Buckmark Contour sight/top plate screws loosing ??

[newbie1234]

My Buckmark Contour after about 300 rds then the three sight/top plate screws (tort #10) are become loosed . These screws to tie the top/sight plate to the barrel and the frame.
Below the screw Browning placed a "bowl-shape lock washer" but the screws still loose after around 300rds.
1/. Is the same thing happen to your Aces's Contour ?
2/. How to fix the problem ?

Best Regards.

[RTE]

Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242

[billt]

Even better than Blue Loctite is Vibratite VC-3. It's a bit like, "glorified nail polish". It holds well, but it's removable and reusable. Perfect for what you need it for.

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[NickMc]

I used Loctite Blue but still had problems. I've been using Loctite purple with much better results.

[Garv]

It is a common issue on Buckmarks, sadly.
At least the fix is easy.
Clean the threads thoroughly before applying the loctite or similar products.
Do not use the high strength versions.

[General]

That's been an on going problem with buckmarks. I sold mine.

[.40Cal]

Is Loctite the right product for this issue? I mean, you have to remove these screws to open to clean the gun.

[Rosebud22]

Blue loctite is required SOP on these screws. Blue is not permanent , so can screws can be removed.

[newbie1234]

I saw three more Calguners had the same problem , does Browning know about this ? Any recall on Contour ?
Loctite is the only solution now, but I don't think that is the RIGHT solution.

BTW, I changed 3 NEW screws and 3 NEW lock-washers the problem still existed. :-(

[Capt.Dunsel]

Teflon plumbers tape around screws also works.

Known problem with Buckmarks , all simple fixes have now been suggested .

[GUNNTZ]

My owners instructions from 10+ years ago say to clean threads, apply medium strength thread locking compound and hand tighten screws. My buckmark has the same issue when I forget thread locker. Small price to pay for a very accurate 22 pistol.

[soulbyte]

I'm glad I found this thread. I just put a down payment on a buckmark contour. Should I back out? They are currently on sale at Turners for $399 ($120 Off). I've been a Ruger owner for a while and this will be my first buckmark.

[ProtectThe2nd]

Safety wire...cause it works and looks beotchin...lol

[SonofWWIIDI]

Never had that problem with mine. Way more than 300 rounds downrange.

But now I'm gonna go pull it out and make sure everything is good and tight.

[billt]

I'm glad I found this thread. I just put a down payment on a buckmark contour. Should I back out? They are currently on sale at Turners for $399 ($120 Off). I've been a Ruger owner for a while and this will be my first buckmark.

No. The Browning Buckmark is a good solid weapon. Screws can come loose on any machine. It's a fact of life. Nothing a drop of nail polish or Vibratite can't fix. Enjoy your new Buckmark.