My question is genuine.
My times on this forum and others I have heard that nothing needs to be done if screw is torqued and staked properly.
Some people claim that staking is not even necessary if torque is correct. Not 100% sure of screws needing a Loctite per TDP as I've never run into this problem.
I don't dispute the existence of the issue and in theory Ned's OCKS would make staking stronger.
Your example in the article and Ned's post both allude to two things:
1. Materials: incorrect screws (Chinese made YFS example or similar)
2. Process: incorrect staking and torque
My questions was - if one uses a correct Grade 8 screws (McMaster P/N: 91251A190 or similar) AND the correct process to torque and stake screws would you see a measurable benefit of using OCKS? (which cost 10x of a quality screw)
I don't hear that often about gas key screw failures in Colt, BCM, Daniel Defense, or LMT. I would assume they are using correct materials and processes.
As an example, a person claims to have 100k rounds on BCM BCG without any special screws, treatment or anything else: https://www.ar15.com/forums/industry...e_/138-274255/
From the engineering perspective holding strength of the screw is coming from threads and proper torque is important. Once threads weaken and get stretched/elongated I think no amount of staking will prevent screws from coming loose in BCG application.
I'm not bad-mouthing OCKS as I think the product is actually great. Screws, however, are a commodity item and not a premium product.
I would love to see some measurable comparison between what BCM uses (https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...0gas%20key.htm) and OCKS using a correct application, if one exists.
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