How to Disassemble a .22
The Ruger .22-caliber LR handgun was created in 1949 by the Sturm, Ruger & Company. The low-cost, high-quality gun became the most popular .22-caliber pistol in history. The .22-caliber pistol comes in two models, the Mark III and the Mark III 22/45. Both have several variants but essentially operate and disassemble the same way. A new Ruger --- or one that has not been disassembled often --- may be very tight. Some steps might require considerable force to accomplish.
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Instructions
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Check that there is no cartridge in the chamber by pulling back the receiver.
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Place an empty magazine in the grip.
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Press the trigger backward while listening for the hammer click.
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Remove the magazine.
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Pry open the mainspring latch on the back of the grip and pull away from the grip. A paperclip is good for this.
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Press the bolt-stop pin downward on top of the receiver while at the same time pulling the mainspring latch downward. This may require a great deal of force.
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Pull the bolt backward until in clears the receiver and separates.
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Slide the receiver forward until it separates from the plastic grip. This may also require strong force. The gun is now disassembled and ready to be worked on or cleaned.
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Tips & Warnings
Be safety-minded around firearms. Remove any ammo from the area when working on or cleaning guns.
