Ruger Wrangler ejection rod handle broke

[nighterfighter]

Hi all,

Today I noticed that the little tab/handle on the ejection rod for the Ruger Wrangler was really loose and impossible to use, after less than 3 months of owning the gun, less than 500 rounds through it, bought brand new.

I took it apart and found it had snapped off and was only staying in the housing because there's no room for it to come out.

https://imgur.com/gallery/ObqlblG

I contacted Ruger about getting a replacement rod assembly (as that handle piece appears to be a press fit), but havent heard back yet.

In the event that Ruger says I am SOL, does anyone have an idea of how to fix it? I was thinking maybe JB Weld? I live in an apartment and cant do actual welding.

[ray1970]

Hopefully they?ll hook you up and send you a new ejector rod.

I doubt whatever kind of cast or injection molded metal that thing is made out of would take a repair very well.

[nighterfighter]

Hopefully they?ll hook you up and send you a new ejector rod.

I doubt whatever kind of cast or injection molded metal that thing is made out of would take a repair very well.

That's what I'm hoping also. Also hoping to avoid the hassle of shipping a gun to them...

Agreed. I don't think that the pot metal/aluminum will hold up. JB Weld should hold around 3800PSI, so assume half that for real world applications...or it will just destroy the part further.

[buffalobo]

What Ray said.

Parts are available aftermarket if need. Ordering parts from Ruger can be bit of a PIA sometimes.

[Linkless]

Would the Single Six part work? I'm assuing it would be much higher quality. I'd personnaly use Devcon metal epoxy as I believe it's better than JB weld but it's also sold by the pound and costs a lot.

If you can post a picture of it we may be able to come up with a better solution....like just making one.

[ray1970]

I can?t verify it but I would think a single six rod might work.

Might be worth a shot to try it for less than $7.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004334468

[ray1970]

Or $5 if you prefer blued.


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004310443

[nighterfighter]

Thanks! I'll wait to get a reply from Ruger, but if they don't come through I'll try the one from a single six.

As far as making one goes, I don't really have access to any equipment to make one. I don't think work will let me use the lathe and mill for this...

[ray1970]

Let me know if you go the single six route. Mostly curious since I have two of the Wranglers. Just in case.

[sroz]

I remember reading when they first came out that they use the same ejector rod as the single-six. Also think ruger will just get a new one out to you.