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31 July 2004, 05:15
ElkFever
New 480 SRH - tight trigger assembly?
Just took delivery of a 480 Ruger Super RedHawk, and have not fired it yet. When I got the SRH home, I disassembled it completely. Upon re-assembly, the trigger assembly would not snap completely into its rear mount; a hairline gap was visible between the trigger assembly and main frame, and the action would not work. Rather than trying to tap it into place with a tool, I returned the SRH to the gun store for advice. They stated they had occasionally seen a tight action like that, and that Ruger would consider it within spec. The gun dealer used a nylon punch on the rear of the trigger assembly, and tapped it into final alignment. My question: is this OK, or should I send the SRH back to Ruger for adjustment???
31 July 2004, 08:45
Swede44mag
Is the disassembly reassembly instructions in your manual?

If not go to this website.



http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/S-InstructManualsR.html



Before I sent a revolver to Ruger I would call and ask if this is a potential problem.
31 July 2004, 10:40
475/480
Not to rag on anybody,but why did you take a good gun apart to begin with ,And if you send it to Ruger dont tell them you took it apart that might void the warranty.
Sean
31 July 2004, 11:50
bfrshooter
Yes they are tight. It is amazing they fit them so close. The nylon punch is OK and will not hurt anything. I am sure you would not want a sloppy fit. Normally, after trigger work, if needed, the gun never has to come apart unless something breaks. I don't think you will ever have a Ruger part break!
01 August 2004, 05:16
Mingbogo
There should not be anything to worry about now that it is back together and working. I have disassembled quite a few SRHs before and have seen this common problem many times. The trigger assembly snaps into the frame tightly via a detent pin from the trigger mechanism and any mis-alignment or burr between the pin and the frame will cause the pin not seat into the frame fully. Next time when snapping the two together, try to depress the pin a few times while it is being seated into the frame. Thanks.

Quote:

Just took delivery of a 480 Ruger Super RedHawk, and have not fired it yet. When I got the SRH home, I disassembled it completely. Upon re-assembly, the trigger assembly would not snap completely into its rear mount; a hairline gap was visible between the trigger assembly and main frame, and the action would not work. Rather than trying to tap it into place with a tool, I returned the SRH to the gun store for advice. They stated they had occasionally seen a tight action like that, and that Ruger would consider it within spec. The gun dealer used a nylon punch on the rear of the trigger assembly, and tapped it into final alignment. My question: is this OK, or should I send the SRH back to Ruger for adjustment???


03 August 2004, 05:44
ElkFever
Thanks for the replies. This confirms the gunstore response.
03 August 2004, 06:44
Swede44mag
I took my Dan Wesson 44mag apart to clean it is also a PITA to reassemble.
03 August 2004, 10:11
bfrshooter
Swede, I worked out an easy way to re assemble the Dan Wesson and it is in the Shooting Steel book from IHMSA. If you E-mail me at jameswbrm@aol.com, I will scan it and send it to you.
03 August 2004, 11:28
Swede44mag
Quote:

Swede, I worked out an easy way to re assemble the Dan Wesson and it is in the Shooting Steel book from IHMSA. If you E-mail me at jameswbrm@aol.com, I will scan it and send it to you.





I sent you an E-Mail.

Thanks