Loctite thread locking compound has now been added to the web store lineup. It seems like I am always helping someone out who lost a screw, had a sight come loose, or had some other simple gun problem that was cured by Loctite. Rather than wonder why folks didn't have the right Loctite, we took a proactive approach instead.
These are genuine Loctite threadlocker products in .5 ml capsules. Each of the formulations has a specific use, which is outlined below as well as on the website.
242, Blue, Low strength: This is what you want to use for grip screws and sight set screws, things you want to stay put but be able to easily adjust later on. Blue Loctite is also good for doing installs on Glock front sight blades and dovetail rear sights, where you fill the gaps with the liquid and let it set. The Loctite fills the gaps when it cures, providing a tighter install, yet is easily defeated if you need to drift or remove the sight.
271, Red, High strength: For installation of 1911 grip screw bushings, 1911 front sight roll pins, dovetail front sights, ejectors, ejector pins. Anytime you want the installation to be pretty much permanent, 271 is the answer. It is easy to remove red Loctited parts with heat - even a lighter or heat gun will do the trick, but in most applications it will last the service cycle of the part.
290, Green, Wicking: "Green" Loctite has some kind of mythical aura about it, but there are actually a number of different formulations that are green. This particular variant is a medium strength formula which is very thin for wicking into gaps. It is ideal for improving the permanence of already installed components like 1911 plunger tubes, dovetail sights, and 1911 grip screw bushings. Just squirt a little into the cracks, wipe off the excess, and let cure. Be careful using this near the moving parts of your gun, you do not want to Loctite your firing pin safety or some small springs and plungers!
These .5 ml tubes are the perfect size for your range bag, and a little goes a very long way. There is no reason to be without some of this great stuff, and no reason to put up with headaches from your gun.
These are genuine Loctite threadlocker products in .5 ml capsules. Each of the formulations has a specific use, which is outlined below as well as on the website.
242, Blue, Low strength: This is what you want to use for grip screws and sight set screws, things you want to stay put but be able to easily adjust later on. Blue Loctite is also good for doing installs on Glock front sight blades and dovetail rear sights, where you fill the gaps with the liquid and let it set. The Loctite fills the gaps when it cures, providing a tighter install, yet is easily defeated if you need to drift or remove the sight.
271, Red, High strength: For installation of 1911 grip screw bushings, 1911 front sight roll pins, dovetail front sights, ejectors, ejector pins. Anytime you want the installation to be pretty much permanent, 271 is the answer. It is easy to remove red Loctited parts with heat - even a lighter or heat gun will do the trick, but in most applications it will last the service cycle of the part.
290, Green, Wicking: "Green" Loctite has some kind of mythical aura about it, but there are actually a number of different formulations that are green. This particular variant is a medium strength formula which is very thin for wicking into gaps. It is ideal for improving the permanence of already installed components like 1911 plunger tubes, dovetail sights, and 1911 grip screw bushings. Just squirt a little into the cracks, wipe off the excess, and let cure. Be careful using this near the moving parts of your gun, you do not want to Loctite your firing pin safety or some small springs and plungers!
These .5 ml tubes are the perfect size for your range bag, and a little goes a very long way. There is no reason to be without some of this great stuff, and no reason to put up with headaches from your gun.
