Make your Ruger Mark Series Easier to Assemble.

The little toggle under the hammer (the Hammer Strut) is the cause of most hassles when reassembling a Mark Series pistol.
This simple little plate, called a Hammer Strut Support, will prevent the Hammer Strut from getting hung up during reassembly. It is very easy to install and worth every penny.
Whether or not you choose to install this part - check out our video on a procedure that makes this gun much easier to reassemble:
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[@ron8566]

Great tip. I hope I can still get that part for my Mark I

[@2002jaiden]

I have 2 Mark II. A 10" stainless my dad bought new in 1986, and I just picked up a 10" blued made in 94/95 about a week ago. It took me about 15 times to get it right!! Now that I know the process, and yes it is a PROCESS!! I can now take it apart, and re-assemble with ease. My personal best time is 28.93 seconds. Flip the gun upside down and pull the triger, it will fall into place. If the main spring goes in without a little resistance and falls right in, stop and try again, you missed it. Oh, and they're both absolut tack drivers!! Thanks for the video!

[@deucedeuce1572]

Gets easy once you know how it works. Can be hell if you don't know and haven't done it before. I bet this mod makes it a lot easier for new people... but it's still a process (esp with the newer one's with the magazine disconnect).

[@robertbailey7425]

Just got mine today. I had left my 1976 bicentennial model (says "Made in the 200th year of American Liberty" on top of the receiver) disassembled three or four years ago. Dropped this in and other than remembering when to pull the trigger, it was a snap. Took it outside and fired five rounds with no problem. A product that actually does what it is supposed to do. Hat is off to you guys.

[@joecrawford9709]

I installed this today in my 1985 MK ll . Was a walk in the park. This makes it so much easier to reassemble.

[@MangoMike316]

When I bought my first Mark Series gun I had this problem of reassembling the firearm in fact it took me all of 3 days of trying to put this gun back together. Then I figured out that gravity is your best friend in fixing this problem. I just held the gun over my head and jiggled the gun a little and bingo that part just fell in right where it is supposed to be. I now can reassemble the firearm in less than a minute every time.

[@mibi2999]

I broke mine down to clean it, and did the same thing. I was very frustrated at first, because i attempted to put it beck together for about an hour. On a side note, i don't think the previous owner(s) broke it down to clean it. There was straight up carbon mud in the thing. I was amazed at how smooth it operated after cleaning. My dad bought it used in the 80s, then gave it to me about 20 years ago. Wow, time flies...

[@cobaltace62]

Learning to reassemble a Ruger MK series was a pain, but now, I don't need a strut support as I can assemble it easily. I will get one for a friend who hates cleaning his MKiii. Now I won't have to do it for him. Great idea that is about 30 years too late.

[@tysonbrown249]

Had trouble getting the gun back together, found this video, got it back together, but immediately ordered this part, too!

[@johnmatlin1543]

The best video on the HSS (hammer strut support) install! Showing you with the flashlight how to do it and what the toggle will look like and where the toggle needs to go into and how to push the pin out and how far. Do not go past the spring! Some other videos do not show exactly what you need to see! Best video!

[@RickJZ1973]

Great idea for those that are uncomfortable with the reassembly of a MK I or MK II.

[@OldSchoolHacker]

Ordering that piece now. I used your previous videos as a guide to field strip and reassemble my MK II. While I am now fairly good at the process thanks to you, whoever inherits this fine shooter will not have to bang their head against the bench nearly as often as I when putting it back in service. These great little guns need frequent cleaning after eating the cheap Remington diet that the new shooters I indoctrinate cycle through it. The confidence that tearing out the 10 ring at 25’ delivers to a first timer instills is a thing of beauty. I can tear down my SR1911 and reassemble it in minutes but Ruger did us no favors in their design of the Marks from a maintenance perspective. Thanks again for providing your time and intelligence.

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you. I definitely enjoy shooting these and am happy that I can help keep these out of the back of safes.

[@randygiedrycz4033]

That's a very good idea. Your original video showing how to reassemble the Mark I, II and IIIs showed how easy it really was once you knew a few tricks, but this just simplifies the process even more. I'll definitely put one on my Mark II.

[@HammerStriker]

You will like it, it just makes it a bit easier and removes one of the most common failure points in the process.

[@dinodan4478]

Like I have said before, you are a gifted teacher. Thank you.

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@Larry-tl6vw]

Great video…My first time trying to assemble my Mark ll was time consuming, but now it’s no problem, but I think I’ll order the strut, my grandkids will appreciate it when they they inherit it….Thank You Striker….

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@northjerseykevin409]

Cool idea. The biggest hurtle for me is getting the mainspring inserted the last 15 % of the way. It’s so tight I have to encourage it with a small mallet.

[@jamesnewport5614]

Thanks!

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you! Ruger should have had this feature from the beginning, makes it much easier to do.

[@mannixja]

I used to think that assembling 1911 back was so difficult .... I don't have Mark l, ll, or lll, but I heard in the 80's about how difficult it was assembling it after cleaning.

[@barryjames1203]

Wish I would have heard " not for the 22/45" in the beginning and saved myself 9 minutes.

[@pkutschman]

inherited an original Mark series, great little shooter scared to death to take it apart, great video, going to order that part asap

[@olrubberface]

Don't let it scare you, Paul-a friend gave me one last year and with the help of KZbin I quickly learned to assemble mine in just a couple of minutes. It's not as bad as they say.

[@sandollor]

This needs a million views; brilliant.

