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**PoisonMushroom** · December 19th, 04:33 PM

AAAARRRGHHH!!!

I just stripped out the set screw on my NME's trigger that controls the activation point.

How can I get this stupid screw out WITHOUT buying a new trigger? The allen wrench size that is used is a .05 (the smallest one on a SAE allen set). Has anybody done this before? I don't want my parents to find out that I stripped the screw on my brand new gun..

**rustyness** · December 19th, 04:40 PM

so its just stuck in there tight? if you stripped the threads then you might need a new trigger. if its just stuck, then take it off and put it in a vice and unscrew it with all your might. if that doesnt work, get a new trigger.

**PoisonMushroom** · December 19th, 04:49 PM

Here's what happened: I was messing around with the trigger, trying to find a setting I liked. The activation set screw stopped moving, I don't know why (maybe a build-up of loctite). I tried to back it out, it didn't budge. I tried to screw it all the way out and I felt that all-too-familiar-"slip" of the allen wrench. I about punched a hole in the wall. The screw is stripped in both directions. There is about 1/16" of visible screw out the back of the trigger. Should I put the trigger in a vise and try to grab that little bit and rotate it out, or should I take it to the proshop and have him try to fix it........I'm so pissed off right now.......

***NYY*** · December 19th, 04:51 PM

do you have a dremel? if the screw is a round head, put the disk tool onto your dremel, and carefully cut out a ---- with the dremel

**rustyness** · December 19th, 04:52 PM

soooo. did the the hole in the screw for the allen key just lose its shape and now the allen key isn't gripping? if so, ive heard some people have put just a little bit of super glue on them to give a secure fit and then thatll help. or if that's not the case and it just isn tmoving, id reccomend maybe seeing if the shop can fix it but if not you might need a new trigger, im sure some other people will come along with good advise soon enough for ya though.

**PoisonMushroom** · December 19th, 05:03 PM

I seriously hope so.......

About cutting the --- into the screw. Can I do that to the part that is sticking out and put a small flathead in it and try to unscrew it all the way out. After that I can take it to Lowes/ Home Depot and get several new screws. I'm gonna get some pics here in a second........

**PoisonMushroom** · December 19th, 05:11 PM

Here is a pic:

Trigger

**bobide** · December 19th, 05:15 PM

grip it w/ a wrench and twist?

**green paint** · December 19th, 05:17 PM

Find a setting you like and re-locktite it...

Could always get a new one though, there not THAT expensive.

**PoisonMushroom** · December 19th, 05:29 PM

^Uh...you seem to be missing the fact that the screw is stripped.....

**green paint** · December 19th, 05:33 PM

lot'sa locktite and hold? Meh, if its THAT bad just buy a new trig.

**rustyness** · December 19th, 05:39 PM

he cant adjust it cuz hes stuck, so if anything hed want an anti locktite substance. oil that bad boy up and try your luck?

**sick_dawg** · December 19th, 05:51 PM

You could prolly grind a slot in the side that is sticking out and back it out that way.

**mavsfan31** · December 19th, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green paint

lot'sa locktite and hold? Meh, if its THAT bad just buy a new trig.

Read the whole damn thread before posting.

Well, I would use a vice grip like others have suggested. If that doesn't work, I don't know what will.

**PoisonMushroom** · December 19th, 05:52 PM

It won't shatter the screw if I cut the hole and then apply too much force with the screwdriver? That is my only concern.

**green paint** · December 19th, 05:58 PM

Ah, my bad. slow comp = not looking at pics. Did read the tread though.

Yeah sounds like your screwed. Get a new one.

***Alpha*** · December 19th, 05:59 PM

1. Try a wrench. Dont worry about the threads, set screws can be replaced for next to nothing.

2. Dremel a slot on the tip, and use a flathead driver to get it out. It wont shatter, so long as you dont make a huge gash.

3. If theres loctite on it, heat it with a lighter. Dont singe the trigger

**green paint** · December 19th, 06:02 PM

^^^sounds the best way to get it to work besides buying a new one.

**Mangobutter** · December 19th, 06:17 PM

try pliers (sp), might work?