got a small issue - The Firearms Forum

GunNut89 · 05-28-2012, 06:47 PM

hey guys. i have been putting alot of rounds through my new R1 since i bought it a few weeks ago. i was wondering, has anyone had an issue with the screws holding the grips on loosening up? i tightened them up and they will loosen back up after approx 30 rounds. any ideas? blue loctite?

JLA · 05-28-2012, 06:53 PM

All 1911s do it. Dont loctite them, the bushings will unscrew when you go to remove them next time. Just keep a screwdriver in your range bag and check them from time to time.

Hawg · 05-28-2012, 07:21 PM

You can use red Loctite on the bushings and blue on the screws but it will take a little heat to make the red let go if you ever want to remove the bushings.

Hammerslagger · 05-28-2012, 09:09 PM

Ditto to Hawg's (#3) response.

hogger129 · 05-28-2012, 10:06 PM

Could you simply paint over the threaded parts of the grip screws a couple coats so that it makes a little bit tighter fit into the bushings?

H-D · 05-28-2012, 11:24 PM

I have had this problem, I keep a small tool kit in my range bag for stuff like this, some say small o-rings under the screws will keep them from backing out, but I havnt tried it yet

Shooter45 · 05-30-2012, 04:58 PM

The easiest way to correct this problem is to lightly paint the threads with clear fingernail polish. Install and allow to dry before shooting.

76Highboy · 05-30-2012, 05:05 PM

The truth is out. Shooter uses fingernail polish.

BETH · 05-30-2012, 05:35 PM

Sam i'm surprised but it sounds good

JLA · 05-30-2012, 07:53 PM

That would work swell. I use fingernail polish to anchor adjustable trigger screws, it would work great for this too.

GunNut89 · 06-04-2012, 08:19 PM

wow thanks guys!! i will deff. try the finger nail polish! sorry about the late response on my thread. i been goin through some rough times. but anyways. i have deffinetly caught the 1911 fever!

05-28-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	got a small issue hey guys. i have been putting alot of rounds through my new R1 since i bought it a few weeks ago. i was wondering, has anyone had an issue with the screws holding the grips on loosening up? i tightened them up and they will loosen back up after approx 30 rounds. any ideas? blue loctite? -->

05-28-2012, 06:53 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: got a small issue All 1911s do it. Dont loctite them, the bushings will unscrew when you go to remove them next time. Just keep a screwdriver in your range bag and check them from time to time. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-28-2012, 09:09 PM	#4
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: got a small issue Ditto to Hawg's (#3) response.

05-28-2012, 10:06 PM	#5
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: got a small issue Could you simply paint over the threaded parts of the grip screws a couple coats so that it makes a little bit tighter fit into the bushings? __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 05-28-2012 at 10:07 PM..

05-28-2012, 11:24 PM	#6
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: got a small issue I have had this problem, I keep a small tool kit in my range bag for stuff like this, some say small o-rings under the screws will keep them from backing out, but I havnt tried it yet __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

05-28-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,554	Re: got a small issue You can use red Loctite on the bushings and blue on the screws but it will take a little heat to make the red let go if you ever want to remove the bushings.

05-30-2012, 04:58 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,746	Re: got a small issue The easiest way to correct this problem is to lightly paint the threads with clear fingernail polish. Install and allow to dry before shooting.

05-30-2012, 05:05 PM	#8
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,930	Re: got a small issue The truth is out. Shooter uses fingernail polish.

05-30-2012, 05:35 PM	#9
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: got a small issue Sam i'm surprised but it sounds good

05-30-2012, 07:53 PM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: got a small issue That would work swell. I use fingernail polish to anchor adjustable trigger screws, it would work great for this too. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-04-2012, 08:19 PM	#11
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: got a small issue wow thanks guys!! i will deff. try the finger nail polish! sorry about the late response on my thread. i been goin through some rough times. but anyways. i have deffinetly caught the 1911 fever!