Here is the final video in the ruger mark iii detail strip and reassembly series. Have a look at the manual ruger mark iii instruction manual online for free. It is now as it was the day i got it for my birthday. The ruger mk i iii are notorious for being difficult to disassemble, so ive put this gallery together to show how its done.
Aug 24, 2017 ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly. The tool works on all the mark series i, ii, iii, and 2245 model pistols without altering the gun. Warnings are true of disassembly and reasembly on ruger mk. The ruger mark ii standard and mark ii target models are. Ruger mk ii teardown and trigger job finally found the ruger mk ii target stainless, ive been looking for.
Speed strip kits for ruger mk i, ii, iii, and 2245 by. I took my ruger apart and ended up with a tabletop full of parts and no idea how to put them back together. After installation, it does not touch any moving or functioning part of the pistol. Speed strip conversion kits for ruger mk i, ii, iii, and 2245 speed strip conversion kits make takedown and re assembly quick and easy. This is the first time ive taken the pistol apart, so it wasnt exactly easy as the ruger videos will tell you, sometimes you need to tap the bolt stop pin out to do.
Surestrike firing pin for mki, mkii, mkiii, and mk iv. I found two fellows from ruger showing how to reassemble. The ruger manuals do not instruct you to hold the trigger while performing. I disassembled it, and reassembled it correctly, and when you pull the trigger w the magazine in the gun, nothing happens. This covers reinstalling the sear spring, sear, sear pin, safety lever and ball detent, hammer pin, hammer bushing. Volquartsen ruger mark iii dropin accurizing kit brownells. I was unable to remove the mainspring house using the ruger manual and online videos. Order ruger model mkiii 2245 pistol parts, accessories and more with numrich gun parts corp. Cut or file the trigger where the line shows to resize it to fit into a mark ii pistol. The main problem people are facing is that you need to know when to point the pistol upward or downward during the disassembly process, otherwise the hammer will lock up. I tried to field strip and clean it before its first trip to the range but messed up somewhere along the line. Feb 14, 2008 in any case, i cant fathom spring kits for ruger mark pistols just cant. All in one tool ruger mark series pistols modified toolstand. Ruger mk reassembly the onetime fix hammer strut support.
Cam trigger backwards slightly and swing entire trigger assembly up and out of the trigger frame on the disconnector. A vq sear has the sear engagement surface at a more level angle and this causes the trigger pull to feel lighter. Here is the video for the reassembly of the trigger group for the ruger mark iii. The internal trigger well dimensions are identical between the mark ii and mark iii models. Trigger and action parts for ruger mkii, mkiii and 2245. Currently there are some vq mark iii target triggers that have the backside edge too long for installation into a mark ii. Youve saved my volquartsen v6 custom ruger mark ii, which i purchased. Finally, a solution to easily reassemble mainspring assembly into ruger mk pistols. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. I noticed there wasnt a complete video of something like this, so i decided to go ahead and make one. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. Recoil rod and spring kit for mkii, mkiii, mk iv, and 2245.
Ruger mk iii speed strip kits by majestic arms easy take. Pull and hold trigger, and physically push hammer forward, using toothpick, etc. Select a firearm below to view its instruction manual. Apr 18, 2018 just a fast look at the disassembly reassembly of the ruger mark iii. All specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. Aug 05, 2012 here is the video for the reassembly of the trigger group for the ruger mark iii. I took my ruger apart and ended up with a tabletop full of parts. Kit includes target trigger, trigger plunger, trigger rebound spring, target hammer, sear, sear spring, bolt release, allen wrench, and complete installation instructions. Thats everything taken down to single pieces except taking sights off slide and grip bushings out.
I have triple checked that its assembled correctly, as the bolt will hand cycle as it should, but will not release the hammerhit the firing pin. Detailed installation video, pictures, and instructions. When i do a trigger job on them, i use the clark trigger and oversized pins, but i work the stock sear. With the safety off and barrel downward, ensure hammer fired fully forward. This patented item makes reassembly quick, easy, and always correct. Field strip mark iii pistol following all proper precautions. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. This onetime fix is simply an assembly aid that remains in the pistol. Trigger tweaking rugers mark iii target pistol an investment in improved accuracy by rgi media, inc published with permission one of the most enjoyable and useful firearms, for those of us who like shooting and hunting, is the. Majestic arms speed trigger fits ruger mk i, ii, iii, and 2245. Trigger tweaking rugers mark iii target pistol an investment. In this video i show the reassembly of the hammer and sear groups after a complete disassembly for detail cleaning.
Longer trigger with smooth contoured face gives better trigger control. Apr 21, 2009 reassembly instructions for your ruger mark iii pistol. I purchased new ruger mark iii hunter model kmkiii45h yesterday. Addition of a visible loaded chamber indicator on the left side. This is a quick howto showing the assembly of a ruger. Mk iii pistols require mag to be inserted to move hammer fully forward. Strut support but is a part of the normal required ruger assembly procedure. Ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly page 3 the.
You can reduce the creep on it the same way as the factory sear though. If the pistol cocks when you pull back the bolt, pull the trigger, or you will not be able to remove a. Reassembly from now on same as normal factory reassembly. This video shows how to reassemble a ruger 2245 mark iii after a detail strip. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. Always unload a firearm before cleaning, lubrication, disassembly or assembly. The volquartsen sear reduces pull weight, but it still has a lot of creep. A red dot is visible on the wedge when a bullet is in the chamber. Warnings are true of disassembly and reasembly on ruger mk iii i can completely disassemble a 1911 and put it back together in 6 to 8 minutes. Ruger mk ii teardown and trigger job oklahoma shooters. Ruger mark iii reassembly cant get bolt stop pin in. The factory ruger target trigger comes installed in this pistol. Ruger mk i, ii, iii, and 2245 speed strip kits quick and easy disassembly.
The factory sear is cut with the engagement angle slightly over level. Sharp and detailed images will guide you through the disassembly and reassembly of the ruger 1022 trigger group. Precision machined to for steel or plastic framed guns. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The mark iii was succeeded by the mk iv, with production of the mark iii ending on december 8, 2016. Reassembly instructions for your ruger mark iii pistol. The clark trigger and oversized pins are real handy for reducing slop. Use this as a reference to aid you with trigger jobs andor installing custom parts before you start, make sure that your gun is unloaded and all ammo is removed from the work area. I was elated, but didnt know exactly what i did to accomplish that feat. Ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly the firearms.
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