Using Locktight to freeze internal lock on SW 340 PD

quantum36 · August 13th, 2008, 05:08 PM

After reading several stories about Smith Wesson's internal locking mechanisms "locking up", has anyone tried using locktight on the keyhole? (I am specifically referring to a SW 340 PD).

Or, is it possible to remove the lock parts, and still have a functioning firearm?

So far, I have fired about a thousand rounds through my 340 PD, without any problems, but......

18DAI · August 13th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I would not rely on locktite. Go to the S&W forum, there are detailed instructions on disabling/removing the abomination that is the internal lock.

Good luck! Regards 18DAI.

BikerRN · August 13th, 2008, 06:07 PM

My Take On The Matter:

Add LokTite to an already proven to malfunction part that is subjected to recoil and the recoil is what induces the malfunction?

Now the recoil will work the LokTite loose, causing some loose debris in the firearm. No thank you.

Biker

QKShooter · August 13th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Seach for LocTite Stud & Bearing Mount.

If you carefully degrease the metal parts that will never let go.

August 13th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#1
quantum36 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern Alabama Posts: 135	Using Locktight to freeze internal lock on SW 340 PD After reading several stories about Smith Wesson's internal locking mechanisms "locking up", has anyone tried using locktight on the keyhole? (I am specifically referring to a SW 340 PD). Or, is it possible to remove the lock parts, and still have a functioning firearm? So far, I have fired about a thousand rounds through my 340 PD, without any problems, but...... __________________ G36 SA 1911 .45 High Cap Colt 1911 .45 National Match NRA Lifetime Member Member USCCA Navy Veteran

August 13th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#3
BikerRN Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 1,871	My Take On The Matter: Add LokTite to an already proven to malfunction part that is subjected to recoil and the recoil is what induces the malfunction? Now the recoil will work the LokTite loose, causing some loose debris in the firearm. No thank you. Biker __________________ "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."

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QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,788	Seach for LocTite Stud & Bearing Mount. If you carefully degrease the metal parts that will never let go. __________________ Support Our Military. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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August 13th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#2
18DAI Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 117	I would not rely on locktite. Go to the S&W forum, there are detailed instructions on disabling/removing the abomination that is the internal lock. Good luck! Regards 18DAI.