Ruger Red Label safety

kehrby · November 3, 2002, 11:12 PM

Was wondering if anyone could give me some help in disabling a Red Label Automatic safety. The thing goes back to safe every time the barrels are opened. The owners manual says that Ruger will disable it if sent back to them but I just don't feel like going through the hassle of sending it back if I can do it myself. Thanks.

Steve

kehrby · November 9, 2002, 07:47 PM

Any ideas? Anybody?

HSMITH · November 9, 2002, 11:22 PM

I do not know how to do it, but a competent gunsmith should be able to do it for you. I have gotten used to it over the years, so it does not bother me anymore. As far as I know Ruger is the only one authorized to disable the auto safety.

James K · November 9, 2002, 11:58 PM

I have not examined the Red Label internally, but almost all guns that have that feature have a little rod that is pushed back by the lever and in turn pushes the safety back. Removing that rod disables the automatic safety.

The job usually requires only removal of the stock, and the part can be easily removed.

Two notes of caution:

1. The Red Labels I have seen have very nice wood to metal fit, and you take a chance on chipping the stock if you take it off.
2. In this day and age, removing any safety device could lead to problems if an accident (heaven forbid) should happen. If Ruger removes it, even at your request, the liability is more diffused.

Jim

Riss · November 10, 2002, 10:25 PM

If I remember correctly from the manual that is a situation that they will "correct" at the factory. Most likely for NO fee. Give them a call they have been very helpful to me in the past.

BallisticTip · June 19, 2004, 06:22 PM

I was asked to check the action on one, and after viewing the intricate lock work it went back together. I recommend a trip to the factory.

mete · June 20, 2004, 07:43 AM

While for most O/U s the job of removing the auto safety is easy I understand that the Rugers have to be modified at the factory .Apparently they have to use different parts.

K80Geoff · July 18, 2004, 05:36 AM

If you are not a competent gunsmith, or handy with small tools, send it back to Ruger.

The stock attachment can be buggered easily, you will end up with a damaged stock if not done properly.

A friend did this very modification on a 20ga I sold to him, claimed it was easy to do. But he sold the gun shortly after. Always wondered how successful he was with his gunsmithing.

GASCHECK · July 18, 2004, 07:53 PM

A friend of mine had it done at the factory. They charged him $12. I think shipping was extra. He said it drove him nuts while skeet shooting.
Gascheck

November 3, 2002, 11:12 PM	#1
kehrby Member Join Date: December 31, 2001 Location: Northern IN Posts: 71	Ruger Red Label safety Was wondering if anyone could give me some help in disabling a Red Label Automatic safety. The thing goes back to safe every time the barrels are opened. The owners manual says that Ruger will disable it if sent back to them but I just don't feel like going through the hassle of sending it back if I can do it myself. Thanks. Steve

November 10, 2002, 10:25 PM	#5
Riss Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Eastern, PA, USA Posts: 147	If I remember correctly from the manual that is a situation that they will "correct" at the factory. Most likely for NO fee. Give them a call they have been very helpful to me in the past. __________________ An X is still an X with a Quarter Inch group at 100 yards With a Quarter Inch Group on the keyboard an X could be - Z,S,D, or C. I am a quarter inch typist - Please excuse the errors!

July 18, 2004, 05:36 AM	#8
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	If you are not a competent gunsmith, or handy with small tools, send it back to Ruger. The stock attachment can be buggered easily, you will end up with a damaged stock if not done properly. A friend did this very modification on a 20ga I sold to him, claimed it was easy to do. But he sold the gun shortly after. Always wondered how successful he was with his gunsmithing. __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

July 18, 2004, 07:53 PM	#9
GASCHECK Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Posts: 218	Red Label Safety A friend of mine had it done at the factory. They charged him $12. I think shipping was extra. He said it drove him nuts while skeet shooting. Gascheck

November 9, 2002, 07:47 PM	#2
kehrby Member Join Date: December 31, 2001 Location: Northern IN Posts: 71	Any ideas? Anybody?

November 9, 2002, 11:22 PM	#3
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	I do not know how to do it, but a competent gunsmith should be able to do it for you. I have gotten used to it over the years, so it does not bother me anymore. As far as I know Ruger is the only one authorized to disable the auto safety.

November 9, 2002, 11:58 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have not examined the Red Label internally, but almost all guns that have that feature have a little rod that is pushed back by the lever and in turn pushes the safety back. Removing that rod disables the automatic safety. The job usually requires only removal of the stock, and the part can be easily removed. Two notes of caution: 1. The Red Labels I have seen have very nice wood to metal fit, and you take a chance on chipping the stock if you take it off. 2. In this day and age, removing any safety device could lead to problems if an accident (heaven forbid) should happen. If Ruger removes it, even at your request, the liability is more diffused. Jim

June 19, 2004, 06:22 PM	#6
BallisticTip Junior Member Join Date: May 29, 2004 Posts: 4	I was asked to check the action on one, and after viewing the intricate lock work it went back together. I recommend a trip to the factory.

June 20, 2004, 07:43 AM	#7
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	While for most O/U s the job of removing the auto safety is easy I understand that the Rugers have to be modified at the factory .Apparently they have to use different parts.