Do I have a problem with my 22/45?

oldpal · Post by **oldpal** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:45 pm

I was cleaning my Mk III 22/45 and saw something that has me worried. The wedge shaped thing that is just to the right of the chamber (I don't know what it is called) has a nick in it. Is this serious? When I shot it last about a week ago the pistol shot very good. I have never had a malfunction, but I've shot only maybe 500 to 600 rounds. I hope you all can see this in the photo.

Hugh

Post by **Bullseye** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:09 pm

That's the extractor groove in the side of the barrel. They are very thin and some chip out from time to time. It is not really a problem as long as you don't encounter ejection/insertion problems. I've seen quite a few of these, they're more common than one would think.

Here's a couple of examples:

Mark III with a slight chip out

A barrel that was removed with a larger one but wasn't cause the removal.

R,
Bullseye

Tbag · Post by **Tbag** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:47 pm

Should one just leave the chip as is or attempt a fine file drag out and round the damage a smidge.

Sure Ruger warrranty would cover, no?

Post by **Bullseye** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:02 pm

If it's not interfering with insertion or extraction I'd just leave it be.

R,
Bullseye

oldpal · Post by **oldpal** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:19 pm

Bullseye, thanks again for your information and help. Like I said, I've had no problems with extraction so I'll leave well enough alone. BTW what would cause the nick?

Hugh

Post by **Bullseye** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:07 pm

Could have been from when they chamfered the chamber mouth edge.

R,
Bullseye

Curmudgeon · Post by **Curmudgeon** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:09 pm

I'm under the impression that; If it becomes a problem (which I don't think it will) Ruger will make it right. If you mess it up, it's yours.

It's one of those no action is the right action.

oldpal · Post by **oldpal** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:30 am

I'm not going to mess with it. If I have problems later, I'll contact Ruger.

Hugh