Ruger 9mm takedown that can accept Glock mags

[1bulletBarney]

I have been having issues with my charging handle coming lose while shooting my carbine. I tried using a correct sized lockwasher hoping the allen screw/lockwasher combo would help keep the charging handle snug to the bolt carrier. Range trip yesterday and about 20 rounds in the charging handle was loose...

I don't like the idea of using blue locktite to keep the charging handle from loosening up but I am not sure what else to do. I might give Ruger a call and see what they say...

[Dan_Eastvale]

I have been having issues with my charging handle coming lose while shooting my carbine. I tried using a correct sized lockwasher hoping the allen screw/lockwasher combo would help keep the charging handle snug to the bolt carrier. Range trip yesterday and about 20 rounds in the charging handle was loose...

I don't like the idea of using blue locktite to keep the charging handle from loosening up but I am not sure what else to do. I might give Ruger a call and see what they say...

AR15.com were addressing this and other issues. They also do not recommend loctite for a screw that needs to be removed from time to time.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Ruger-PC-Carbine-Review-and-opportunities-for-improvement-aftermarket-accessories-updated-13Sep/48-486962/

[crufflers]

I don't like the idea of using blue locktite to keep the charging handle from loosening up

Why? That's what it is for.

[Two Nuggets]

Pick up my PC Carbine tomorrow. Looking forward to shooting it.

[Dan_Eastvale]

Why? That's what it is for.

Don't like it for something to be removed with every field strip. Prefer it for semi permanent assemblies only.

[crufflers]

Don't like it for something to be removed with every field strip. Prefer it for semi permanent assemblies only.

If I can torque it less than 65 in-lbs and have it stay put and not mess up the screw head I'd opt for it, but if there's better screws I can see why people would think they know better than Ruger. A little Loctite goes a long way, if you slather it on there and strip the hex head, I wouldn't say that's Loctite's fault. I haven't noticed mine getting loose after swapping sides, I will check them ASAP. Everyone is sure Ruger doesn't put factory thread locker on any screws? Maybe this is a situation to try Loctite "222" though I don't have issues gracefully backing out screws on-purpose with blue.

[1bulletBarney]

Why? That's what it is for.

I knew Lochtite Blue was "removable" but it looks like it was designed to use on fasteners that require normal disassembly. I thought blue was designed so that a fastener could be removed if removable was necessary. I found this datasheet on Locktite Blue 242...

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/tds/T_LKR_BLUE_tds.pdf

I have a tube in the box and will go ahead and use it...

[BigBamBoo]

I think you guys are over thinking this. I run mine hard in USPSA and have close to 5000 rounds through it.

I hand “torque” the charging handle screw and have never had an issue.

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[WartHog]

Streamlight TLR-7

You guy using the TLR-7, how is the activation switch? Saw a YT vid where a guy was whining about how terrible it was compared to his gold standard Surefire X300 . I have two TLR1-S's that I love but they won't fit without grinding down a bit of the stock and then they block the sling stud.

[sigstroker]

I like the look.

[WartHog]

Photoshop?

[sigstroker]

Nope, special X-Ring version, whatever that means.

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[crufflers]

Anything but Digicamo.

[beenawhile]

Anyone know if they are aftermarket barrels in the works? I'd love to have a light weight barrel like a Tac Sol 10/22 barrel

[JWHuey]

Mine is coming together.