Ensure hammer is in the fully down or in the cocked position. Ruger mk iii hunter reassembly problems gun and game the. Assembly and dissasembly instructions for a ruger mark iii hunter pistol. Ruger mark 4 hunter and target the firing line forums. Simple, onebutton takedown for quick and easy fieldstripping and proper chambertomuzzle cleaning. Unfollow mark iii ruger holster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
I recommend printing the pdf file instructions for future reference also. Ruger mark iiitm hunter models feature a 6 78 targetcrowned. Though it only has the mark ii right now, the program gun disassembly 2 noble empire ltd is a pretty cool 3d program that shows step by step assembly and disassembly of various firearms. I recently purchased a very lightly used ruger mk iii hunter. The ruger mark ivtm target models feature a heavy bull barrel and. The mark iii hunter is the latest version of the ruger standard model pistol introduced in 1949. I have a ruger mark iii and also a mark iv pistol but always dreaded cleaning the mark iii after i shot it. Ruger mkiii hunter disassembly and reassembly the easy way duration. Hello, i have a ruger mark iii hunter and wanted to know if ruger sells standard non fiber optic sights for it. Trigger job on ruger mark iii hunter 1911addicts the. Reassembly instructions for your ruger mark iii pistol. Take your time the first couple of times and learn the take down steps. A number of upgrades on the mark iii hunter enable the pistol to take its ruggedness, reliability.
Ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly page 2 the. Ruger mkiii hunter disassembly and reassembly youtube. December 24th, 2004 about twentytwo years ago, ruger made a few changes to their good old standard auto and mark i target pistols and called the redesigned pistol the mark ii series. Ruger mark iii hunter questions so a ruger mark 3 hunter is on its way to my ffl right now. The ruger mark iv is a very fine representation of where ruger wants to go with their mark pistols. Apr 14, 20 please excuse the long pauses and lack of proper technical terminology. They seem to add new firearms about once every few weeks. Assemblydisassembly instructions for a ruger mark iii hunter.
Ime, takedown of the 2245 mark iii isnt a problem but reassembly is a pita. Assemblydisassembly instructions for a ruger mark iii. I was unable to remove the mainspring house using the ruger manual and online videos. I found two fellows from ruger showing how to reassemble. Now point the pistol in a safe direction and pull the trigger dry fire is ok with this pistol, even without a snap cap, according to ruger. The ruger mark ii target pistol is easy to disassemble, but can be tricky to reassemble. It is cheap to feed, extremely accurate, reliable and i happen to think the factory trigger is pretty decent. Personally i dont like the stock, thin 2245 grip, so if you go the 2245 route get the swappable version. Squeeze the trigger, listen for the hammer to click. Ruger mk iii vs ruger mk iv discussion in handgun discussion started by pokinfun, jan 29, 2017. How difficult is it and was there much of a difference. Mar 22, 2015 i have a sr22, a mark ii standard and a mark iii hunter and the mark ii and three go to the range a couple times a week. I can strip and put mine back together in a couple of mins and it not that bad. Has anyone performed a trigger job or a trigger swap using the volquartsen drop in kit.
Just a fast look at the disassemblyreassembly of the ruger mark iii. Ruger mark iv product safety warning and recall notice june 2017 simple, onebutton takedown for quick and easy fieldstripping and proper chambertomuzzle cleaning. Now with the mark iv, it is my hope that ruger retrains these stalwart employees as the number of dissembled. I decided to break it down per instructions in the manual for a routine cleaning this was my first time. Please excuse the long pauses and lack of proper technical terminology. Look to ensure rear bolt stop holes are perfectly aligned. Shooting illustrated ruger introduces the mark iv rimfire. A guide to the 60second reassembly of any ruger mark i or ii. Mark iii fieldstripping procedures gun talk online. Works as designed in my mark ii government target model. I get around this by not disassembling it unless its actually required. I just picked up a mark iii hunter with a fluted barrel and fiber optic front sight.
Ruger mark iii field stripping disassembly procedures. While the answer to this problem is covered in the owne rs manual, a certain culprit is easily overlooked. I hope i dont get tarred and feathered for mentioning ruger mark iii. The user manual specifically states that the ruger mark iii pistol is chambered only for the. Ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly page 3 the. Awesome gun and i would buy another without a second thought. We do sell a front sight and a rear blade that will replace the fiber optic and vnotch sights. Id like to downgrade the stock sights with normal target sights. Ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly discussion in. I have a 2245 lite mark iii but the mark iv is of interest to me especially for the ambidextrous safety, since i am left handed. I read so much about how intimidating field stripping this firearm is that i bought this book, the ruger mark iii tech mat and the all in one tool.
Ruger mark iv tm pistol improvements include the use of a solid onepiece fully machined grip frame, a simple taketown mechanism for easy disassembly and cleaning, an improved bolt stop lever, an ambidextrous manual safety, and a dropfree. Sell your ruger mark iii hunter for free today on gunsamerica. Strut support hss ensures reassembly of the hammer mainspring assembly into ruger mk iii, mk ii, and most mk i. The new ruger mark iii hunter features a stainless steel frame and a 412 inch. Hunting stocks ruger mark ii hunter stock mcmillan. This process works on all mark series guns, even the current mark iii and 2245 lite note that magazine disconnect, if present, will slow you. Aug 24, 2017 ruger mark iii disassembly and reassembly discussion in. If you are going to use it to target shoot then the rule of thumb is the longer. For someone to post that all the aftermarket parts produced for the ruger mark pistols are not necessary, is ignorant as to how these pistols perform from the factory, or, has most likely never had one apart, tested it, or worked on one thoroughly. Ive put about a bricks worth of rounds through it, and had no malfunctions that werent either operator or ammo related. It is a beautiful piece, fun, and economical to shoot. That is the main difference between a mark ii and a mark ii 2245. Pressing a button in the back of the frame allows the barrelreceiver assembly to tilt up and off the grip frame without the use of tools. The ruger mark ii hunter has a monte carlo cheekpiece and a palm swell.
