Just Cleaned New MK III Hunter

[Stealth01]

I was a bit dumbfunded when I pulled my brand new MK III SS Hunter pistol apart for cleaning. I could not believe how dry the internals of the gun were! The exterior had plenty of lubrication... (read too much). But, when I pulled the bolt, it and the chamber were dry as were the hammer and other pivot points of the weapon. I do not remember my LCP being bone dry... is this typical for Ruger??

 

[ranger1]

I bought the same model one a year ago and mine was also bone dry. It makes you think that Ruger doesn't feel the stainles steel versions need lubrication doesn't it? Or maybe the assembler/inspector haven't been properly trained. :?:

 

[Baldy]

That's the first thing I do with any new gun. Take it apart clean and lube it. Just a old habit with me. :wink:

 

[hpman66]

Don't confuse the dryness for not being protected. All guns leave the factory with a protective coating/preservative to prevent rust/etc. Also Rugers leave the factory with some type of desiccant in the plastic bag to absorb any moisture that could get into the factory box/bag. If by chance the gun were to stay unsold for a long period of time, the lube could thicken and cause trouble also. Cleaning a new gun(especially semiautos) is important in order to remove the coating/preservative. Pay attention to the action parts and especially the bore. If the bore has a heavy coating of preservative, that could lead to pressure problems when the gun is fired. I don't think that a complete disassembly would be required but use solvent and brushes(I prefer nylon bore brushes) to clean the gun action and bore. And don't use too much oil(Break-Free, etc) when lubing the action parts. Get a needle oiler bottle so that the lube can be sparingly applied to friction points. Heavy lube and cold weather aren't a good combo with semiautos and other types of actions.