SARASOTA, FL

RANGER 9 TORQUE SPEC & LOCTITE GUIDE

  • Torque Spec for Screws:
    • Optic plate to slide: 14-18 in/lbs
    • Optic to optic plate: 12-14 in/lbs
    • Rear iron sight to plate: 10-12 in/lbs
    • Grip screws: 18-20 in/lbs
    • Trigger guard screws: 5 in/lbs
  • Loctite: 246 high temp blue Loctite is used on the following screws. Requires 24 hours to fully cure.
    • Grip screws
    • Optic screws
    • Ejector screw
    • Extractor screw
    • Rear iron sight screws and set screw
    • Optic plate screws
    • Front sight screw

Note: When applying blue Loctite, start at the base of the threads and apply a small drop. This drop will spread evenly to the rest of the threads when the screw is tightened.