Ruger standard functioning normal?

[trailrider]

I recently bought a ruger standard 22 from the 70's. I love the gun for carrying around the property for varmints. VERY accurate and easy to shoot. My question is that I get the occasional FTE. Usually The 2nd or 3rd round. Doesn't happen every time but seems to be worse with certain brands of ammo. Does this sound pretty normal for these guns? It doesn't bother me too much as it doesn't happen all the time.

 

[45fan]

Not normal. Give it a thorough cleaning, and see if that helps. Sometimes the magazine or action can get gunked up and cause things to not run smoothly, especially in an older 22 semiauto.

 

[snuffy33]

You might try changing the extractor to a Volquartsen "Exact Edge" extractor

 

[M67]

What ammo are you using? Does the action feel gunky like someone sprayed WD40 in it years ago? Are you using Hoppes?

 

[8th SPS USAF]

Could need new springs in the gun and the mags. Good luck Great pistol

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Sounds like it needs to be rebuilt (have gunsmith do it).

I have found Singer sewing machine oil to be a great lube for Ruger .22 autos. It is very light, like a zero weight motor oil (I'd say a 50 to 60 vis.).

 

[FERLACH]

I have owned several of these and they are very reliable. 22 shells are very dirty. Clean it good and that will probably cure the problem.

 

[Obiward]

Second on the the new extractor. Mine was doing the same thing and I replaced it.

 

[throttletony]

What ammo are you using? Does the action feel gunky like someone sprayed WD40 in it years ago? Are you using Hoppes?

^^this

Could need new springs in the gun and the mags. Good luck Great pistol

^^ and this.
Could just be some worn parts, gunk, or both. A thorough cleaning/disassembly should help in diagnosing.

 

[jgreiner]

Not normal. Give it a thorough cleaning, and see if that helps. Sometimes the magazine or action can get gunked up and cause things to not run smoothly, especially in an older 22 semiauto.

^^^^This^^^ Also, clean the MAGAZINES. They can get gunked up too.

 

[trailrider]

Thanks for all the replies. I cleaned it without taking completely apart. Removed grips and cleaned as well as i could. Still does it. It does feel "gunky" to me. Think i'll take it to a gunsmith. I really want this gun to work as i love the accuracy and like carrying it when out in the woods.

 

[M67]

Still feels gunky.

Well firearms from back when pretty much have the same thing in common.

WD40 and Hoppes. Chances are someone, sometime, put either in it. Over the years, both go to hell

WD40 should never be put into a gun, and Hoppes....well it's what they had back then, but thankfully much better stuff today.

Just take the bolt out (it's not too hard) and give it a good wipe down and get a 12 gauge cleaning brush into the receiver and flush out the debris. It should remove the nastiness that's making it have issues

 

[JimfromTrafalgar]

Do you have, or know anyone who has, an ultrasonic cleaner. I've found that they will take gunk out of places you didn't know you had sometimes. Might do the trick. When done, rinse it VERY well in hot water. Use a heat gun or blow drier to get all of the water out, then use a high grade oil.
Luck,
Jim

 

[trailrider]

Gave it to a buddy(fellow ingo'r) to clean as he is pretty familiar with these guns. Said it "looked like it had never been cleaned". Gonna get it back tomorrow and run some rounds thru it. Thanks for all the input. I'll reply with rersults.

 

[NHT3]

No ammo is more inconsistent than 22 and for that reason (IMHO) 22s are known for being ammo sensitive.. Find the ammo that is likes and have at it.

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[trailrider]

Cleaned thoroghly. now problem is ejecting. stovepipe every 6 or 7 rounds. tried gripping different...didnt seem to change anything. tried 2 different brands of ammo. no change. i would try more brands of ammo but it's not you can just run out and pick and choose. ammo used was winchester and federal. guess i'll take it to a gunsmith.

 

[M67]

The recoil spring, the little fork in the rear that the mainspring housing rests against, by chance is an ear broken off of that? I've seen a couple with FTE issues when that ear is busted off.

 

[blue2golf]

I feel your pain. My '58 Standard has problems ejecting as well. Been meaning to send it back to Ruger for their $80 or so rebuild package. Just haven't had the money to spend on it.

 

[snapping turtle]

If you read the prepper threads on 22 pistols almost all state to have an extra ejector for ruger pistols. That would be a nice little project for you to install yourself and the part is available. Order two one for you and one for your grandson.

Do you have just one mag? If so it could be a mag issue but FTE is not the usual suspect.

 

[Robjps]

I recently bought a ruger standard 22 from the 70's. I love the gun for carrying around the property for varmints. VERY accurate and easy to shoot. My question is that I get the occasional FTE. Usually The 2nd or 3rd round. Doesn't happen every time but seems to be worse with certain brands of ammo. Does this sound pretty normal for these guns? It doesn't bother me too much as it doesn't happen all the time.

I think you already found the problem. A good cleaning followed by a proper oiling with better ammo and i would be willing to bet your problem goes away. Try something like mini mags after you have cleaned it. The wife just got a sig 1911-22 and it ran like crap with Winchester bulk stove pipes, fails to eject, fails to chamber etc... Handed her a box of mini mags out of the range bag ran like it should.

I'll shoot a brick at the range and i can feel the differences in the loads cheap bulk is cheap for a reason.