The Ruger p345 Problem ?

[yaesu45]

Ok what my problem is this, I own one of these Ruger p345 hand guns.
And like most it shoots extremely hard to the lower right, about 4:30 on a clock face or on a watch to give you about where it is on the target. I have tried many types of ammo to reload to brand new. From 10 feet is where I started this test. And it get worst as you back up...15 feet, three inches from center to 25 feet with 9 inches from center., and to laugh, 25 yards 22 inches from center. Does any one have any ideas what I should do with it besides throwing it.. :mrgreen:

 

[ABNRGR]

My P345 is a tack-driver, 100% reliable , and mild to shoot. Try shooting it off a rest to see if your inaccurate results is a matter of how you are holding or aiming it.

 

[philco]

I own and carry a P345 and have not noted any issues such as described by the OP. My pistol is accurate and easy to operate. I think ABNRGR has given some good advice, try shooting it from a rest and see how it does.

 

[mohavesam]

Also try a grip sleeve - it is possible your palm is flexing at the moment of squeeze, forcing the muzzle ever-so-slightly downward?
Mine both shoot just over the POA with a center hold - 2-3" at 30 yards.

 

[Swampbilly]

Also try a grip sleeve - it is possible your palm is flexing at the moment of squeeze, forcing the muzzle ever-so-slightly downward?
Mine both shoot just over the POA with a center hold - 2-3" at 30 yards.

That...and one more thing to check.

If you happen to have already field stripped the pistol for cleaning, and re-assembled it, make certain you re-installed the recoil spring correctly.

It is barely noticeable, but the P345 recoil spring diameter has one end slightly larger than the other. You could measure this with a caliper, but a simple way to check is to take an FMJ 45 ACP cartridge...inserting the end of the bullet into the recoil spring end. Do this at both ends of the spring...the larger end diameter will slip over the bullet slightly farther than the smaller end.

Now, when replacing the spring, you make certain the larger end is toward the muzzle. If the spring is reversed, it can result in the pistol shooting one or two accurately, then a flyer hitting noticeable low and off center. Basically POI vs POA is not consistent.

This can happen to anyone...I had the gunsmith, at the store I purchased mine, do some light bead blasting work to remove a slight tool mark on mine (which they did for free). I even told him about the recoil spring ends....he gives me a slight smile...couldn't tell if acknowledgement or if he thought I was full of it. So I get the pistol back from him...off to the range...shots are hitting target all over the place...difficult to get consistent hit locations.

I disassemble the pistol right there...check...yep, he had put the spring in backwards. Reversed it...back to shooting...immediately noticeable difference, with accurate POA / POI consistency - no problems.
Ordinarily, this pistol should shoot highly accurately out of the box.

 

[JTQ]

I don't know if this is your issue, but here is the AMU "Shooter's Wheel of Misfortune"

http://www.bullseyepistol.com/training.htm

 

[gatorglenn]

Hi,

My only problem with my P345 is affording the ammo to feed it. :)

Good luck with yours.

Glenn

 

[brushunter]

Huh , as others have stated , my P-345 is deadly accurate and reliable at 15 - 20 yds. I very seldom shoot further , as a defense pistol ...15-20 is fine. It has never given me any issues.

The tip about the recoil spring is interesting. I did know the ends were different though , on mine its a little hard to assemble it backwards. Hard meaning felt resistence when sliding the spring in place. But thats good advice , almost makes me want to purposely put in backwards to test it..... :lol:

regards , brushunter

 

[yaesu45]

I want to thank you people on here. It was great that you all gave good advice on my pistol. I took apart the slide from the frame, adjusted the spring and made it fit all the way to the muzzle with a better fit . A it shoots super !!! Did some hand changes as well and it did great. I gave it to my friend and let him shoot it first and with no problem at 25 to 40 feet it will hit the target with no problem...And me just as good... Again I want to thank you all for the help...

Now I got to find a trigger for my old 1938 H & R Sportsman 9 Shot 22 ... Trigger is about to break off the pin that holds it...

GOD BLESS for the Help...

Michael :P :P :P

 

[welder]

Welcome Michael! You'll love this forum, good guys/gals here.