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6/1/2026 2:33:25 PM EDT
I recently got back to shooting this pistol and when cleaning saw light through the hole.   It appears to be a roll pin.

A couple posts on a forum indicated that a roll pin was used at one time.

Pistol works great!

Question is should I replace it.  Comments indicated the roll pin is difficult to remove.

The solid pin is a bit looser, thus the don't lose it warning in the manual!

Any comments?
6/1/2026 4:05:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 50-140][Edited] [#1]
Yes you should replace it.  A missing firing pin stop can allow the firing pin to impact the chamber which is not a good thing.
America is at that awkward stage, it’s too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards....Claire Wolfe
6/2/2026 9:51:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: wallym777][Edited] [#2]
Thanks, I was thinking it should be replaced.  There was a reason they only did it for a brief period then went back to the solid pin.  

As of now, it is replaced.
6/14/2026 11:38:28 AM EDT
[#3]
Called Ruger Customer service and they sent me two solid pins. Used a 1/8 inch drill bit to remove the roll pin.  Flat end on pin and tapped pointy end with a small hammer.  Tapped in new and done!

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