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I’ve heard that Ruger has amazing customer service, Please report back when you can.
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Just out of curiosity, what do you think could/would have happened if it had let go during firing?
Called Ruger today and they sent me a return label. Back to the Mothership she goes.
Just out of curiosity, what do you think could/would have happened if it had let go during firing?
I agree. I think you would have just ended up with a stoppage and failure to return to battery and I'd think the barrel lock up, even if jammed up would keep the slide on the frame. Taking it apart would've likely been kind of a bear, and I'm guessing you'd have some marred up surfaces along with maybe a recoil spring. Either way, I don't see an injury being possible.My first thought was that the slide might come off, but the front of the slide should have kept the slide on the frame.
Nothing to the shooter, maybe ruin the gun.Just out of curiosity, what do you think could/would have happened if it had let go during firing?
It has been my experience that Ruger provides excellent product service.
When it comes back, shoot it enough to get back that feeling of trust and confidence. I have noticed a number of posters who have some sort of firearm failure, sent it back, where it is fixed, and then immediately sell the repaired firearm because they lost trust in it! If these guys had shot enough rounds in the repaired firearm they probably would have begun to love it again.
The exact results depends on where in the unlocking/extraction/ejection/stripping/chambering/locking/firing cycle it failed. But likely nothing especially exciting. It just wouldn't have worked properly.Just out of curiosity, what do you think could/would have happened if it had let go during firing?
I agree. I think you would have just ended up with a stoppage and failure to return to battery and I'd think the barrel lock up, even if jammed up would keep the slide on the frame. Taking it apart would've likely been kind of a bear, and I'm guessing you'd have some marred up surfaces along with maybe a recoil spring. Either way, I don't see an injury being possible.
Either way, I think Ruger would fix or replace the gun, but it's much more easily salvaged now.
Nothing to the shooter, maybe ruin the gun.
The slide can't come off the back of the frame without tearing the bushing end off. Very likely the the slide returns partway forward and hangs up, with possible frame damage.
The exact results depends on where in the unlocking/extraction/ejection/stripping/chambering/locking/firing cycle it failed. But likely nothing especially exciting. It just wouldn't have worked properly.
From what I've read, Ruger was going to incorporate a radius at the corner of the lug to prevent this cracking. The original barrels had a sharp 90 and this is where the crack originates.My SR 10mm has a generous radius in this corner so obviously Ruger did as they said. OP, could you post a pic of your barrel shown from this angle to see if its an original or updated barrel?
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You have to admit that adding slide speed to the system has to shorten useful pistol life. I'm soon to assemble a long slide 10 and am hoping the extra weight of the slide slows it down enough to cut the hammering down, that and very small radius on the firing pin stop. Even so my guess would be 2/3 the life of the same setup using .45 ACP.I think the 1911 frame is plenty strong enough for the 10mm round. As many manufacturers now as are making a 10mm in this platform,
To the OP, how long have you owned this pistol, and do you know the date of manufacture? I just bought an SR1911 10mm, fired it the first time yesterday with 40 rounds of Hornady factory ammo. What I'm wondering about the mfg date is, the breech end of your barrel where it says "10mm Auto" is black, where mine is polished. My pistol is black, but the portion of the barrel that you see in the ejection port when the pistol is in battery is highly polished. I'm just wondering what the differences are between your pistol and mine.
I think the 1911 frame is plenty strong enough for the 10mm round. As many manufacturers now as are making a 10mm in this platform, they must have confidence in the design. I certainly have more faith in an all-steel pistol chambered for 10mm than I do for one with a plastic frame, and I've owned a Glock 20 since the month the gun was introduced in 1992, and it never gave a second's trouble. Undoubtedly there will be a failure at some point in almost any design, but not always because of the design itself. There may be numerous reports of these 10mm pistols having a common problem, but what are the numbers of failures when compared to the total number of pistols built? How many owners report on a regular basis, "Used my pistol today, but nothing broke"?
This is the fourth Ruger pistol I own (22/45, LC9, SR40C) I hope and expect it will be as reliable and trouble-free as the others have been.
You have to admit that adding slide speed to the system has to shorten useful pistol life.
Also, for me at least, I tend to load powderpuff loads for target and plinking, with which system life could be considered several owner lifetimes long.
For self defense full house loads are cheap, because you shouldn't need many.
I think the 1911 frame is plenty strong enough for the 10mm round.
From what I've read, Ruger was going to incorporate a radius at the corner of the lug to prevent this cracking.
Yes, let the dark side in...10mm was a "gateway drug" to more power. First the 44 Magnum and more recently 460 S&W Magnum.
Can you please post a pic of the breech face and the old-open?She arrived back from the Mothership today, just shy of 2 1/2 weeks, no cost to me. The barrel was replaced, 35 rounds of 180gr HAP Black Hills shot through her without incident, and sent back on her merry way. No other details provided, but Ruger sent me the obligatory silicone cloth. I could not detect any changes to the bbl design, but difficult to know for sure not having both side-by-side. One minor change was rounded edges on the top of the bbl on both sides of the witness hole. Oh yeah, one other difference; the feed ramp was polished, baby butt smooth. Original bbl was a little rough. Looks good, we'll see if issue never recurs. Happy with Ruger's handling of the matter. View attachment 896091