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Posted: 11/13/2014 11:15:36 AM EDT
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Blue Loctite
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Posted: 11/13/2014 11:52:58 AM EDT
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Loctite everything. usually blue, gas block red.
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Posted: 11/13/2014 1:11:16 PM EDT
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Green wicking loc-tite for the gas block, red for the screws.
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Posted: 11/13/2014 1:37:58 PM EDT
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Put red on mine, it doesn't really hold up to the temperature but it will stay gummy enough that the screws won't rattle out. I would have it pinned if it's a rifle you really depend on.
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Posted: 11/13/2014 2:16:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Blue Loctite Always |
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Posted: 11/14/2014 10:03:40 AM EDT
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Red Loctite for GB screws. I also usually shit can the screws that come with it. Most of them are garbage that come with the block. I have a slew of good quality "serrated cup point" set screws from McMaster-Carr that I use. They really take a good bite into the barrel and I have yet to have one loosen or shift.
Forget spot facing the barrel, the screw actually bites into the barrel better without it. |
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Posted: 11/14/2014 11:55:41 PM EDT
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Who here locktites the set screws on the gas block? I'm talking mainly about the low profile gas blocks that all have 2 or 3 set screws. I had put blue loctite on my 3 screw gas block and when I decided to change the barrel I had to blast the block with a torch just to get the screws to budge. Do y'all rely on friction/torque, or do you locktie the set screws? And that's the reason I don't glue shit that don't need it. |
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Posted: 11/15/2014 12:29:51 AM EDT
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I used red loctite on my gas block. I don't see using a torch on a gas block as a big deal. The gas block might actually exceed the temp of the loctite, but I hear the loctite will still prevent the screws from rattling loose.
Barrel was also dimpled, and I torqued those fuckers down. Doubt it's going anywhere. As for things such as free float screws/optic screws. Only use blue. |
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Posted: 11/16/2014 9:49:56 AM EDT
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I always use Red on the gas block screws............never had an issue...........stubborn to remove.....but, that's what you want.........
I saw where a gunsmith fabricated a barrel sleeve for a Beretta 92 in I believe........9mm mauser......and held the insert in place with red Loctite.......and shot the crap out of it with no issues...........its good stuff........ |
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Posted: 11/21/2014 5:41:38 PM EDT
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Gas blocks get hot. Use red. Blue melts at lower temps than red. I use Rocksett. $10 for a 2oz bottle. It will last you a lifetime. Great for muzzle devices too. Rocksett is mostly recommended by firearm manufacturers, but they also say red locltite (for gas blocks) is adequate too. AAC sells a small packet of this, enough for a muzzle device install for $3-5  |
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