sig 226 grip screw torque?

[mdimeo]

How much torque should be applied to grip screws on a sig P226 (slotted screws)?

Second question is where should I have gone to find that out for myself?

[Sigbird]

Until they are tight. No reason to over tighten them. It's not scientific and use your common sense. If they happen to come lose while shooting, then tighten them a tad bit tighter next time and don't use lock tight. Good luck.

[Squidward]

I found nothing definitive in writing. I went to the Sig website; nothing in the manual. At their home page there is a pull down listing for 'maintenance'. In the video the rep said, "finger tight plus one-quarter turn".

[36Ford]

German guns require a very specific torque

Good n' Tight

[USM0083]

From what I remember of my Sig Armorer class, use a proper screwdriver, torque down until just barely tight, them another quarter turn.

[Barang]

I do a finger tight then a quarter turn. Whatever you do, do not overtight it.

[compulsivegunbuyer]

If it snaps, it's too tight.

[mdimeo]

I've had two screws fall out - the original factory installed screw, and a replacement screw. I'm guessing maybe the particular screw hole is maybe out of spec. Any opinions on using purple (low-strength) loctite?

[bohoki]

finger tight is holding the driver with your fingertips kind of like holding a doorknob

you could use a little teflon tape on the threads

[Voo]

Steel screw vs Aluminum frame.. Your frame will lose, everytime.. If you strip the frame, consider yourself royally screwed..

Apply the smallest amount of blue loctite to the screw keep it from backing out..

[Squidward]

People have recommended the use of small O-rings instead of the factory washers. I'd imagine there are threads regarding grip screw issues on Sigtalk that may give you options.