Big Guy Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I noticed that the left grip screw on my STI was loose after it was tightened with blue loctite a couple of weeks ago. Is there any reason not to use red loctite on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Be aware that if Red loctite 271 is properly applied to cleaned, small diameter screws...pretty much the only way to get them out is to heat the screw to about 500 degrees F. Maybe try cleaning the screws and holes with something like alcohol or acetone and try again with the Blue 242 Locktite. Just my $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Be aware that if Red loctite 271 is properly applied to cleaned, small diameter screws...pretty much the only way to get them out is to heat the screw to about 500 degrees F. Maybe try cleaning the screws and holes with something like alcohol or acetone and try again with the Blue 242 Locktite. Just my $0.02 That was my main concern. I'll give it another try with the blue loctite. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Man Mario, you and screws getting loose and stripping out. You might want to get a Glock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Mario has had a screw loose as long as I have known him. A Glock is a good idea since it does not have any screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Mario has had a screw loose as long as I have known him. A Glock is a good idea since it does not have any screws. Hey, hey, be nice!!! I'll see you guys at the Sunshine Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7fl Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Try an O ring, solved the problems with screws shooting loose on my STI and Colts. Made by Danco, available at Lowes #60 O-ring. ¼ x 1/8 x 1/10th. About $2.00 for a box of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerJockey Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Try cleaning the screws really well with a wire brush and some type of cleaner that evaporates, like brake cleaner. Then try the blue and let it sit for 24 hrs and it should hold up for at least a couple months. If you shoot as much as I do, you just have to check them every week or two or risk the forever together problem that red Loctite introduces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkys11 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) The purple works good also. Ill get the number. I hav also found that the stick works better than the liquid. Edited September 29, 2012 by Sharkys11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I use the blue Loctite on the grip screws on my guns, no problems with the screws working loose. when I take off the screws to remove the grip I just use a dremel with a cleaning brush to get the old dried up crud off the threads, then clean it with rubbing alcohol before reapplying more blue loctite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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