[johnm1]

I agree with Jim. Long distance analysis will not come up with the real issue. All of the information has been very interesting and I have learned a lot. At some point this week I will take it apart again to look for some of the possible issues mentioned. I just don't know if I'll be able to see an issue even if it is right in front of my eyes. For a short time I'm traveling 2 hours each way to work and it doesn't leave me much time in the evening to do much of anything.


As far as warranty vs. repair, I hate it when people take advantage of a situation. It just drives the cost of warranty service up and leads to lesser service in the long run. I'll be up front with Ruger and let them determine if I allowed the parts to be damaged. Kinda looking like I did.