April 6, 2024, 07:58 AM | #1 |
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Brass Damage
Hello, I picked up a Ruger Max 9 a couple a three weeks ago. I have put around two hundred rounds through it. Runs like a well oiled machine. One issue though is I noticed the rim on the spent brass is getting gouged pretty bad (see image). It is sharp and deep enough to take a small chunk off my thumb nail. It is not on all the brass. Lets say four to five out of twenty rounds. It seems to be getting more prevalent as I put more rounds through it. I am guessing maybe the extractor is causing it. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
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April 6, 2024, 12:45 PM | #2 |
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hard to tell from the picture; possible burr on the extractor?
i would take it apart and see what i could see. also a thought you might try another "load" brand of ammo and see if it is consistent across the spectrum, it might just be a gun/ammo combo that don't play nice togather.
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April 6, 2024, 11:15 PM | #3 |
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Thank you for the response. The firearm functions perfectly and I am happy with it. I hand load and little things like that nick can get under my skin if I let it. I may contact Ruger about it just to see what the have to say. All in all it is not a big deal. Thanks again.
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April 7, 2024, 08:31 AM | #4 |
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Mark ammo with an index line or just orient the head stamp so you can see where the cut is being formed, then look for a sharp edge there in the gun.
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April 7, 2024, 08:42 AM | #5 |
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I think you need to consider a couple things. First, Ruger’s basic opinion will be, “why are you handling your brass? Brass is a shoot and recycle component. Reloading is dangerous and voids our warranty.”
Second, a legitimate complaint about light brass damage is something reserved for ultra refined gunmaking that probably starts around $5000 per pistol. |
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Good idea marking an index line on the cartridge. Does the Ruger Max 9 have an ejector similar to 1911 pattern pistols? I am guessing the mark is caused by the ejector, perhaps a burr or the edge being sharp.
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April 10, 2024, 07:25 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies. I will post when I solve the issue.
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April 10, 2024, 03:05 PM | #8 |
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It could be the rim thickness of that particular brass. I would try another brand and then compare.
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April 11, 2024, 05:44 AM | #9 |
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Looks more like a dent to me, as opposed to a gouge, which is a cut.
My guess is that it's hitting somewhere on the ejection port or breech face when it's being ejected. Also doesn't look that bad, actually. Wouldn't keep the case from being reloaded.
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April 11, 2024, 06:01 AM | #10 |
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Extractor edge slipping over/locking onto the rim upon chambering.
No particular issues beyond that from the pic. Load ... and without firing ...eject several cartridges. Is the mark there on any of them? |
April 11, 2024, 09:40 AM | #11 |
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It's a feature so you know how many times you've reloaded that brass.
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