22/45 Lite problem

skookumchuck

skookumchuck

Regular
Rating - 100%
37   0   0
Location
Hope B.C.
Just received this pistol in a trade and decided to disassemble for cleaning before shooting. Followed the steps to the part of tapping on the top portion of the bolt pin to release the mainspring housing. I moved it a small amount but then decided to put it back together and do it tomorrow when I have more time. Swung the latch back into place and checked for function and now the bolt doesn't close freely without a tap and the hammer doesn't drop when I pull the trigger. When I try to open it up again the latch won't come all the way out because it's cocked! Hoping my first outing with it isn't to a gunsmith. Any idea's? Also just noticed the mag doesn't drop out freely, I have to pull it out.
 
mags on these never drop out freely unless you get the spring loaded base for them.

ive tooken my gun down twice and both times i sweared i would never do it again, so i cant help ya.
 
Last edited:
Google Assembly/disassembly Ruger mark 3/2/1 you tube. Knowing what I know now. I'd never buy another Mark 3. Too many extra parts for nothing. Go for a Mark 2.
 
Well other than the break down of the Ruger I love my 22/45 my MK2 is fine as well but the 22/45 Lite just feels more naturla and is better balanced guess it comes down to new verses ac lassic and personal taste, my Rugers are not ammo fussy they go bang. :)

Randy
 
Sounds like when I tried doing a detail strip on it... I just stopped... It wouldn't hurt going to a smith to see how to do it correctly. On the other hand like mentioned, mags don't drop freely.
 
Thanks Randy, that thread was helpful. Carefully following the instructions especially paying attention to when to have the magazine in and when to take it out is key. For anyone having trouble replacing the bolt stop pin, the recoil spring assembly moves. I held it slightly forward with a dental pick [indispensable gunsmithing tool] and was able to push it in by hand.
Success, now I'm looking forward to the range on the weekend.
 
Glad it worked out. I had these Ruger pistols s for 20 plus years and every one has been a pain to break down but I wouldn't have any other pistol these things eat just about anything and are accurate, have fun.

Randy and yes I have pick too. :)
 
An update for anyone finding this thread. The initial problem was caused by closing the mainspring latch with the hammer strut in the wrong position. Very easily done as it closes easily but won't open again. To get it open tap the gun on something soft, your leg will work, with the muzzle pointed down. This way you'll know if your hitting the gun too hard because it will hurt. My first outing was somewhat disappointing as I had four stovepipes in one hundred rounds. I took it home and disassembled it again for a better cleaning and returned to the range with CCI Stingers, Velocitors and Mini-mags. No stovepipes this time but five fail to feeds. It seems to me now that the problem is with the seating of the magazines. They were difficult to get to lock in at the range but after yet another strip down and cleaning including the mags they now click in easily, and they drop free! I'm going to remove the loaded chamber indicator and see if that helps. The gun is very accurate, I shot a 98 with 7 x's using Clobbersaurus's targets. This was at 10 meters and supported but still I was very impressed with it. If anyone has any insight into what may be causing the FTF's please help out. Here are a couple of pictures.

 
Wow completely different experience with my 22/45.

I would really try a different magazine as my 22/45 is not only accurate but feeds great.

Can you go to a range and see if they have any new style Ruger mags to try?

Randy
 
I took my 2245 apart once, after that all it got was the brake wash and oil treatment for the frame. Only ever took the slide/barrel off after.
 
skookumchuck said:
An update for anyone finding this thread. The initial problem was caused by closing the mainspring latch with the hammer strut in the wrong position. Very easily done as it closes easily but won't open again. To get it open tap the gun on something soft, your leg will work, with the muzzle pointed down. This way you'll know if your hitting the gun too hard because it will hurt. My first outing was somewhat disappointing as I had four stovepipes in one hundred rounds. I took it home and disassembled it again for a better cleaning and returned to the range with CCI Stingers, Velocitors and Mini-mags. No stovepipes this time but five fail to feeds. It seems to me now that the problem is with the seating of the magazines. They were difficult to get to lock in at the range but after yet another strip down and cleaning including the mags they now click in easily, and they drop free! I'm going to remove the loaded chamber indicator and see if that helps. The gun is very accurate, I shot a 98 with 7 x's using Clobbersaurus's targets. This was at 10 meters and supported but still I was very impressed with it. If anyone has any insight into what may be causing the FTF's please help out. Here are a couple of pictures.
Click to expand...

I've had similar problems with my 22/45's when using a batch of ammo that was very waxy or dirty, especially in colder weather. The magazine spring wasn't strong enough to push the bullets up fast enough.
 
i just bought this one new.... after dis-assembling it and trying to re-assemble it I was pretty sure the gun was going on EE heavily discounted and still disassembled, LOL.

I managed to get the thing together after about 5 hours. haven't fired it yet - hopefully everything works when I take it to the range tomorrow. it's too bad the manual doesn't have a function test but all the buttons etc seem to work as they should

Does the brake cleaner damage the blued finish at all?
 
randyhub said:
Sorry when I said new style I meant the mags for the 22/45 and not the older Rugers only the new style will seat in the 22/45 mag well.
Click to expand...

No need to apologize, I very much appreciate your input. It's easy to get discouraged in a thread like this with brain dead schmucks with nothing helpful to add but feel you should know their gun runs great. I've been keeping a record of rounds fired, type of failure, type of ammo and magazine used to try and narrow down the problem. I'm not entirely convinced there is a problem yet other than needing to be broken in. The last 90 rounds had no failures so maybe it was poorly seating the magazines. More range time will tell.
e909, disassembly and reassembly gets easier with practice, trust me I've been practicing every night. Let me know how your trip to the range went. Even if your gun runs great:d
 
That or I oil, tooth brush and run under hot water. ( then let dry and re oil )

I had a 2245 for 7 years I only took the frame apart once, other then that. Just whatever to pop off the slide/barrel...
 
skookumchuck said:
No need to apologize, I very much appreciate your input. It's easy to get discouraged in a thread like this with brain dead schmucks with nothing helpful to add but feel you should know their gun runs great. I've been keeping a record of rounds fired, type of failure, type of ammo and magazine used to try and narrow down the problem. I'm not entirely convinced there is a problem yet other than needing to be broken in. The last 90 rounds had no failures so maybe it was poorly seating the magazines. More range time will tell.
e909, disassembly and reassembly gets easier with practice, trust me I've been practicing every night. Let me know how your trip to the range went. Even if your gun runs great:d
Click to expand...

Modifying it by removing the Magazine disconnect will make it much easier to take apart and put back together. In addition, it will make it easier to seat the mags and they will eject much better. In addition to that, you will also then be able to use Mark II mags in your Mark III. Not bad for such a cheap mod.
 
Failure to feed is often caused by accidentally pushing the mag release while firing. The mag will drop just far enough to prevent proper feeding. It took me a bit to figure this one out.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom