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I may have missed it here, but is there a suggestion to what torque in inch pounds to use on revolvers?
Loctite and guns - do they mix? This subject keeps coming up - hence another thread for those who wonder.
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Vibra tite VC 3
This is a gummy substance that prevents threads from vibrating out. Screws can easily be removed and adjusted. It is applied to male threads and allowed to "dry".
I have used it on stock bolts, sight mounting screws, and various assembly screws.
This is a gummy substance that prevents threads from vibrating out. Screws can easily be removed and adjusted. It is applied to male threads and allowed to "dry".
I have used it on stock bolts, sight mounting screws, and various assembly screws.
I’ve been a firearm owner since 1978. I’ve never used any Loctite or thread locker on any firearm. I understand why some type of thread locker may be required.
I do not compete or shoot for long durations. I do not trust the “torque specs” of any part of firearm or added accessories. There are way too many variables with the calibration of torque instruments, conditions of threads, and tolerances.
I prefer to under tighten and continuously carefully check the amount of torque until I’m satisfied with the level of tightness. Since I clean, inspect, and lubricate my firearms after every use, I do check and notice there are screws that tend to loosen. So far, I have not had any performance issues caused by a “loose screw”, however I see there are way too many people walking around with a screw loose!..... Loctite will most likely NOT help them.
That’s just my worthless opinion.
I do not compete or shoot for long durations. I do not trust the “torque specs” of any part of firearm or added accessories. There are way too many variables with the calibration of torque instruments, conditions of threads, and tolerances.
I prefer to under tighten and continuously carefully check the amount of torque until I’m satisfied with the level of tightness. Since I clean, inspect, and lubricate my firearms after every use, I do check and notice there are screws that tend to loosen. So far, I have not had any performance issues caused by a “loose screw”, however I see there are way too many people walking around with a screw loose!..... Loctite will most likely NOT help them.
That’s just my worthless opinion.
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I had to use thread locker on that cylinder release cap/nut thing for my 686 "performance" center. And by performance I mean getting scome cross eyed people to cross thread every thread they can apparently.
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