Why did my optic shear off?

[Xmark1]

How was the fasteners breaking their fault?

Because.

 

[Kruel J]

Because.

At least they took care of you. When I had a similar incident with my OZ9 I mailed the slide back to Zev and had a replacement in about a week.

 

[Forester]

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[NWGlockgal]

I had this happen with my Canik Rival S, the screws were always coming loose and once the entire optic fell off. Did a little research and determined screws make a big different. Ordered screws from Freedom Gorilla and I haven't had any problems since.

 

[spookshack]

+1 for Freedom Gorilla….

 

[NWGlockgal]

+1 for Freedom Gorilla….

a gunsmith/ffl was telling me it was the "cheap optic plates" that come with Canik and that I should buy a new (expensive one of course) one. Glad I got the screws because they have worked fabulously.

 

[Xmark1]

a gunsmith/ffl was telling me it was the "cheap optic plates" that come with Canik and that I should buy a new (expensive one of course) one. Glad I got the screws because they have worked fabulously.

I no longer use plastic optic plates. C&H is now my preferred brand. Since my unfortunate incident where the optic flew off, I have shot thousands of rounds through many of my pistols without incident. Quality screws & a good torque wrench.
Also, I have switched to Purple Loctite instead of blue.

 

[NWGlockgal]

I no longer use plastic optic plates. C&H is now my preferred brand. Since my unfortunate incident where the optic flew off, I have shot thousands of rounds through many of my pistols without incident. Quality screws & a good torque wrench.
Also, I have switched to Purple Loctite instead of blue.

I've never had plastic optic plates. Don't think I would trust them. Glad you found a solution.

 

[Xmark1]

I've never had plastic optic plates. Don't think I would trust them. Glad you found a solution.

When I bought any of my six S&W, they came with about eight different optic mounting plates and all but one was plastic.