Sr9c mag release

[dman22]

Just recently my Sr9c 's magazine is rough going in and won't eject out on its own. There is play in the mag release when a mag is in but when its free of a mag its functioning normally. Anyone experienced this?

 

[Jer75]

My mag release has the exact same play with a mag in and no play with the mag removed. My mags function great, going in and dropping out.

For me it's more of a curiosity issue, because it didn't do it when it was new but it does now.

It doesn't cause me any problems whatsoever in terms of function, but I was curious enough to call Ruger a couple days ago. The rep basically told me to look at item no's 55 & 39 in the manual and that it's normal for there to be play because of something to do with how the spring reacts when under pressure.

Not entirely sure I buy the "normal" though, since a lot of other SR9c owners don't seem to have this occur. (maybe theirs isn't normal..., as mine apparently wasn't the first month or so I had it???)

I got the impression that so long as the mag functions normally they were uninterested, but if there was an issue with inserting or removing the mag then it'd be worthy of a look-see.

 

[jhearne]

You might need to clean the mag latch and involved components, the metal lever that retains the mag in the well, or inspect it for any possible damage. I have a how-to video on my YouTube channel to get it apart. You might also need to clean your mags.

Josh

 

[jdavis]

Just recently my Sr9c 's magazine is rough going in and won't eject out on its own. There is play in the mag release when a mag is in but when its free of a mag its functioning normally. Anyone experienced this?

The rough insertion and/or ejection of the magazine is more than likely the result of a dirty magazine well. I have solved this problem on other pistols by giving the entire magazine channel a good swabbing. You will be surprised how much dirty stuff accumulates in there. Don't forget to wipe down the magazine also.