Shooting an "out of the box" ruger

[Sweetpea]

I bought a brand new ruger mark III and shot it without cleaning it first. I think I've learned that is a mistake. Does the manufacturer normally over oil a gun? The ruger jammed several times and I suspect there was too much oil. Would that be a cause for jamming? I am disassembling it and cleaning it right now and finding it really oily.

[OakRidgeStars]

Yeah, the manufacturer will treat the metal with a protective coating of thick oil to prevent rust and corrosion. It sounds like it will be fine once it's been cleaned and lubed.

[Sweetpea]

Thanks! It's the first "new" gun I have ever purchased.

[Sweetpea]

Ok, so now I have pulled out the bolt pin and there is a big scratch on the pin. I did not abuse it when I was pulling the pin out so I dont think I caused the scratch. Should I have it repaired? I guess it is more prone to rusting there now? It's not a deep scratch. Just seems to have taken off the bluing...

[OakRidgeStars]

The picture is too dark for me to tell, but it doesn't sound like a problem. As long as it has a light coat of oil, it won't rust. You'll just need to look for signs of wear in that area as you clean it in the future.

[Moccasin]

That pin is going to wear when you disassemble/assemble the MKIII to clean it. It fits fairly tight too so I wouldn't worry about it much.

[Sweetpea]

Thanks OakRidgeStars and Moccasin. It's clean and ready to go now. I'll try it out next week and see how it goes.

[Bob]

Sweetpea, it's always good policy to clean a new gun of any type before you shoot it.

Ruger makes a fine pistol, I could not see the picture very well, but I think Moccasin is right, a light film of oil on that pin and you won't have a rust problem.

[Sweetpea]

Thanks! Sorry the pic is so dark. My living room doesn't get much light. The white/silver line running straight down the pin is the scratch. I'm learning my lessons as I go along. I appreciate the words of advice!!!

[804blessedsoul]

I got my first pistol(beretta px4) as well..do I need to do the same as sweetpea b4 I shoot? im going to the range this weekend...sorry if im jacking ur thread sweetpea but im on a similar boat as u... : P..

[Moccasin]

I got my first pistol(beretta px4) as well..do I need to do the same as sweetpea b4 I shoot? im going to the range this weekend...sorry if im jacking ur thread sweetpea but im on a similar boat as u... : P..

Doesn't hurt to clean it first.

[zephyp]

Doesn't hurt to clean it first.

Yup. Read the owners manual. Many recommend that you follow disassembly and cleaning instructions before firing the weapon for the first time. Kimber does.