Ruger® LCP® II Chambered in 22 LR Magazine Maintenance

Published on January 4, 2020
Duration: 2:07

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the 10-round .22 LR magazine of the Ruger LCP II. It emphasizes crucial safety steps, including verifying the firearm is unloaded and using eye protection. The procedure involves using a chamber flag to depress the floorplate retainer, carefully removing components, cleaning them, and reassembling in the correct order.

Quick Summary

Safely disassemble and reassemble your Ruger LCP II .22 LR 10-round magazine by first ensuring it's unloaded and wearing eye protection. Use a chamber flag to depress the floorplate retainer, then carefully remove the spring, follower, and floorplate. Clean components before reassembling in reverse order, ensuring the retainer and floorplate click securely into place.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Safety Check
  2. 00:31Magazine Disassembly Steps
  3. 00:52Cleaning and Maintenance
  4. 01:01Magazine Reassembly Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key safety precautions for disassembling a Ruger LCP II .22 LR magazine?

Always ensure the magazine and firearm are unloaded. Remove all ammunition from your workspace and wear safety glasses. Magazine springs are under tension and can cause injury or lost parts if not handled carefully.

What tool can be used to disassemble the Ruger LCP II .22 LR magazine?

A chamber flag is shown in the video as a suitable tool for depressing the retainer in the magazine floorplate, allowing for disassembly. Other similar non-marring tools may also work.

How do you reassemble the Ruger LCP II .22 LR magazine correctly?

Reassembly involves inserting the follower, then the spring, followed by compressing the retainer into the magazine body. Finally, slide the floorplate on until it clicks, ensuring the retainer lip is properly seated.

What maintenance should be performed on the Ruger LCP II .22 LR magazine components?

After disassembly, all plastic parts and the magazine body should be wiped down with a clean cloth to remove dirt, fouling, and any excess lubrication that could attract debris.

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