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  1. 07-02-2007, 01:40 AM #1
    Exlawman1
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    Changing grips

    I just bought a Colt XSE Commander .45 acp (ss) and I want to change the stock wood grips for a set of pre-ban elephant ivory. The first side went without incident. But I cannot remove the second hex screw on the other side. I've tried "Gunk, Liquid Wrench", a chemical designed to loosen such screws, but no success. Since I am not particularly knowledgeable with tools, can someone help me out? I really want to get the other ivory grip piece on that pistol! Thanks in advance.
    Bruce F.
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  3. 07-06-2007, 01:30 PM #2
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    try using T handle wrenches and have some one hold the gun in place then wile twisting the wrench hit the top of wrench witk the other hand (it will act like a impact driver) that is what i had to do to an old remington rand with a flat head
    good luck
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  4. 07-09-2007, 03:04 AM #3
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    thanks for the advice

    I've been using the tiny L-shaped wrenches and each time I end up wearing them out til they are no longer useful. Awfully frustrating. I need a stronger wrench---the metal seems to be softer than the steel in the screw. are t-wrenches made of a stronger metal or steel?
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