So I decide for the first time to field strip my Ruger Mark II (.22LR) pistol for a good cleaning. I found that removing the barrel/receiver from the frame required what I believe to be an unusually great amount of force. I've attempted to reassemble the barrel/receiver to the frame but I am unable to do so without again using allot of force. I am guessing that this isn't right. Has anyone else had this problem and found a fix for it? I can't find any burrs that might create interference during assembly and I don't want to start filing or removing metal without knowing where the problem is. Any suggestions???
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Graystar
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It can take a good bit of force on a new gun. It will loosen up over time. It's nothing to worry about. You're not damaging anything.
Quentin
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I have the perfect solution for you. Since you said you already cleaned it, tap the receiver back on with the rubber mallet then go have a ball shooting a few bricks. That will loosen it up and is more fun than cleaning it!
Really, a couple thousand rounds should do the trick and you won't need the mallet anymore. Like everyone else said, this is normal and straightens out soon. Also, a few disassemblies/reassemblies will help.
Really, a couple thousand rounds should do the trick and you won't need the mallet anymore. Like everyone else said, this is normal and straightens out soon. Also, a few disassemblies/reassemblies will help.
Kruzr
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And be sure and take the time to read the manual. You would be amazed at how much easier it is to strip an Mark II when you exactly follow the steps in the manual.
Thanks for the replies ...
It is much appreciated. I bought a plastic tipped hammer and that did the trick. I still have a hard time doing the assembly though. I've practiced disassemble/reassembly about a dozen times but I've yet to get it right on the first try. It's frustrating to let such a teeny gun get the better of me. Hell, I can reassemble my Browning HP behind my back in the dark ...
It is much appreciated. I bought a plastic tipped hammer and that did the trick. I still have a hard time doing the assembly though. I've practiced disassemble/reassembly about a dozen times but I've yet to get it right on the first try. It's frustrating to let such a teeny gun get the better of me. Hell, I can reassemble my Browning HP behind my back in the dark ...
denfoote
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Autolite said:
That is normal, grasshopper!!
It takes a few times struggling with it to finally get the procedure down pat!!
I have four of the little buggers and I still find that I sometimes have to refer back to the manual!! I have it stored as a PDF file on my hard drive!!
wally
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I've quit taking apart my Ruger .22s years ago. I flush 'em out real good with cheap house brand brake parts cleaner ($2 a can at O'Riely) and relube with Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry Lube ($5 a can at Lowe's). Much faster and much less aggravation. My wife and I shoot them a lot with very few failures of any kind considering we shoot nothing but the cheapest ammo available.
This dry lube stuff is great --powder fouling doesn't seem to stick to it and it doesn't form the grimy "mud" I used to get when I used Break-Free or Tetra grease, but leaves a film that seem every bit as slick as Tetra.
--wally.
This dry lube stuff is great --powder fouling doesn't seem to stick to it and it doesn't form the grimy "mud" I used to get when I used Break-Free or Tetra grease, but leaves a film that seem every bit as slick as Tetra.
--wally.
That's probably a good approach wally. I've know alot of people who agree who do just that because they feel that excessive take down is not wise. Don't see how it could hurt the pistol in any way really. But I guess if I can keep mine clean without taking it down, I'm going that route.
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