WTB OR Ruger 22/45 Receiver

22nut · Sep 3, 2017

It would appear as though I've worn out my first 22/45 upper. Looking for a replacement.

Perhaps you've upgraded to that new TacSol and would like to get some $$ for your old receiver?

Ideally threaded, with a rail on the top, but I'm open to options.

In the Oregon City area, I'll gladly handle the transfer fees.

Alexx1401 · Sep 3, 2017

22nut said:
It would appear as though I've worn out my first 22/45 upper. Looking for a replacement.

Perhaps you've upgraded to that new TacSol and would like to get some $$ for your old receiver?

Ideally threaded, with a rail on the top, but I'm open to options.

In the Oregon City area, I'll gladly handle the transfer fees.

Are you sure it's actually worn out? As in is there some kind of problem? I did not think it was possible to wear out one of these in a normal lifetime. Unless you are burning through a truckload of ammo a year?

IronMonster · Sep 3, 2017

I don't have one... But assume you need to specify Mk III or Mk 4 these days. I do have a spare Mk 4 receiver but its not for a 22/45

22nut · Sep 3, 2017

Mk 3, thanks for the pointer.

22nut · Sep 4, 2017

Alexx1401 said:
Are you sure it's actually worn out? As in is there some kind of problem? I did not think it was possible to wear out one of these in a normal lifetime. Unless you are burning through a truckload of ammo a year?

The chamber near the extractor is worn to the point that the extractor is able to push in on the chamber, causing FTE. Bought it in 2011. I too was surprised, and may take it for a second (non-range) opinion, but I think I'm in the market for a new upper.

Alexx1401 · Sep 4, 2017

22nut said:
The chamber near the extractor is worn to the point that the extractor is able to push in on the chamber, causing FTE. Bought it in 2011. I too was surprised, and may take it for a second (non-range) opinion, but I think I'm in the market for a new upper.

Had to go open my MKIII to look. This does sound very odd. When you say range opinion I take it you mean someone at the range told you this was what's wrong? Not a Smith myself but looking at mine not sure how it could unless someone got in there and damaged it trying to do something else. If you find a another upper cheap enough to be worth swapping that would of course work. If not I would try to find a Smith to look at what they are telling you is chamber wear. Last time you took it apart did you make sure the Pin Block is still in there? I know if this gets lost the firing pin will peen the chamber and ruin the gun. Sounds like the damage here is in a different spot though. Even if you find another upper may be worth asking Ruger for an RMA to send it to them to look at. If they will send the return box could not hurt to have them look and give you a price to fix it. If they can fix it you may end up with 2 of these