p90 part

[dwd]

I just got a P90 that had a mag release problem. Figures out that it is just a broken mag latch spring. Brownell's has one for $4 plus $6 for shipping. Do you think that Ruger would send me one?
There's a parts kit that on GB that has one for $32.50 shipped, might be kind of nice to have a few extra parts.
Any other ideas what to do?

 

[hittman]

I've learned the hard (and expensive) way that it's always best to call Ruger first.

Ya never know if ya don't ask and Ruger is world famous for outstanding service. I tried once to buy a couple of grip screws or something of the sort ~ they sent 'em for free and wouldn't take no for an answer.

 

[roylt]

I have found Ruger not to send items for free but they are typically cheaper than any other source I have found. Even used stuff on ebay is higher usually.

 

[Anonymous]

Never buy elsewhere without checking with the maker first. Elsewhere pays the factory price, so you pay more.

I bought some 10/22 parts through Midway once, only because Ruger didn't have them in stock (a rare occurance), and I paid about half again extra. Thankfully a few small parts that didn't total much, anyway.

 

[dwd]

good idea, bearcatter.
Ruger customer service said it would be here in a couple weeks. No charge, I guess, because she didn't ask for anything.

 

[dwd]

Well the spring came in last week and I got it on tonight. It seems to work just fine. I'll try to get it test fired sometime.
I put some new uncle mike grips on there that I picked up on GB from a tip I got on this forum. Looks pretty good!
I've got some pretty big gouges in the frame and slide. I guess I'll take a dremmel and smooth them down a little. Any idea what I can use to touch the frame up with to make it match in color when I get done?
And the sights need to be brightened up. I guess I'll dab a little paint on the dots. Any better ideas?

 

[Scotsman1886]

I've carried a P-90 for 15 years now was a uniformed Police Officer. It is my personal pistol as my department lets us do that.
I load/unload it every day I work so that a good number of pushes on that spring.
My mag latch spring breaks about every 3 years. Ruger send me a few everytime I call no charge. Takes about 15 min to change.

 

[Flash]

Well the spring came in last week and I got it on tonight. It seems to work just fine. I'll try to get it test fired sometime.
I put some new uncle mike grips on there that I picked up on GB from a tip I got on this forum. Looks pretty good!
I've got some pretty big gouges in the frame and slide. I guess I'll take a dremmel and smooth them down a little. Any idea what I can use to touch the frame up with to make it match in color when I get done?
And the sights need to be brightened up. I guess I'll dab a little paint on the dots. Any better ideas?

More than likely from my post. They were a good deal and nobody was bidding on them. Get some spare parts if you plan to shoot it a lot.

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

Never buy elsewhere without checking with the maker first. Elsewhere pays the factory price, so you pay more.

Check with the manufacturer first. It depends on the item, though. I have gotten free repair parts from Redding and S&W.

The flip side is a SAECO sizing die straight from Redding is $20 more than the same item ordered from Midway.