Redhawk Ejector Rod Sticking

[D.B. Cooper]

So I have a brand new, just bought it 3 days ago, Ruger Redhawk, 4.2" in 44 magnum. I haven't even fired it yet. I've been sitting around the house practicing the motions for a stress reload. (hard hit on the ejector rod from the left hand.)

I've already noticed about every 20-30 times, the ejector rod sticks in the eject (sticking up) position and doesn't return to the down position until put slight pressure on the ejector star. It seems to be sticking on the front end when it is fully rearward into the cylinder crane.

Now I've done nothing to this gun. I could lubricate it, but I'm under the impression that you don't lubricate the ejector rod for fear of oil attracting unburnt powder under the ejector star which may cause the cylinder to either not rotate properly or not close at all.

Is this an issue of "not broke in yet" not properly lubricated yet (does the factory typically ship them dry?), or should I already being calling Ruger?

 

[ms6852]

You can lubricate them what I would do first spray some air into it to see if there is some minute debris. Since you have not shot it use a little solvent just to make sure factory lube did not get inside, if it did the solvent should thin it out than use some clp break free it will clean and lube it and dries fast. This should not be an issue in enjoying your new gun, less the rod is bent, than I would sent it back to the manufacturer.

 

[BigBore44]

My Redhawk did the same thing. Worked itself out. I just held the ejector rod engaged and spun the cylinder over and over.

 

[Walkalong]

If it were me, I would take it apart, clean all the oil/grease/machine crud out, polish moving parts lightly with 600 grit, lightly oil and re-assemble.

 

[Varminterror]

Clean it, dry lube it, live life happy.

 

[ms6852]

If it were me, I would take it apart, clean all the oil/grease/machine crud out, polish moving parts lightly with 600 grit, lightly oil and re-assemble.

If you take it apart you will need a special slotted tool. Also remember that the threads are reversed.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Clean it, dry lube it, live life happy.

Dry lube? You mean graphite? Like lock ease?

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I've always used Hoppes on the ejector rod and have never had a problem. It doesn't take much. However I clean my guns every time I shoot them.

The Redhawk is not a hard gun to take apart though, so this

If it were me, I would take it apart, clean all the oil/grease/machine crud out, polish moving parts lightly with 600 grit, lightly oil and re-assemble.

Is a good idea IMO.

 

[Varminterror]

Dry lube? You mean graphite? Like lock ease?

That or Hornady one shot dry lube.