ALL RUGER VAQUEROS OWNERS PLEASE READ

doc · September 15, 2004, 05:14:09 PM

WHILE SHOOTING MY VAQUERO THIS AM THE EJECTOR ROD FELL OFF. ON TO THE GROUND. OF COURSE I COULD NOT FIND THE SCREW THAT FELL OUT. A LOCAL GUN STORE HAD A REPLACEMENT, A SMALL MIRICLE. ALL RV OWNERS SHOULD CHECK THIS SCREW THAT HOLDS THE ROD ON, LOCATED AT THE END OF THE ROD NEAR THE MUZZLE. I HAVE TWO GUNS AND THE ONE WAS STILL TIGHT. ALSO ALL RV OWNERS MIGHT WANT TO GET A REPLACEMENT SCREW JUST IN CASE. DOC.

Doc Shapiro · September 15, 2004, 06:17:15 PM

This is pretty common with them. I use a little bit of purple locktite to help keep them in place.

Doc

Wrangler Rich · September 15, 2004, 06:43:32 PM

What Doc said.

I try to check all the screws as I put them back in the safe, and again as I take them out to pack for a shoot.

Knuckles · September 15, 2004, 08:51:40 PM

That's a good heads up!

Where can we order extra screws to have handy? Will Ruger supply them? What is the exact name of the part for ordering purposes?

Doc Shapiro · September 15, 2004, 09:52:19 PM

I get mine from Brownells: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/search.aspx?k=780-012-088

Delmonico · September 15, 2004, 09:57:23 PM

I use plumbers teflon tape for thread blocker. It works as good as Loc-tite is cheaper and is easier to remove when the item is disassembled. Besides that it never got out of a bottle and leaked all over my shooting box.

Folks who know me, know it is in my opinion one of only two uses I have ever found for teflon, the other don't have nothing ta do with cookware either.

All joking aside try it it don't leak or dry out.

Standpat Steve · September 15, 2004, 10:28:43 PM

Howdy All,

It ain't jest Rugers that'll dump yer ejector rod & housing, all Colts SAA's and Clones can do the same thing. Checking the screws with a proper screwdriver is something we all should be doing. Thanks for the head's up!

doc · September 16, 2004, 09:33:08 AM

I think the screws name is ejector rod housing screw. I would think any ruger dealer could order it or you can call ruger directly. Some loc-tite or teflon is a good idea.

Will Ketchum · September 16, 2004, 02:15:54 PM

Another screw to keep an eye on is the one that holds the cylinder pin in. I lost one somewhere and didn't notice it until the night before the NCOWS Nationals. Luckily a food pard had an extra Vaquero with him and put the screw from his gun into mine.

I called Ruger and they send me a couple. If you call them they will send

Will Ketchum

Delmonico · September 16, 2004, 02:46:45 PM

Ok if ya want the truth, I use the plumbers tape on all screws on all my guns. Never know which one will decide ta drop out. I even now use it on the cleaning jag on my Dewey Rod I use on the Sharps. If it drops off while on the 4 wheeler between the range and the house a 1/2 mile ya know how long it takes ta find it!

SIR WILLIAM · September 16, 2004, 03:29:04 PM

I'm with Will. Call Ruger, they come through EVERYTIME!

Big John Wyatt · September 16, 2004, 07:58:03 PM

Good advice.

I'm one of those that check all the screwheads on all my match guns once every couple months.Learned the hard way on a Rossi rifle.

Paper Chaser · September 17, 2004, 01:43:45 AM

I'm with Big John, I check mine BEFORE and AFTER any shooting. One never knows. Clear fingernail polish works.

Knuckles · September 17, 2004, 05:30:04 AM

Is is possible to get get a screwdriver set for the Ruger Vaquero? I've seen advertised in the COWBOY CHRONICLE for Colt tool sets, but wondered if a special set was needed for R/V's?

Bronco Six · September 18, 2004, 12:44:15 PM

I've had that little @%$^# screw pop out twice - shame on me. Luckily the pin and housing were within a foot of each other on the ground.
Standard procedure now to check it as I'm paciking up my gear the night before a match. Also I check the seating of the cylinder base pin at the loading table. Had one start to come loose in the middle of a stage.

Thanks for the head's up Doc.