Best fix for a RH threaded ejector rod?

Casimer · December 29, 2011, 10:29 PM

I'd recently picked up an older 4 screw S&W combat masterpiece (i.e. pre-15 ) revolver. It has a RH threaded ejector rod, which tends to unscrew. What's the best way to fix that?

I know that blue loctite is a popular solution, but are there others?

This is a gun that I'm intending for range use primarily. I'd just like to avoid damaging the ejector rod.

Fleet · December 29, 2011, 10:36 PM

Blue loctite is the way to go. Any other form of loctite will weld it in place permanently.

mkk41 · December 30, 2011, 10:17 AM

Actually , I would make sure the threads are totally clean and oil free and use purple Loctite (222MS). It's made for fine thread machine screws and removable if needed.

Casimer · December 30, 2011, 12:31 PM

So where do you apply the loctite, and how much? - is it actually applied to the threads?

Jerry45 · December 30, 2011, 02:07 PM

Clean the threads, both male and female, with alcohol to make sure they are clean and oil free. Put a “very” small dab of LocTite on the end of the male threads and screw it together. Let sit for an hour or so and then have fun shooting.

Casimer · December 31, 2011, 07:46 PM

Thanks guys, that sounds easy enough - and I'll look into the purple loctite.

Jerry45 · January 1, 2012, 11:27 AM

Heads up! Makes sure you use 222MS Purple or 242 Blue. LocTite makes different strengths in both Purple and Blue. While you will be able to get it back apart using heat, if you use the right stuff you won’t need heat.

Don P · January 1, 2012, 06:57 PM

Why not call S&W and order the new updated star ejector and rod. Problem solved.

December 29, 2011, 10:29 PM	#1
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	Best fix for a RH threaded ejector rod? I'd recently picked up an older 4 screw S&W combat masterpiece (i.e. pre-15 ) revolver. It has a RH threaded ejector rod, which tends to unscrew. What's the best way to fix that? I know that blue loctite is a popular solution, but are there others? This is a gun that I'm intending for range use primarily. I'd just like to avoid damaging the ejector rod.

December 30, 2011, 02:07 PM	#5
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	Clean the threads, both male and female, with alcohol to make sure they are clean and oil free. Put a “very” small dab of LocTite on the end of the male threads and screw it together. Let sit for an hour or so and then have fun shooting. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA!

January 1, 2012, 11:27 AM	#7
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	Heads up! Makes sure you use 222MS Purple or 242 Blue. LocTite makes different strengths in both Purple and Blue. While you will be able to get it back apart using heat, if you use the right stuff you won’t need heat. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA!

January 1, 2012, 06:57 PM	#8
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Why not call S&W and order the new updated star ejector and rod. Problem solved. __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

December 29, 2011, 10:36 PM	#2
Fleet Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2011 Posts: 108	Blue loctite is the way to go. Any other form of loctite will weld it in place permanently.

December 30, 2011, 10:17 AM	#3
mkk41 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 283	Actually , I would make sure the threads are totally clean and oil free and use purple Loctite (222MS). It's made for fine thread machine screws and removable if needed.

December 30, 2011, 12:31 PM	#4
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	So where do you apply the loctite, and how much? - is it actually applied to the threads?

December 31, 2011, 07:46 PM	#6
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	Thanks guys, that sounds easy enough - and I'll look into the purple loctite.