Ruger SR40c with Scuffed up Frame

[SwampYankee]

I purchased an SR40c a couple weeks after it came out. I have fired it twice. When I was putting a mag in today at the range I noticed that the frame is scuffed up badly, in the area of the trigger guard. I am sure I didn't do this, I've barely touched the pistol and it was NIB, from the distributor to my FFL to me. Has anyone ever seen this before? I wouldn't waste my time with it but I'm sure it will affect resale value. Can Ruger even fix this aside from a new frame?

 

[jstanfield103]

I may be speaking out of ignorance, but I believe that has been on this forum before. I think Ruger told them that was normal. But some one with more knowledge will chime in soon I believe.

 

[RvrKrd]

Same thing happened to the SR9c I just purchased (used). The gun was hardly fired before I purchased it and thought at first it might have been from holster wear. I reviewed pictures I took of it when first purchased and it was not there previously... about 300 rounds downrange. Seems like the finish on the trigger guard is coming off already??? I would take pics of mine, but I've already sent it to Ruger for other more serious issues...

 

[clint_lnl]

I have aSR40C and its the same way, called Ruger and was told Normal. even looked at 3 others and there all the same way. put a little gun oil on it and it will not be as noiticable

 

[TruthNotRelative]

Seems like the finish on the trigger guard is coming off already???

Finish? Isn't this polymer???

 

[SwampYankee]

Normal? Really? It looks like crap! If it is normal, I'm not sure why the rest of the gun does not looks like that or why that small area should look like that. It is literally scuffed. I have seen pics of other SR's and they don't have the scuffing....

Why, what is the purpose? How does it happen?

 

[427mach1]

I think you could probably polish these marks out of trigger guard. Depending on how deep the scratches are, you might start with 600 grit, then go to progressively finer Scotchbrite pads. I shortened the pinky extension on one of my 4013TSW mags using this method and you can't tell anything has ever been done to it.

 

[Sal1950]

I believe it is where a mold line or seam has to be sanded down at the factory after the polymer frame is molded. My SR9c is the same and yes it is normal.
As mentioned, some gun oil will make it look less noticeable. You might also try wiping little ArmorAll on it with a rag, but don't coat the whole frame with it, would probably make is slippery as heck.
Sal

 

[jstanfield103]

That is what I also remember from the other post, as Sal1950 said, it is a mold line and the Ruger rep told them they sand it out.

 

[norfolknova]

I just looked at mine. It is only 6 months old ans has 1750 rounds through it, been in out of holsters a bunch of times. i can't really notice any scuffing on mine

matt

 

[Zebraranger]

My full size SR9 is the same way.

 

[Conn AK]

My OD Green SR9 has the same rough sanding of the underside of the trigger guard. I bought it new and checked all three of the remaining OD SR9s the store had and all 3 were rough sanded. Whatever, still the best gun I ever owned.

 

[rugerguy]

some are sanded in a straight line, others are sanded in circles,scuff, sanded, rough is rough, it can be smoothed out. The drier it is, the worse it may look.

 

[cfrock]

I posted this a couple of weeks ago- Here is Rugers official response :



'This mark is normal on all SR series pistols. When the frame is manufactured, the polymer is injected into a mold and there is a small tab that’s is on the bottom of the trigger guard of the frame, this small tab must be removed when frame is completed and ready for assembly. This process is done on all SR Series pistols, and this manufacturing mark will be on all frames. If you should need further assistance please call our Service Department at 928/778-6555 between 8:00 - 4:00, MST Monday thru Friday, at a time convenient for you. A Ruger Representative will be happy to help you.'

Original post http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=131836&highlight=

 

[SwampYankee]

If I have one complaint of Ruger, it is their poor finishing. How much additional time would it take a guy with the right equipment to clean this up? 5 minutes? If I compare my 1970-1980 Rugers to my modern era Rugers, all the newer guns are covered in milling and casting marks while the older guns are very smooth and clean. Oh well.

 

[Conn AK]

Production speed + profits + automation = sloppy. The older S&Ws, Colt's, Rugers, etc. still amaze me with the attention to detail and workmanship, but the plastic, high production pistols work just fine with the rough edges.

 

[TruthNotRelative]

That will clean up very nicely with the appropriate wet/dry sandpaper. Purchase at your nearest auto store.

 

[cfrock]

Agreed, It's simply cosmetic. However, SA XD's and Smith's M&P's were able to get around it. I enjoy my SR9c very much and wouldn't trade it for the competition but I do feel Ruger could have come up with a better design in the molding process.

 

[Sal1950]

Agreed, but it has always been Rugers policy to give you the most gun for your money. If corners are cut they were on the cosmetic side so money could be spent on the most important aspects of reliability and durability.
Sal

 

[wingman]

I looked at my SR9c and can see a seam starting at the underside of the rail, inside the trigger guard and up the back of the grip. The only place without a line is on the bottom of the trigger guard where the mold spur was ground off. All the lines are very minimal and don't bother me one bit. The gun is great and I'm very happy with it. :D

 

[exavid]

A bit of fine grit wet/dry sandpaper followed by an application of Mother's Back to Black should do a lot for the looks of that trigger guard. MBB is available at most Wal Marts and auto parts stores.

 

[Ratster]

Good call wingman. That spur or "gate" is roughly at the 7:00 position on the guard. One can see it in the OP's photo as well.