1958 Model 17 .22 with a left hand threaded extractor rod.
I've tightened this otherwise great revolver many times and stopped shooting it for about 10 years due to the problem, but finally brought it back out, made sure it was tight and ran a box of 50 thru it.
The rod loosened up... not to the point the cylinder would not open, but close.
I know they make special tools for tightening and seen discussion on use Loktite vs no way you should use it.
Should I just figure on retightening every 50 rounds or is there a real fix? Why doesn't S&W want you to use thread sealant and others caution not to use it?
I've tightened this otherwise great revolver many times and stopped shooting it for about 10 years due to the problem, but finally brought it back out, made sure it was tight and ran a box of 50 thru it.
The rod loosened up... not to the point the cylinder would not open, but close.
I know they make special tools for tightening and seen discussion on use Loktite vs no way you should use it.
Should I just figure on retightening every 50 rounds or is there a real fix? Why doesn't S&W want you to use thread sealant and others caution not to use it?