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John D · July 17, 2010, 09:24 PM

OK, I'm not stupid, un-mechanical, or new to guns. I've searched every forum, post, etc. to help me explain the process of reassembling my Ruger! I've had problems in the past and had a great page saved from OnTargetGuns, but apparently that site is not longer working.

Here's the problem. I pull the trigger to get the hammer flat; I put the barrel back on the frame; insert the bolt, turn the gun upside down to pull the trigger and get the hammer to be uncocked; I then put the swing the mainspring thing through the hole and lock it into place.

When I pull back the bolt, the pistol doesn't cock. I'm sure it has to do with the "dangle thingy", although no one has clearly explained where that should be when I insert the mainspring thing.

I'm BEGGING..........explain this to me like I'm a 4th grader !!!!

July 17, 2010, 09:24 PM	#1
John D Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: No. Arizona Posts: 436	22-45 reassembly ...HELP !! OK, I'm not stupid, un-mechanical, or new to guns. I've searched every forum, post, etc. to help me explain the process of reassembling my Ruger! I've had problems in the past and had a great page saved from OnTargetGuns, but apparently that site is not longer working. Here's the problem. I pull the trigger to get the hammer flat; I put the barrel back on the frame; insert the bolt, turn the gun upside down to pull the trigger and get the hammer to be uncocked; I then put the swing the mainspring thing through the hole and lock it into place. When I pull back the bolt, the pistol doesn't cock. I'm sure it has to do with the "dangle thingy", although no one has clearly explained where that should be when I insert the mainspring thing. I'm BEGGING..........explain this to me like I'm a 4th grader !!!!