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Andy T
08-26-2011, 07:44 PM
Today during draw practice, I noticed the front sight on my Talo Glock 19 loose.
The gun had 350 live rounds through it and a good number of draws from leather and kydex holsters.
After removing the front sight, I noticed that there was NO loctite applied to it, and actually what appeared
to be oil on the threads of the screw. I re-applied blue loctite and reassembled.
Needless to say, it came off at a good time....
I would suspect that any Talo/Exo edition Glock that has night sights needs to be checked.
This makes me wonder - do manufacturers that sell guns with aftermarket/night sights properly loctite them?
JV_
08-26-2011, 07:54 PM
The first thing I do to Glocks is throw out the factory sights. I replace them with Heinie sights.


do manufacturers that sell guns with aftermarket/night sights properly loctite them?Les Baer uses Red Loctite on his sights.

Many manufacturers use dovetail sights, if they're a tight enough fit, Loctite isn't necessary.
orionz06
08-26-2011, 09:19 PM
It is good practice to check items like that anyway.
VolGrad
08-26-2011, 09:43 PM
I always use RED on front sight posts and BLUE on grip screws.

Yes, check your front posts periodically. I've seen one that was in fact properly Loctite'd come off before it was ever live fired. Still can't figure out how but it happens.
KeeFus
08-28-2011, 07:24 AM
The first thing I do to Glocks is throw out the factory sights. I replace them with Heinie sights.

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This. All my Glocks...within a few weeks of getting them.
JV_
08-28-2011, 10:20 AM
I always use RED on front sight postsGS and I had issues with Red (271) coming loose on days that get the gun really hot. 620 has been working much better.
Kyle Reese
08-28-2011, 10:27 AM
GS and I have had issues with Red (271) coming loose on days that get the gun really hot. 620 has been working much better.

Yup- those day long practice sessions do get the Glocks super hot. Excellent call on the 620.
Thrill
09-05-2011, 02:32 PM
Where would a guy get some of that?
Thanks.
Kyle Reese
09-05-2011, 02:59 PM
Where would a guy get some of that?
Thanks.

Here you go. (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=25517/Product/HIGH_STRENGTH__620_GREEN_SLEEVE_RETAINER)
David Armstrong
09-06-2011, 10:37 AM
Checking the front site for looseness is a basic part of my inspection with Glocks, no matter who installed them or what the manufacture.