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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.
I have never used any. Maybe that is why my wife keeps implying that I might have a screw loose.
Where can ya buy it?
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Locktite is another tool in the tool box. Its has many applications to include firearms It will not work in all applications. So one does not need to use a hammer to remove a paper staple. Right tool right job.
Many people have never read the instruction for locktite and have found that the application on stainless does not adhere.
Many people have never read the instruction for locktite and have found that the application on stainless does not adhere.
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As mentioned, Vibra-Tite makes a non-traditional, reusable thread compound I've seen recommended for firearm use.
www.vibra-tite.com
Removable & Reusable (VC Series) – Vibra-Tite
www.vibra-tite.com
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