Originally Posted by
Hawkmoon
Staking a front sight doesn't involve any screw threads, so that product very well might be the most appropriate for the task. I have considered using the wicking Green Loctite for staked front sights because it can be applied after the staking has been completed, but I haven't tried it so I don't know how well it would work.
There's no harm in expanding the scope of the discussion, as long as we're still talking about 1911 gunsmithing. I just want everyone to know when we touch on products that aren't thread lockers. There are enough Loctite products that it gets confusing just within the range of thread locker products. Once we branch out beyond that it can be overwhelming.
The Loctite #290 works very well for staked sights, as you can take as long as you wish getting it staked and then add the #290. Beware many firearm metals will not activate Loctite to full cure and using their #7649 activator/primer is highly recommended. Tool steels, stainless, aluminum, will not cure Loctite, see their notice on this.
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