Ruger grip cap removal

[bandur60]

Search wasn't very satisfying, one thread (or post?) and it was about the 77 Mark ii. Is there a trick to getting the plastic medallion out of the (plastic?) grip cap without butchering one or the other? Question was asked in another thread but not answered and didn't really pertain to that thread, thus this new one. Thanks for advice/ instructions. Oh, my question concerns the older tang safety 77, not the Mark ii.

 

[Riomouse911]

I haven’t ever taken one off/apart. For those who may have better info or are wondering what that cap looks like, here is a close up of the grip cap on my M-77 RSI.



I hope this helps give someone an idea how to help.

Good luck!

Stay safe..

 

[bandur60]

That's the one, thanks for the photo!

 

[Blue68f100]

Use a strong magnet and see if there is a screw behind it. If magnetic, you know you have to remove the ruger screaming chicken to access it.

May want to contact Ruger CS and see what they have to say.

 

[NMexJim]

See this post.

Remove Ruger cap from butt stock

How might I remove this Ruger cap from the stock? Is there something under the Ruger insignia? Do I pry the insignia off with a small screwdriver? There’s a lot of potential to scar the cap doing that.

www.thehighroad.org

The cap is two piece - medallion and cap. The medallion hides a screw. Drill through medallion and use thin screwdriver to pop out of the cap. All parts are inexpensive and available through Midway.

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

Last time i had to remove one of those grip caps and it wasnt on a ruger but same setup. I used some scalding hot boiling water and poured it on medallion little by little as not to soak everything but get it good and hot to help break the glue medallion is held by. Then took a eyeglasses flat head screwdriver very very small. And was able to gently pop the medallion out without damage and gained access to the screw underneath. But like has been said above you dont have to be so careful cause the replacement parts are fairly easy to get and not very expensive. So worst case you have to spend a few bucks on replacment cap or medallion

 

[NMexJim]

They have both gold and white medallions …….

 

[bandur60]

Thanks for all he replies; I did see the Midway replacement before posting, but they specifically say Mark II (different shaped pistol grip?). Thus the reason for asking here. I'm satisfied.

 

[NMexJim]

Ruger Pistol Grip Cap Medallion Ruger M77 Mark II Mag Number 1 All

This is an original factory replacement part. Factory replacement parts are manufactured to the exact same specifications and tolerances and use the...

www.midwayusa.com

Scroll down this page for the M77 cap.

 

[Hookeye]

The replacement grip cap may have less than ideal contour (compared to your original).
Had a pitted one on my dad's old #1.
The brass medallion over the screw did NOT want to come out, even after drilling.
Since my cap was badly pitted I slotted it and cranked out the medallion and then removed screw and pitched the cap (as it was nasty to begin with).
Replacement cap fit no problem, but......it was not symmetrical in contour, off a bit on scallop.
Yup, typical Ruger these days.
The old one was perfect ('74).

 

[NMexJim]

I’d call Ruger and gripe. They usually are pretty good at customer service.