Mk II Hammer Strut Support

Any comments?

https://www.hammerstrutsupport.com/

I have three KMK678s and have not had an issue with re-assembly. Certainly lots of horror stories out there about people having problems.

Does this item work? Any issues?

Forum search returned nil.

I have several MK handguns,, and haven't ever had any issues described in their ad. I'm not saying there haven't been any issues,, but I've never had any.
If you have issues,, then maybe this could fix it.
But,, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Looks like a fine tool for those unable(?) to watch Ruger's video on
disassembly/reassembly. YES, I've had problems, when I started. Since
then I used the Ruger video and did some thought about that wondrous
thing called gravity. No problem since. :wink:

To each their own.

P.S. To the OP . . . Thanks for bringing it up and letting us know.

Isn't that the little gismo you showed us at the "gathering" a couple years ago? Never personally saw the need, but then I read and follow instructions.

RatCat454 said:

Any comments?

https://www.hammerstrutsupport.com/

I have three KMK678s and have not had an issue with re-assembly. Certainly lots of horror stories out there about people having problems.

Does this item work? Any issues?

Forum search returned nil.

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From what I understand, yah, it does. Is it a solution to a problem that can be easily overcome by just a little bit of knowledge? Yes.
The cross pin for the longer leg of the sear spring is the culprit that gives some owners fits when the hammer strut gets hung up behind that cross pin and the folded tab in the grip frame. Ruger Mark pistols have been know to get thrown clear across a room due to forgetting the one very simple motion of the pistol during reassembly. "Tilt the muzzle upward at around a 45° angle so that the hammer strut can swing freely backward". The hammer strut will find its way over the mainspring housing assembly, spring loaded 'detent' where you will feel slight resistance when lowering the mainspring housing latch. Then, you will be able to push the mainspring housing assembly all the way into the grip frame, lower the latch pin and then, pop open a cold one.

I own 2 Mark II's from the mid to late 1990's. I read the manuals for each of them in detail, and each have over 15,000+ rounds thru them over the last 30 years. Both are cleaned on a regular basis after firing, including removal of the receiver from the grip frame.

I do not recall ever having a problem reassembling these pistols after cleaning. For the life of me, I do not understand the need for these aftermarket gobblygook mechanisms. Read the manual, and understand the complete operation of the firing mechanism.

I have also never had an issue and it looks like most users have not either...but was curious if I was just lucky.

So here is another product in the same vein but looks to be a cast rather than sheet metal:
https://www.eabco.net/Ruger-Mk-II-III-HSS-Hammer-Strut-Support--Makes-Assembly-Easier_p_15503.html

And any comments on the Majestic Speed Strip?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_K8jp52EHg

https://majesticarms.com/product-category/speedstripkits/

RatCat454 said:

I have also never had an issue and it looks like most users have not either...but was curious if I was just lucky.

So here is another product in the same vein but looks to be a cast rather than sheet metal:
https://www.eabco.net/Ruger-Mk-II-III-HSS-Hammer-Strut-Support--Makes-Assembly-Easier_p_15503.html

And any comments on the Majestic Speed Strip?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_K8jp52EHg

https://majesticarms.com/product-category/speedstripkits/

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For me, I think this is another one of those solutions to a non-existent issue, but if the idea "rings your bell" , by all means get yourself one. I'm always a bit dubious concerning "gimmicks" that are sold when a simple bit of learning will get an owner through a process. Here's one of "Speed-Strip Kits" that came into my shop:



Not sure I received an accurate explanation as to what happened, because like other catastrophes like most, "it was done by his idiot brother-in-law".

SGW Gunsmith said:

"Tilt the muzzle upward at around a 45° angle so that the hammer strut can swing freely backward"[/i][/b]. The hammer strut will find its way over the mainspring housing assembly,

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The correct, simple solution. Joe

Yes they work. I was sent some to test and suggested some mods to make it more universal. You should be able to find info here as the MFR asked for testers here and has advertised ever since. (a pet peeve of mine)

Are they needed? Heck no. Like most here, I have no need, but looked at the prototypes "just because."

Same for the Majestic speed strip. One came on a used MKII I bought. Soon became a trade offering once I got factory parts to replace it.

Both (IMO) are fixes for a non existent problem, BUT I have a small biz and make a product. Through service calls on that tool I have learned there are people that do not know a flat from a Phillips screwdriver, or which end to use, so I am sure there is a market. Baffles me, and I'm sure those with some type of skills too, but they are out there. (and breed)