bigboy69 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Which thread locker should be used for cone style compensators?? Loctite 638???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mro111lland Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I use red hi temp thread locker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Hello: I use Loctite 620 green. Thanks, Eric Edited November 12, 2015 by Aircooled6racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Steel comp- red 272 SS comp- primer and 272 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Just the RED but make sure it has not been opened if its the very little tube or check the date on the larger. They do expire when opened.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 If you can find it, Loctite 603. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Steel comp- red 272 SS comp- primer and 272 Make sure you use primer if your comp is SS or titanium. They are considered inactive metals and need loctite primer to get the full strength of the Loctite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Most match barrels are made of stainless steel so I guess you need to use Loctite primers no matter what your comp is made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 272 and primer. Primer makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Most match barrels are made of stainless steel so I guess you need to use Loctite primers no matter what your comp is made of. You really should. Guys talking about comps coming lose after time. Use primer and that will almost eliminate that issue. Also no need your that ugly set screw that some people use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Now how much do you put on???? Mine is already installed with the green hi temp 638. I did not use primer. The comp is steel and the barrel is SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Just the RED but make sure it has not been opened if its the very little tube or check the date on the larger. They do expire when opened.. Dang, you made me go look. I have two unopened bottles of primer that expired late last year. All my other containers of Loctite have been opened and are expired. How quickly and badly does it degrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Most match barrels are made of stainless steel so I guess you need to use Loctite primers no matter what your comp is made of. You really should. Guys talking about comps coming lose after time. Use primer and that will almost eliminate that issue. Also no need your that ugly set screw that some people use Using Loctite 603 and Primer 7471, I've never had a comp come loose. To take it off, I heat it up in the oven to 500 deg and it spins off easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 I used a heat gun to take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 But if I use an oven, I can cook up my favorite appetizer at the same time. Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. Can't do that with a heat gun. (Though I've never really tried to.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Do they all setup in like a millisecond??? I have to line up popple holes and last time I did it I had to take it off again and redo it so it lined up properly And to go back to my original post, it was 648. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hello: The 620 gives you time to align things up very well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 How about Red Permanent 263??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Do they all setup in like a millisecond??? I have to line up popple holes and last time I did it I had to take it off again and redo it so it lined up properly And to go back to my original post, it was 648. Loctite 603 with primer gives you a little time to line things up but don't dawdle. Loctite with the primer/activator may set up faster, Edited November 13, 2015 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 How about Red Permanent 263??? I've never used Loctite 263 but from the specs you have plenty of work time and no primer required for stainless steel. http://www.henkelna.com/adhesives/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797951950849&msdsLanguage=EN_US&selectedTab=technical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's what I'm going to use, the 263 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrosario Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I've read the permanent red isn't a good idea because you will sometime down the road be thoroughly cleaning your pistol. To remove the red you need an expensive agent from loc-tite, a lot of time, and a prayer. I've never done it myself but it is something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 There are Loctites that are much stronger then the 263 red, believe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That's what I'm going to use, the 263 I would use a high temp LocTite. 263 Is only rated to 350F. I would imagine you'll see the comp start to spin after some long strings of fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I've read the permanent red isn't a good idea because you will sometime down the road be thoroughly cleaning your pistol. To remove the red you need an expensive agent from loc-tite, a lot of time, and a prayer. I've never done it myself but it is something to think about. I was able to remove red w/ Acetone and a brass brush. A little heat helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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