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by billythemtn
Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Bolt release
Replies: 9
Views: 6882

Bolt release

The trigger did reset with receiver off. Looking at the disconnect lever, there was no bend at all in it. It rode flush with the inside of handle hsg. It seemed like the magazine disconnect lever and spring were adding side force to the disconnect lever. I put a very slight bend in the disconnect le...
by billythemtn
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Bolt release
Replies: 9
Views: 6882

Bolt release

With grips off there is a really audible "click" when magazine engages catch. When I put grips back on, I had to really forcible push up to get same "click". I could see right half of grip extended a little further down past the bottom of handle. I sanded the right half to be even with the left half...
by billythemtn
Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Bolt release
Replies: 9
Views: 6882

Bolt release

Thanks for the feedback. Do you think there may not be enough relief in the grip where the extended mag release button fits? If there was not enough relief, it (release extension) would partially depress the mag release when the grips were tightened. I'll get a chance to spend some time with it tomo...
by billythemtn
Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Bolt release
Replies: 9
Views: 6882

Bolt release

David, Thanks for the pointers! I appreciate it... I will definitely use the bolt release less to minimize wear. I tried adding a couple layers of masking tape under grips to see if shimming a few thou would help. nada. The real issue is the magazine releasing during firing - randomly. I don't remem...
by billythemtn
Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Bolt release
Replies: 9
Views: 6882

Bolt release

Hey everybody! New user here. First of all I'd like to thank everyone for the excellent advise, pictures, links and help with regards to the Ruger MK II & III's. I have built up a new MK III and accessorized it seemingly without any catches so far. While trying out different ammo yesterday, I began ...