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by USAFret
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Ruger 22/45
Replies: 3
Views: 5232

Ruger 22/45

My Ruger 22/45 has suddenly decided that it does not like CCI hollow points. It used to be OK with both CCI hollow points and RNs but now the hollow points will not cycle well. When they jam, the cartridges either have a dent in the brass or the hollow point is dented such that it is deformed and wi...
by USAFret
Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

Fired another flawless 100 rounds through the RST-4 today. Got me ready to shoot the S&W M&P 40C. Another good day at the range!!
by USAFret
Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

Will do. And I've seen a pretty nice Mark II that I'm considering for purchase. I always start any range session with a .22. Now it will be a Ruger in addition to my S&W Model 17. It seems to me that a break-in session with a .22 makes for better accuracy with the heavier artillery. It works great f...
by USAFret
Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

Got the parts from Ruger yesterday, installed them last night, fired 81 rounds at the range today. Worked great. Thanks for the help!!!
by USAFret
Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

Ordered the parts from Ruger today. Many thanks for your help.
Bob
by USAFret
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

TNX for the help folks. I'll give Ruger a call.
Bob
by USAFret
Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

Yes, the extractor was there.
by USAFret
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly
Replies: 18
Views: 10900

RST-4 Firing Pin Assembly

I recently acquired a mid-60s vintage RST-4 which seemed to be in fine shape. Took it to the range where all seemed fine until all I got was clicks with no bangs. Stripped it down to find that the only removable part on the bolt was the recoil spring. The several parts that make up the firing pin as...