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Ruger has some great videos on stripping and putting the Mark 111 back together. They are really well done and clear. Yiogo
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It really is a piece of cake once you get the hang of it.Ain't it amazing how easy it is, once you figure out the tricks?
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Heck, I even remember 4 track tapes.Okay, don't laugh, but I learned how to disassemble the original Standard, way back before there were videos, back when there were things called eight track tapes, though that was not a subject for tapes, so I learned by reading the instructions.
Yes North Country gal those were the days we had to learn the hard way by reading and trial and error. I think those where much simpler times.Okay, don't laugh, but I learned how to disassemble the original Standard, way back before there were videos, back when there were things called eight track tapes, though that was not a subject for tapes, so I learned by reading the instructions.
They sure were. Not saying that the internet is a bad thing, mind you, but life was different in those days - not necessarily better or worse, but different. One of the things I do like about the internet and forums like this, though, is the way us old timers can share what we know with so many young shooters. That's been a very healthy thing for the shooting world and lot's of fun, too.Yes North Country gal those were the days we had to learn the hard way by reading and trial and error. I think those where much simpler times.![]()
This is the one I forget about EVERYTIME I take mine apart! All three times now (It's a month old). LOL4. MOST IMPORTANT TIP: Once the MHA is inserted but before you swing it all the way into the grip, point the pistol vertical and tap the muzzle with that rubber mallet. This drops the hammer strut into the proper position. As you close the MHA into the grip you should feel spring tension the last slight part of the insertion as you swing the MHA into the grip. This means all is well. If there is no spring tension, repeat this step (vertical, tap muzzle, then swing the MHA in). You can check the pistol by charging the bolt; if it charges, you are finished.
Took me all night one time to figure out the above.
They sure were. Not saying that the internet is a bad thing, mind you, but life was different in those days - not necessarily better or worse, but different. One of the things I do like about the internet and forums like this, though, is the way us old timers can share what we know with so many young shooters. That's been a very healthy thing for the shooting world and lot's of fun, too.
I never have to do any of that. I have 4 mark pistols (2 Mark IIIs, a Mark II, and a Standard) and if I just point the muzzle vertical and firmly tap the muzzle with the mallet the Mainspring Housing always goes right in with proper spring tension. It has never failed me one time.Don't know what trick they were referring to, but the biggest challenge is to get that hammer strut laying down in the right position before you close that mainspring latch. This is easiest done by pointing the muzzle up, wiggling the gun if need be to get that strut to lay down, then centering the strut, side-to-side, before closing the latch. You'll usually feel just a bit of tension just before the latch closes if you've done it right. If the latch closes too easily, you probably missed it and will know for sure when you can't open the bolt.
If that strut doesn't want to lay down even after wiggling, you sometimes have to take a small needle nose or some other object to work it free from the frame. It all sounds harder than it really is.