CA G36 Screws

Fireboy · May 1st, 2007, 19:50

Hey all,
Does anyone know the specs for the front screws that secure the barrell assembly? They are part #M3X33 and #M3X25.

Hmmm...maybe thats the answer. Metric Size 3 x 33 millimeters and Metric Size 3 by 25 millimeters?

The Saint · May 1st, 2007, 20:15

I know I've tried unsuccessfully to find replacements at hardware stores, they seemed non-standard. Might be a good idea to just replace the existing nuts, (retap the front end holes?) and use screws you can find readily.

Darklen · May 1st, 2007, 23:09

Or try a bolt & screw supply shop or an electronics shop. Worst case, change them to standard (imperial) sizes that fit.

Fireboy · May 2nd, 2007, 00:39

Hey Darklen, Defekt here from EAR.

Yeah, I could find nothing in the way of machine screws small enoughand long enough to work as a direct replacement. Went to the Bolt Supply House...nothing..Edmonton Nut and Bolt...nothing, hardware stores, nothing...haven't tried electronic shops yet...that's my tomorrow....weeee...

Kos-Mos · May 2nd, 2007, 02:57

go at an hobby shop...

since most cars are made in japan, and the most used size is 3mm....kinda like airsoft...

My guess is that these would be M3 screws. the manifoil screws are 30mm long... might work for you.

*edit* forgot to say that I found all the screw I needed for my gun there... now it is all titanium...

Fireboy · May 2nd, 2007, 08:25

Good idea....there's a hobby shop on the way home from work...

Fireboy · May 2nd, 2007, 18:27

Woot,
there is the replacement...sort of.
For CA Part # M3X25 use DURATRAX Part # DTXC8644
Result: Perfect fit

For CA Part # M3X33 use DUBRA Racing Part # 2271
Result: requires dremmeling off a portion. Once done, perfect fit.

The bonus with these replacement parts is that they use an allan socket head and these heads fit perfectly into the stock recess holes. Now you don't need to lug around a Phillips screwdriver to disassemble this piece.

AcidFire · May 3rd, 2007, 22:47

nice, I've been wondering what to replace mine with, thanks for the tip!

C.G · May 7th, 2007, 17:47

Their metric screws, M3's, you can try ordering out of cannuckian tire automotive since a ton of automotive screw's are metric. Fucking pain in the ass I know.. otherwise try speanaurs website and see if you can get samples or a small order, brighton best is another good company that will supply those types of screws, also make sure you get them in bare or black oxide/black zinc, otherwise you'll end up with shiny ass zinc plating by default, though bare screw's in metric usually come with a typical black oxide coating...
as for the tops being hex keys - you'll want to look for either flat socket cap screws or regular socket cap screws.. if there's no head on them their called socket set screws (or grub screws

) - happy you found what you needed.
Your equivalent to an M3 if ever you try to change nuts / screws later to Imperial from metric and are trying to find something is #4 machine screws (or socket screw products)

(how's that for a f'in screw run down? ;p)

Fireboy · May 9th, 2007, 15:35

Thanks for the info.
I will say that the convenience of going to your local hobby shop and pulling the parts off the shelf is more satisfying to me the custom ordering them.

Just my two bits..

C.G · May 9th, 2007, 15:38

100% and going to your local hobby stores a hell of a lot more convienant too, its when you run into those insanley small or strange parts that get's frustrating, or when those hbby stores aren't carrying what'cha need, so least there's a plan b if you end up ever having to order

by far though support those local hobby shops

Kos-Mos · May 9th, 2007, 21:43

Well... If anyone has had time finding screws, I know a guy who owns a hobbyshop right here. I can just walk in, ask for the parts and ship them to you.... I got Titanium screws on my guns... almost impossible to strip, only way you have to change them is if you loose them.

HaZarD SFD · May 9th, 2007, 23:54

I am going to a fastener shop here in town cuz I know people keep loosing shit for these guns. I will buy a nice batch of the body screws and handgrip screws and put em up for sale for a good price. Prob do $15 for whole set. Body and front end.

physalis2099 · November 18th, 2013, 10:31

I was wondering can anyone in this thread still assist me in finding body screws for a CA8-2 ??? According to my manual which uses a #03x25 near the magwell is this the same as the M3x25 screw???

lurkingknight · November 19th, 2013, 17:13

I think it's the same... but if you're looking for those outer barrel screws all you need is to go to fastenal or any fastener supply store and order a cheesehead screw of any type (slot, philips, hex) and whatever thread pitch you can get and the correct length (25mm) and get the matching nut to go with it. All you care about is if the head fits in the hole so that the handguard doesn't hit it.

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May 1st, 2007, 19:50	#1
Fireboy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alberta, Earth	CA G36 Screws Hey all, Does anyone know the specs for the front screws that secure the barrell assembly? They are part #M3X33 and #M3X25. Hmmm...maybe thats the answer. Metric Size 3 x 33 millimeters and Metric Size 3 by 25 millimeters?

