[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ARMS 40 mounting

Posted: 8/4/2003 8:03:19 AM EDT

Ok, I mounted my new ARMS 40, and the darn nut keeps coming off. Obviously, I need to lock-tite it. What sort of locktite should I use? I do want to be able to remove the ARMS 40 fairly easily. Thanks.

Posted: 8/4/2003 8:04:05 AM EDT

[#1]

Blue

Posted: 8/4/2003 10:27:25 AM EDT

[#2]

Why not red?

Posted: 8/4/2003 11:21:36 AM EDT

[#3]

What's the difference??

Posted: 8/4/2003 11:24:15 AM EDT

[#4]

Blue loctite lets you remove the part, red requires heat to remove the part. In general, I use blue for all firearm applications. I think it is #242.

Posted: 8/4/2003 11:32:21 AM EDT

[#5]

The screw's thread pitch is fairly large and course, and the bearing surface decently large, so Medium-strength will be plenty. As screw size increases, you need to use WEAKER Locktite for the same job.

-Troy

Posted: 8/4/2003 11:34:25 AM EDT

[#6]

exactly.

red is unnecessary. the first time you try to remove it you may end up damaging the head of the bolt.

Posted: 8/4/2003 4:58:39 PM EDT

[#7]

I ASSume, then, that the blue is the best choice?

Posted: 8/4/2003 9:13:46 PM EDT

[#8]

Yes, Medium Strength = Blue.

-Troy

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