Welcome to all those who've chosen to join in here at Guntalk-Online. Recently, we've had 10 new members join in on the discussion group, many of which have contributed some very good information in the form of new topics. I know that the Mark II.org's hiatus has significantly contributed to the new bloom of members, but I am pleased to have everyone here to discuss firearms related issues. Tell a friend about this forum!
Thanks again,
Bullseye
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Bullesye,
Thanks for all your help on the Field Stripping of the MKIII. Just got one last week and was able to do the job. I agree with you that it is pretty straight forward after doing it once or twice.
I think your photos are great but the technique is hard to describe in words or photos.....a short movie might be better just so a person could get an idea about the hammer blows and where to hit the pistol. I invested in a plastic headed hammer at Home Depot. I had trouble with the trigger being forward in re-assembly but the tips on the Forum sunk in enough that I knew something was wrong and went back to your directions. I anticipate no trouble next time after seeing how the trigger must be positioned and knowing that the mag has to be in the pistol to pull the trigger.
I used MiliTec on my new pistol. Interested in seeing how it works. I was surprised to find some red "gunk" or something in the Mag well? It looked like rust? Cleaned it and the whole pistol with mineral spirits and lubed it with all with Militec.
Thanks again for the help. I'm in Construction and I an constantly amazed at the construction knowledge and EVERYTHING else that one can get on the Web. Whether it's your Family Tree or the pilot light for a Burham Furnace...you can learn about it on the Web from experts.
Thanks,
John
Thanks for all your help on the Field Stripping of the MKIII. Just got one last week and was able to do the job. I agree with you that it is pretty straight forward after doing it once or twice.
I think your photos are great but the technique is hard to describe in words or photos.....a short movie might be better just so a person could get an idea about the hammer blows and where to hit the pistol. I invested in a plastic headed hammer at Home Depot. I had trouble with the trigger being forward in re-assembly but the tips on the Forum sunk in enough that I knew something was wrong and went back to your directions. I anticipate no trouble next time after seeing how the trigger must be positioned and knowing that the mag has to be in the pistol to pull the trigger.
I used MiliTec on my new pistol. Interested in seeing how it works. I was surprised to find some red "gunk" or something in the Mag well? It looked like rust? Cleaned it and the whole pistol with mineral spirits and lubed it with all with Militec.
Thanks again for the help. I'm in Construction and I an constantly amazed at the construction knowledge and EVERYTHING else that one can get on the Web. Whether it's your Family Tree or the pilot light for a Burham Furnace...you can learn about it on the Web from experts.
Thanks,
John
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back in the mid-70s when the "internet" was initially invented asJohn Crow wrote:I am constantly amazed at the construction knowledge and EVERYTHING else that one can get on the Web.
a "DARPA" (Defense Adv Research Projects Admin ?) project among
a few universities... the first "function" that was implemented between
computers across the "net" was a File-Transfer (the 'ftp' command
you sometimes see, and I still use)...
The desire to communicate with people lead to a "file transfer" of a
message file to another user on another computer... eMail.
Then the ability to remotely enter commands on the distant computer...
(the 'telnet' command)... by now these pre-Geeks were needing to
help each other out with the functionality of various features and they
combined the underlying features to make a thing they called 'News'
which was a posting-ability of some message for all to read and respond.
It evolved into "News Groups" and the early categories were all network,
computer and programming oriented... but the late-night geeks had to
add some hobby/personal interest groups...
I was not "on the net" in those early days... but among the early
"news groups" was "Rec.guns" being a discussion "forum" about
guns in the "recreational" category... the features evolved and
when the "PC" began to have enough compute-power and the
networks could handle the increased transfer-sizes... (circa mid-90s )
the "graphical web" took off faster than a V-2 !! and about the same
level of relative sophistication... the various special-interest "forums"
like this are much more popular and helpful... but the evolution of the
NewsGroups still exists with the same underlying post/response with
a web-graphic interface, like: http://Groups.Google.com/
or a more direct access/interface, like: http://www.RecGuns.com/
Just remember, each comment is a posting by an individual who may
be knowledgeable and well-meaning... or trying to "sell" or deceive...
