SP 101 problem fixed

[bridgebuilder]

I have a new SP 101 22lr. on the first time shooting it, when firing single action the hammer dropped and the gun fired without touching the trigger. luckily I was pointing at the ground and just got a powder burn and sore finger from the cylinder gap blast. i found that it was isolated to one chamber that would not stay cocked or the hammer would fall with slight pressure.
I called Ruger, and it was picked up the next day and returned in 2 weeks. The pawl, hammer and trigger were replaced and the ratchet adjusted.
Good customer service by Ruger, too bad the QC isnt as good.

 

[flgolfer29]

Good customer service by Ruger, too bad the QC isnt as good.

Yes, too bad QC didn't catch it, however, good to Ruger for the quick turnaround!

joe

 

[Alpo]

One of the things that I learned (from a couple of different people) when I first got into shooting was:
Before loading a live round in any new- or new to you- firearm, you should always clean it, carefully inspect it AND dry fire/function test it.
THEN:
Your first time loading it with live rounds should be at a range (or other location with an appropriate backstop), where you can make sure that it runs safely.

After hearing a number of stories about malfunctions, some of them very dangerous, I always do exactly that.