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Do I have a problem with my 22/45?
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:45 pm
by oldpal
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
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:09 pm
by Bullseye
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
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:47 pm
by Tbag
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?
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:02 pm
by Bullseye
If it's not interfering with insertion or extraction I'd just leave it be.
R,
Bullseye
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:19 pm
by oldpal
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
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:07 pm
by Bullseye
Could have been from when they chamfered the chamber mouth edge.
R,
Bullseye
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:09 pm
by Curmudgeon
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.
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:30 am
by oldpal
I'm not going to mess with it. If I have problems later, I'll contact Ruger.
Hugh