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Originally Posted by ContinentalOp
For the screws you mentioned I think blue Loctite is fine, but purple would be better.
The key is that a little goes a long way. I put one drop on a piece of paper, paper towel, index card, whatever you have like that and don't mind throwing away. Then I dip the end of a toothpick into the drop and apply that to the threads. I've used this method with a couple of screws that tend to loosen on my 642 (cylinder release latch nut and a sideplate screw). For extra precaution, when applying Loctite to the cylinder release latch nut I lay the gun on its side, latch down, to keep any Loctite from potentially making its way into the action, as unlikely as that would be.
I've never had any problems with this method using blue Loctite. YMMV.
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Yes: It has never been a problem with me ( blue or purple Loctite). I agree that a good tightening with a proper screw driver is required (essential), but with a tiny bit of Loctite, those screws will not loosen. What's wrong with a little insurance ?
