it fairly hot. Then screw the hot one in to the stock. fairly easy to do, ask me how i know.

    CTD should not fix your mistake on installation. YMMV
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    1-never use the screws that Tapco sends-they aren't much more than sheetrock screws.
    With that being said I can get it squared away for you without sending anything away and waiting.
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  7. 06-30-2011, 08:17 #7
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    Jim, yeah this one may be my fault. I was hoping the screw wouldn't sheer off but yeah...

    Bp, think you could help?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chad4000 View Post
    Jim, yeah this one may be my fault. I was hoping the screw wouldn't sheer off but yeah...

    Bp, think you could help?

    I know I can help, you are not the first one with this issue that I have dealt with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BPTactical View Post
    I know I can help, you are not the first one with this issue that I have dealt with.
    Well that makes me feel better for one.. I'm pretty handy
    And was kinda weirded out by me messing it up lol

    How much do you think you would want to fix it?
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  10. 06-30-2011, 12:56 #10
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    Bp, I am also having a hell of a time getting the lower hand guard off.

    I am following directions, and looked up videos online, and this thing won't budge. Any tips on that?
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