Thread lock for grip screw?

[voidsherpa]

My EDC is a Jericho 941 Magnum Research stamped. There is a single screw on each side through the grip that wants to walk out after a month, or after a good range trip. I'm tightening them what I would consider a sufficient amount, and really don't want to crank on them too hard. What kind of thread lock should I dab on them? or should I just torque them a bit more?

 

[Cameramonkey]

Blue Loctite. Coincidentally, its in a red tube.

The red Loctite though is wicked strong and requires heat to release the lock, so bad news if you have plastic grips.

 

[voidsherpa]

The red Loctite though is wicked strong and requires heat to release the lock, so bad news if you have plastic grips.

This is why I ask these things. Much appreciated.

 

[Trigger Time]

Id probably torc them. But it's easier to "feel" what your doing rather than tell someone over the Internet. Another option is to make a small rubber gasket that fits under the screw head and that will help keep the screws from backing out and also provide more tension

 

[NHT3]

Correct size o-ring on the screw works on 1911 grips, no Loctite needed in that case.

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[BiscuitNaBasket]

Blue Loctite. Coincidentally, its in a red tube.

The red Loctite though is wicked strong and requires heat to release the lock, so bad news if you have plastic grips.

Yep. Do not use red loctite for this, just blue

 

[Mr. Habib]

Actually, purple Loctite would be my choice. Blue loctite is intended for larger screws then your grip screws, and is probably stronger than you need or want. The purple stuff is intended for smaller screws like set screws and such. The only downside is that it can be had to find locally. I had to order mine from Amazon. Also, make sure that the threads are completely clean and dry, screw and frame, before applying it.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Don't go by the "color" of Loctite. Color IS NOT a reliable indicator of what Loctite you're getting. 90% of Loctite products come in a red bottle with various markings, various product colors, etc. Use the product code or the product nomenclature to properly identify the Loctite you need.

I have "red Loctite" in blue packaging. Get it confused with blue and you'll be in trouble.
I have "blue Loctite" that is in red packaging and in blue packaging.
I have seen "Purple Loctite" in all three, red, blue, & purple packaging.

Purple is generally associated with "low-strength threadlocker", It is product #222, blue is generally associated with "medium strength threadlock", product #243. Red is associated with several different products, the most common being "high-strength threadlocker", product #263. I've always used medium & high strength. High-strength is for something you don't want come off unless you purposely try to remove it through deliberate means (heat is needed). Medium strength is generally used on smaller screws where you need to be able to remove it but don't want it to move until you move it. IE, grip screws.