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Posted: 5/24/2019 9:50:09 PM EDT

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Most will say blue but I’d go with 222MS purple or Vibra-TITE VC-3.

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

Most will say blue but I’d go with 222MS purple or Vibra-TITE VC-3.

Thank you. Added to the cart

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:51:15 PM EDT

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I use blue Loctite regularly. I have a tube of red Loctite that I put a piece of masking tape on and wrote "DO NOT USE" on, so when I do use it, I take a minute to think "Do you REALLY want to do this"?

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Red is GREAT for scope rings though

Helped a coworker out who made that mistake... then gave up

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:51:54 PM EDT

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It's a Sig, their grip screws are made to come out. Why do you think every P238/P938 with Hogue grips has one screw on each side?

No amount of loctite can help you.

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

It's a Sig, their grip screws are made to come out. Why do you think every P238/P938 with Hogue grips has one screw on each side?

No amount of loctite can help you.

I know. I’m gonna fight it. It still has the original grip screws. I need to just order a bucket of grip screws though. Then I wouldn’t have spent 5 minutes looking through brass at the range 2 weeks ago

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:54:36 PM EDT

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Your not my supervisor

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:58:09 PM EDT

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Almost everything threaded needs either Loctite, Teflon tape, pipe dope or anti-seize. Choose wisely.

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I choose Teflon tape, won't vibrate loose, and also seconds as an effective anti-sieze.

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:01:52 PM EDT

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Loctite with beans

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:24:36 PM EDT

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Negative OP.
338WM laughs !

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:33:01 PM EDT

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this thread needs Loctite

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Posted: 5/24/2019 10:34:26 PM EDT

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this thread needs Loctite

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Posted: 5/24/2019 10:34:42 PM EDT

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I should buy some more loctite.

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:37:08 PM EDT

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Installed an RMR on my FN 509T exactly per instructions with no loctite.

Damn thing nearly fell off after two range sessions.

It has loctite on it now.

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What did you have it torqued to? That's probably an application where it's warranted.

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:38:04 PM EDT

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Examples of when and when not to use locktite?

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People are "bedding" their AR barrels and gas blocks with it.

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:38:23 PM EDT

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It has a sweet flavor, so it’s not appropriate for everything.

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:39:18 PM EDT

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Blue on rings, mounts, m-lok parts, receiver extensions (with staking), red on gas block set screws, red or rockset on flash hiders. Blue also on set screws on many machined receivers that use set screws for small parts instead of roll pins.

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Why are you using loctite on staked receiver extensions? My staking prevents movement. Is it for some other purpose?

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:41:14 PM EDT

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

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Blue. Pistol grip screws may be one of the most legitimate applications depending on the pistol. The reason is that some grips are very delicate. You will damage the escutcheons or cause the rubber/plastic to deform if you torque them too much.

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:43:12 PM EDT

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A buddy called me complaining he bought a used lower and Someone had red loctited the receiver extension on.

oops

knew one of those would come back to me haunt me

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He should be able to undo that with a heat gun. Did he get it?

Posted: 5/24/2019 10:56:12 PM EDT

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Threads get loctite.

Posted: 5/24/2019 11:00:45 PM EDT

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Threads get loctite.

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Do you loctite your wall outlet covers?

Posted: 5/24/2019 11:11:54 PM EDT

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Blue is actually an excellent "personal lubricant".

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There once was a girl from Peru
Who filled her vagina with loctite blue
She said with a grin
If they'll pay to get in
They'll pay to get out of it too

Posted: 5/24/2019 11:17:19 PM EDT

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Panhead, shovelhead, evo, twincam and big blocks all with the loctite....

Posted: 5/24/2019 11:29:56 PM EDT

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Almost everything threaded needs either Loctite, Teflon tape, pipe dope or anti-seize. Choose wisely.

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I keep all of these but the pipe dope. The Teflon tape can substitute for the plumbers dope In most cases.

