I bought a used one this summer. I set the site on the 4-7x at 50, and then preceeded to go out to 300 yds, I was impressed... It kicks, all right, but it shot where it was pointed! It's now ready for the season next week!
Posted on 09/27/2005 5:35:15 AM PDT by beaureguard
Thanks.
I tried just about everything, including being sure that there was no "wet" lube at all, going to a dry lube. I spoke to a number of people who had seen the problem, and all agreed that there was no "good" reason for this sort of nonsense, but shooting about 100 rounds always took care of the problem.
I know that this will sound terrible, but I wound up giving that Ruger a thourough cleaning about twice a year (of course, I would give it a wipe down, and check for lube and wear on critical contact points ever time I'd shoot).
That just seems to be the way this gun is "happiest."
Mark
You never did say exactly what you're shooting but I have a Mark I that had feed problems and after having a gunsmith strip and clean it and still having the same problems I replaced the magazine which cured it. Seems the spring was weak.
It's a Mk II Government Model. It's just something that it's always done. I bought it back in 1989, and it's done it since day one. I've tried different magazines, cleaning methods, solvents, lubes, etc... I guess it's just part of the "personality" of the gun. No big deal. I just make sure that once I've given the gun a good cleaning that I put 100 rounds through it before using it for competition. It's no big deal. After that 100 round guestimate, it NEVER jams. I couldn't even begin to guess how many rounds I've put through it: At least 100,000 rounds, and that's just how it is.
Mark
I know a few shooters who don't clean the action or bore of rimfire pistols until they show signs of malfunction. .22 ammo is so easy on barrels, etc... that cleaning puts more wear on the firearm than extended shooting. With the non-corrosive ammo available in the last 40-50 years, there's no real worry about rust. I clean my Smith 41 about every 2000-3000 rounds (internally, not just a external wipedown). Revolvers need a swab out a bit more often, because the ammo won't chamber fully at times and misfires, this is more a problem on my 70's guns than a new 617.
I guess quirks are one of those things that make guns interesting. (although I have a bit lower tolerance for this on defensive firearms) :)
I bought a used one this summer. I set the site on the 4-7x at 50, and then preceeded to go out to 300 yds, I was impressed... It kicks, all right, but it shot where it was pointed! It's now ready for the season next week!
I have a couple of good ones, but have never tried to post a picture here....do I have to host the picture somewhere?
What?????
My wife is a petite woman (sexy petite, I might add). She needs a bionic arm to handle my .357 Magnum.
She can't hold it up, and she can't pull the trigger. She has small hands.
I have had others on this website give me advice on a good handgun for my wife, and believe me, a .357 Magnum is NOT the gun of choice for the wife, unless you are married to some transvestite.
Perhaps some of you experts can suggest a better gun again for those on this thread for a small woman who has trouble handling a big gun. This author is either married to a hulk of a woman or does not know what he is talking about.
I hope the author had the foresight to inquire if "Matt" has any children in the house before dispensing this little nugget of advice.
It has almost no recoil and is light accurate and durable. The double action pull is nothing extra but she can cock the hammer first for practice. I suspect after a little practice, she will come to enjoy it.
In an emergency I suspect she would have little trouble pulling that double action trigger if necessary.
I would recommend nothing less than a .32 for defense. There are plenty of light, small, high quality guns in that caliber and the recoil is not too much for your wife to handle. If she's able to control it you should consider a .38. The more power you can pack the better off you are. Visit a gun range and rent a small pistol your wife can hold comfortably and let her shoot a box of ammo with it. It will run you about $35 or $40 but she'll get the feel of the caliber she likes and involving her in the decision will ensure she'll be happy with the gun.
I'm a wheel gun believer myself. There's a lot less complication involved with them and reliability is important. I've had too many jams with semi autos and a new shooter will have less trouble with them. Just my 2 cents.
I took this before I got the M6 Laser/Tac Light and added the lanyard plug, extended slide stop, slide release, and mag release and the night sights!
Sweet!
I would recommend buying a high quality 7.62 x 39 AK-47 from www.AK-103.com
I don't know who could argue your point about having a revolver for self-defense, especially for the wife who, if she ever needs to use it, needs to just pick it up and shoot. Simplicity is what is needed at that time. May not be as sexy, but who worries about sex during a home intrusion? (Other than a potential raper)
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