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**44 AMP** · July 30, 2008, 10:35 PM

If they say send it, sollow the instructions.

The base pin working out means that the base pin latch is not doing its job. This could be because the spring has given it up, or it could just be clogged with crud from years of use. Carefully unscrew it (don't lose the spring) and see. It may just need cleaning.

As to the failure to fire, check the cylinder to make sure it is clean (no crud where the rims seat) and to see if it is burred or eroded where it supports the case rim underneath the firing pin strike. Either crud or damage can cushion the firing pin strike, resulting in misfires.

Ensure the firing pin is moving freely in the frame, and that the hammer and transfer bar actually move the pin. To do this easily, remove the cylinder and dry fire the gun, holding the trigger back after the hammer falls. As long as you hold the trigger all the way back, the transfer bar will stay up, and you can see if the firing pin is protruding through the frame. Check the firing pin tip for damage as well.

A previous owner may have replaced or clipped coils from the mainspring as well.

If everything looks ok, (or even if it doesn't) call Ruger, describe the trouble, and see what they want you to do.

July 30, 2008, 10:35 PM	#3
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,820	Call Ruger.... If they say send it, sollow the instructions. The base pin working out means that the base pin latch is not doing its job. This could be because the spring has given it up, or it could just be clogged with crud from years of use. Carefully unscrew it (don't lose the spring) and see. It may just need cleaning. As to the failure to fire, check the cylinder to make sure it is clean (no crud where the rims seat) and to see if it is burred or eroded where it supports the case rim underneath the firing pin strike. Either crud or damage can cushion the firing pin strike, resulting in misfires. Ensure the firing pin is moving freely in the frame, and that the hammer and transfer bar actually move the pin. To do this easily, remove the cylinder and dry fire the gun, holding the trigger back after the hammer falls. As long as you hold the trigger all the way back, the transfer bar will stay up, and you can see if the firing pin is protruding through the frame. Check the firing pin tip for damage as well. A previous owner may have replaced or clipped coils from the mainspring as well. If everything looks ok, (or even if it doesn't) call Ruger, describe the trouble, and see what they want you to do. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.