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Ruger Magnum grip cap loosened?

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15 December 2002, 17:25
Brent Moffitt
Ruger Magnum grip cap loosened?
Does any one know how to tighten them up without screwing it up, I assume it has a screw in it but can't see how to get to it?
15 December 2002, 17:59
KurtC
If the grip cap has the little plastic Ruger medallion in it, you have to pry it out to expose the screw. You should order a new insert first, as the old one will not be reusable.
16 December 2002, 09:41
Brent Moffitt
Thanks Kurt. It has a brass medallion on this one and looks as though it will be ruined as well getting it out. Thanks again.
16 December 2002, 20:17
<GeorgeInNePa>
Brent,
From what my local gunsmith told me, the brass medallions aren't available from Ruger. I had my Ruger .416 bead blasted and blued and the grip cap is the only thing that is still shiney. I didn't want to replace it with the red one.

I might buy a Dakota grip cap from Brownell's and have my initials engraved on it and replace the Ruger cap.
16 December 2002, 22:54
Brent Moffitt
Thanks George...

Not a big deal right now but it just started moving a little, side to side and I wanted to tighten it before it got outa hand sometime when I was hunting or something.

I'll call Ruger, they'll probably want it sent to them. [Roll Eyes]
17 December 2002, 03:14
mikethebear
Brownells has the brass one listed in their catalog. It is in the parts listings at the end of the catalog.
17 December 2002, 07:31
Brent Moffitt
Thanks Mike. [Smile]