Being in the 'construction business', I didn't want you to be too naive
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welcome to the forum... have fun with the MK3 !!
report back as to how you shoot and what ammo does well for you...
[edit: to correct a smelling error]
You're welcome John. Also, welcome to Guntalk!
That reddish liquid you've found (more rust colored actually) is the shipping preservative Ruger uses to protect the pistols from moisture and humidity. It gets thicker over time and tends to gum things up if not removed.
Also I do have a couple of videos on taking apart the Mark II/III on the detailed stripping page. They are from Volquartsen and are on the link bar on the top of the page.
Hope this helps.
R,
Bullseye
That reddish liquid you've found (more rust colored actually) is the shipping preservative Ruger uses to protect the pistols from moisture and humidity. It gets thicker over time and tends to gum things up if not removed.
Also I do have a couple of videos on taking apart the Mark II/III on the detailed stripping page. They are from Volquartsen and are on the link bar on the top of the page.
Hope this helps.
R,
Bullseye
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Heck, Toy, I thought it was a pretty good post. Didn't smell too bad to me!toyfj40 wrote: [edit: to correct a smelling error]
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toyfj40: [edit: to correct a smelling error]
BlindPig: Heck, Toy, I thought it was a pretty good post. Didn't smell too bad to me!
just an example of my Self-Appreciating sense of humor...
... oops... did it again...![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
BlindPig: Heck, Toy, I thought it was a pretty good post. Didn't smell too bad to me!
just an example of my Self-Appreciating sense of humor...
... oops... did it again...
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I thought all them Texans smelled that way.toyfj40 wrote:toyfj40: [edit: to correct a smelling error]
BlindPig: Heck, Toy, I thought it was a pretty good post. Didn't smell too bad to me!
just an example of my Self-Appreciating sense of humor...
... oops... did it again...
You have great day and shoot straight and may the Good Lord smile on you.
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I also must thank Bullseye for all the great info on the Ruger. I just bought a MkIII and could not get the barrel off and could not get the spring housing back in untill I read Bullseye's instructions several times.
I gave up for now on getting the barrel off.
I asked a friend about my problem and he swears the barrel is not supposed to come off. Maybe he tried and gave up thinking it just wasn't supposed to be that hard. After reading all the good info posted here I know it should but jeeeeeeze..... I agree with others that say it doesn't feel right banging on a brand new pistol.
Next time I'll look for that red gummy stuff in the mag well.
Going to shoot it for the first time since I took it apart. Guess I'll find out if I put it together right.
I gave up for now on getting the barrel off.
I asked a friend about my problem and he swears the barrel is not supposed to come off. Maybe he tried and gave up thinking it just wasn't supposed to be that hard. After reading all the good info posted here I know it should but jeeeeeeze..... I agree with others that say it doesn't feel right banging on a brand new pistol.
Next time I'll look for that red gummy stuff in the mag well.
Going to shoot it for the first time since I took it apart. Guess I'll find out if I put it together right.
PEACE through SUPERIOR firepower!
The new Mark III's have receivers that can be a really tight fit on the frame. I almost always have to tap them off with a rubber mallet or a dead blow hammer. I still catch myself every now and then forgetting to remove the magazine from the frame before attempting to tap off the receiver.
Take my word for it - they won't budge if the mags in the well.
Have fun with that new pistol.
R,
Bullseye
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Have fun with that new pistol.
R,
Bullseye
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Glad to heaar that, always figured tht would make them difficult to remove, unless you get a Reaaaaaaly big hammer.Bullseye wrote:The new Mark III's have receivers that can be a really tight fit on the frame. I almost always have to tap them off with a rubber mallet or a dead blow hammer. I still catch myself every now and then forgetting to remove the magazine from the frame before attempting to tap off the receiver.Take my word for it - they won't budge if the mags in the well.
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Have fun with that new pistol.
R,
Bullseye
You have great day and shoot straight and may the Good Lord smile on you.
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