Need fix, my mk111 22/45 barrel getting loose.

[Z400ACDC]

I have noticed that the barrel is starting to get a little loose from the frame. Is there a fix I can do? THANKS!!!!!

[bearandoldman]

I have noticed that the barrel is starting to get a little loose from the frame. Is there a fix I can do? THANKS!!!!!

As far as are here fixes,yes there are some, depending if you have a steel frame Mark or a 22/45. You can make a soda can shim to fit between the receiver and frame on either gun or pinch the frame slightly on the steel frame pistols. It will not have any real effect on the operation or accuracy of the gun, a couple of my 22/45's are slightly loose but I just shoot them anyway.

[Bullseye]

There is always a trade off when you tighten the receiver to the frame. One one hand the receiver is more secure but the other is that its harder to take off when field stripping.

Making a shim is the simplest fix. Soda can, shim stock, some folks use cardboard like a matchbook cover or heavy tape. How bad is the fit? If it is just a little you don't have a problem, it just feels different. With the sights an integral part of the receiver, any movement of the whole assembly does not affect the gun's accuracy. You still see through the sights the same when aiming.

R,
Bullseye

[Z400ACDC]

There is always a trade off when you tighten the receiver to the frame. One one hand the receiver is more secure but the other is that its harder to take off when field stripping.

Making a shim is the simplest fix. Soda can, shim stock, some folks use cardboard like a matchbook cover or heavy tape. How bad is the fit? If it is just a little you don't have a problem, it just feels different. With the sights an integral part of the receiver, any movement of the whole assembly does not affect the gun's accuracy. You still see through the sights the same when aiming.

R,
Bullseye

I could not get the soda can shim to work. It was to thick. I used a high quality metal tape like you use to seal the seams on insulation board. It was still tight but it went back to gether ok. It is tight now.
It was only the 2nd time I have taken the gun down. I used the manual I made that had all your GREAT directions. When I tore it bdown the first time a couple years ago, I would never got it back together without your help. Thanks again for all your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bullseye]

That's great news. You may find that over time you'll have to replace the tape because of wear. I believe I know of the kind of tape you mentioned, likely the its aluminum foil tape used for heating and air conditioning ducts. Taking the Ruger 22 Auto pistol apart and reassembling it gets easier over time. You'll get the hang of it as the procedure becomes more familiar.

Good luck with that pistol.

R,
Bullseye