MovedWest
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I've had some issues with a new model Ruger super blackhawk 44 magnum I purchased new about a year ago. From everything I've seen and heard these stout irons are darn near indestructible. My personal experience is beginning to make me doubt that though, so I want to see if anyone else has had this same problem.
On TWO occasions I've been at the range and while firing factory rounds, the screw holding my ejector assembly sheared off from the barrel leaving the assembly (pin, housing, & spring) to fall to the ground. The screw sheared off at the barrel level so it would have to be tapped out.
I payed the shipping to send it back to Ruger the first time, and the second time Ruger had it picked up via UPS. The first time it broke, the pistol had yet to see a handload. The second time it had seen some of my handloads, but nothing as stout as the factory remington 44 mag rounds.
My father has an old model SBH that he heats up with some seriously hot rounds. All he does is tighten some screws every now and again. It has never had to be sent back. I own many Ruger arms; This is my only problem child.
Has anyone else had this happen to them with the new model SBH's?
-MW
On TWO occasions I've been at the range and while firing factory rounds, the screw holding my ejector assembly sheared off from the barrel leaving the assembly (pin, housing, & spring) to fall to the ground. The screw sheared off at the barrel level so it would have to be tapped out.
I payed the shipping to send it back to Ruger the first time, and the second time Ruger had it picked up via UPS. The first time it broke, the pistol had yet to see a handload. The second time it had seen some of my handloads, but nothing as stout as the factory remington 44 mag rounds.
My father has an old model SBH that he heats up with some seriously hot rounds. All he does is tighten some screws every now and again. It has never had to be sent back. I own many Ruger arms; This is my only problem child.
Has anyone else had this happen to them with the new model SBH's?
-MW