10-Ring
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Maybe the 1st time, but once you learn the secret hand shake, it's really pretty simple 
so everybody says the ruger mkii is a *** to clean
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CajunBass
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I've got a couple of Rugers; both a Mk II, and a MK III. I've found the "trick" to reassembling them is to admit that the guy who wrote the instruction book knows more about them than I do. Once I started to follow the directions TO THE LETTER, they were no problem to put back together.
Once I started to follow the directions TO THE LETTER, they were no problem to put back together. LoadedDrum
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I will agree that if you follow the instructions in the manual they are easy take down and reassemble.
However, my Beretta 87 Cheetah is much easier to take down and reassemble, and is much more reliable than my Mark II ever was.
However, my Beretta 87 Cheetah is much easier to take down and reassemble, and is much more reliable than my Mark II ever was.
Scott77
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I think a new Cheetah 87 goes in the high $400's . Imo a little high for a 22 but seems all Beretta's are alot .
The difficulty I had with my tight, new MKIII was getting the hammer to fall ALL THE WAY forward before going to put the mainspring bolt in. It LOOKED to me, when I was learning, like the hammer was forward, but that hammer has to go WAY MORE forward. I found that pushing it forward with a pen did the trick.
Once I learned how far forward that hammer really had to be, I had no more problems.
Once I learned how far forward that hammer really had to be, I had no more problems.
The thing I hate most about my Ruger 22/45 is that it is even more painful to undo it if I put it back incorrectly. Seems like the whole thing just locked solid and I could not even open the hammer strut lever. If I don't shoot my Ruger for a while, I don't remember how to reassemble it and have to read the instruction again before I field strip it.
Graystar
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You simply have to know what it is you’re trying to accomplish. What you want is to have the hammer in the uncocked position, and the hammer strut swung rearward. That’s what all the acrobatics that you see in the instructions accomplish.
A person that understands what’s going on can usually break down a Mark II and put it back together is about 30 seconds.
A person that understands what’s going on can usually break down a Mark II and put it back together is about 30 seconds.
The_Antibubba
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How much of this applies to the Mk I?
[How much of this applies to the Mk I?/QUOTE]
The design difference between the MI and the MII was the addition of the slide hold open after the last shot lever, actuated by the magazine button... The two magazines can be interchanged if the button on the mag is put on the other side... At least, this is how I remember the difference explained to me... Admittedly, it's been awhile since I learned this information...
The secret of reassembly of the Mark I and II for me was to turn the entire pistol upside down while pulling the trigger to have the hammer strut fall into place... That little contortion made the difference between and easy cleaning job and work...
Woody Jones
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RTFM -- Works for me (sometimes)
jjohnson
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It's Different, That's All.
All a matter of perspective. I was teethed on the M1911A1... so that's my frame of reference for other autos. DISASSEMBLY isn't at all hard on the Ruger - as noted, it's putting the stupid thing BACK TOGETHER that's tricky first couple times. Having to turn it upside down and pull the trigger just isn't what pops into your head first time you try it, but it's something you will remember. Gotta hand it to Old Man Ruger - it's a solid design, and you can't accuse him of ripping off John Moses Browning patents. Most firearms don't have "tricks" involved, but hey, it's a pretty functional and durable piece of hardware, so I forgave him for the couple headaches I got with mine. I still own two of them, and shoot them more than anything else, so strange as the things are.... I'm happy with them.
All a matter of perspective. I was teethed on the M1911A1... so that's my frame of reference for other autos. DISASSEMBLY isn't at all hard on the Ruger - as noted, it's putting the stupid thing BACK TOGETHER that's tricky first couple times. Having to turn it upside down and pull the trigger just isn't what pops into your head first time you try it, but it's something you will remember. Gotta hand it to Old Man Ruger - it's a solid design, and you can't accuse him of ripping off John Moses Browning patents. Most firearms don't have "tricks" involved, but hey, it's a pretty functional and durable piece of hardware, so I forgave him for the couple headaches I got with mine. I still own two of them, and shoot them more than anything else, so strange as the things are.... I'm happy with them.EddieCoyle
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I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa...
