Is Loctite necessary for weaver mount on Mark III?

[genetics_jo]

I just purchased a red dot sight for my ruger mark III and want to attach the weaver mount. The instructions say I need to degrease the screws and screw holes and then apply loctite...then screw in the mount.

First off, the mount makes the gun look butt-ugly. Secondly, I'm not certain I want to keep that particular mount that came with the gun (newly purchased Mark III Target gun Bullnose)

My Question is this: Do I HAVE to use loctite to permanently attach the weaver mount or can I get away with just screwing the attaching bolts in and check the mount regularly to make sure it's not loose?

[Yleefox]

If you use blue loctite, you can easily remove the screws later or what I have used in the past is a dab of clear nail polish. I install the screw and then place just a little on the screw head and adjacent metal surface.

Take care
Y

[greener]

I've had problems with my stainless Hunter with the front sight screw and the optics rail screws loosening until I cleaned the screws and threads and used a dab of blue loctite. Well worth doing.

[Bullseye]

Locktite will keep the screws from vibrating loose over time. The instruction manual calls for red locktite application to the scope mount screws. Be sure to install the scope mount with the bolt out of the pistol, this way any excess locktite sealant that migrates through the scope mount holes will not seal your bolt or recoil spring in place.

R,
Bullseye

[genetics_jo]

OK. This all sounds pretty reasonable. In my ignorance I thought the loctite glue was a permanent "solution." I'm off to the store to get some. Also, thanks Bullseye for the suggestion about removing the bolt prior to applying the glue. It'll be well worth it given my experiences with glue while building model airplanes...I'm sure you've all read Calvin and Hobbes...

[Bullseye]

It is not permanent sealant. The Red (#271) is medium strength thread locking sealant. It can be softened by applying some heat to the component locked. I use a soldering iron to apply heat to a screw that has red locktite on it.

To apply, degrease the holes and allow 24 hours for the sealant to completely cure. It will set up in just an hour but needs the full 24 hours to completely cure and make the threads tight enough to withstand the forces of recoil.

R,
Bullseye