[Corpsie]

I purchased a Mark II MK512CA without realizing it was a special edition . That's ok because the black woodgrain grip looks really neat.

http://www.corpsie.com/lj/mk512ca.jpg

Now I just need to muster the patience and courage to field strip this bad boy and get the protective gunk off of it.

 

[libertyman777]

Hey there hard charger,
Here's a link that will help you out:

http://www.1bad69.com/ruger/index.htm

I just field stripped my new(first) MKII. If I told you I thought it was easy, I'd be lying but I can see where it will get easy. Semper Fi.

 

[Corpsie]

That's the site that partially spooked me about taking this thing apart. I have to get the hang of it someday.

 

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Field Stripping The MKI & II

Corpsie,

Look here for simplified field stripping instructions for the MKII:

Field Stripping The MKI & II

PS: I use a 10" nylon 'wire tie' formed into a loop to pull the "Mainspring Housing Latch": its is non-maring and tough...! !

Hope this helps...! !

 

[libertyman777]

As long as you have someone experienced to fall back on, I wouldn't worry. I did mine under the watchful eye of my gunsmith. I had some trouble getting the bolt to come back after it was reassembled. But persistance won the day and now I'm more comfortable with the weapon.
I was really impressed with how rugged a firearm it is. Mine also points more naturally than my Buckmark. I'm very pleased with my MKII. Good luck.

 

[Corpsie]

well, I got it apart in 10 seconds. Now I just need to clean the gunk off and try to reassemble.

Unfortunately, I don't have anyone with experience to fall back on. I think I'll be fine.

 

[Corpsie]

whoo hoo, I did it.

It was easy once I really took notice of the position of the hammer strut (maybe the hammer?) when putting the barrel back on.