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I think you are mistaken.
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Nope.
"Firing pin stop" is the term I was missing. See page 20 of the MkIII manual or page 17 of the MkII manual.
"The pistol can be dry fired as long as the firing pin stop is in place."
It's also noted in the reassembly instructions:
"Before sliding the bolt into the receiver, BE CERTAIN that the firing pin stop (part number A03500, a small pin) is in the bolt. (See Figure 10.) Without this pin, the first time the trigger is pulled on an assembled pistol, the firing pin will fly forward so far as to irreparably dent the rear end of the chamber of the barrel, making the pistol useless."
Edit: It's also in the FAQ on Ruger's website...
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Q: Can I dry fire my Mark III pistol?
Yes. The Mark III has a firing pin stop that prevents the firing pin from contacting the rear of the barrel and damaging the edge of the chamber. If you are going to dry fire the pistol extensively, the stop pin and firing pin will eventually wear and contact could occur, and we recommend replacing both the firing pin and the firing pin stop from time to time. You should also monitor the contact of the firing pin with the rear of the barrel.
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