Need 61 O rings for Victory

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My wife went out today to get some #61 O rings for her victory pistol.

She went to 3 places and they all had 60s but no 61s.(No spot in the box for that number) Why is she having problems? I thought this was a very common fix for the loose barrel? She went to the biggest independent hardware store in the area and to both a HDs and a Lowes. Possibly a large plumbing supply house will have them??????????????

We locktited it with Blue but she wants to be abel to take it apart easier.
 
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Thanks crew! We have a Deer dealer and a Ace Hardware store about 20 miles away. I did not know about the screw with the red patch. I will tell her to call S&W about the screw as been suggested here.

Like said its her gun I will let her make the call.

Again thanks to all that responded!:)
 
NYlakesider said:
Thanks crew! We have a Deer dealer and a Ace Hardware store about 20 miles away. I did not know about the screw with the red patch. I will tell her to call S&W about the screw as been suggested here.

Like said its her gun I will let her make the call.

Again thanks to all that responded!:)
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I called S&W customer service and they sent me out a new screw with the red dot on it. It remains unopened. The "0" ring has taken care of my issue with the barrel coming loose.
 
len917 said:
Lowes in East Brunswick has them because of the stupid gun laws in NJ. If you can't buy the gun, you won't need the "O" ring

From a ex-NJer--Marlboro
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Very true. Luckily I was able to get one. Unfortunately the laws are about to get much worse over here


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Most Hardware stores will probably sell the 61 o-ring. They are by far the easiet fix for the loose barrel issue and one should last for years altho I suggest buying several so you do have spares just in case. Myself I do not like using Locktite on any firearm for any reason. Makes a darn mess which can be a bugbear to clean off of some designs. Besides the O-ring will be much cheaper anyways as well.
 
Some manufacturers use a different numbering system like 007. I believe you should look for 9/32" OD x 5/32" ID x 1/16". Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I finally found the John Deere part number.

# R34812. It cost $1.49 with IA tax.

Once I put it on it stays against the head of the screw when I remove the screw for cleaning the gun so the only wear is the compression to the ring when tightening the screw.
 
ACE is the place where I found the #61 O-ring. They are ridiculously expensive when you buy one in a cellophane bag. I haven't actually used it yet. I prefer locktite because I have the manual dexterity to not make a mess!
 
2ffat said:
Some manufacturers use a different numbering system like 007. I believe you should look for 9/32" OD x 5/32" ID x 1/16". Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Those are the correct dimensions. My Ace Hardware has the o ring as a #007. They cost 23¢ each.
 
On behalf of my wife I wish to thank all that helped out.

She went to that Ace hardware and bought 5 and she had also called S&W. As they know all too well about this engineering mistake he is sending her that new screw or screws. Sounds like this is going to turn out fine!:cool:
 
NYlakesider said:
On behalf of my wife I wish to thank all that helped out.

She went to that Ace hardware and bought 5 and she had also called S&W. As they know all too well about this engineering mistake he is sending her that new screw or screws. Sounds like this is going to turn out fine!:cool:
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Here is what you will get from S&W.

 
#61 O-rings for S&W SA22 Victory take-down screw

The concensus has been to put a #61 O-ring (any hardware or plumbing supply should stock them) and a drop of Vibra-Tite VC-3 (available on eBay for $6 for a 5ml tube, which will last you a lifetime!) OR pure silicone on the threads of the take-down screw. I wouldn't recommend using Lock-Tite, unless you use the 'light-strength purple color ONLY' to avoid the risk of permanently locking the take-down screw in place.
Also, don't forget to include an extended length QUALITY hex key (not a ball head, as they break off too easily) or T-handle hex wrench in your range bag with you and check the screw tightness after every 50-100 rounds fired.
There also are improved quality hex head screws offered on eBay for either $7@ or two for $10 (keep the extra in your shooting box) which have a 7/64 opening in the head for greater access and grip.
I've gone the route with the improved screw, #62 O-ring, and a little dab of VC-3, and have not had any problems to date.
It's really not a MAJOR issue, and if you're prepared, you shouldn't have a problem.
"Keep yer powder dry!"
Echo 47
 
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