New Ruger

magicjeep · 06-10-2008, 04:09 PM

I picked up a new Ruger 22/45 yesterday. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet but I decided to try and disassemble it and reassemble a few times since I've heard of the difficulties. The guy at the store said if you do it a few times and read the instructions it isn't that bad.
Well I did it once and disassembly wasn't so bad, only needed a hammer and dowel once. Reassembly was a nightmare. I couldn't get the barrel/receiver assembly to line up with the grip, even with a hammer.
Anyone have any tips I can try in the future??

madcratebuilder · 06-11-2008, 06:14 AM

PUT THE HAMMER AWAY. Read the manual. The first few times it is a pita to reassemble. I converted my MK III to a MK II hammer and sear. That eliminates the mag disconnect, makes it much easier to reassemble, plus the mag drops out like it should.

punkndisorderly · 06-11-2008, 06:28 AM

To get the barrel/receiver onto the grip/frame, I have to use a rubber mallet. One sharp tap and it's back on (I usually fold up a towell, hold the pistol with the barrel down on the towell and give the grip a moderate tap).

You might consider taking it to the shop where you bought it. Have them walk you through reassembly a couple of times. Then do it a few times once you get home. You'll never have a problem after that. Also, it will loosen up the fit a bit, making it easier to do later on.

magicjeep · 06-11-2008, 07:50 AM

Thanks for the input. I misposted before about the hammer, I used a rubber mallet. As far as reading the manual I did, I even watched the videos on ruger.com.
Like I posted earlier, when I put the barrel on the frame I tapped it with the mallet but the barrel would only stay flush with the back of the frame. Than the hole for the bolt stop was off by 1/16"-1/8" which made getting the pin back in. How hard should I hit the frame with the mallet, maybe I was just too scared I would break something.
Well I think I will do it again today. Hopefully it will be a little easier. The worst part is I probably won't get to shoot it until sometime next week. Again thanks for the help.

neophyte · 06-11-2008, 09:03 AM

majicjeepd: Sir; go to Rugers site and watch the How to MK 11-111 they are the same configuration.

Ruger
"News and Resources""
On Line Video.

Don't give up. You have a fire firearm that takes a little time to learn assembly and disassembly. Once you get it down, good to go

06-10-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
magicjeep Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central NJ Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0)	New Ruger I picked up a new Ruger 22/45 yesterday. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet but I decided to try and disassemble it and reassemble a few times since I've heard of the difficulties. The guy at the store said if you do it a few times and read the instructions it isn't that bad. Well I did it once and disassembly wasn't so bad, only needed a hammer and dowel once. Reassembly was a nightmare. I couldn't get the barrel/receiver assembly to line up with the grip, even with a hammer. Anyone have any tips I can try in the future??

06-11-2008, 06:14 AM	#2
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 498 Trader Rating: (0)	PUT THE HAMMER AWAY. Read the manual. The first few times it is a pita to reassemble. I converted my MK III to a MK II hammer and sear. That eliminates the mag disconnect, makes it much easier to reassemble, plus the mag drops out like it should. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

06-11-2008, 09:03 AM	#5
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,201 Trader Rating: (0)	Ruger majicjeepd: Sir; go to Rugers site and watch the How to MK 11-111 they are the same configuration. Ruger "News and Resources"" On Line Video. Don't give up. You have a fire firearm that takes a little time to learn assembly and disassembly. Once you get it down, good to go __________________ Craig By the standards of most

06-11-2008, 06:28 AM	#3
punkndisorderly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0)	To get the barrel/receiver onto the grip/frame, I have to use a rubber mallet. One sharp tap and it's back on (I usually fold up a towell, hold the pistol with the barrel down on the towell and give the grip a moderate tap). You might consider taking it to the shop where you bought it. Have them walk you through reassembly a couple of times. Then do it a few times once you get home. You'll never have a problem after that. Also, it will loosen up the fit a bit, making it easier to do later on.

06-11-2008, 07:50 AM	#4
magicjeep Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central NJ Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the input. I misposted before about the hammer, I used a rubber mallet. As far as reading the manual I did, I even watched the videos on ruger.com. Like I posted earlier, when I put the barrel on the frame I tapped it with the mallet but the barrel would only stay flush with the back of the frame. Than the hole for the bolt stop was off by 1/16"-1/8" which made getting the pin back in. How hard should I hit the frame with the mallet, maybe I was just too scared I would break something. Well I think I will do it again today. Hopefully it will be a little easier. The worst part is I probably won't get to shoot it until sometime next week. Again thanks for the help.