Ruger Mark III Misfires

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29 March 2019, 05:34

BuffHunter63

Ruger Mark III Misfires

I bought a new Ruger III a few months ago but didn’t get around to shooting it until today

I had 4 misfires in 20 rounds. The rims have slight dents but apparently not enough to ignite the powder.

Anyone have this problem with Ruger Mark xxx?

BH63

30 March 2019, 05:07

Michael Michalski

I just bought 2 Mk III's and so far so good; no problems with either.

30 March 2019, 07:29

BuffHunter63

I sent a online message to Ruger and they want me to phone a Customer Service rep with the serial number and then return it to them.

I’ll let you know how it turns out.

BH63

03 April 2019, 02:18

JTEX

I would try different ammo before I sent my pistol back. Some 22 ammo today is junk.......especially Remington IME......

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03 April 2019, 20:57

Snyper

I'd give it a good cleaning and make sure it's well lubed. I like a dry silicone lubricant for Ruger's so it won't hold dirt.

Make sure the extractor cut out is clean.

19 April 2019, 20:42

BuffHunter63

^
Thanks. If anything, the pistol may be too well lubed.

BH63

20 April 2019, 03:27

Peter

I agree with JTEX, try different kinds of ammo, plus, I would suggest cleaning the chamber. If some of the force of the firing pin is being used to fully seat the round, then that might account for the issue.
Peter.

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24 April 2019, 04:36

df06

I’ve had a MKIII for a number of years, zero mid fires.

04 August 2019, 18:59

Snowwolfe

quote:
Originally posted by BuffHunter63:
I sent a online message to Ruger and they want me to phone a Customer Service rep with the serial number and then return it to them.

I’ll let you know how it turns out.

BH63

What happened?

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

06 August 2019, 23:15

BuffHunter63

Sorry, I’ve been busy with other things (two new rifles).

I took it apart (a real pain), gave it a thorough cleaning, and the next time I took it out only one misfire out of 50 shots. That round fired the second time through.

I’ve shot it once more (about 20 rounds) without issue.

Never did go to the trouble of sending it back to Ruger.

Thanks for asking though.

BH63