I have a 22/45 that I have been unsuccessful in separating the barrel/receiver from the frame. Does anyone know if Kroil is safe to use on 22/45 frames?
22/45 Stuck
- Thread starter Highstandardguy
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If you’re compelled to try to take it apart try putting it in the freezer overnight.
I suspect Kroil will be safe but have not tried it on a Ruger polymer frame. I’ve never disassembled my 22/45.
I suspect Kroil will be safe but have not tried it on a Ruger polymer frame. I’ve never disassembled my 22/45.
Seminole Wind
Bearcat
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Assuming you have the pin and bolt removed, a light tap on the back of the receiver with a plastic hammer should separate it from the frame.
Like 'arfmel' says, I don't take mine apart until it fails to function.
Actnbill
Single-Sixer
I use Kroil on mine all the time
OP
Thanks everyone. I've taken MANY Marks apart but this one is giving me a hard time. I'll try the freezer trick followed with Kroil. Wish me luck. I've only had to send one back to Ruger but that was a stainless Mark with a jammed mainspring assembly because of a slipped pin.
bykerhd
Single-Sixer
I've had to employ the plastic mallet thing a few times with a new and really tight Mark II. They wear in a bit after a while.
I have one I bought used that has gotten quite loose. The mainspring housing pin is what really holds it together.
Remove the housing and it darn near falls apart. Still shoots great.
Try a hard rap with the plastic, or wood, mallet before you send it out for a repair it likely doesn't need.
Be aware that you will probably have to drive it back on to the frame again if it is that tight.
I have one I bought used that has gotten quite loose. The mainspring housing pin is what really holds it together.
Remove the housing and it darn near falls apart. Still shoots great.
Try a hard rap with the plastic, or wood, mallet before you send it out for a repair it likely doesn't need.
Be aware that you will probably have to drive it back on to the frame again if it is that tight.
I have a couple that I regularly use a leather mallet on. Assembly and disassembly. I must say it’s annoying and a good thing at the same time.
GasGuzzler
Hawkeye
Plastic hammer or a rag and some laminate flooring.
OP
Unfortunately I'm way past the mallet/hammer phase. This one is really stuck. Haven't had time to try the freezer yet.
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OP
Well this didn't work either. Then I tried it after freezing the pistol. All I got were some dents in my workbench. Guess I'll have to send it to Ruger.
OP
Well again! After it warmed back up to room temperature I thought why not give it one more shot. So I got out my dead blow mallet and gave it a whack. The barrel started moving and came right off after a few hits. Only thing I can think of is that the freezing and thawing freed up whatever was hanging up and let loose. ???????
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woodsy
Buckeye
Perhaps the frame warmed up faster than the barrel/receiver, which meant that the frame was just a tiny bit larger and allowed the slightly smaller barrel/receiver to part company. Saved a trip to the barn, anyway, eh?
OP
It had sat overnight so everything should have been the same temperature. Up side is that I finally got to give it a good cleaning. I did have to use force to get everything aligned on reassembly so there is still an issue. I agree about the barn. As nice as the folks at Ruger have been to me (for the most part), I was glad that I didn't have to send it in.
Reminds me I of a gun I had years ago. Semi custom and I had the manufacturer do a trigger job. It was sweet. Come fall I’m at a match and it won’t stay cocked. I played with it a bunch, no go. Next day I test it and it worked fine. Go out and try to shoot it and it started acting up again. Had an idea and tested my theory. When the gun got cold it lost engagement. I sent it back to have it checked and the smith told me it was fine. I told him to put it the fridge overnight and try it. He was absolutely amazed.
GasGuzzler
Hawkeye
My MKIII sure did. It was slightly violent to get it loose the first time but got easier.
OP
That would probably be a good idea, but since it's nicely back together and functioning properly, I'm a little hesitant.
When I was trying to fit a MK3 22/45 lower to my MKII upper, I ended up having to use some emery cloth on the lowers lug that engages the upper so that it would fit. I didn't have to take off too much, but with out doing that, it was never going to be assembled.
