RUGER
MODEL STANDARD & MARK I,
22 LONG RIFLE CALIBER, PISTOL
WARNING: The examination revealed that the pistol could be fired by means other than pulling the trigger. Striking the front of the trigger guard with a plastic mallet or dropping the pistol on its muzzle may cause an UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
Lacey Place
Southport, CT 06490
Source:
AFTE Journal, April 1980; Volume 12, Number 2:16
RUGER
MODEL MARK II,
22 LONG RIFLE CALIBER, PISTOLS
RECALL: This important notice pertains only to the following semiautomatic pistols:
Ruger Mark II Standard - Automatic Pistol (4 3/4 inch barrel, blued only) Serial Number Range 210-92816 to 210-94772.
Ruger Mark II Pistols - Standard, Target and Bull Barrel models, (blued only) Serial Number Range 211-28500 to 211-40000.
Two pistols in the above serial number range have been discovered to fire if the trigger is pulled when the safety is on "S" and then the safety is moved to the "F" position.
To determine if this can happen, we urge all owners of these pistols to perform the following test:
After ascertaining that the pistol is completely unloaded, retract the bolt, let it return fully forward, and place the safety in the "S" position.
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger.
Then place the safety in the "F" position.
Pull the trigger. You should hear a click as the hammer falls in a properly functioning pistol.
If you do not hear a click, the pistol can fire simply by moving the safety to the "F" position. Do Not Use the Pistol.
Ship it at once via U.P.S. to:
Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc.
Department MK II
Lacey Place
Southport, Connecticut 06490
We will repair the pistol and return it to you at no charge.
Source:
Shooting Times, September 1985; page 96
Guns, October 1985; page 18
American Rifleman, August 1985; page 2
California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 86-7
RUGER
“Old Model” (pre-1973) SINGLE-SIX,
BLACKHAWK, & BEARCAT, REVOLVERS
RECALL: The patented Ruger Conversion Kit is an entirely new operating system for these old revolvers. It can help prevent accidental discharges caused by a drop or blow to the hammer if the user has failed to take the basic safety precaution of keeping the hammer down on an empty chamber. That's very important!
This mechanism can be factory installed without any further alteration. The frame and other major parts will not be affected by this Conversion. The value of the gun will not be impaired, and we will return your original parts for collector's purposes.
To receive a free factory safety conversion, write to us at:
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc.
Lacey Place
Department KC
Southport, CT 06490
We will provide you with a shipping container and instructions. You only pay initial shipping to our factory. We will cover all other charges including return shipping costs. Please write to us without delay if you have one of these guns, and tell your friends about the availability of this kit. Remember that the safest way to carry any older single-action revolver, regardless of manufacturer, is with the hammer down on an empty chamber.
If your revolver has the words "New Model" on the frame, this offer is not applicable. Please write to us at "Department C" for full details.
Source:
Company Notice 1980 & 1982
American Rifleman, November 1980; page 9
American Rifleman, February 1982; page 65
Handgun, February 1999; page 37
RUGER
MODEL POLICE SERVICE-SIX,
38 SPECIAL CALIBER, REVOLVER
WARNING: After opening the cylinder in normal fashion by pressing on the cylinder release button, the hammer, which is locked down as part of its safe design, can be unlocked and cocked by applying thumbnail pressure to the forward edge of the cylinder release button. When the cylinder is then closed, the hammer drops discharging the firearm as the trigger moves forward. The transfer bar is defeated without touching the trigger.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
Lacey Place
Southport, CT 06490
Source:
AFTE Journal, October 1983; Volume 15, Number 4:56-59
RUGER
MODEL P-85,
9MM LUGER CALIBER, PISTOLS
RECALL: We have recently learned of a broken firing pin in a P85 automatic pistol, which caused the pistol to fire as a result of decocking. This is the first report of this nature in over 200,000 pistols delivered to customers since 1987. No injury occurred because the shooter kept the pistol pointed in a safe direction during decocking.