May 1st, 2007, 20:15	#2
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	I know I've tried unsuccessfully to find replacements at hardware stores, they seemed non-standard. Might be a good idea to just replace the existing nuts, (retap the front end holes?) and use screws you can find readily. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

May 3rd, 2007, 22:47	#8
AcidFire Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006	nice, I've been wondering what to replace mine with, thanks for the tip! __________________ G36c/k/e - MG36

May 1st, 2007, 23:09	#3
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Or try a bolt & screw supply shop or an electronics shop. Worst case, change them to standard (imperial) sizes that fit.

May 2nd, 2007, 00:39	#4
Fireboy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alberta, Earth	Hey Darklen, Defekt here from EAR. Yeah, I could find nothing in the way of machine screws small enoughand long enough to work as a direct replacement. Went to the Bolt Supply House...nothing..Edmonton Nut and Bolt...nothing, hardware stores, nothing...haven't tried electronic shops yet...that's my tomorrow....weeee...

May 2nd, 2007, 02:57	#5
Kos-Mos Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lévis (QC)	go at an hobby shop... since most cars are made in japan, and the most used size is 3mm....kinda like airsoft... My guess is that these would be M3 screws. the manifoil screws are 30mm long... might work for you. edit forgot to say that I found all the screw I needed for my gun there... now it is all titanium...

May 2nd, 2007, 08:25	#6
Fireboy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alberta, Earth	Good idea....there's a hobby shop on the way home from work...

May 2nd, 2007, 18:27	#7
Fireboy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alberta, Earth	Woot, there is the replacement...sort of. For CA Part # M3X25 use DURATRAX Part # DTXC8644 Result: Perfect fit For CA Part # M3X33 use DUBRA Racing Part # 2271 Result: requires dremmeling off a portion. Once done, perfect fit. The bonus with these replacement parts is that they use an allan socket head and these heads fit perfectly into the stock recess holes. Now you don't need to lug around a Phillips screwdriver to disassemble this piece.

May 7th, 2007, 17:47	#9
C.G Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006	Their metric screws, M3's, you can try ordering out of cannuckian tire automotive since a ton of automotive screw's are metric. Fucking pain in the ass I know.. otherwise try speanaurs website and see if you can get samples or a small order, brighton best is another good company that will supply those types of screws, also make sure you get them in bare or black oxide/black zinc, otherwise you'll end up with shiny ass zinc plating by default, though bare screw's in metric usually come with a typical black oxide coating... as for the tops being hex keys - you'll want to look for either flat socket cap screws or regular socket cap screws.. if there's no head on them their called socket set screws (or grub screws ) - happy you found what you needed. Your equivalent to an M3 if ever you try to change nuts / screws later to Imperial from metric and are trying to find something is #4 machine screws (or socket screw products) (how's that for a f'in screw run down? ;p) __________________ _________________________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-44 Last edited by C.G; May 7th, 2007 at 18:47..

May 9th, 2007, 15:35	#10
Fireboy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alberta, Earth	Thanks for the info. I will say that the convenience of going to your local hobby shop and pulling the parts off the shelf is more satisfying to me the custom ordering them. Just my two bits..

May 9th, 2007, 15:38	#11
C.G Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006	100% and going to your local hobby stores a hell of a lot more convienant too, its when you run into those insanley small or strange parts that get's frustrating, or when those hbby stores aren't carrying what'cha need, so least there's a plan b if you end up ever having to order by far though support those local hobby shops __________________ _________________________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-44

May 9th, 2007, 21:43	#12
Kos-Mos Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lévis (QC)	Well... If anyone has had time finding screws, I know a guy who owns a hobbyshop right here. I can just walk in, ask for the parts and ship them to you.... I got Titanium screws on my guns... almost impossible to strip, only way you have to change them is if you loose them.

May 9th, 2007, 23:54	#13
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	I am going to a fastener shop here in town cuz I know people keep loosing shit for these guns. I will buy a nice batch of the body screws and handgrip screws and put em up for sale for a good price. Prob do $15 for whole set. Body and front end. __________________ No Comment.

November 18th, 2013, 10:31	#14
physalis2099 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2013	I was wondering can anyone in this thread still assist me in finding body screws for a CA8-2 ??? According to my manual which uses a #03x25 near the magwell is this the same as the M3x25 screw???

November 19th, 2013, 17:13	#15
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	I think it's the same... but if you're looking for those outer barrel screws all you need is to go to fastenal or any fastener supply store and order a cheesehead screw of any type (slot, philips, hex) and whatever thread pitch you can get and the correct length (25mm) and get the matching nut to go with it. All you care about is if the head fits in the hole so that the handguard doesn't hit it. __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

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