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Citizen Carrier · March 13, 2009, 02:01 PM

You should be having second thoughts! You can't buy a new Ruger .22 pistol for $200.

I swear, unless you are installing an aftermarket part like a VQ sear or trigger, there really isn't any reason to ever disassemble one of these guns anyway.

And there is certainly nothing wrong with a gun with tightly fitting tolerances. That is a bonus, not a detriment.

Really, to clean this gun all you need is a screwdriver, a rod section with a patch eyelet or jag, possibly a bore brush, and a can of $1.59 brake cleaner from Auto Zone.

That's it.

Take the grip panels off with the screwdriver. Lock the bolt to the rear.

Put the little plastic spray tube on the nozzle of the brake cleaner.

Spray out the insides of the gun and let the crud run out through the magazine well. The inside of the gun will look as clean as the day you bought it and the cleaner evaporates quickly.

Run some patches through the bore.

Give the internals a shot of WD40 or similar lubricant. Put the grips back on and you're done.

Takes about 5 minutes.

March 13, 2009, 02:01 PM	#47
Citizen Carrier Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 671	You should be having second thoughts! You can't buy a new Ruger .22 pistol for $200. I swear, unless you are installing an aftermarket part like a VQ sear or trigger, there really isn't any reason to ever disassemble one of these guns anyway. And there is certainly nothing wrong with a gun with tightly fitting tolerances. That is a bonus, not a detriment. Really, to clean this gun all you need is a screwdriver, a rod section with a patch eyelet or jag, possibly a bore brush, and a can of $1.59 brake cleaner from Auto Zone. That's it. Take the grip panels off with the screwdriver. Lock the bolt to the rear. Put the little plastic spray tube on the nozzle of the brake cleaner. Spray out the insides of the gun and let the crud run out through the magazine well. The inside of the gun will look as clean as the day you bought it and the cleaner evaporates quickly. Run some patches through the bore. Give the internals a shot of WD40 or similar lubricant. Put the grips back on and you're done. Takes about 5 minutes. __________________ Once you've got your sights adjusted to the ammunition you have, step away from the bench. In competition or the field...there are no benches.