Was going to link this. I need it everytime. This is by far the best guide. Read thouroughly and dont skip around. I had to to learn my lesson the hard way
We all have learned that lesson
Was going to link this. I need it everytime. This is by far the best guide. Read thouroughly and dont skip around. I had to to learn my lesson the hard way
THANK YOU!! I'm giving the Areoflyer floor punch a try as soon as I get home and I'm gonna pass on the Speed Strip kit, bc no doubt the hammer strut is pesky...but not 50 bucks worth of pesky. Ya know? Lol
I recently bought a used Ruger Mark II and I'm pretty sure the gun had NEVER been completely field-stripped for a clean, nor did the previous owner clean it at all it seemed. I found out why it hadn't been completely field stripped when I removed the bolt and tried to remove the receiver/barrel from the frame myself. HOLY SH*T!!! Several people online said if there's difficulty removing the reciever/barrel from the frame on a particular Mark II then a mallet is needed to beat them apart. During three separate cleanings now I've beat the back of the receiver on that bad boy harder than I've EVER pounded on ANY gun in all of my years, and I'm STILL having to clean the gun with both parts attached bc I can't get even a quarter millimeter of separation. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the encouragement! if/WHEN I get that muthachucka apart, I'm thinking that a light filing might be just what's needed to get her back together a little more easily and for future field strips.
I have several MKI,II,III and yes even the 4. The MKI and MKII were the easiest to disassemble until the MKiV came out. The MKIII was always the worst because Ruger forgot to add a step in the owners manual due to their Mag disconnect. Because of the tight fit between the Upper and Lower yes you will need a rubber hammer for the first few disassemblies. As the metal on Metal wears in, it will get easier. If you are still having concerns I would be glad to show you some pointers if you wanted to get together
If I ever thought I might have to clean mine or had any trouble with it, I'd take it back to the guy who sold it to me.
I've seen him tear one down and put it back together. Pretty sure he could do it blindfolded.
Wonder who he might be? Hint, hint...