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CigarSmoker
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BIG THANKS BULLSEYE!
Being new to the .22lr pistol scene, I did as much research as possible before selecting my newest pistol. I went with the Ruger MKIII Hunter, ordered online (none to be had locally - at a price I wanted to pay!). After reading all the horror stories about field-stripping the MKIII, I discovered this great forum. All the posts, instructions, and detailed step by step instructions actually made the field-strip easy. It did take me awhile the first time (I throughly cleaned the pistol before first trip to the range). Fired 500 rounds of CCI Blazer first time out - what a blast! Great gun! The second field strip for cleaning only took about 10 minutes!!! I couldn't have done it without all your help!! I just ordered the VQ extractor to hopefully solve some the ejection issues I experienced first time out & look to to installing as soon as it arrives. I will be counting on the detailed instructions here for accomplishing this task. Looking forward to more interaction on the forum in the future! Thanks again!!!!!
Welcome to the forum!
I'm glad that you found info posted here and on my web help pages useful. I'm sure that you will enjoy your membership here on GTOL as there are so many great folks contributing to the forum. I look forward to hearing more about your new pistol, it will give you a lifetime of enjoyment.
R,
Bullseye
I'm glad that you found info posted here and on my web help pages useful. I'm sure that you will enjoy your membership here on GTOL as there are so many great folks contributing to the forum. I look forward to hearing more about your new pistol, it will give you a lifetime of enjoyment.
R,
Bullseye
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Georgezilla
- Master contributor
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- Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:35 pm
I'm glad you got a hold of one for a good price. Pistols do seem to be becoming harder and harder to come by for a decent price. I've talked to the employees at the larger sporting goods chains and they all tell me they are having to wait 4 times as long to get their orders filled.
I've only heard of one MKIII pistol thats ejection problems weren't solved by the VQ extractor -- If memory serves its ejector wasn't in tight enough.
Since you're new to the 22lr scene I'll pass on some care and use advice: Rimfire pistols are generally made of softer steel than centerfire pistols, so when you clean the barrel I (and the members of the forum whom pasted this to me) recommend you use a Nylon bore brush when cleaning the barrel. Bronze and other metal brushes have the potential to cause excessive wear on rimfires.
Whenever you plan to dryfire the pistol look at the back region of the bolt while its closed to make sure the pin or roll pin is installed in the pistol. this piece prevents the firing pin from damaging the chamber mouth. Periodically check this pin for wear, but if you take it out of the bolt remember to put it back in!
I go with this rule on every pistol I use but it is especially true for for 22's. Don't use the bolt stop lever to close the bolt, use the sling shot method. These pistols are made of more fragile steel, thus using the bolt stop lever to close the bolt will, in my experience, cause very rapid and excessive wear on the bolt stop assembly -- which will lead to the pistol failing to hold the bolt open after the last shot... I know the last one all to well
If you already were aware of these things sorry for wasting your time.
I've only heard of one MKIII pistol thats ejection problems weren't solved by the VQ extractor -- If memory serves its ejector wasn't in tight enough.
Since you're new to the 22lr scene I'll pass on some care and use advice: Rimfire pistols are generally made of softer steel than centerfire pistols, so when you clean the barrel I (and the members of the forum whom pasted this to me) recommend you use a Nylon bore brush when cleaning the barrel. Bronze and other metal brushes have the potential to cause excessive wear on rimfires.
Whenever you plan to dryfire the pistol look at the back region of the bolt while its closed to make sure the pin or roll pin is installed in the pistol. this piece prevents the firing pin from damaging the chamber mouth. Periodically check this pin for wear, but if you take it out of the bolt remember to put it back in!
I go with this rule on every pistol I use but it is especially true for for 22's. Don't use the bolt stop lever to close the bolt, use the sling shot method. These pistols are made of more fragile steel, thus using the bolt stop lever to close the bolt will, in my experience, cause very rapid and excessive wear on the bolt stop assembly -- which will lead to the pistol failing to hold the bolt open after the last shot... I know the last one all to well
If you already were aware of these things sorry for wasting your time.
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