Posted: 5/24/2019 11:34:21 PM EDT

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Vibra-Tite VC-3 master race checking in.

Posted: 5/24/2019 11:50:11 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/24/2019 11:51:53 PM EDT

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You're not my supervisor.

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Posted: 5/24/2019 11:54:47 PM EDT

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You don't put it on your spark plugs?

Posted: 5/25/2019 12:57:35 AM EDT

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I put loctite on my loctite.

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:00:46 AM EDT

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But it smells so good

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:01:50 AM EDT

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Loctite is mediocre for the most part. The owner of the company is a leftist POS. Vibra-Tite blue has been superior in every way so far. Just got a bottle of red stuff, as well. Pump bottles are genius.

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:03:09 AM EDT

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You are going to tear your AR apart and put it back together in a few months anyway.

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:04:16 AM EDT

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I put loctite on my loctite.

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Keeps you from using it when you shouldn't use it.

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:07:19 AM EDT

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People are "bedding" their AR barrels and gas blocks with it.

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Lol, green wicking loctite works very well for the barrel extension. Removes quite easily with the careful application of heat. Theres not one downside to using low strength loctite on a fastener, and a plethora of benefits. Torquing fasteners is an imperfect science at best. Nothing wrong with a little insurance and it also prevents corrosion and galling.

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:08:30 AM EDT

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this thread needs Loctite

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So does my Royal Enfield Thumper

Posted: 5/25/2019 1:09:29 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/25/2019 1:59:12 AM EDT

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It's surprising that shade-tree gunsmiths prefer loctite over vibra-tite. It's qualities are more suitable for firearms applications imho

Posted: 5/25/2019 2:09:51 AM EDT

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loctite out of the tube is actually pretty tame. even red is easily broken loose without heat.

the thermoset shit they apply from the factory that is a hard plasticy type shit that comes preapplied on the bolt is no joke. that shit will fight a 1/2" impact the whole way out depending on how much they smear that shit on.

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:01:02 AM EDT

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IBTLtite

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:01:32 AM EDT

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I prefer cross threading

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:16:16 AM EDT

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Just ugga-dugga everything until the bolt head shears off, and then weld it for good measure.

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:20:21 AM EDT

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In before the loctite

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:20:45 AM EDT

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It's your funeral.

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:33:01 AM EDT

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Red lock tite goes on all my lug nuts and brake caliper bolts

Can’t be to safe

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:36:34 AM EDT

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I use blue Loctite regularly. I have a tube of red Loctite that I put a piece of masking tape on and wrote "DO NOT USE" on, so when I do use it, I take a minute to think "Do you REALLY want to do this"?

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I've only used red 3 times... i regretted it 2 of those times

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:38:49 AM EDT

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a little JB Weld on top and you will never worry about loctite again

Posted: 5/25/2019 3:45:32 AM EDT

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

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Blue on everything unless you never want it to move again (in which case you use red)

Posted: 5/25/2019 6:31:50 AM EDT

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Why are you using loctite on staked receiver extensions? My staking prevents movement. Is it for some other purpose?

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Belt and suspenders. Double sure it won’t vibrate loose.

Posted: 5/25/2019 6:33:33 AM EDT

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It has its uses but you don't need it on everything.

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You're not my priest. You don't diddle me after church choir.

Posted: 5/25/2019 6:49:15 AM EDT

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Loctite does NOT belong on hot dogs or hamburgers

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this thread needs Loctite

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Blue is actually an excellent "personal lubricant".

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Posted: 5/25/2019 7:01:07 AM EDT

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IBFT Air Ratchet and send it home thread.

Posted: 5/25/2019 7:06:43 AM EDT

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loctite out of the tube is actually pretty tame. even red is easily broken loose without heat.

the thermoset shit they apply from the factory that is a hard plasticy type shit that comes preapplied on the bolt is no joke. that shit will fight a 1/2" impact the whole way out depending on how much they smear that shit on.

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Oh I have found that out. Honda like putting it all over the top two bell housing bolts in every car.