1911 grip screws and loctite

[mutt]

I replaced the wood grips with aluminum ones and now the grip screws like to work loose. I guess the old wood ones hugged the screws a bit and kept them from vibrating loose. Can I put loctite on the grip screws or is that a no no? Any other ways to keep the screws tight?

[ray1970]

Can I put loctite on the grip screws or is that a no no?

Only if you don't mind the grip screw bushings coming out next time you try to remove the grips.

Maybe you could find a small lock washer to put beneath the screws? Of course that might cause the bushings to screw out too. Hmm. Do you think small o-rings might work?

[mutt]

I'll give the lock washers a try. Thanks for the info.

[SideShow Bob]

I'll give the lock washers a try. Thanks for the info.

Use "O" rings, if I recall #60 "O" rings, most hardware stores carry them.

[mutt]

Use "O" rings, if I recall #60 "O" rings, most hardware stores carry them.

Ok. Will do. Thanks.

[BPTactical]

Use "O" rings, if I recall #60 "O" rings, most hardware stores carry them.

Good call Bobaloo

[thegreatdane]

small O-rings are the way to go.

[BigNick73]

I use blue loctite on my grip screws. As long as the bushings are staked properly or also loctited it doesn't cause any problems.