Just installed trigger in 1911 - have a ?

tincanhunter · May 22, 2010, 04:50 PM

So I just installed a Nighthawk Custom trigger in my S&W1911PD Gunsite Edition (didn't like the looks of the stock solid aluminum trigger). The trigger has an over travel adjustment screw like most aftermarket triggers do. Unlike the other triggers I've encountered, the threads are such that the screw is not "locked" in place once adjusted. So the question is, what do you guys use to keep the screw in place once the over travel has been adjusted? Locktite green...something else...nothing at all?? Seems like the screw will re-adjust itself with recoil.

Thanks and cheers

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SShearer · May 22, 2010, 05:06 PM

I put blue locktite on mine.

bcrash15 · May 22, 2010, 05:21 PM

green loctite is the penetrating grade correct? That is, you put it on an already tightened bolt/nut and it seeps into the joint and hardens. The blue would work fine but is supposed to be applied before assembly, so if you've already adjusted it where you want it, the green might be the best bet.

tincanhunter · May 22, 2010, 09:22 PM

Took it apart and reassembled with the blue.

Thanks fellas

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May 22, 2010, 04:50 PM	#1
tincanhunter Member Join Date: July 3, 2009 Posts: 94	Just installed trigger in 1911 - have a ? So I just installed a Nighthawk Custom trigger in my S&W1911PD Gunsite Edition (didn't like the looks of the stock solid aluminum trigger). The trigger has an over travel adjustment screw like most aftermarket triggers do. Unlike the other triggers I've encountered, the threads are such that the screw is not "locked" in place once adjusted. So the question is, what do you guys use to keep the screw in place once the over travel has been adjusted? Locktite green...something else...nothing at all?? Seems like the screw will re-adjust itself with recoil. Thanks and cheers .

May 22, 2010, 05:06 PM	#2
SShearer Junior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Posts: 14	I put blue locktite on mine.

May 22, 2010, 05:21 PM	#3
bcrash15 Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2007 Posts: 455	green loctite is the penetrating grade correct? That is, you put it on an already tightened bolt/nut and it seeps into the joint and hardens. The blue would work fine but is supposed to be applied before assembly, so if you've already adjusted it where you want it, the green might be the best bet.

May 22, 2010, 09:22 PM	#4
tincanhunter Member Join Date: July 3, 2009 Posts: 94	Took it apart and reassembled with the blue. Thanks fellas .