Remove the Magazine Disconnector: ruger Mk III (Hunter)

Remove the Magazine Disconnector: ruger Mk III (Hunter) http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html When updating the venerable Mk II design in producing the Mk III, Ruger added a little misfeature called a magazine disconnector. It is supposed to be a safety feature; it prevents the gun from firing without a magazine in it. In practice this is an annoyance, especially when taking the gun apart. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to rid yourself of it. Begin by disassembling the pistol as you normally would, starting with the mainspring housing.. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#0 7596bb2d-b6bf-4bd6-92fa-74aee2376af3 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2572/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2572/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Begin by disassembling the pistol as you normally would, starting with the mainspring housing..</p></div></div> Remove the bolt.. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#1 b2ae7929-406d-4639-ab9f-e9a0f1904442 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2574/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2574/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Remove the bolt..</p></div></div> ..and the barrel http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#2 0def019d-fdaa-4c2b-bde4-4923038c57f0 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2575/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2575/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">..and the barrel</p></div></div> Here is where we deviate from the manual’s disassembly instructions: It says not to “attempt” to remove any tapped pins, etc. That’s exactly what we’re going to do! Begin by removing the grips to gain access to the pin we need to tap out. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#3 55e0f3e5-df5c-4d6e-9410-4cc849bef218 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2577/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2577/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Here is where we deviate from the manual’s disassembly instructions: It says not to “attempt” to remove any tapped pins, etc.  That’s exactly what we’re going to do! Begin by removing the grips to gain access to the pin we need to tap out.</p></div></div> This is a top-down view of the hammer and assorted bits and pieces. The arrow points to the pieces we will be removing. You can slowly reinsert the magazine to watch how the disconnector works, which will make it obvious which parts need to come out. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#4 2d830d5c-d082-4286-96c9-cfe91fd69129 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2579/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2579/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">This is a top-down view of the hammer and assorted bits and pieces.  The arrow points to the pieces we will be removing.  You can slowly reinsert the magazine to watch how the disconnector works, which will make it obvious which parts need to come out.</p></div></div> Tap this pin out from the right side of the frame, and do take note of the various pieces it connects and how they fit together. All of that stuff is probably going to fall out, so you want to remember how to put it back in. The large moving block in the center is the hammer. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#5 4f1e609e-f5e5-49a7-83ca-cf6356f4fb20 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2580/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2580/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Tap this pin out from the right side of the frame, and do take note of the various pieces it connects and how they fit together.  All of that stuff is probably going to fall out, so you want to remember how to put it back in.  The large moving block in the center is the hammer.</p></div></div> Simply remove the magazine disconnector lever and its attached spring, and then put the other parts back the way you found them. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#6 1e81b0de-7b40-4491-a93d-0ef3850fc047 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2581/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2581/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Simply remove the magazine disconnector lever and its attached spring, and then put the other parts back the way you found them.</p></div></div> When you reinsert the pin, make sure to get the decocking lever lined up correctly. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#7 f0363154-0e63-4d27-8e64-28b1bf3cd2c9 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2582/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2582/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">When you reinsert the pin, make sure to get the decocking lever lined up correctly.</p></div></div> Then just slide the pin back through all the pieces one at a time. If you can’t get the hammer to fit back in there, note that the bushing needs to fit inside a hole in the piece to its right. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#8 fd5ae0d9-c6e9-4389-b723-d644afe0c3ca http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2583/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2583/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Then just slide the pin back through all the pieces one at a time.  If you can’t get the hammer to fit back in there, note that the bushing needs to fit inside a hole in the piece to its right.</p></div></div> The evil mag disconnect lever and its infernal springy minion. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#9 9ec833f2-5453-48e6-8409-8d37522c61c5 http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2585/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2585/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The evil mag disconnect lever and its infernal springy minion.</p></div></div> Reassemble the gun as usual, and don’t forget to lock it! ..to uh..keep the.. cows from getting out, I guess? The lock is hilarious. http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO.html#10 0eade039-968f-485a-ac68-ad862749299e http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2586/thumb.jpg http://scromp.net/ruger/Site/HOWTO_files/Media/DSC_2586/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_505_76"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">Reassemble the gun as usual, and don’t forget to lock it!  ..to uh..keep the.. cows from getting out, I guess?  The lock is hilarious.</p></div></div>