The front sight is a03612 and the rear blade is mr05901. I have a sr22, a mark ii standard and a mark iii hunter and the mark ii and three go to the range a couple times a week. Page 17 provides the answer to the problem most people face in understanding the disassembly and reassembly of the ruger mark iii. Warnings are true of disassembly and reasembly on ruger mk. Manual is 19 pages long and contains 36 highresolution grayscale images above are two actual pages from the manual.
Ive had a ruger mark iii hunter for a while and it has quickly become my favorite gun to shoot. I was running on 4 hours of sleep when i made this video. I purchased new ruger mark iii hunter model kmkiii45h yesterday. The ruger mark ivtm 2245tm lite has a grip frame assembly made of. Ruger mark iii field stripping reassembly procedures click thumbnail image to enlarge. Also the trigger width is much narrower than the older mark ii vq target trigger. This trigger comes from the manufacturer with exterally adjustable pretravel and overtravel screws.
Brownells is your source for ruger mark iii parts at brownells. The ruger 2245 including the hunter mark iii model have the grip andor feel of a 1911. The mark iv shares a similar profile to the mark iii, which allows for the use of. Im anxious to try the target version with a lighter trigger. Ive heard that ruger recommends against the use of hyper velocity. I guess he told people it was impossible, so i wound up doing his brother in laws and a couple of buddies for a steak or a. There are likely customer service reps dedicated to reassembly of ruger. Introducing the new ruger mark iii hunter model pistol. Feb 10, 20 though it only has the mark ii right now, the program gun disassembly 2 noble empire ltd is a pretty cool 3d program that shows step by step assembly and disassembly of various firearms. Had held a couple over the weekend at shops, but couldnt get myself to.
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. If it is tight it may require you to support the rear of the receiver be careful if you point the gun up the bolt may fall right out, you may want to remove it first and tap on the front of the frame with a rubber or wooden mallet, although i can generally do it on mine with just. Also the pistols internal locking screw must be turned fully flush with the key to remove mainspring housing. The external shape of the trigger face has been curved slightly different to give the feel of a more straighter pull. Apr 21, 2009 reassembly instructions for your ruger mark iii pistol.
Disassembly and reassembly of the fire control system in a ruger mark iii 2245. However, there is one thing any ruger owner will tell you about the mark iii. Rh rear sights adjustable we front sights fiber optics hardware stainless steel grips target laminate trigger pull 4 lbs 12 oz overall length 11. Ruger mark iv tm pistols are the latest evolution of rugers original 1949 standard auto pistol. Best way to reassemble a ruger mark series all versions. Now disassemble down to the frame as shownin the owners manual.
I shot a friends ruger mark iv hunter and had only one complaint. Ruger pistols mark iii for sale guns international. Comes with box papers and lock, just as it came from ruger. Jan 14, 2009 the mark iii hunter combines all the advantages of the ruger mark iii pistol with performanceenhancing features. The information in this manual is specifically for the ruger mark iii pistols standard, target, government target, competition, hunter, and 2245 models. Trigger job on ruger mark iii hunter discussion in autoloaders started by paid4c4, mar 17, 2012. I find that the gun will function just fine if kept well lubricated. As it was my first time taking it apart i followed the instructions provided by ruger on their website. Cold hammerforged barrel results in ultraprecise rifling.
Trigger tweaking rugers mark iii target pistol an investment. As per normal, for me, i put a few clips of ammunition through it and then disassembled it to clean it. Then the mark iv lite came out and i purchased that. This was the hunter version, so having a heavier trigger makes sense i guess. Note hammer must be in the fully up or uncocked position to proceed with the disassembly. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. There is a version with replacable grips like the other mark iiis, while most 2245s have a nonswapable plastic grip. The mark iii hunter combines all the advantages of the ruger mark iii pistol with performanceenhancing features. I knew hed let the hammer strut move during reassembly, bc id made that mistake myself. Ruger has introduced the new mark iv rimfire pistol, the longawaited successor to the popular mark iii rimfire.
I just bought my first ruger mark iii hunter or mark series pistol for that matter this past week. Who said you dont need to disassemble your ruger mark iii. I hope its helpful, any questions dont hesitate to ask. With the mk iii, all you have to do is push the barrelreceiver forward and its off, after you remove the bolt. It also has a small amount of cast off and cant, which makes for easier target acquisition. Ruger mk iii hunter reassembly problems gun and game. Remove the magazine, pull the bolt back, and check and clear chamber. Disassembly and reassembly of a ruger mark iii youtube. I was religious about cleaning my pistol after every range session. My dads probs with ruger mk iii hunter the high road. Learn how to intuitively disassemble and reassemble a mark iii without memorizing which direction to hold the gun.
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