Nevertheless, we regard this incident as important because it reveals a potential danger, which we are prepared to eliminate in all P85 pistols now in use. This modification is very simple and does not alter the handling or appearance of this pistol, but it must be installed at the factory.
Accordingly, we urgently request that all owners of P85 pistols contact us immediately to obtain any further information they may desire, and to arrange for return of their P85 pistols to the factory for modification. Please contact us at:
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Department S
Ruger Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
Or call us for P85 inquiries only at 800-424-1886. Please have your pistol serial number available when contacting us.
We will schedule your gun for factory installation of a new safety/decock system free of charge. It will prevent this type of accidental firing even in the rare event of firing pin breakage.
This free safety modification applies only to pistols rollmarked "P85" on the slide. Pistols, which are rollmarked “MKII”, will have these modifications as part of their original manufacture, and are not subject to this modification.
We are also taking this opportunity to remind shooters of the most common and basic firearms safety rule:
Always Keep The Pistol Pointed In A Safe Direction! This is particularly important when loading, unloading, or decocking any pistol.
Source:
Guns, March 1991; page 72
Guns, December 1991; page 65
American Rifleman, December 1990; page 17
AFTE Journal, January 1991; Volume 23, Number 1:507
RUGER
MODEL M-77, BOLT ACTION RIFLES
RECALL: The trigger overtravel adjustment setscrew in a few of these rifles may not be securely tightened and may move too readily. This change in original adjustment can, in extreme cases, either cause the rifle to fire unexpectedly (with the safety "off") or cause the rifle to not fire at all. This may occur suddenly, without warning.
Current production rifles have this setscrew permanently secured. These rifles have a "T" inscribed on the underside of the bolt handle. This condition cannot occur in any of our other firearms, such as the 77/22, 10/22, No. 1, No. 3, or the .44 Carbine, as their trigger mechanisms differ.
For your safety, we ask that all owners of M-77 rifles (except those with a "T" underneath the bolt handle) contact us.
You will receive a new locking screw that will replace your present overtravel adjustment set screw and detailed instructions for quick, easy installation. There is no charge for this service and replacing the screw will have no adverse effect on trigger pull.
Do not use your M-77 rifle until you have received and installed the replacement screw.
Source:
American Rifleman, November 1985; page 10
Shooting Times, December 1985; page 19
Guns, January 1986; page 21
California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 86-9
RUGER
MODEL STAINLESS STEEL MINI-14 RIFLES
RECALL: Ruger is recalling all stainless steel Mini-14 rifles with serial numbers below 182-51929 with only one proofmark on the receiver.
We have examined a total of three stainless steel Mini-14 rifles that have been returned from users with cracked receivers. In every instance, this situation was traced to a combination of two factors:
The receivers exhibited excessive hardness; and
The rifles were fired either with an obstruction in the bore or with faulty ammunition creating extremely excessive pressures.
Not all stainless steel Mini-14 rifles have an excessively hard receiver. Every Mini-14 ever shipped, like other Ruger firearms, has been proof tested. We cannot tell which ones are too hard by serial number alone. Therefore, we are recalling all of our stainless steel Mini-14 rifles below serial number 182-51929 bearing only one proofmark on the receiver for inspection, testing, and re-heat treatment, if necessary. Most rifles will require only a Rockwell test and will be returned after testing. Rifles tested will be given an additional proofmark. Only some rifles will require re-heat treatment.
Remove the buttstock from your rifle, and remove all custom accessories. The remainder of the rifle is all that we need. Securely package and insure your barreled action, bolt, trigger housing group, and handguard (a shipping carton is available upon request), and ship it UPS AOD to:
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Guild Road - Dept. 14
Newport, New Hampshire 03773
(603) 863-3300 ext. Mini-14
Source:
Company Notice 1981
AFTE Journal, July 1981; Volume 13, Number 3:6
American Rifleman, November 1981; page 66
