single action ruger recall

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RHarris

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I have been hesitant to send my old three-screw single six back to Ruger for their "safety" recall. It's action is really smooth and I don't want to get it back and have it not feel the same. I feel I can handle safely just as it is.

Has anyone had an older "upgraded" by them? Did it alter it's feel? Did they send the original parts back with it? Was any part of it permanently altered by any kind of machining or drilling? If I send it to them and get everything back, can I easily restore it to its original condition if I wish? Any suggestions what to do?
 
Call THEM and ask THEM. If you're still hesitant; DON'T DO IT. :)

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They advertise that no permanent changes are made to the gun and that you do get all of the parts back in case you ever want to change it back. I can't comment on whether it changes the feel because I still haven't had it done to the one I bought in 1972. I like it the way it is and don't carry it in a holster anyway. John
 
I think the only problem could be that if anyone is injured, failure to have the gun modified could be cause for a finding of negligence on the part of the owner or former owner.

Jim
 
all the rugers here are the old ones.
just load five with the empty chamber under the hammer and you will be fine.

[This message has been edited by guerilla1138 (edited October 10, 2000).]
 
Sent my 3 screw in and had it returned promptly with the replaced parts returned in a plastic container in case I wanted to return it to origional condition. The action was close to the same but included the same hammer action of the newer models. It shoots just as well and I can treat it like my other single actions. Rugers interest is safety and liability. Because I often teach my grandkids shooting I wanted my equipment to be as safe as possible. I appreciated the free service. If I want to sell it the origional parts are there.
 
I've had some friends send their Single Six's in, and everyone that did so had their guns returned with HORRIBLE trigger pulls. Every person I've met that's had theirs changed out plans on re-installing the old trigger action.
 
I don't think this is a recall, just a free modification if you want it. I don't see how an owner or former owner could be found negligent by choosing not to take advantage of this upgrade since there are still revolvers being made with the same type of action where the firing pin rests on the primer. If was really a recall to fix a dangerous condition, I doubt they would give you the parts back that would allow you to restore it to that condition.
 
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