Loctite~ Blue or Purple?

James · 01-24-2011, 03:10 PM

Installing a Reciever Mount on a Ruger 10/22
Should I use Blue or Purple Loctite?

paintguy · 01-24-2011, 03:29 PM

Use blue. YOu will be able to get the screws out if you need to.
paintguy

nwcid · 01-24-2011, 09:18 PM

Purple is correct for small screws like scope mounts and similar.

If I only had blue on hand I would use that but purple is better. I picked up a bottle and it goes a long way. I have used it a lot.

If you are really in a bind steal the wife/GF's clear nail polish. If you ever want to take it out a little polish remover will work wonders.

paintguy · 01-25-2011, 06:50 PM

Good Call,
Just noticed it was for a 10-22. I have had at least 1 issue with purple on a centerfire rifle, always used blue after that. The correct driver will let you get that screw out, and you wont have to worry about it coming loose.

MindPilot · 04-26-2011, 09:18 PM

I've used Loc-Tite Red with higher caliber weapon systems (i.e. .30 caliber +)
, and Blue on the lower caliber (.22-25-06) . But am unfamiliar with the purple. School me.

pnwvolks · 04-27-2011, 05:20 PM

I have both since I work on cars everyday and I use blue on almost anything. Use red if you never wanna take the bolt or screw off again. Use blue on anything you want to maybe take off again. I used red when bolting my seat belts into my 63 Beetle cause I never want those coming out.

Cheers

James · 04-27-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindPilot

I've used Loc-Tite Red with higher caliber weapon systems (i.e. .30 caliber +)
, and Blue on the lower caliber (.22-25-06) . But am unfamiliar with the purple. School me.

Lighter weight than Blue loctite.
Designed for 'Small/tiny' scews and bolts.
Like a rail going on top of the Ruger MKIII. For the weaver style mount for optics.

Its made to be removed if need be.

TheRedSkull · 04-27-2011, 11:19 PM

in the army all the armorers i knew only used the red loctite... these other kinds are news to me, lol.

USMAR1NE · 04-29-2011, 06:34 AM

I use the blue for my P238's because the grips screws kept working themselves loose after a couple of mags. The blue kept them secure, but I am able to loosen them when I break down the weapons for cleaning with no problems.

In all fairness, I have never used the purple or red so I am not in the position to compare the three.

vic · 10-17-2011, 05:00 AM

Red you need to heat up to remove, never heard of purple...might have to pick up some of it.

MindPilot · 10-24-2011, 10:29 PM

So, Purple sems to be a sticky option between red and blue, with a cohesive twist? (chemcal bond).

ironmike86 · 10-25-2011, 09:54 AM

Blue is easy to get off with a little effort. Purple don't see the need and it's hard to find IME

ironmike86 · 10-25-2011, 09:55 AM

Red strong ,blue med, purple light. Blue is the medium choice

01-24-2011, 03:10 PM	#1
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Loctite~ Blue or Purple? Installing a Reciever Mount on a Ruger 10/22 Should I use Blue or Purple Loctite?

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01-24-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
paintguy Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2011 From: Spokane, WA Posts: 29	Use blue. YOu will be able to get the screws out if you need to. paintguy

01-24-2011, 09:18 PM	#3
nwcid Rifleman Joined: Mar 2010 From: Spokane/Yakima WA Posts: 123	Purple is correct for small screws like scope mounts and similar. If I only had blue on hand I would use that but purple is better. I picked up a bottle and it goes a long way. I have used it a lot. If you are really in a bind steal the wife/GF's clear nail polish. If you ever want to take it out a little polish remover will work wonders.

01-25-2011, 06:50 PM	#4
paintguy Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2011 From: Spokane, WA Posts: 29	Good Call, Just noticed it was for a 10-22. I have had at least 1 issue with purple on a centerfire rifle, always used blue after that. The correct driver will let you get that screw out, and you wont have to worry about it coming loose.

04-26-2011, 09:18 PM	#5
MindPilot Gunslinger Joined: Apr 2011 From: Tacoma, WA Posts: 56	I've used Loc-Tite Red with higher caliber weapon systems (i.e. .30 caliber +) , and Blue on the lower caliber (.22-25-06) . But am unfamiliar with the purple. School me.

04-27-2011, 05:20 PM	#6
pnwvolks Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2010 From: Fall City Posts: 94	I have both since I work on cars everyday and I use blue on almost anything. Use red if you never wanna take the bolt or screw off again. Use blue on anything you want to maybe take off again. I used red when bolting my seat belts into my 63 Beetle cause I never want those coming out. Cheers

04-27-2011, 11:19 PM	#8
TheRedSkull Rifleman Joined: Apr 2011 From: Corvallis, OR Posts: 204	in the army all the armorers i knew only used the red loctite... these other kinds are news to me, lol.

04-29-2011, 06:34 AM	#9
USMAR1NE Gunslinger Joined: Apr 2011 From: Tacoma Posts: 15	I use the blue for my P238's because the grips screws kept working themselves loose after a couple of mags. The blue kept them secure, but I am able to loosen them when I break down the weapons for cleaning with no problems. In all fairness, I have never used the purple or red so I am not in the position to compare the three.

10-17-2011, 05:00 AM	#10
vic Gunslinger Joined: Oct 2009 From: maple valley washington Posts: 42	Red you need to heat up to remove, never heard of purple...might have to pick up some of it.

10-24-2011, 10:29 PM	#11
MindPilot Gunslinger Joined: Apr 2011 From: Tacoma, WA Posts: 56	So, Purple sems to be a sticky option between red and blue, with a cohesive twist? (chemcal bond).

10-25-2011, 09:54 AM	#12
ironmike86 Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle Wa Posts: 54	Blue is easy to get off with a little effort. Purple don't see the need and it's hard to find IME

10-25-2011, 09:55 AM	#13
ironmike86 Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle Wa Posts: 54	Red strong ,blue med, purple light. Blue is the medium choice