I want to take the designer of the Ruger Mark III to the range and... - Page 3

Alizard · 05-14-2012, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Cole125

If you have problems disassembling/reassembling a Ruger MKIII you are mentally challenged, period.

Sorry, someone had to say it. I am not the most mechanically inclined guy in the world but I READ directs and have not had a problem with my MKIII.

And that's a sample size of one which is statistically MEANINGLESS.

Many of the new ones are "fitted" so tight they have to be hammered to get the barrel on and off and my pet peeve: on many, it is impossible to force the plunger through the barrel assembly without beating on it. I have had to "taper" the mating surfaces on some so they could be put together without a hammer.

Some go together OK, some take some real hammering.

kibb · 05-14-2012, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Big Dog Dad

I have never had so much trouble with disassembly/reassembly of a pistol in my life. One time everything clicks back together with no problems; this time I'm about ready to hit this thing with a 16# sledge. I'll get that POS back together or use it as a very expensive door stop. I'd really like to take that Ruger designer to the range and use him as a target backstop. My rant is over!

-=BDD=-

Box it up and send it to me. I'll take it off your hands. I've been hitting the stores trying to find one for about two months now and still haven't got one yet. Hell, I'll even pay shipping. 😉

dooga · 05-14-2012, 14:06

Pretty much if you get a new MKIII, you should also buy a rubber mallet as well. Just part of the tools needed. And a flat head screwdriver.

Alizard · 05-14-2012, 14:42

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Originally Posted by dooga

Pretty much if you get a new MKIII, you should also buy a rubber mallet as well. Just part of the tools needed. And a flat head screwdriver.

Also a good, solid wooden bench to lay the muzzle on as you whack the receiver to get it to snap back together.

3rdgen40 · 05-14-2012, 15:12

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Originally Posted by dooga

Pretty much if you get a new MKIII, you should also buy a rubber mallet as well. Just part of the tools needed. And a flat head screwdriver.

I have not had to use a hammer or a screwdriver on mine.

Bob Hafler · 05-14-2012, 17:03

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Originally Posted by dooga

Pretty much if you get a new MKIII, you should also buy a rubber mallet as well. Just part of the tools needed. And a flat head screwdriver.

That's ok I like my new pistols to be a little on the tight side. Now the screw driver I have no idea what that's for.

ChicagoZman · 05-17-2012, 09:31

Paper clip and maybe a plastic mallet when brand new to get the barrel off but no need after a few dozen cleanings. That and following the steps. Always works for me.

What I learned early on is to have an understanding of what the various parts do and why. Once you understand how it operates, the assembly order makes sense.

jvbronco · 05-17-2012, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Bob Hafler

If you can't read and follow instructions and watch and understand the video's on how to take five pieces apart and put back together, then yes maybe you should not buy a Ruger MKIII. No it will not fall apart like a Glock when it comes to field stripping. Yes it will take some thought, but it's not the rocket science, or the PITA some seem to make it sound.. Good grief guys it's five pieces that have to go back together in a certain sequence.

I first bought a used MKIII 22 45 and quickly learned the procedure for assembly/ disassembly. I recently bought a brand new one (test fired exactly a month ago) and REALLY had to wack it with a mallet to get the barrel to unstick from the grip. I mean, I had to smack it hard. As MANY others have said, it just doesn't feel good hitting a brand new [anything] like that. However, I was able to get it to come off after a 100 round trip to the range and now it's just a very tight fit.

This thing is built like a tank so I am not worried about the wacking with a mallet (as per Ruger instructions), just have to be mindful of the sights so that I do not break those off with a misplaced swing of the mallet.

The sequence is one thing - fumble with it once and [most] people will quickly learn. The issue I had was the amount of force it took to get that barrel off.

Still - makes for an EXTREMELY fun day at the range when I can put 525 rounds on target with pin point accuracy for $19.95...

I had the beretta neos, my girlfriend has a bersa firestorm .22 (same form factor as the Bersa Thunder .380 and very fun to shoot), have owned a S&W 21A, and regularly shoot the Buckmark with a range buddy. The MKIII is my favorite (with the Buckmark being a close second).