I've had my Mark I apart for about 3 months (sad, huh) and every now and then I attempt at getting it back together before I get frusterated and throw it back in my closet. I've read everything everyone has posted and learned quite a bit. I understand much more about that hammer strut from Hell. But now that I know that, I have had no success in getting my main spring housing pushed up high enough that I see a button on top of the reciever. I've jiggled and wiggled and twisted and pushed until I got blisters on my palms and nothing helped. I'm sure that my hammer strut is where it should. As a matter of fact, if I leave my reciever of of the stock and try to do it, it still won't go up all the way. Anyone have any help for me? I would sell this gun if it wasn't my unfortunitly passed away grandfather's favorite gun.
Nottat,
The receiver barrel alignment must be correct. If the gun hasn't been apart many times, getting the barrel and receiver properly aligned can be touchy due to how tightly they fit together.
The bolt & hammer must be in the proper position in order to get the mainspring housing in place.
If you don't have a manual, you can go to the Ruger website to download one.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PS-InstructionManuals-PI.html
If you do have a manual, I recommend that you read it and follow the instructions precisely.
The receiver barrel alignment must be correct. If the gun hasn't been apart many times, getting the barrel and receiver properly aligned can be touchy due to how tightly they fit together.
The bolt & hammer must be in the proper position in order to get the mainspring housing in place.
If you don't have a manual, you can go to the Ruger website to download one.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PS-InstructionManuals-PI.html
If you do have a manual, I recommend that you read it and follow the instructions precisely.
Mine got taken apart twice. The first time I got it back together with a great deal of sweat and F-bombs.
The second time it got chucked across my garage with a few more F-bombs directed at Bill R. and his nearest of kin.
The last I saw of the gun, it was stuffed in a dusty cardboard box with assorted pieces missing, still in its final resting place in the garage. That was over 10 years ago, and I still don't miss it.
It was the only gun to ever even approach pissing me off that much. Piss poor design is an understatement.
The second time it got chucked across my garage with a few more F-bombs directed at Bill R. and his nearest of kin.
The last I saw of the gun, it was stuffed in a dusty cardboard box with assorted pieces missing, still in its final resting place in the garage. That was over 10 years ago, and I still don't miss it.
It was the only gun to ever even approach pissing me off that much. Piss poor design is an understatement.
DMSHEPARD
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Read my sig, then read the MANUAL! Nuff said.
Read my sig, then read the MANUAL! Nuff said.
Carl N. Brown
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I bough mine in the 1980s and put a thousand
rounds a year through it easy.
The action is just smoothed up a bit and it is
probably good fot a thousand rounds a year
for another twenty years.
Accuracy aint bad at all either.
Too bad ALL my guns were not designed that poorly.
Working Man
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To everyone that hates their Ruger I'll give them a nice home.
PM me if you like.
PM me if you like.
PIA
I have a III and it is also the only gun I hardly ever clean. It is not only different but it is not intuitive at all. Have been cleaning and disassembling guns for a long time but this one is a pain. Only use it for my wife and daughther.
After shooting I use a bore snake and just hose it down with the cheapest spray oil I happen to have on my bench. Without instructions it is pretty much impossible the first time.
I also have a old Colt New Target and it was MUCH easier. Wish they would still make it.
I have a III and it is also the only gun I hardly ever clean. It is not only different but it is not intuitive at all. Have been cleaning and disassembling guns for a long time but this one is a pain. Only use it for my wife and daughther.
After shooting I use a bore snake and just hose it down with the cheapest spray oil I happen to have on my bench. Without instructions it is pretty much impossible the first time.
I also have a old Colt New Target and it was MUCH easier. Wish they would still make it.
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