Will it still Fire? (Loctite Lube)

Published on February 11, 2025
Duration: 0:59

This video tests the viability of using Loctite 243 threadlocker as a firearm lubricant on a Beretta-style pistol. After application and a three-hour setting period, the pistol fired one round but failed to cycle, with the slide jamming out of battery due to the Loctite bonding the moving parts. The experiment concludes that Loctite is not a suitable lubricant and can render a firearm inoperable.

Quick Summary

Loctite 243 threadlocker is not suitable as a firearm lubricant. In testing, it caused a Beretta-style pistol to jam out of battery after a three-hour setting period, proving it can render firearms inoperable by bonding moving parts.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Loctite Lube Experiment
  2. 00:05Applying Loctite 243 to Pistol
  3. 00:22Setting Time for Loctite
  4. 00:31Live Fire Test: Does it Fire?
  5. 00:42Failure Analysis: Jammed Firearm

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Loctite be used as a firearm lubricant?

No, Loctite 243 threadlocker is not suitable as a firearm lubricant. When tested, it caused a Beretta-style pistol to jam out of battery after setting for three hours, rendering it inoperable.

What happened when Loctite was used on a firearm?

When Loctite 243 was applied to the slide rails and guide rod of a Beretta-style pistol and allowed to set for three hours, the firearm fired one round but failed to cycle. The slide jammed out of battery due to the Loctite bonding the moving parts.

Why did the firearm jam after using Loctite?

The firearm jammed because Loctite 243, a threadlocker, hardened and effectively bonded the moving parts, specifically the slide rails and guide rod. This prevented the slide from cycling properly after the first round was fired.

What is the risk of using threadlocker on firearms?

The primary risk is rendering the firearm inoperable, as demonstrated when Loctite 243 caused a pistol to jam. It can permanently bond critical moving components, leading to malfunctions and potential safety hazards.

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