Marshal Jennison Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I saw that Online Outpost makes a replacement slide hook screw for the Norinco Model 1897, stating that the original Nornico screw is weak and prone to failure (which can cause major damage and potential injury). Should I buy this for my 2009 IAC '97? It's $23 plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Never had any issue with mine. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Have broken 2 on earlier IAC 97's Online Outpost is a great place to get parts. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 The Smith Shop also sells a tool steel action slide hook screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 29 minutes ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: The Smith Shop also sells a tool steel action slide hook screw. That's the one Online Outpost sells. They are great people too, but I usually use the Outpost because Terry sells a wide range of parts from multiple vendors. I call her the one stop gun parts stop GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Jennison Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Sounds like a prudent, inexpensive insurance policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Derringer Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Zero fun when you break the original screws. Definitely buy one. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, Slick Derringer said: Zero fun when you break the original screws. Definitely buy one. Worth every penny. That's for sure, that's for dang sure. Buy one now for a spare. I had a hard time getting a broken one out. Mercy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I've seen a Chinese 97 with a broken hook screw. I've heard of a few others. I have Smith Shop tool steel screws in all my Chinese made 97s now. Sometimes the fix is to open a hole in the left side of the receiver to back out the broken shaft, because it (after a break) is deeply recessed from the normal right hand side access point. So, it's worth the small price from both reliability of operation during matches, and prevention of an expensive repair. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: I've seen a Chinese 97 with a broken hook screw. I've heard of a few others. I have Smith Shop tool steel screws in all my Chinese made 97s now. Sometimes the fix is to open a hole in the left side of the receiver to back out the broken shaft, because it (after a break) is deeply recessed from the normal right hand side access point. So, it's worth the small price from both reliability of operation during matches, and prevention of an expensive repair. Good luck, GJ Right on there, Garrison Joe. I broke the one on this one about 6 years ago and Jim Bowie tried his darndest to get the broken end out of the hook screw and couldn’t so he gave it back to me and suggested where I drill the hole if it came to that. His hole location was spot on and after the hole was drilled it came right out. It’s much easier to replace the hook screws before they break, I’ve done it on all of my Winchester 1897 16 gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Jennison Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Thank you all. FYI, I went with the Smith Shop because the shipping is $5 instead of $8 and the screw is slight cheaper ($7 vs $7.95). I think I made a good decision, because he's sending me the screw and asking that I pay once I receive it. I had to stare at the phone for a second or 2 when I heard that. Boy what a wonderful--but understandably lost-- way of doing business. You guys are the bees' knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 We have a shooter named Marshall Jamison here in central Texas. If you guys are ever on the same posse it might get confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 That is the only part I have broken on my Gen4 Norinco. Fortunately I had a parts frame with one in it. good source, thanks Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I have replaced some of these screws in Winchester 97s. They can break also. They will have about one thread on the end of the smooth part. It can be tricky to get them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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