Help with Ruger Target Model 22/45 Mark III!

[GearHead]

So I picked up my awesome new toy today and decided to take it apart to lube it up a bit. Boy was that a mistake! After getting a mallet to smack the receiver loose from the grip, I found I could not get it seated fully. I can get it to slide flush with the grip, but not hang over a bit like the manual says. This wouldn't be a problem except there is a tiny bit of overlap in the holes, so I cannot replace the mainspring housing!

I have tried putting the barrel on a mat and smacking it like crazy with my mallet but no go...any ideas? I really want to go shoot this thing tomorrow!

Thanks!

[trickyvic]

Watch the Ruger disassembly/reassembly videos and follow ALL directions. New MKIIIs are known for being a little tight when new, they do loosen up over time.

http://www.ruger.com/products/markIIIHunter/extras.html

[GearHead]

Watch the Ruger disassembly/reassembly videos and follow ALL directions. New MKIIIs are known for being a little tight when new, they do loosen up over time.

Yeah I have it disassembled and followed the directions to the tee. It is telling me I "may need to tap lightly with a mallet"...well, I am putting all 215 lbs of my body weight into the swings and I have nothing...

[jcruzer619]

Here's another good video of disassembly & assembly that might be some help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkPN87hRgbE

Good luck GearHead.

[GearHead]

Here's another good video of disassembly & assembly that might be some help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkPN87hRgbE

Good luck GearHead.

Yeah I saw that one earlier and it really helped me take it apart...I guess I will just try smacking it for a few more hours and see wtf happens.

[trickyvic]

Yeah I have it disassembled and followed the directions to the tee. It is telling me I "may need to tap lightly with a mallet"...well, I am putting all 215 lbs of my body weight into the swings and I have nothing...

It sounds like you followed the directions. I've heard of tight MKIIIs but it shouldn't take that much force. Good luck.

[GearHead]

PRAISE ALLAH!!!!!

I *literally* locked it in a vise and smacked the living hell out of the barrel asembly, but finally got it back together. Thanks for all the help guys.

[X-NewYawker]

PRAISE ALLAH!!!!!

I *literally* locked it in a vise and smacked the living hell out of the barrel asembly, but finally got it back together. Thanks for all the help guys.

Is it just me or does this sound like it would HURT the gun?

[cyberhh]

PRAISE ALLAH!!!!!

I *literally* locked it in a vise and smacked the living hell out of the barrel asembly, but finally got it back together. Thanks for all the help guys.

I had a vision of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPQM4h-UZtc when I read your post.