Thread Protectors

Posted By: Grizz

Thread Protectors - 06/20/18 02:18 AM

I just ordered a rifle that has a threaded barrel with a thread protector. I have no plans to get a brake or suppressor so the thread protector would stay on it if I don't have the barrel cut down two inches and re-crowned. My question is this:
Do the thread protector's come loose from shooting and is there a way to keep them from coming loose? Loctite seems like the obvious answer but I don't have any experience with thread protectors so I don't know if that would work or not.

Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: Thread Protectors - 06/20/18 02:40 AM

Never really had a problem coming loose. You will naturally hand check it
I have about 4 guns with tps

Posted By: J.G.

Re: Thread Protectors - 06/20/18 03:04 AM

Put some low strength LockTite on, and tighten by hand, all you can. Should be good to go.

Posted By: GLC

Re: Thread Protectors - 06/20/18 11:35 AM

Originally Posted By: FiremanJG

Put some low strength LockTite on, and tighten by hand, all you can. Should be good to go.

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Posted By: Vern1

Re: Thread Protectors - 06/22/18 12:54 PM

A small o-ring from HD behind the thread protector will keep it on and makes removing easy.
Or a small dab of silicone.

Posted By: easttxhoghunter

Re: Thread Protectors - 06/23/18 02:51 AM

Blue Loctite will do.

Posted By: garyrapp55

Re: Thread Protectors - 06/24/18 01:08 AM

Originally Posted By: easttxhoghunter

Blue Loctite will do.