Ruger mark III 22/45 disassembly issues

Redfishxd · August 6, 2011, 11:38 PM

I just purchased a new mark III 22/45. I brought it home, read disassembly instructions and did not drop bolt stop pin before pulling bolt back. Now the main spring housing will only come out about a quarter inch or so and the magazine will not go in smoothly or eject without having to manually remove it . The slide release also does not function properly and the trigger will not reset. Needless to say I have a boogered up pistol that has never even been fired. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

ausher · August 7, 2011, 04:17 PM

point the barrel to the ground while holding the trigger. tap barrel with a plastic mallet or screwdriver handle. may have to tap it prety hard to get the hammer to fall foward, but it will work and the mainspring will pop loose.

i suggest doing the mag safety disconnect mod to it so you dont have to have the mag in to disassemble it.

Redfishxd · August 9, 2011, 05:49 AM

Thanks for the help, I think I'm going to get mod you suggested. It will simplify disassemble/ reassemble greatly.

August 6, 2011, 11:38 PM	#1
Redfishxd Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2	Ruger mark III 22/45 disassembly issues I just purchased a new mark III 22/45. I brought it home, read disassembly instructions and did not drop bolt stop pin before pulling bolt back. Now the main spring housing will only come out about a quarter inch or so and the magazine will not go in smoothly or eject without having to manually remove it . The slide release also does not function properly and the trigger will not reset. Needless to say I have a boogered up pistol that has never even been fired. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

August 7, 2011, 04:17 PM	#2
ausher Member Join Date: April 20, 2010 Location: NEIA Posts: 98	point the barrel to the ground while holding the trigger. tap barrel with a plastic mallet or screwdriver handle. may have to tap it prety hard to get the hammer to fall foward, but it will work and the mainspring will pop loose. i suggest doing the mag safety disconnect mod to it so you dont have to have the mag in to disassemble it. __________________ I'll keep my guns, ammo and money. you can keep the change!

August 9, 2011, 05:49 AM	#3
Redfishxd Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2	Thanks for the help, I think I'm going to get mod you suggested. It will simplify disassemble/ reassemble greatly.