Ruger MKII with Paclite: short cycling

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ruger MKII with Paclite: short cycling

Posted: 11/14/2007 4:38:22 PM EDT

I came across a 'complete' MKII less upper receiver and barrel

so I got a Paclite from Tacsol. Its a 4.5" barrel. Put it together and tested it, and it short cycles every time with the typical Walmart bulk ammo. Tried three different mags. It cycles fully, and smoothly, by hand. I haven't been able to find any obvious problems internally. Any ideas?

Posted: 11/14/2007 4:45:25 PM EDT

[#1]

I'd be inclined to try some different ammo (CCI MM

) first, just 'cause. But my very first thought is that there may be a burr inside the receiver, interfering with the bolt. A little wear & tear, (break-in) from some hotter (CCI MM

) ammo might just fix it.

If anything, ensure all is clean and assembled properly. (even the grips, bolt release & safety)

Hard to diagnose over the web....

Posted: 11/14/2007 4:47:28 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
(CCI MM

)

Check the chamber for a burr and that the extractor fitting properly.

Posted: 11/21/2007 3:23:49 PM EDT

[#3]

check the bolt fit to the reciver
I put one on last week and and it had a similar problem

Upon further review i changed the bolt with one from another gun and perfcect.

of course the problem is now on the other gun. I tried several bolts and that bolt was definatly the problem

It was brand new 22/45 I am not sure if it would have worked with the factory barrel or not.

Posted: 11/25/2007 3:20:15 PM EDT

[#4]

I can't find any issues with the bolt, extractor, etc. I did try some CCI minimags and they cycle it just fine. I should probably try a different bolt and see if it improves things. Unfortunately, the parts I used with this Paclite were brand new, and I don't know if they would have worked with the original receiver and barrel.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Posted: 11/25/2007 3:40:09 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I can't find any issues with the bolt, extractor, etc. I did try some CCI minimags and they cycle it just fine. I should probably try a different bolt and see if it improves things. Unfortunately, the parts I used with this Paclite were brand new, and I don't know if they would have worked with the original receiver and barrel.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Run 500 CCI MiniMags through it, clean it and then try some others. It may just be tight and needs to be worked in a bit.

Don't panic just yet. 22's can be picky at first until they loosen up a bit.

Posted: 11/25/2007 7:38:52 PM EDT

[#6]

i'm dealing with the same issue plus missfiring on my b/mark with tac-sol bbl
thats using any ammo.
received it back from tacsol fri and ran some rds through it. still same issues only not as bad. going to give it 500 rds next range day and see what happens.
funny thing i ran 20 rds of that red box aquila (primer only) short subsonic ammo todat and not one miss. of course i had to cycle by hand but all rounds fired !

Posted: 11/28/2007 12:02:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Shooting shorts is stupid.

You will get a ring of carbon that will tighten the chamber and increase malfuctions.

Run a bore snake through the barrel a couple times with some flitz or other polishing compound on it. put a drop of oil in the chamber and use Federal Champion, or Remington Target, something above the bottom rack crap ammo in the bulk pack.

Something that comes with 500rounds of "boxed" ammunition is a good sign.

Posted: 12/4/2007 6:27:52 PM EDT

[#8]

my mk 11 sucked with the regular bulk stuff and yesterday i bought the cci stingers and it chews them up and spits em out like seeds...now im happy with it and will be buying a 6 inch paclite...have any pictures of yours? thanks, bill

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ruger MKII with Paclite: short cycling

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