Magazine disconnect
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Uncle Malice
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I don't have a MKIII, but I don't know why the disconnect would prevent the magazine from loading or ejecting... sounds like something is off.
Aside from questioning the suitability of carrying a .22/45 for defense, I have to think that something is wrong, perhaps the gun was disassembled and reassembled improperly, or there is something wrong with the magazine.
Is the magazine the correct one and, if you have more than one, does the problem happen on all of them?
Jim
Is the magazine the correct one and, if you have more than one, does the problem happen on all of them?
Jim
DealHunter
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My Mk III 22/45 does the same thing and I've been told it's due to the magazine disconnect as well.
http://rugerforum.net/tandemkross/96013-steel-ruger-mark-iii-22-45-magazine-disconnect-bushing.html
http://rugerforum.net/tandemkross/96013-steel-ruger-mark-iii-22-45-magazine-disconnect-bushing.html
MandolinMan
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Sharkbite-
Can you clarify what you mean exactly? It could be there a problem with your gun as others have already mentioned. If its like my mark III, the mag disconnect prevents the mag from dropping free, it has to be manually pulled from the gun after the catch is released. Just part of the nature of mag disconnects.
I considered removing mine, but since its not used for defense I never really thought it worth the while to take it out. It is annoying though.
Can you clarify what you mean exactly? It could be there a problem with your gun as others have already mentioned. If its like my mark III, the mag disconnect prevents the mag from dropping free, it has to be manually pulled from the gun after the catch is released. Just part of the nature of mag disconnects.
I considered removing mine, but since its not used for defense I never really thought it worth the while to take it out. It is annoying though.
I hope it is $10 and DONE. Seriously.
I suppose this is a case where gun laws are good for somebody's business.
I don't know the Mk III in detail, but in general, a magazine disconnector has to touch the magazine somehow, so it "knows" when the mag is there, and when it isn't. There are a number of mechanical ways this can be done, and should be done so it doesn't cause any drag on the magazine when ejecting it. But this is seldom the case. To make sure it works, the mechanism is often somewhat overbuilt and does cause drag. On a sport pistol like the Ruger .22, its a small matter, really. On a defensive pistol, its a limitation.
One thing it should never do, on any pistol, is interfere with the magazine seating properly. The kind of problem you have should have been done right at the factory. If it wasn't so complicated and expensive to ship a handgun, it should have gone back to the factory for the fix.
As it is, you're probably better off, and money ahead getting an aftermarket part that will fix your problem (assuming it does). So thank you gun laws (covering shipping) for the jobs you support in the aftermarket industry, and the fact that the maker doesn't have to spend time and money doing warranty support work, which doesn't give them a great deal of incentive to fix the problem or see it is right the first time. Or maybe even know there is a problem....
ohh, are we feeling snarky tonight, or what?
I've got a mark I, had it since the early 80s, and within its limits, its worked so well I never felt any need to "upgrade" to the newer model(s). From what I've heard, Ruger crammed so much poorly thought out cr...er features.. into what was basically a good design that there are a lot of issues with them.
Again, thank you gun laws, and the fear of gun laws yet to come...
I suppose this is a case where gun laws are good for somebody's business.
I don't know the Mk III in detail, but in general, a magazine disconnector has to touch the magazine somehow, so it "knows" when the mag is there, and when it isn't. There are a number of mechanical ways this can be done, and should be done so it doesn't cause any drag on the magazine when ejecting it. But this is seldom the case. To make sure it works, the mechanism is often somewhat overbuilt and does cause drag. On a sport pistol like the Ruger .22, its a small matter, really. On a defensive pistol, its a limitation.
One thing it should never do, on any pistol, is interfere with the magazine seating properly. The kind of problem you have should have been done right at the factory. If it wasn't so complicated and expensive to ship a handgun, it should have gone back to the factory for the fix.
As it is, you're probably better off, and money ahead getting an aftermarket part that will fix your problem (assuming it does). So thank you gun laws (covering shipping) for the jobs you support in the aftermarket industry, and the fact that the maker doesn't have to spend time and money doing warranty support work, which doesn't give them a great deal of incentive to fix the problem or see it is right the first time. Or maybe even know there is a problem....
ohh, are we feeling snarky tonight, or what?
I've got a mark I, had it since the early 80s, and within its limits, its worked so well I never felt any need to "upgrade" to the newer model(s). From what I've heard, Ruger crammed so much poorly thought out cr...er features.. into what was basically a good design that there are a lot of issues with them.
Again, thank you gun laws, and the fear of gun laws yet to come...
The mag disconnect on the MK III is a huge pain in the ahhhhh, neck. It is easily removed with the installation of a bushing. I would also advise to remove the LCI, and replace with a blank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53d8ucGbcqM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53d8ucGbcqM
I was going to do the same to mine - after hearing what a "must" it is when i was still shopping, but after shooting it for awhile I don't think it's all that big of a deal.
The mags don't drop free, but it's not a gun where fast mag changes are necessary (at least for me).
If it bothers you though, it is a pretty easy fix.
The mags don't drop free, but it's not a gun where fast mag changes are necessary (at least for me).
If it bothers you though, it is a pretty easy fix.
Dragline45
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Despite what others are saying, it is indeed the magazine disconnect, and there is nothing wrong with your gun.
The magazine disconnect does this to all of the MKIII's. Basically it prevents the mag from dropping freely, and when inserting the mag it requires a whack on the bottom of the magazine to properly seat it.
The magazine disconnect does this to all of the MKIII's. Basically it prevents the mag from dropping freely, and when inserting the mag it requires a whack on the bottom of the magazine to properly seat it.
Dragline45
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While you have the gun apart, look into doing the slingshot mod. It will let you slingshot the bolt on the 22/45, best part about the slingshot mod is it costs you nothing.
Dragline45
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Removing detent ball and spring. I used this guide. I did this Mod 3 years ago and have never had any problems through thousands of rounds.
http://guntalk-online.com/2245detailstripping.htm#ssmod
The website itself is a great wealth of knowledge for any work you need to do on your 22/45.
http://guntalk-online.com/2245detailstripping.htm#ssmod
The website itself is a great wealth of knowledge for any work you need to do on your 22/45.