M&P cylinder stop stud

[RacingSnake]

The cylinder stop stud on this M&P was backed-out slightly when I got the gun. I unscrewed it to clean everything and have a few questions about putting it back. Hoping someone can give me some guidance.

1. Once it is screwed back in, must it be staked in place or can one use Loctite?

2. Unscrewing it took forever, carefully using a pair of needle nose pliers. Any suggestions on making that process easier?

3. Any recommendations on removing what looks like rust on the grip frame?

 

[Protocall_Design]

LocTite will be fine. Use blue #242 or purple #222. You could make a wrench for that by filing the end of a small metal tube so it has 2 prongs to turn the stud with. Maybe an ink pen refill with a metal tube or similar. Most hobby shops have small brass tubing. You could take the stud with you to get the right fit in the tube.

 

[RacingSnake]

Greta idea. Thanks.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Those bits of rust on the grip frame can be rubbed off with dry 0000-grade steel wool. A good coating of Johnsons Paste Wax will help prevent a recurrence.

 

[chief38]

BEFORE reinstalling and Locktiting it in, make SURE the Stud has not been bent from being loose and backed out. The last thing you want to do is install and locktite in a bent or compromised Stud.

 

[RacingSnake]

Thanks Lobo and Chief, valid points.

 

[Protocall_Design]

It can be straightened back up after installation. Having it screwed into the frame gives you the perfect way to hang onto it without any damage and provides a fulcrum point to work from.

 

[H Richard]

I think a pin vice might work. Would make it much easier, but might have too large a diameter.

 

[RacingSnake]

I think a pin vice might work. Would make it much easier, but might have too large a diameter.

Great idea. I found a very thin pin vice at a modeling shop and it fits perfectly.

 

[PPCSHOOTER]

I WOULD LOCK IT INTO PLACE WITH ROCKSET. ITS A TYPE OF "LOC-TITE" THAT'S HEAT AND SOLVENT SAFE. BUT IT LOOSENESS IN PLAIN WATER. JP