Cleaning 22/45 frame

[350skylark]

im just getting back from shooting today and cleaning my pistols, one of which is a ruger mark III 22/45, the inside of the frame is pretty dirty and is making the trigger feel gritty, it still has a good break but the take up to is is gritty, for now im doing the best i can with a tooth brush but do you guys have any advice? should i take it completly down? im using balistol and im afraid to put any in there to flush it out i think it will collect more crap the next time.

[INFAMOUS762X39]

My 22/45 trigger feel is the exact same way once I hit the two brick mark "1000Rds+". I clean it whenever I can, It just makes the trigger action/break a lot smoother.

Also I would do a trigger polish mod since your wanting to get in your lower frame. Makes a difference and Drops your trigger pull 1-2 Lbs if you do a nice job. Also Get rid of your Magazine Disconnect if you havn't, and install a mag bushing they help a lot! Search youtube for 22/45 Frame Takedown and polishing tips, I know they helped me.

[Chaos47]

http://www.guntalk-online.com/2245detailstripping.htm

Stripping it isn't really that bad so if you need to get in there go for it.
I agree with INFAMOUS762X39 do a polish job and remove the disconnect while you have it apart.

My GF's 22/45 has a really light crisp brake.
Here's what I have done to it:
Hand polished trigger job (I use semi-chrome polish with Q-Tips)
Magazine Disconnect removed (used the washer method)
Gravity slingshot mod (plan on making it spring assisted, Goober no coil design http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/sho...=361024&page=5)
Removed the internal part of the LCI

[ChrisZ]

I usually completely disassemble my 22/45 to clean the lower. It also allow you to see how your pistol work and spend some quality time with it. Just my $0.02

[Fishslayer]

I haven't actually had mine apart. Once in awhile I douche it with Hoppes and blast it out with Birchwood Casey Synthetic Safe aerosol. Then reoil.

Be careful what you use on the frame. Lots of aerosols attack plastic, notably Powder Blast contains an ingredient MADE to attack the plastic residue from shotgun wads.
I'm sure I'll get around to the mods mentioned. The pistol seems to have a lot of potential but is held back by the lawyerfications.

[NorcalGSG]

Also be careful about disassembly and re-assembly. These things are notoriously difficult, or should I say quirky about that. YouTube vids or manuals will help.

[350skylark]

Also be careful about disassembly and re-assembly. These things are notoriously difficult, or should I say quirky about that. YouTube vids or manuals will help.

everyone says that about feild striping it but i find it pretty easy, idk if i got a easier fitted one or what but i only needed to use a tool the first time to take it down, taking apart the frame is probably a bit trickier but im not to worried about it, my concern with doing the mods is how it will affect the warranty?

[tal3nt]

You probably have to clean the trigger plunger and spring to get rid of the grittiness.. which requires full dissassembly. It's not that hard. Pay attention when reassembling.

[Delfuego]

I recently bought a 22/45 and the disassembly was a bear BEFORE I shot it. I must be dumb because I swear it took me like 2 hours to take it apart and put it back together. After about a 1,000 rounds it is much easier to take apart. Plus, I bought the MKII bushing which allows you to skip a step, or two from assembly. Save yourself a hassle and don't take it apart when new. Just run a boresnake through it and 1,000 rounds before you field strip it.

[350skylark]

I recently bought a 22/45 and the disassembly was a bear BEFORE I shot it. I must be dumb because I swear it took me like 2 hours to take it apart and put it back together. After about a 1,000 rounds it is much easier to take apart. Plus, I bought the MKII bushing which allows you to skip a step, or two from assembly. Save yourself a hassle and don't take it apart when new. Just run a boresnake through it and 1,000 rounds before you field strip it.

i took mine down the moment i got it home and checked it out as i do with all my guns, im not worried about taking it down all the way either but ruger says you shouldnt have to take it down anymore the a field strip. and the gun only has about 600 rounds, i know not alot for a 22 at all but i dont get to go shooting much and i cant find the ammo!

[INFAMOUS762X39]

i took mine down the moment i got it home and checked it out as i do with all my guns, im not worried about taking it down all the way either but ruger says you shouldnt have to take it down anymore the a field strip. and the gun only has about 600 rounds, i know not alot for a 22 at all but i dont get to go shooting much and i cant find the ammo!

With this down time, it's a great reason tinker around with the 22/45. I recently ditched the stock front sights for Dawson Precision Fiber Optic Fronts. For 20$ they are fantastic and worth every penny. I will try to take pics tomorrow for you guys.

Brass has turned into Gold, I can't find Ammo either. So stoked my best bud just sold me/dropped off a bunch of Ammo .308, .45, and Two Bricks of .22 :woot woot:

[ShooterMcFly]

I posted a similar issue post under the rimfire forum here

I hope this helps you out in your quest for less grittiness.

[XDJYo]

Picking mine up tomorrow. Still going back and forth whether I will at least field strip it before I shoot it.

[ChrisZ]

I admit mine was pretty hard to disasemble and reassemble, but the more you do it the easier it gets. I have to use a hammer at first, but now I do everything by hand. No problem at all.

[350skylark]

well just finished taking down the frame and cleaning it out, what a pain. now i wish i would have waited till i can do the polish job and mag disconnect. ooh should be easier the next time i do it and no more gritty trigger and mag release