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May 8, 2010
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Got a problem. I had my DW 22 out today, and when I went to put it up, I always wipe it down, and for some reason, I got a wild hair to to see how the front sight installed. Using the barrel wrench I backed the set screw out about half way and it turned pretty easy. Pulled the sight and wiped it down, then put it back in then went to screw the set screw and it broke off right at the bottom of the socket for the allen wrench. Has anyone else had this happen, and it so, did you get the remaining piece the set screw out yourself or did you have to take it to a gunsmith? Also, where can I get a new set screw? Any suggestions would be appriciated.
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TC 
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May 2, 2009
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I'm willing to bet that is a first.... If I were you, I'd pull the front sight out and hit the rest of the set screw with a small drill--you should be able to screw it in and remove it from the sight slot.
SHOOT
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March 27, 2009
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More info please, Is the sight set back in and tight?
May 8, 2010
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The front sight is still out. The set screw broke before, I even started to screw it back in.
Shootist, thanks for the idea, it didn't hit me to screw it and out the other side. I was just thinking of how to back it out. I will have to give it a try.
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TC
May 8, 2010
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I just want to say thanks for the assistance. I was able to screw the remaining piece of set screw through into the sight slot using a small drill bit as suggested, and I was able to find a new set screw at a local hardware store that fit and seems to work just fine. In case anyone does the same thing or drops one, the set screw is a #4-40 and is between 1/4" and 5/16" long, so I just used the 1/4" one. I did find out that the broken set screws od was actually undersized for a #4 even though it was threaded correctly. I will definitely be more careful in the future messing with the sight, but at least now I know how to fix it. 
Thanks,
TC
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March 27, 2009
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Great glad Shoot had a fix for you ! 
is a great bunch of folks! Now we need pics!
May 8, 2010
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I find the site helpful. I didn't know about it until last year when I bought my 4" barrel from Jody. I am glad I was able to get the set screw out and that I was able to find one that fit. Before I found it though I had sent a message to CZ asking about the availability and cost of the set screw, so today I received a reply back and the set screw was $2.95 with $9 shipping. I only paid 17 cents for the one at the hardware store.
TC
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