Dumb question... Adler AD500 223. Do you think I can put blue lock tight on this nut here? It rattles quite frequently

[u/thxxx1337]

[u/TopLemon3678]

Maybe thread tape (Teflon tape), maybe the thickness helps it from wiggling

[u/thxxx1337 → u/TopLemon3678]

That's not a bad idea

[u/Specialist_Chard5231 → u/thxxx1337]

You can also get other types of locktite. Try something like locktite 609 or another product called "thread sealant". 609 is more of a glue. Thread sealant can stand up to hight temps and vibrations while still being easy to release.

[u/TopLemon3678 → u/thxxx1337]

Did you try it?

[u/thxxx1337 → u/TopLemon3678]

Not yet. Haven't been to the range since I've tightened it the first time.

[u/under_hunter82376 → u/TopLemon3678]

that could work

[u/Wiggum13]

My local Canadian tire has a few of these. I was tempted to grab one just to scratch that semi auto itch. But I see more posts about issues, than not. So I’m hesitant.

[u/Eglitarian → u/Wiggum13]

I just got the akdas alcor .223. After hearing all the horror stories about the Adler I looked a bit more into the alcor. So far the quality seems way better on the alcor

[u/CJtwac → u/Eglitarian]

Envy you, kodia defense has the accessories for it to looks more taticaool

[u/Eglitarian → u/CJtwac]

Yeah I ordered them haha, waiting for them to show up.

[u/IceWide6245 → u/Eglitarian]

The alcor has its fair share of horror stories, mine's on its way to kodiak right now, likely to be replaced. The steel cam pin ate the aluminum receiver after maybe 350 rounds, now it locks all the way back after every shot. It also sheared a roll pin and ejected the firing pin out the back of the bolt at about 150 rounds, that was fun having to disassemble it with a live round in the chamber

[u/CommentArbitror]

No do not use blue.

Use vibratite vc3 if anything

[u/pr0cyn1c]

Orange locktight is better for vibration 

[u/CJtwac]

Mine is on her way to warranty center now. Barrel loose easily just under 20rd fired, bolt charging handle is broken… hand guard is easily to loose during firing under 20rd….. I guess it is exactly designed for hunting purpose only. Maybe 20rd is her limit to hold the barrel tight

[u/thxxx1337 → u/CJtwac]

It's not great

[u/CJtwac → u/thxxx1337]

Yes, it’s also not safe to operate it because the barrel issues. I noticed that The barrel loose and was pointed to the ground so it shoots straight to the ground…

[u/ODST11282]

Yo bro, I have the exact same one is 308. Exact same problem. Deadass any problems text me abt it. Also the alleged solution, the rod the nut sits on, feel it. If it feels loose than you need to tighten a separate screw. And blue loctite is alright, I even used red and it was OK. Just dont put it on like its Betty Crocker frosting. Ill send images, gimme a mjn here.

[u/ODST11282 → u/ODST11282]

I cant send images, so dm me. (The side with the charging handle, there is a small threaded hole for thw screw so the handguard can be "screwed" into place, flip it over. Now there should be 2 holes. The bottom one should have a screw with a hex bit hole, tighten it and it'll tighten the rod that the retaining nut sits on). Theyre Turkish guns, they suck. Love em, but they suck. Want a tacticool gun?, wait, Canada is importing new guns.

[u/thehuntinggearguy]

Only if you never want to take it a part ever again.

[u/zporb → u/thehuntinggearguy]

Yeah thats just not how lock tite works

[u/pr0cyn1c → u/thehuntinggearguy]

Peroxide breaks it down. Now you know.

[u/thehuntinggearguy → u/pr0cyn1c]

If it's the same as the 308 version, that nut needs to be removed every time you remove the barrel and access the bolt and it is an utter pain in the dick.