Well it’s been like 14 years since my last Glock sight install and since I am devoting more time to my Glocks as of late it’s time for a sight refresh. The old sights are dim and I want to put on a more modern ameriglo/trij. HD type setup. Do you guys use a basic blue loctite or a heavier red loctite on the fronts? It’s been so long since I did sights on a Glock I don’t remember what I used.
As always thanks much, Chris
"Guns are tools. The only weapon ever created was man."
Posts: 8013 | Location: On the water | Registered: July 25, 2002
Unlike Loctite, Vibra-Tite cures to a rubbery compound, which holds screws securely, but allows you to remove a screw and put it back in place two or three times before you need to reapply it to the threads. Loctite behaves like concrete. In my opinion, Vibra-Tite is a superior choice. I use it on the screws for front sights of pistols and on the screws for scope rings.
If you're certain that you will never remove a screw, use Loctite, but if there is any chance that you might want to remove that screw and put it back in, use Vibra-Tite.
Removing Loctite from screw threads- especially fine threads- can be a real pain. Vibra-Tite, on the other hand, peels off screw threads like rubber and leaves behind no residue in the threads- a world of difference.
I used to use blue loctite on grips and sites. Switched over to vibra-tite. Both worked but like para said when you remove the grip screws or sites it's easier to clen up.
Posts: 1591 | Location: TEXAS | Registered: August 17, 2014
Thanks all very much. I’ve used Vibra-Tite on other things but never on a firearm. Might give it a try for this set of front sight installs…….I’ll re-evaluate in about 14 years.
"Guns are tools. The only weapon ever created was man."
Posts: 8013 | Location: On the water | Registered: July 25, 2002
Originally posted by Chowser: I switched us to vibra-tite awhile ago, it's perfect for sights
Me too for irons and set screws for Optics. Not had any optics screws come loose with moderate 10-ft lbs torque. Same could be said for Glock front sight.
Joe Back in Tx.
Posts: 2553 | Location: Texas | Registered: October 28, 2006
I've used everything from blue, red, 242, vibra-tite on the front sights. None have ever loosened on me, and was able to remove them afterwards, including the red, but won't recommend red.
Posts: 7461 | Location: CA | Registered: April 08, 2004
The problem with Loctite is not that you can't get the get screws out. The problem is the residue left in the threads. Vibra-Tite cures to a rubbery compound, and when you remove it from screws, it just peels away, leaving no residue behind. You can then do a clean re-application of Vibra-Tite and re-insert the screw, or if you've removed the screw only once or twice, you can put the screw back in place without having to bother with re-application. For me, that's the difference.
