Ruger Forum

mhuxtable · August 31st, 2012, 04:41 PM

Hi all...we recently just purchased our first Ruger: 22/45 Mark III. Great so far. Stiff as I expected. Gonna put a few hundred rounds thru it on Sunday. I'm really liking the SR9 as well....that will probably be my next purchase.

A few questions:

Should we clean/lube it BEFORE firing it for the first time...I know some people like to do this...what is YOUR opinion?

What are the best replacement sites? The stock black ones are hard to line up...and how hard are they to replace...mainly the rear site...I don't see a screw on top. Does that mean I'll need to field strip it to replace the rear site?

Speaking of which....I did break it down when I got it home...not too hard to break down, but as I've read, a PAIN to reassemble haha. Took me almost an hour to get it right. Good learning experience though.

Any other tips/tricks at breaking this gun in? It's much stiffer than the one we shot at the range, which is to be expected. Just want to get it broken in as quickly as possible.

Thanks all! Can't wait to learn from this forum.

Neon Horse · August 31st, 2012, 04:57 PM

I always throw a few rounds through a gun after I buy it. It should be ready to go. Others won't agree, but I've done it with every firearm so fay and have had no problems. Clean it if it is your conviction. Otherwise, blast the arm until failure

Arms are made rugged. Put them through the test. Enjoy!

computerdynamics · August 31st, 2012, 05:01 PM

I have a few Rugers and they were all extra oilly from the factory. Is that a word for an over oiled gun? Did you wipe it down on the disassemble?
Tony

arg0naut22 · August 31st, 2012, 05:14 PM

i've been told by many to strip it down and clean the factory oil and gunk out, so that's what i've done. can't hurt it.

Neon Horse · August 31st, 2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by arg0naut22

i've been told by many to strip it down and clean the factory oil and gunk out, so that's what i've done. can't hurt it.

+1 certainly cannot hurt. I like to test my purchases

haha

Tiger Ruger · August 31st, 2012, 05:27 PM

Usually after cleaning and lubing which is recommended by the majority of the gun owners it will perform more smoothly. My first gun is the SR9 which many have had good reviews about is now at Ruger being serviced due to "double tapping" issue probably of my own doing but Ruger says to send it in so they can look at it just in case. When it did fire it felt good in my hands, weight wise it is well balanced and recoil is next to none, can shoot all day without tiring out your wrists, arms, or hands.

FertPro · August 31st, 2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger Ruger

Usually after cleaning and lubing which is recommended by the majority of the gun owners it will perform more smoothly. My first gun is the SR9 which many have had good reviews about is now at Ruger being serviced due to "double tapping" issue probably of my own doing but Ruger says to send it in so they can look at it just in case. In the meantime I also bought a 10/22 Semi-Auto All-Weather awaiting to pick it up on Labor Day. I am in thinking of picking up another Ruger pistol, probably an SR22 or a 22/45 still flipping a coin over it and need to break in both of the guns I all ready have.

I have the all weather and love it! I recently just replaced the stock to a hogue one and love it even more. I also have the 22/45 so I would recommend it because it shoots real accurate for a 4.5" barrel and it feels great in the hands

jlh820 · August 31st, 2012, 05:37 PM

Welcome to the forum from Phoenix!

I wholeheartedly recommend field stripping and cleaning before firing it. Rugers are notorious for leaving factory grit in their pistols, plus it gives you a chance to get familiar with your new gun.

computerdynamics · August 31st, 2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FertPro

I have the all weather and love it! I recently just replaced the stock to a hogue one and love it even more. I also have the 22/45 so I would recommend it because it shoots real accurate for a 4.5" barrel and it feels great in the hands

Let us know on the Houge stock, I've looked at it a sh__load, uh, a bunch of times.

Tony

mhuxtable · August 31st, 2012, 05:38 PM

I didn't clean it when I first disassembled it. This is my first semiauto so I simple took it apart to get the hang of it. I'll be cleaning it tomorrow.

What about better sites?

shootist · August 31st, 2012, 05:40 PM

Welcome

FertPro · August 31st, 2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by computerdynamics

Let us know on the Houge stock, I've looked at it a sh__load, uh, a bunch of times.

Tony

I'll tell you i think it shoots a little better and it feels awesome! I bought it for around $75 on amazon with free shipping, well worth it!

Waveform · August 31st, 2012, 05:51 PM

Welcome to the forum from SW Florida. Since you asked for opinions, then, yes - disassemble and clean before firing. It won't hurt, you get to fiddle around with your new gizmo and you may actually help things along by removing excess oil, grease, metal shavings, etc. My new Ruger pistols have all been pretty clean from the factory but others have reported different experiences. I love my guns and they enjoy a very pampered existence. But no safe queens allowed! I shoot 'em all.

James6591 · August 31st, 2012, 08:47 PM

Firstly, welcome from Australia mate.
Glad to have you on board, nice folk here and lots of good info.
Secondly; disassemble, clean and reassemble prior to shooting it.
Often factory crap left in it that could cause damage.

kingpins9 · August 31st, 2012, 08:51 PM

ALWAYS disassemble a new gun, clean, inspect, re-oil/grease and re-assemble. It's very rare, but there have been shavings/filings in actions and even obstructions in the barrel of new guns.

You don't want a malfunction that could cause eye, face, or hand damage. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.