Buford · 05-19-2012, 18:01

I know how you feel, OP.

Try these videos:

Ruger Mark III Dis/Assembly - YouTube

Ruger MK III 22 45 Fieldstrip ( disassemble & reassemble ) made easy - YouTube

jvbronco · 05-19-2012, 22:26

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Originally Posted by dooga

Pretty much if you get a new MKIII, you should also buy a rubber mallet as well. Just part of the tools needed. And a flat head screwdriver.

Lol - I had a used 22 45 that I was able to use in order to learn the reassembly procedure without all the banging (it was loose enough to dissemble/reassemble by hand). When I purchased my new 22 45, I stopped by the hardware store on my way home to pick up the rubber mallet because I knew I'd need it. Even with the mallet, I had to fire about 100 rounds before I could bang it apart.

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trigger45 · 06-10-2012, 06:32

got a buckmark, its better.

matt_lowry123 · 06-10-2012, 10:23

I feel your pain!!! There's those that can do it and those who can't. I fall under those who can't!!

Bilbo Bagins · 06-12-2012, 07:25

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Originally Posted by Big Dog Dad

I have never had so much trouble with disassembly/reassembly of a pistol in my life. One time everything clicks back together with no problems; this time I'm about ready to hit this thing with a 16# sledge. I'll get that POS back together or use it as a very expensive door stop. I'd really like to take that Ruger designer to the range and use him as a target backstop. My rant is over!

-=BDD=-

I feel your pain. I think its a two part issue.

1) Ruger fan boys just think the MKIII is God's gift to .22 pistols, and simply think that any complaint of the gun is blasphemy. The MKIII is harder to reassemble then a AR, and the complicated 10 step reassembly procedure is simply ridiculous. Come on seriously, point up, point down, take out mag, reinsert mag.

2) Some MKIII are just tighter than others. Some can be done by hand, but others require the use of a plastic mallet. I had one of those, a Stainless MKIII standard with a 4" barrel. After the 5th reassembly I decided that the Gun was too much of a PITA to enjoy, so I got rid of it.

PhantomF4E · 06-12-2012, 19:42

Put the ammo away grab a beer Look up the video Follow the video . Take the gun apart and put it back together , take the gun apart put it back together , take the gun apart put it back together, take the gun apart put it back together ..... It gets easier and easier once the parts wear in and you get familiar with the process. Do it until you are bored and it becomes muscle memory . You might as well the gun will live longer than you will.

mrsurfboard · 06-15-2012, 00:21

Worst design ever!

mnhogrider · 06-15-2012, 10:42

If anybody wants to buy a MK III and is holding off because of the field stripping horror stories (it's not that hard), then don't field strip it!

Hold it upside down with the bolt open and the magazine out and spray some aerosol brake cleaner. Watch the crud spray out, let drip-dry. When it's all evaporated, spray a little CLP, and wipe off any excess.

I wouldn't even muss with the barrel. Otherwise bore snake it.

You're good to go! It'll run fine this way.

Rod Ferro · 06-25-2012, 18:41

Never had much trouble with mine. I usually only field strip it after every 3000 rounds or so and really it doesn't need it then. I think I read somewhere you really only need to field strip it every 10,000 rounds or if you have a problem.

micdude · 06-29-2012, 22:32

I feal the pain first time it took me three days to get that thing back together on my mark III 22/45

But now it takes me 15min to strip and put it back together; this really helped me:

http://www.guntalk-online.com/2245detailstripping.htm

Best link ever for ruger pistols! I also had to whack the hell out of the barrel to remove it from the frame the first time.

But you got to love those ruger 22s very Addictive, here is a pic of mine:

JN01 · 06-30-2012, 10:50

I don't know why you would need to remove the barrel from the frame just to clean it. Take the bolt out and leave it at that.

mr_fender · 07-02-2012, 22:23

It's no Glock when it comes to cleaning, but I've never had any problems stripping mine down. I will say that after removing that worthless turd of a magazine safety, the process is much quicker since I don't have to keep installing and removing the magazine. I am getting tired of those razor sharp corners on the receiver chewing holes in my fingers when I rack the bolt. Time to get out the files and cold blue.