[alan c.]

Jay I have two Ruger pistols a P95 and a P89. The P89 is about six months old. I am disappointed in the fact that the milling marks on the underside of the slide are putting some serious rub marks on the leading edge of the barrel block on top. My P95 does not even show wear. My P89 only has about 300 rds. through it. I realize that the wear marks probably will not hurt anything but it's the principle of the whole thing. Should I call Ruger or try to polish the ruff areas out. Just wondering if you have had any problems with your Rugers?
Thank you.
Alan Cutshall.

[Jay1958]

Hi Alan,

Both of my Rugers are P95DC's. They are shooters, not showpieces - almost 3,000 thru one and over 2,000 thru the other. Very little obvious wear on other one.

I'm not sure what you mean by "serious rub marks on the leading edge of the barrel block on top". My barrel blocks have a little wear, mostly on the edges of the bottom, opposite the feedramp, around where the guide rod connect to the barrel block.

I have had really good experience with Ruger service the few times I have needed it. If you think there is a real problem, I wouldn't hesitate to send it to Ruger for service. Especially if you have another firearm that you can use until the P89 is returned to you.

The only problem I've had with my P95DCs is when a guide rod retention clip came off and I lost the retention clip and the collar. Ruger sent me free replacements are no charge.

Best regards,

Jay1958

Quote:       Originally Posted by alan c.

Jay I have two Ruger pistols a P95 and a P89. The P89 is about six months old. I am disappointed in the fact that the milling marks on the underside of the slide are putting some serious rub marks on the leading edge of the barrel block on top. My P95 does not even show wear. My P89 only has about 300 rds. through it. I realize that the wear marks probably will not hurt anything but it's the principle of the whole thing. Should I call Ruger or try to polish the ruff areas out. Just wondering if you have had any problems with your Rugers? Thank you. Alan Cutshall.

[alan c.]

Thanks for the input. I talked to Ruger today. I think I will polish out the bad milling job myself and polish out the marks the slide left on the top of the barrel. I really didn't want to pay $35 to $40 in shipping.

[Jay1958]

My understanding is that you do have to pay shipping to Ruger, but if they determine the problem to be a factory defect and not something caused by the user, they will refund the shipping charge when they return the firearm.

You might want to call them and ask about that.

Jay1958

Quote:       Originally Posted by alan c.

Thanks for the input. I talked to Ruger today. I think I will polish out the bad milling job myself and polish out the marks the slide left on the top of the barrel. I really didn't want to pay $35 to $40 in shipping.