Barrel Rattle...

[GMark]

Greetings!

I shot my Ruger P345PR for the first time today and it was a blast(no pun intended).

After cleaning and reassembling the pistol I noticed that the barrel rattles noticeably when the slide is racked and locked in place with the slide stop.

Is this just part of the 'Camblock' design or did I reassemble it incorrectly?

I never noticed the rattle while shooting it, but they may be a product of having my earplugs in. You can't really feel the rattle, but it is audible.

This is my first .45 and Ruger pistol so I am unfamiliar with their respective designs other than theoretically.

Thanks in advance,
-GM

 

[Old Fuff]

When the slide is locked open the barrel should rattle a bit. looseness aids reliable feeding. When the slide is forward in battery it shouldn't - or at least only to a very small degree. The real question here is, "how well does it shoot?" If you are satisfied with how the targets look the rest is moot.

 

[GMark]

Thanks for the info, Fuff.

I didn't think it was a problem considering the 1911s I've shot 'rattle' much like my Ruger.

However, I haven't shot a .45 in almost ten years -- 1911, Ruger or otherwise -- so I thought I'd be safe and ask.

Btw, she shoots wonderfully. It was damn windy today here in Houston, though.

-Thanks alot

 

[Old Fuff]

>> It was damn windy today here in Houston, though. <<

Ah ... yes, its been that way lately ...