Which Loctite is best for gun sights?

“Loctite 242” is what we use on all Screw On front sights and set screws that need to be serviceable.

Do you need Loctite for Front sight?

Premium Member. My understanding is that yes, it’s necessary so the front sight doesn’t shake loose. I use blue threadlocker. But I’ve recently seen one guy here recommend either Loctite 262 or 620.

Which threadlocker for gun sights?

For sights with steel mounting parts (not plastic, as DocDorle noted), Dave Dawson of Dawson Precision (makers of sights, among other things) recommends Loctite 262 (red “threadlocker”) for the rear sight, and Loctite 620 (green “retaining compound”) for the front sight.

Should you use Loctite on red dot sights?

Yes it is. I use a small amount of blue loctite and I have no problem removing the RMR to replace the battery. Just don’t over tighten the screws. Use Loctite 242, the blue stuff that’s removable.

What is the difference between red and blue Loctite?

Loctite threadlockers are primarily designed to prevent fasteners from leaking or loosening from vibration. The difference between red and blue threadlocker is a matter of strength and removability. Loctite threadlocker blue is designed to easily be replaceable with common tools, whereas red is a more permanent fix.

What color Loctite is the strongest?

LOCTITE® Red Threadlocker
LOCTITE® Red Threadlocker is the highest strength. This product cures fully in 24 hours and is available in both a liquid and as a semisolid anaerobic. The red products are so powerful that they require heat to be disassembled. A primerless grade red threadlocker is also available.

Is Green Loctite stronger than blue?

Permabond Green Threadlocker HL126 is a High strength Low viscosity threadlocker. Permabond Blue Threadlocker MM115 is a Medium strength Medium viscosity threadlocker. Blue threadlockers are often called removable threadlockers as they can be disassembled with hand tools.

What is the difference between red Loctite and blue Loctite?

The difference between red and blue threadlocker is a matter of strength and removability. Loctite threadlocker blue is designed to easily be replaceable with common tools, whereas red is a more permanent fix. For a hold that can be easily removed, Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 is the hero.

Which color Loctite is the strongest?

Which is Loctite do you use?

I decided to replace my sights on my GSG 1911 22. I ordered a new sight from CW Accessories and they recommended using Red Loctite. This stuff is permanent. I miscalculated the sight position and had to move the sight. Well not an easy task. I should have used Blue which can be removed if needed. Try as I may I couldn’t get the Red to budge.

Which is Loctite for front sight in Glock?

1) Clean completely, screw, sight & hole in front of slide, I prefer to use acetone, as it leaves no residue. 2) Install sight, with screw snug, but not fully tight, to permit moving the sight to square it. I’ve only found 1 Glock slide that I had to fit the sight tenon to the hole.

What should have killed the Red Glock sight?

Fire should have killed the red. When I used to swap out Glock sights I always just payed the slide on the garage floor on a towel and pounded them out and back in with Delrin punches. More sharing options…

How to fix the front sight on a Glock?

If it’s twisted/crooked, use a set of padded pliers to gentl y square it up (use a straight-edge laid along one side of the sight, then the other, going back to the rear sight notch, to check alignment before and after tweaking). Blue or the type for firearms. Upon use give it 24 hours to cure.