OLD Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag gate keeps opening - Page 2

Ricklin · July 10, 2020, 06:33 PM

Well according to Keybear they do not return the old parts anymore.

If that is the case I sure would not send it in to them. Anyone sent one in recently?
I would be a very unhappy guy if they did not return my old parts. The gun is only original once.

I do follow the rules with my single action revolvers. The trigger is sweet on my old Sauer and Sohn .357. It is a traditional single action revolver.

In fact tho I rarely shop new I'm sure there are currently manufactured "5 shooters" IE: traditional single action.

ghbucky · July 10, 2020, 06:35 PM

Ricklin, you can go to Ruger's website right now and it will tell you that they return the parts. I think that carries more weight than internet rumors.

Ricklin · July 10, 2020, 07:18 PM

In my experience websites are OFTEN not updated with changes to the companies policies.
IF I were assured that the parts would be returned by the nice CS person, sure.

bamaranger · July 10, 2020, 07:39 PM

Not my quote, but it's a good one...........
"Of course the *&^% things dangerous, I wouldn't carry it if it wasn't"
Attributed to a Texas Ranger.

I've had a Blackhawk apart, (to replace a broken transfer bar) it wasn't a piece of cake, but I managed it w/o catastrophe. Re-assembly was more difficult than the tear down, my gun was far tighter than the one in the video's.
Proper screwdrivers when working on any firearm is a plus.

**44 AMP** · July 11, 2020, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Not my quote, but it's a good one...........
"Of course the *&^% things dangerous, I wouldn't carry it if it wasn't"
Attributed to a Texas Ranger.

There is a line in a courtroom scene in the original TRUE GRIT,

A lawyer tries to make a big deal about the marshal pointing a LOADED gun...
To which Rooster replies "ain't much good if it ain't loaded!" (or something very close to that...

I've had Blackhawks apart before, they aren't particularly tricksy or difficult, they just aren't a military arm meant to be taken apart and put back together by users constantly.

Being that the gun in question is not a New Model but a converted three screw (original model), I'd think Ruger is the right people to check it and do any needed work.

Pathfinder45 · July 11, 2020, 01:14 PM

If it was mine, I would try to obtain the correct parts and fix it myself. But then, I'm mechanically inclined, fixing my own equipment all the time. The best advice for many on this subject is probably to let Ruger fix it. But I would have a difficult time letting it get out of my possession.

ghbucky · July 17, 2020, 12:11 PM

Well,

8 days and no response from Ruger. That has certainly convinced me not to send it to them.

So, I guess I look for a gunsmith or DIY.

Can someone please confirm if this is the correct replacement part?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004130995

FrankenMauser · July 17, 2020, 12:16 PM

You need to call.
The contact form takes forever to get responses, if they respond at all.

DaleA · August 18, 2020, 12:10 PM

I am an admitted Ruger fan. I'm a little disappointed they didn't get back to you. Did you take the gun to a local smith?

July 10, 2020, 06:33 PM	#26
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,011	It's a problem Well according to Keybear they do not return the old parts anymore. If that is the case I sure would not send it in to them. Anyone sent one in recently? I would be a very unhappy guy if they did not return my old parts. The gun is only original once. I do follow the rules with my single action revolvers. The trigger is sweet on my old Sauer and Sohn .357. It is a traditional single action revolver. In fact tho I rarely shop new I'm sure there are currently manufactured "5 shooters" IE: traditional single action. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

July 10, 2020, 07:18 PM	#28
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,011	In my experience websites are OFTEN not updated with changes to the companies policies. IF I were assured that the parts would be returned by the nice CS person, sure. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

July 10, 2020, 07:39 PM	#29
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	dangerous Not my quote, but it's a good one........... "Of course the *&^% things dangerous, I wouldn't carry it if it wasn't" Attributed to a Texas Ranger. I've had a Blackhawk apart, (to replace a broken transfer bar) it wasn't a piece of cake, but I managed it w/o catastrophe. Re-assembly was more difficult than the tear down, my gun was far tighter than the one in the video's. Proper screwdrivers when working on any firearm is a plus.

July 17, 2020, 12:16 PM	#33
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	You need to call. The contact form takes forever to get responses, if they respond at all. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

July 10, 2020, 06:35 PM	#27
ghbucky Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2020 Posts: 1,177	Ricklin, you can go to Ruger's website right now and it will tell you that they return the parts. I think that carries more weight than internet rumors.

July 11, 2020, 01:14 PM	#31
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	If it was mine, I would try to obtain the correct parts and fix it myself. But then, I'm mechanically inclined, fixing my own equipment all the time. The best advice for many on this subject is probably to let Ruger fix it. But I would have a difficult time letting it get out of my possession.

July 17, 2020, 12:11 PM	#32
ghbucky Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2020 Posts: 1,177	Well, 8 days and no response from Ruger. That has certainly convinced me not to send it to them. So, I guess I look for a gunsmith or DIY. Can someone please confirm if this is the correct replacement part? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004130995

August 18, 2020, 12:10 PM	#34
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	I am an admitted Ruger fan. I'm a little disappointed they didn't get back to you. Did you take the gun to a local smith?