Stripped grip screw

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I replaced the grip on my carbine the other day with a magpul moe k2 and managed, like a moron, to put the screw in a little off center, which has stripped the first 1/4" of threads.

I know I need a 1/4"-28 tap to fix this, but my question is whether I should take my rifle to a gunsmith and have him do it, or is this a simple enough fix that a moron like me could buy a tap and do it myself?
 
If the hole goes thru you can just run the starter tap thru and be fine. Use a good lubricant. If the threaded hole is blind you’ll need a tap set. If you bottom the tap out and break it you’ll have a bunch of new problems. Ask members from your local gun clubs. There’ll be someone with tools and experience to help.
 
Longstud said:
If the hole goes thru you can just run the starter tap thru and be fine. Use a good lubricant. If the threaded hole is blind you’ll need a tap set. If you bottom the tap out and break it you’ll have a bunch of new problems. Ask members from your local gun clubs. There’ll be someone with tools and experience to help.
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Depending on the platform of said carbine and space available (of a thru-hole), I would even consider chasing the thread from the other side. Try with the grip screw first and depending on how badly stripped that 1/4" section is, you may or may not need a tap.
 
Is there any way you can get to the other side of the hole? I’d just chase the threads with the correct tap from the good side if possible.
 
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