Loctite on ARMS Screws

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Loctite on ARMS Screws

Posted: 5/13/2004 12:25:27 PM EDT

Ok this is somewhat optic related so I put it in here.

I plan on using some Loctite on the screws for my ARMS #40 and #22M68. So first of all, is this a good idea? And secondly, the Loctite I have is a small tube that says "Loctite Thread Locker Blue Part No. 24200". Is that the right stuff? I want to be able to remove the screws if I have to in the future.

Thanks guys!

Posted: 5/13/2004 12:42:14 PM EDT

[#1]

It's not just a good idea, it's recommended. Yes, blue is the right kind.

Posted: 5/13/2004 1:18:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Ok, good. I was wondering if it was the right stuff because it said "Medium Strength" on the bottle.

Posted: 5/13/2004 1:21:53 PM EDT

[#3]

I use Uncle Mike's Gun Tite, made by Loctite.

Posted: 5/13/2004 1:35:07 PM EDT

[#4]

THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF SHOOTERS:

1. THOSE THAT USE LOCKTITE.

2. THOSE THAT WILL SOMEDAY WISH THEY USED LOCKTITE.

WES

P.S. ONLY LOCKTITE THE COMPONENTS YOU DO NOT WANT TO FALL OF OF YOUR WEAPON.

Posted: 5/13/2004 1:36:30 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Ok, good. I was wondering if it was the right stuff because it said "Medium Strength" on the bottle.

Ideally, you want the "small fastener" version, which is 262 I think. But I use 242 because we have big bottles of it at work

Posted: 5/13/2004 4:59:27 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Ok, good. I was wondering if it was the right stuff because it said "Medium Strength" on the bottle.

Ideally, you want the "small fastener" version, which is 262 I think. But I use 242 because we have big bottles of it at work

Yeah 242 is what I have. I have never used any before but I assume you just put a light amount on it and not a ton. Is that right?

Posted: 5/13/2004 5:11:01 PM EDT

[#7]

A little dab'll do ya!

Posted: 5/13/2004 5:55:09 PM EDT

[#8]

Yeah I just got done doing them.

At first the Loctite gushed out and I had to dab the screws against a paper towel to remove some of the Loctite.

I ended up, on average, just having Loctite IN the threads of the screws. I figured that was the best way to do it.

Thanks for the help guys!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Loctite on ARMS Screws

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