Ruger .22lr MKIII 22/45

Post by **Bullseye** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:24 pm

Your observation is right on point. Here's a little picture that I have that supports your analysis on the first round in the magazine.

If that first round isn't tilted upwards, then it will nose dive into the knife edge of the feed ramp and jam the pistol. This situation seems to be even more critical for the 22/45 model and its polymer grip.

R,
Bullseye

Curmudgeon · Post by **Curmudgeon** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:34 pm

Exactly what I experienced on my maiden voyage. You seem to be way ahead of me.

Will wear-in correct this? Should I adjust the clip? I have never seen this with the Beretta Neos.

Post by **Bullseye** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:54 pm

There is evidence that wear-in can correct the first round feeding issue. Sometimes a new magazine has some rough edges in its construction. This is especially true in the follower button track where the metal was stamped out by a punch press. The follower button itself has a narrow slot cut into it and that uses the track for guidance. Any rough metal along the track will interfere with the smooth movement of the follower button and the follower itself. The magazine spring has a lot to do to properly position a full component of cartridges, and any drag make its job a lot tougher. You can disassemble the mag and see if there's any shiny spots in the blued finish. This is a sure sign of friction. Also check along the track for any rough metal that could restrict the movement of the follower button. Manually slide the button up and down the track without the magazine spring installed and feel if there's any drag. You can touch up any rough metal with a few strokes from a needle file or a sharpening stone.

Hope this helps.

R,
Bullseye

greener · Post by **greener** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:08 pm

Some hollow points seem to be a bit more prone to do this. Lead hp's seem to be more prone than coated hp's.

Curmudgeon · Post by **Curmudgeon** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:00 am

Bullseye wrote:Your observation is right on point. Here's a little picture that I have that supports your analysis on the first round in the magazine.

If that first round isn't tilted upwards, then it will nose dive into the knife edge of the feed ramp and jam the pistol. This situation seems to be even more critical for the 22/45 model and its polymer grip.

R,
Bullseye

Those bullets with the deep off-centered cuts can still be used if you want to see what a whiffle shot looks like. Mine hit the target sideways as evidenced by the hole. I assume the target froze a moment of it's end over end travel.

Post by **Bullseye** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:03 am

Here's a view of a smiley faced bullet from a feed ramp strike.

Have a nice day!

R,
Bullseye