Cheaper alternative for Brownells Acraglas Gel?

Vt.birdhunter · June 5, 2010, 02:19 PM

Looking to epoxy a XS tritium bead over an existing shotgun bead, Brownells Acraglas Gel is recommended. Anyone know of an suitable alternative that is less than $20?
Anything at Home Depot or similar?
Im having problems justifying $27.99 for the 4oz kit just to use a drop of the stuff. If its the only way to do it once and do it right, ill get it.

Thanks.

Jim Watson · June 5, 2010, 02:41 PM

JB Weld has a good reputation. I haven't glued on any sights with it, but it is a good quality epoxy.

jaguarxk120 · June 5, 2010, 02:50 PM

+ for the JB Weld

Vt.birdhunter · June 5, 2010, 04:31 PM

$7 at my local ace hardware 5 minutes away, perfect; TYVM

jtmckinney · June 5, 2010, 06:03 PM

Another +1 for JB weld.

I used it to attach a fiber optic front sight onto my Hawkins Replica 50 cal. black powder almost 10 years ago and it has not failed yet. I always use acetone to degrease anything I JB weld and I think it is worth the trouble.

Good Luck,
James

Ifishsum · June 6, 2010, 06:28 PM

I've used Miles Gilbert Bedrock with great results, IIRC it's about 1/2 the price and will bed 3-4 rifles.

June 5, 2010, 02:19 PM	#1
Vt.birdhunter Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 637	Cheaper alternative for Brownells Acraglas Gel? Looking to epoxy a XS tritium bead over an existing shotgun bead, Brownells Acraglas Gel is recommended. Anyone know of an suitable alternative that is less than $20? Anything at Home Depot or similar? Im having problems justifying $27.99 for the 4oz kit just to use a drop of the stuff. If its the only way to do it once and do it right, ill get it. Thanks.

June 5, 2010, 06:03 PM	#5
jtmckinney Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 490	Another +1 for JB weld. I used it to attach a fiber optic front sight onto my Hawkins Replica 50 cal. black powder almost 10 years ago and it has not failed yet. I always use acetone to degrease anything I JB weld and I think it is worth the trouble. Good Luck, James __________________ “Government does few things well but it does them at great expense” Cal Thomas “When Government Can’t Be Trusted” 6/11/2013 When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; When I am stronger than you, I take away your freedoms because that is according to my principles. Frank Herbert "Children of Dune"

June 5, 2010, 02:41 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	JB Weld has a good reputation. I haven't glued on any sights with it, but it is a good quality epoxy.

June 5, 2010, 02:50 PM	#3
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	+ for the JB Weld

June 5, 2010, 04:31 PM	#4
Vt.birdhunter Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 637	$7 at my local ace hardware 5 minutes away, perfect; TYVM

June 6, 2010, 06:28 PM	#6
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I've used Miles Gilbert Bedrock with great results, IIRC it's about 1/2 the price and will bed 3-4 rifles.