Ruger® LC Carbine™ 45 Auto Reversing the Magazine Release Button Tech Tips

This guide details affordable upgrades for the Ruger 10/22 and its clones using Volquartsen components. Key improvements include a recoil buffer for smoother operation, an extended magazine release for faster reloads, and upgraded internal parts like the extractor and firing pin for enhanced reliability with finicky rimfire ammunition. The guide also touches on the Volquartsen TG2000 trigger group as a premium option, highlighting that individual components can also be purchased separately for a more budget-conscious trigger upgrade.

This Ruger Tech Tip demonstrates how to reverse the charging handle on the Ruger LC Carbine chambered in .45 Auto. The process involves disassembling specific components of the upper receiver, including the charging handle, cover plate, and detent mechanism, and then reassembling them in the opposite configuration. The guide emphasizes safety, particularly the use of safety glasses due to spring-loaded parts, and highlights the tools required for the modification.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to reassemble the Ruger LC Carbine in .45 Auto after disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and lubrication. It covers the reinstallation of the receiver components, handguard, stock, and grip frame assembly, culminating in a comprehensive functions check to ensure proper operation. The instruction is delivered by a Ruger technician, emphasizing correct orientation and secure fitting of parts.

This guide details the process of reversing the charging handle on a Ruger LC Carbine, allowing for ambidextrous operation. It covers the disassembly of the original charging handle and side cover, the removal and reinstallation of the charging plate and bolt, and the reassembly of the detent and side cover. The instructions emphasize safety and the use of specific tools for a successful modification.

This guide details how to reverse the magazine release on the Ruger-57 pistol, a modification that enhances its ambidextrous capabilities. The process involves carefully removing the existing button using a non-marring tool, flipping it, and then manipulating the internal latch to secure it in the new position. The video emphasizes a thorough function check afterward to ensure reliable magazine insertion and release. Instruction is provided by Brandon Trevino, an official representative from Ruger.

This guide details several upgrades performed on a Tisas Stakeout 1911 in 9mm/.38 Super. Key modifications include custom Lok Grips with Colt Delta Elite medallions, a Wilson Combat bulletproof thick flange bushing and guide rod, a Wilson Combat stainless bulletproof guide rod, a Wilson Combat detent spring for improved safety positivity, and a Wilson Combat stainless steel magazine release. The video also highlights Tripp Research CobraMags as a high-quality magazine option.

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger-57 pistol, presented by an official Ruger representative. It details the advantages of the 5.7x28mm cartridge, the pistol's mechanical features like its delayed blowback action and ambidextrous safety, and its ergonomic design. The guide also covers sight options and optics mounting, emphasizing a comfortable shooting experience with low recoil.

This expert-level guide details the step-by-step reassembly of the Ruger Mark III pistol, presented by an authoritative instructor from Ruger Firearms. It covers crucial steps like ensuring the firearm is unloaded, proper alignment of the barrel and receiver, seating the bolt and firing pin stop, and completing function checks. The guide emphasizes avoiding common mistakes that could damage the firearm, such as improper hammer strut alignment or a missing firing pin stop.

This expert guide details the step-by-step disassembly of the Ruger AR-556 rifle, presented by a Ruger representative. It covers essential safety checks, handguard removal, receiver separation, and detailed breakdown of the bolt carrier group, including the bolt, cam pin, and extractor. The instructions emphasize proper technique for each component.

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger AR-556 MPR, highlighting its key features and components. From a Ruger representative, viewers learn about the rifle's 18-inch 5R rifled barrel, rifle-length gas system, 15-inch M-LOK handguard, and the precision of the Elite 452 two-stage trigger. The build quality, including Magpul furniture and a 9310 steel bolt, is emphasized for its value and performance potential.