computerdynamics

I was wondering how often everyone tears down their trigger for cleaning? It requires some basic gunsmithing skills that some shooters may lack? Do you oil or lube it when you reassemble it? Do you use a cheater pin for the trigger parts?
Thanks,
Tony

Hans13

I never torn down the trigger group except twice. Once was to perform the good old DIY auto bolt release that I think should come that way from the factory. The other time (five minutes after the first time) because I cursed my way through it and then came to find out after putting it back together that I had forgotten a spring... Ah well, It was a lot easier the second time

I just try to wipe off the hammer face and that's about it. Now that you mention it, it might be a good idea to start doing it. I mean it isn't as overkill as I've seen before. This guy on YouTube drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the rear of the receiver so he could clean his barrel from the "right end." Ever heard of a bore snake??

bsms

Haven't yet, but I've only owned it for 30 years...

bearcatter

Never plan to. Removed from the receiver, it's pretty open for reasonable cleaning and oiling, and really doesn't get any dirt inside, anyway.

Space

Only too work on the trigger pull.

arg0naut22

i'm new to owning so i haven't taken the trigger group apart yet-- i've just cleaned what i could reach with the brush with it all put together. i would guess that as long as you can disassemble, clean, and put it back together without any left over parts it probably wouldn't hurt to do that once in awhile. ruger's own tech tip on their website doesn't even bother going into disassembling the trigger group.

RayJ

Relatively new to owning myself but have never taken the trigger apart to clean it, so far have not seen any evidence that it needs to be. Will continue to watch this thread, I could maybe learn that it does and also learn how to do it.

ditto1958

Don't plan to. I did see a YouTube video on how to dis-assemble and re-assemble it. It doesn't look like much fun. I don't really anticipate doing it unless it really, really needs it.

Buffalo11

I may be annal about clean weapons but I do mine every 500 rounds..It has never failed me yet. I do 5 fouling shots when I start at the range and then just have fun

wPm

computerdynamics

I take mine down about every other trip to the range. It does get particles in it. Maybe cordite or something? Plus assorted dust and junk. I have put an auto bolt release (Titanium), extended mag release (Titanium), overtravel adjustable trigger that also took away pre travel (anodized aluminum from Power Custom), Wolff spring set, stoned and polished the hammer and sear for a beautiful light pull, and replaced the ejector. Oh yea, shims too. Haven't changed any pins yet but they look good so far, about 3,000+ through her. I don't have a trigger pull guage but it just takes a hair to go boom.
Tony

Nick0410

Been 5 years for me and havent yet

computerdynamics

For what it's worth, I don't tear down my LCP or SR22 like that. That's no man's land for me! ; ) What kind of sound does a chicken make when your typing.... LOL
Tony

David B53

Haven't torn mine down. Manual says no need to.

computerdynamics

No need to if you aren't going to tweak your action. I do a lot of rapid fire (25 rds. at a time) and I want it just as quick as I can possibly get it. Can't afford $10,000 for a machine gun......... ; ) I also like the auto bolt release, it's way easier, as is the extended mag. release. Just things to make shooting easier and more fun. If you don't mind going into your trigger group? I find stuff in mine when I break it down, I wonder how one looks that hasn't been touched in 30 years, or even five? To each his own. Some people wash their car every week, some get their car washed when it rains. ; )
Tony

Redleg

I never do. It never looks dirty and the manual says you don't need to.