Ruger GP-100 Extractor

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I have a Ruger GP-100 which I really like. After shooting about 2,000 rounds, I decided to give it a deep clean.

I disassembled the cylinder and crane assembly and removed the left handed screw inside the cylinder center hole to free the extractor. I found that this screw had Locktite red on a small region of the thread to lock it in place.

Is it necessary/desirable to apply Locktite red when I put the whole thing back together after cleaning ? I am not sure I want to use Locktite red if I intend to take it apart say once a year for deep cleaning. Is it a bad idea to do without Locktite as long I check on the screw whenever I field strip the gun for cleaning after each visit to the range ?
 
Man, I got red locktite on some bolts on my Harley...takes nothing short of an impact wrench to get them free. Not sure how/why that would be necessary on a handgun.

Probably don't remove the extractor too often. Use some blue locktite for peace of mind and easier removal in the future.

Sure it was red locktite and not some sort of anti-sieze? How'd you even get the screw out without stripping it something fierce?
 
Ha - you are probably right that it is not Locktite red but some other red colored thread locking material. I had to give the screwdriver a firm twist and I felt resistance all the way out but like you said - if it was really Locktite red, I doubt whether I could have got it out with just "moderate" effort :)

I will take your advice and just use some Locktite blue and avoid taking it apart too often !

Thanks
 
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