My sights won't stay on my aluminum receiver

[Crowl]

I'm having a problem my sights just won't seem to stay on the screw holes stripped and I've tried just about everything and ideas on how I could get them to stay on for good? Any help is appreciated

[Bawanna]

Never looked at an aluminum one. Wonder if a rivet would be tight enough to hold. Some used to be riveted on as I recall. I could be wrong on that.

[Crowl]

I have them riveted now with some rivets you don't need a gun to install... One range trip and they popped out

[Bawanna]

Well that was a great idea that didn't work worth a damn.

I shall ponder this.

[Crowl]

Haha yeah thanks man because I sure can't figure it out

[DeaconKC]

Okay, I would try epoxy and pop rivets to hold it in place until the epoxy sets.

[muggsy]

Would it be feasible to drill and tap for the next larger size screw, or would that be too easy?

[Bill]

Loctite-Red is said to be near permanent and actually needs heat to break the seal. Depending on how much play you have this may be the solution?

[Bill]

Further... You may have some luck with a tap without re-drilling to a larger size. I have found that occasionally I can use the same size tap to just clean and re-set the threads. Then use the Loctite and tighten just to the point of "snug." Never tried this on a gun but it has been the solution several times around the boat.

[Ghostsoldier]

Loctite-Red is said to be near permanent and actually needs heat to break the seal. Depending on how much play you have this may be the solution?

This is what I used on mine, and have never had an issue. One of my buddies used rivets, but they look kinda weird.

Rob