Ruger 10/22 Magazine Release Not installing

[paq7512]

I just bought a new Ruger 10/22 and it shot well. However when I was cleaning it the magazine release fell off. I do not know how to put it back together. My uncle was helping me and said there was probably a pin there but I did not see one.

Please guide me back. If there is a pin where is the best place to buy that? Thanks in advanced.

Here is a picture.

Where I have the red X is there supposed to be a pin there?

If so what part is it here:
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Bro...=11647&categorystring=10636***10560***9142***

Please show me on Midway what part I need so I can buy it

 

[BlkHawk73]

Check your manual! Call Ruger and order one.

Magazine Latch Pivot & Ejector Pin item no. B-35

 

[paq7512]

Are those known for falling out easily?

 

[E]

Sometimes they come out easily, sometimes they take a little push. Same for the cross pins that attach the trigger assembly to the receiver. They hold in place just fine when the whole assembly goes back into the stock.

 

[paq7512]

Is there a better place to buy them from then Midway since they charge a handling fee?

 

[blume357]

You can make one or pick one up at a good hardware store... can't quite figure out how it came out while shooting... the pin can only come out when the receiver and trigger mech. is removed from the stock.

I was going to give you the exact measurements but can't find my micrometer right now...

looks like 3mm thick by about 22mm long....
(pretty dern close to the wythe of a 10 penny finishing nail)

keep in mind this pin holds the bolt hold/ release thingy too.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Is there a better place to buy them from then Midway since they charge a handling fee?

Most anyplace will charge some s/h fee. However...as I posted above:


Call Ruger and order one.

Magazine Latch Pivot & Ejector Pin item no. B-35

 

[blume357]

I just realized you said while cleaning it.... the pin has got to be laying around somewhere.... but Like I said before a cut down 10 penny or possibly 8 penny finishing nail will get you by..... I still haven't found my calipers yet, dang it....

hang on....

I think a 10lb common is the best choice.

 

[Artherm]

I made one from a 3/16 aluminum pop rivet stem.......same thing lost while cleaning, looked all over the house, never did find that little bugger.

 

[blume357]

.123" in diameter and about .888" long.

 

[paq7512]

I got the pin in yesterday and installed fine, the magazine is releasing fine, thanks guys.