SR9c and abrasions on the underside of triggerguard-FYI

[cfrock]

Well I noticed my SR9c had abrasions or rub markings on the underside of the trigger guard shortly after bringing it home from LGS a couple of months back. At first it ticked me off a bit that I didn't notice while there. After a day or so I didn't really care as it didn't affect my guns function in anyway. So I forgot about it.

Then Saturday went to a local gun show and handled a few other SR9c/SR40c's (they had 2 SR1911's btw) and they all had the same abrasions on the trigger guard. I came to the conclusion that it must be due to sanding down in an effort to remove a burrs made during fabrication etc. The abrasions were fairly significant in size though. Just to be certain I sent off an email to Ruger.

Here's their 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.'

Now I know for certain.

 

[Verndog]

Well I noticed my SR9c had abrasions or rub markings on the underside of the trigger guard shortly after bringing it home from LGS a couple of months back. At first it ticked me off a bit that I didn't notice while there. After a day or so I didn't really care as it didn't affect my guns function in anyway. So I forgot about it.

Then Saturday went to a local gun show and handled a few other SR9c/SR40c's (they had 2 SR1911's btw) and they all had the same abrasions on the trigger guard. I came to the conclusion that it must be due to sanding down in an effort to remove a burrs made during fabrication etc. The abrasions were fairly significant in size though. Just to be certain I sent off an email to Ruger.

Here's their 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.'

Now I know for certain.

Pretty much confirms what was unanimous when this topic was discussed about a year ago....removing and blending the mold line. Most don't even know it's there.

 

[cfrock]

Did a search before posting but turned up nothing- Guess it's old news.

 

[Verndog]

Did a search before posting but turned up nothing- Guess it's old news.

Probably not old news to many people. I dont think there was an actual thread on the topic, IIRC it came up in a SR9c review when someone asked what the marks were. At that time most of us (myself included) never noticed the marks until we looked for it.

 

[jstanfield103]

Verdog, you are probably right. Most people don't even know it's there, or at least I sure didn't. I believe if it bothers you that much some 2000 grit sand paper would probably smooth it out. Ruger might even tell you the same, maybe a little heavier sand paper.

 

[weiss27md]

No laughing but I have a strip of electrical tape on the outside of the trigger guard that covers up scratches and prevents future ones. Can't notice it's there either.

 

[axisofoil]

Verdog, you are probably right. Most people don't even know it's there, or at least I sure didn't. I believe if it bothers you that much some 2000 grit sand paper would probably smooth it out. Ruger might even tell you the same, maybe a little heavier sand paper.

Smoother to the touch, maybe.... but it still leaves the same mark as far as looks are concerned. At least it did in my case. Some of you might be better at the whole sanding thing than I am.

 

[Skooger]

Thanks for the post. I'm a new member of the Forum and a new SR9 owner and I was puzzled by the same thing. I thought it was something I may have done. Thanks for enlightening me.

 

[Lateck]

Most don't even know it's there.

What's there????

:lol:

Lateck,

 

[boomer1]

Most don't even know it's there.

What's there????

:lol:

Lateck,

Who dat??? What dat??? :lol: :lol:

It has been a non-issue for me, I have had my 9c since July 2010... :wink:

YMMV,
boomer 8)

 

[Verndog]

Verdog, you are probably right. Most people don't even know it's there, or at least I sure didn't. I believe if it bothers you that much some 2000 grit sand paper would probably smooth it out. Ruger might even tell you the same, maybe a little heavier sand paper.

Smoother to the touch, maybe.... but it still leaves the same mark as far as looks are concerned. At least it did in my case. Some of you might be better at the whole sanding thing than I am.

Anytime you sand on plastic no matter how fine it leaves a whitish mark that doesn't blend well with the molded dark plastic. Best to try to dye it black again, even a black magic marker prob. would hide it better.

 

[roylt]

You can polish plastic on a buffer to make it perfectly smooth. Did it in grade school to make keychains out of plastic in shop class. Not saying to buff your frame but I bet you could.

 

[cfrock]

The touch of oil idea lightens it up nicely.