Sharp Edges on New Ruger MK III

drd · 09-30-2009

Hey All,
I'm concerned about the knife edge sharp edges around the ejection port on my MK III Hunter. Clearing a stove pipe could cause loss of an appendage. I'm thinking a smooth flat file but don't want to screw it up. Maybe a Dremel tool to buff the sharp edge smooth. Or should I give it to a professional gunsmith? I always get good advice so I'm looking for help again. Thanks in advance.

Mgderf · 09-30-2009

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Originally Posted by drd

Hey All,
I'm concerned about the knife edge sharp edges around the ejection port on my MK III Hunter. Clearing a stove pipe could cause loss of an appendage. I'm thinking a smooth flat file but don't want to screw it up. Maybe a Dremel tool to buff the sharp edge smooth. Or should I give it to a professional gunsmith? I always get good advice so I'm looking for help again. Thanks in advance.

Emory cloth (plumbers sanding paper)
or your wifes emory board (nail file)

Just be sure to clean out the dust/grit!

redneckmedic · 09-30-2009

if you have a white stone (fine grit) for sharpening knifes, you can use it. But an emory board is better, it is constant and flat. Just take it nice and slow, it won't take much!

JByer323 · 09-30-2009

If you are really concerned, I would stone it. Just a couple of light swipes should be enough.

Is it a stainless or blued?

bwframe · 09-30-2009

Wish I could remember the name of the tool I used to do it. I'm looking at it, but it's not marked. I bought three of them at Hobby Lobby for different grit sizes.

Basically it's a fat pencil shaped jig that holds a 1/4" wide loop of emery/sandpaper. It's the perfect tool for the job.

WhitleyStu · 10-01-2009

I drew a little blood on the rear of the receiver when slowly lowering the bolt home. I need to do some fine emery paper work to my Ruger MKIII, too.

drd · 10-01-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by JByer323

If you are really concerned, I would stone it. Just a couple of light swipes should be enough.

Is it a stainless or blued?

Stainless Steel so no worries about reblue

drd · 10-02-2009

Thanks for the tip. The tool is Excel Sanding Stick 55700. Made in USA for $4.49. 5 assorted grit sanding belts sell for $8.99. Got mine today. Looks like it will work well.

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Originally Posted by bwframe

Wish I could remember the name of the tool I used to do it. I'm looking at it, but it's not marked. I bought three of them at Hobby Lobby for different grit sizes.

Basically it's a fat pencil shaped jig that holds a 1/4" wide loop of emery/sandpaper. It's the perfect tool for the job.

rwbrown · 10-19-2009

i've also found that scotch brite works well to renew the finish on the stainless models

09-30-2009	#1 (permalink)
drd Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Westfield Posts: 108	Sharp Edges on New Ruger MK III Hey All, I'm concerned about the knife edge sharp edges around the ejection port on my MK III Hunter. Clearing a stove pipe could cause loss of an appendage. I'm thinking a smooth flat file but don't want to screw it up. Maybe a Dremel tool to buff the sharp edge smooth. Or should I give it to a professional gunsmith? I always get good advice so I'm looking for help again. Thanks in advance.

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redneckmedic Fishers of Men Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greenfield Posts: 5,104	if you have a white stone (fine grit) for sharpening knifes, you can use it. But an emory board is better, it is constant and flat. Just take it nice and slow, it won't take much! __________________ Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle. Psalm 144:1

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bwframe Alpha Alpha Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Unionville, IN Posts: 2,653	Wish I could remember the name of the tool I used to do it. I'm looking at it, but it's not marked. I bought three of them at Hobby Lobby for different grit sizes. Basically it's a fat pencil shaped jig that holds a 1/4" wide loop of emery/sandpaper. It's the perfect tool for the job. __________________ Are you a shooter or a talker?

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WhitleyStu Contemplating the geometry of chance… Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Whitley County Posts: 426	I drew a little blood on the rear of the receiver when slowly lowering the bolt home. I need to do some fine emery paper work to my Ruger MKIII, too. __________________ Stu NRA LIFE MEMBER 3/15/89 Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, He'll just kill you. Facts seldom change what someone wants to believe.

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JByer323 Expert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,361	If you are really concerned, I would stone it. Just a couple of light swipes should be enough. Is it a stainless or blued?

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rwbrown Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51	i've also found that scotch brite works well to renew the finish on the stainless models

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