Ruger Tech Tip: Ruger-57™ Secure Action™ Fire-Control System

Published on September 8, 2020
Duration: 5:14

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of the Ruger-57's Secure Action fire-control system, also found in the Security-9 and LCP II. It details the loading, firing, cycling, and reset sequences, emphasizing the safety features like the ambidextrous manual safety, integrated trigger safety, secondary hammer catch, and drop-safe titanium firing pin. The system is highlighted for its short, smooth trigger pull and positive reset.

Quick Summary

The Ruger-57's Secure Action fire-control system features an ambidextrous manual safety, integrated trigger safety, secondary hammer catch, and a drop-safe titanium firing pin. It provides a short, smooth trigger pull with positive reset, while ensuring high safety standards through mechanical overlap.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ruger-57 Secure Action
  2. 00:21Loading and Initial Cocking
  3. 00:41Manual and Trigger Safeties
  4. 01:01Firing Sequence
  5. 01:25Recoil and Cycling
  6. 02:02Extraction, Ejection, and Feeding
  7. 02:31Reset and Slide Lock
  8. 02:52Secure Action System Benefits
  9. 03:21Internal Safety Mechanisms
  10. 04:18Firing Pin Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key safety features of the Ruger-57's Secure Action system?

The Ruger-57's Secure Action system includes a 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety, an integrated trigger safety, a secondary hammer catch to prevent accidental discharge if jarred, and a drop-safe titanium firing pin with a firing pin spring.

How does the Ruger-57's Secure Action system function during firing?

When the trigger is pulled, it rotates the sear, compressing the hammer spring. This fully cocks and then releases the internal hammer to strike the firing pin, initiating the firing sequence.

What benefits does the Secure Action system offer shooters?

The Secure Action system is designed to provide a short, smooth trigger pull with a positive reset, enhancing shooter control and accuracy. It also maintains high safety standards through mechanical overlap.

Which other Ruger models use the Secure Action fire-control system?

The Secure Action fire-control system is also utilized in other Ruger models, specifically the Security-9 pistol and the LCP II pistol, demonstrating a consistent design approach.

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