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April 15, 2011
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I expect to receive my new Hogue wood grips for my DW 357 in a couple of days. I do not yet have the small frame tool that I ordered from EWK (just ordered yesterday; not a slam on EWK). Is it OK to use an ordinary allen wrench to remove and replace the old grip? I know its a noob question but...
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COTEP 545 -- PM7-45; 15-2 .357
February 11, 2010
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Yep, if it fits, use it.
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May 2, 2009
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I have a handful of "DW size " allen wrenches all over the gun bench... 
I rarely ever use the wrenches on the actual DW tool.
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February 21, 2011
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You won't need it for the Hogue as that grip uses a regular slot-head screw a tad smaller than the original head. You will need a flat blade screwdriver that will reach inside the hole to get to it though.
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February 11, 2010
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mister callan said:
You won't need it for the Hogue as that grip uses a regular slot-head screw a tad smaller than the original head. You will need a flat blade screwdriver that will reach inside the hole to get to it though.
Don't ask me how I know! Oops.
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-Blacktop
April 15, 2011
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OK, well the present Pachmyre grip is held by an allen screw. I had imagined that the same screw would serve to attach the Hogue grip. We shall see. Pics to follow.
Thanks to everyone for responding.
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COTEP 545 -- PM7-45; 15-2 .357
February 21, 2011
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Don't panic, the Hogue comes with the right screw, it just the driver you need & those interchangeable bit types are to big to fit in the recess.
It is an awesome grip BTW I really like mine.
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I didn't know how to use it.”
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February 28, 2009
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I have almost invariably used the original screw with the Hogue grips I own.
I just like it better than the slotted screw. So, if you don't have a skinny, long screwdriver, there is an option.
-Mike
February 21, 2011
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Did you ream out the hole? I tried using the original, but the head is almost double the size of the hole & I didn't want to mess up the depth or angle.
I'd prefer to use the original, but I'm not completely confidant I won't mess up the new grip when making the change. Any tips for is slotted types?
Matthew Quigley on handguns:
“I said I never had much use for one. Never said
I didn't know how to use it.”
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May 2, 2009
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Depending on when your grip was made determines the screw type and hole size. If your grip has the smaller hole, I suggest going to the hardware store and getting an allen screw that is long enough--the grind down the head to the smaller diameter to fit the hole.
I think most of the smaller hole grips came with slotted screws.
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