Just boxed up my brand new Single Ten and sent it back to Ruger. When the loading gate is opened, the cylinder jams up. There appears to be damage on the cylinder ratchet, maybe from the pawl. Pretty annoyed, as I've had to send back three Rugers this year.
Their quality control sure isn't what it used to be. It seems to be the small details that they overlook.
I have never sent one back, but I have fixed several new ones that I bought.
1) New Bearcat - binding cylinder latch: Removed, turned cap in lathe to reduce diameter slightly, reblued.
2) Single Six - Spring sticking out of rear adjustable sight: Removed, but destroyed in the process. Wound a new one.
3) SR1911A1 - Bad crown, ragged muzzle after shooting: Turned barrel in lathe and recrowned it with brass ball & abrasive technique.
- Difficult to remove barrel: Stoned away burrs inside slide that were interfering.
- Magazine binding slightly: Removed grips, taped up, and ground away excess ragged rivet tails on Ruger grip medallions.
(These were obviously too long for semi-auto grip panels in the first place)
4) Super Blackhawk Stainless - Sharp edges on loading gate and hammer spur: Polished with abrasive cloth and polishing compound.