I recently bought a Ruger 22/45, which is a really fun gun to shoot, but a bear to reassemble after stripping. I can break it down in two seconds flat, and putting it back together is also quick, with one problem: 9 times out of 10, the hammer strut doesn't seem to engage/seat in the mainspring housing properly during the final step of assembly, so the bolt will only open half way.
What's the trick to getting it right the first time? I've followed the instructional manual verbatim.
Thanks for any help.
What's the trick to getting it right the first time? I've followed the instructional manual verbatim.
Thanks for any help.