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How to Disassemble a .22

The Ruger .22-caliber LR handgun was created in 1949 by the Sturm, Ruger &Company. The low-cost, high-quality gun became the most popular .22-caliber pistol in history. The .22-caliber pistol comes in two models, the Mark III and the Mark III 22/45. Both have several variants but essentially operate and disassemble the same way. A new Ruger --- or one that has not been disassembled often --- may be very tight. Some steps might require considerable force to accomplish.

Things You'll Need

Paperclip

Instructions

- 1
  Check that there is no cartridge in the chamber by pulling back the receiver.
- 2
  Place an empty magazine in the grip.
- 3
  Press the trigger backward while listening for the hammer click.
- 4
  Remove the magazine.
- 5
  Pry open the mainspring latch on the back of the grip and pull away from the grip. A paperclip is good for this.
- 6
  Press the bolt-stop pin downward on top of the receiver while at the same time pulling the mainspring latch downward. This may require a great deal of force.
- 7
  Pull the bolt backward until in clears the receiver and separates.
- 8
  Slide the receiver forward until it separates from the plastic grip. This may also require strong force. The gun is now disassembled and ready to be worked on or cleaned.

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