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@cosmosmanjim]

Terrific video, thanks! My hammer strut support came in the mail today. Kind of nervous, but going to try and get it installed. We'll see.....

[@ohgary]

It was the Ruger Mark I that made a confirmed revolver shooter out of me. Can you imagine sitting on the production line assembling 90 pistols an hour?

[@ronstar7027]

It's now $20 plus shipping. Worth it.

[@itsmeagain8518]

II watched a video where a guy used a headlight flashlight to help better see in dark spaces. Maybe it would help in situations like this. Nice video and helpful. Already ordered the strut support. Thanks

[@ronaldbrown5796]

Mark 2 miserable to take apart 20 years ago for the first time in my garage. However, after several attempts/months and a phone call to Ruger, I finally go it and now the mark II and 22/45 are very doable. However, I assumed the Mark III was the same. Wrong. It did not go back together the same way. Most of the video's on Mark III's have poor lighting. Tough to see the critical spots. It would be nice to see a video on the Mark III with "Good" lighting. As for your video on the Mark II, very good.

[@noexcuses6727]

Ordered off Amazon. Make sure to decock or pull the trigger before starting disassembly !

[@frankthompson3712]

Great Video! I'll order one today. Thanks!

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@barbarabailey3908]

be advised, the handgrips will be on very securely . I have broken a filler grommet which was molded onto the plastic handle, its job was to keep the handgrip and screw spaced out correctly........... looks like new grips

[@jdhalvo]

Slightly disappointed to find the parts are now more of a stamped/die-cut part and not the precision-machined piece shown in the video... but it solved the damn strut-stuck-behind-the-pin problem just fine. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

[@HammerStriker]

Luckily this is not a wear item, it is not involved in the firing sequence at all. It simply blocks the toggle from falling too far down, so if it is now a stamped part it will actually still be just as solid.

[@jdhalvo]

@@HammerStriker I did say "slightly..." Thanks for the great solution!

[@Miminite]

Thank you for this info! I love my Mk II but that job is annoying. I'll be ordering this part ASAP.

[@HammerStriker]

This part does make it much easier to assemble.

[@OldSchoolHacker]

I ordered and received the hammer strut support this week. I installed it by following your video. The piece went in easily but I was not able to fully reassemble my MK II. When I reached the point of securing the pointy lever on the mainspring assembly, it seemed like I was about a few mm’s short of the assembly clearing the bottom of the slot where it slides in. I was able to reassemble the pistol without issue after I removed the strut support. Now it could have been my own error related to the position of the strut during the final reassembly stage but I tried every angle combined with applying magic slaps without success. I’m going to try again this weekend and see if I can work it out.

[@HammerStriker]

Make sure it is turned the right way, that there is no powder residue or other debris in the channel as it is meant to fit tight so it doesn't rattle .

[@tonyricketts5569]

This is why I own a Browning Buck Mark. I cleaned one of these up for a friend, what a nightmare. Ruger should have fixed this issue.

[@marcomalo02]

It works as advertised.

[@jamescarter4175]

Thanks for another great video on this topic. I'm having no problems at all just following the instructions of the first video, but good to know about this just in case. Cheers!

[@Rhmcmlxii2]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@FindersKeepers88]

Great, will get one, thx

[@ccgrider1014]

Got it, installed it, piece of cake. Yes it makes a difference, glad that someone smarter than me thought of it!! I would have probably made it of nylon. Thanks for the vid

[@troyvermillion1986]

Nice video, I on the other hand like the complexity of takedown & reassemble.. as I make it a challenge and practice it.. till it perfected . I can reassemble in less than 10 seconds.. but Iv PRACTICED it over and over.. yes it’s not easy if you don’t do it..

[@troyvermillion1986]

I meant 20 seconds.. not 10

[@thefleaflop]

Nice job.... Thank you

[@almilani4300]

The best thing is to not take it APART. You can clean it quite well with Q tips and a bit of solvent

[@marcgrandpre1622]

Good video!

[@steve37ist]

ive got the MK1 and MK2 airsift versions and taking them apart is roughly the same as that its a pain in the ass to get them back together

[@thelongestday64]

Brilliant!

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@danielohara2974]

I never understood the issue people have with putting their Ruger back together. I have the Mark III...I put it together wrong one time because I forgot to hold the barrel up at about a 45 degree angle. The gun needs to be held at the correct angle when assembling and once you know that it is very simple to do. Never ever point the gun down when assembling or the hammer strut will not seat correctly.

[@alanrichardson4611]

Mark II Sterling Hammer replacement

[@waynesummers921]

Wish u had one of these for 22/45

[@deanbrewton6512]

I have an original Mk I, target model with a bull barrel and adjustable sights. It's a great gun, I love it. However, reassembly is a pain. I order this item and installed it in my Mk I, I could not get it to work. I removed it and was able to get the gun to function correctly.

[@oscarpuente2029]

👍 very informative

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@mikequyl8754]

Wow great video thanks now do I leave that in there permanently?

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you. Yes, that is a permanent mod unless you choose to remove it for some reason. No need to mess with it again other than cleaning it if it gets dirty.

[@mikequyl8754]

Thanks I’ve torn it apart 1 tine in 14 years and never had a problem

[@steamboatmodel]

Any chance of getting drawings and dimensions of the piece, I have a milling machine.

[@actonscuba]

Will that work on a Sturm Ruger 22 Cal long rifle

[@davidjustice1848]

What kind of rear sight is that. I've got a mk iii with 6 inch taper barrel and fixed sights. I'd like to upgrade to adjustable sights if possible. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks.

[@99z28atl]

I'm a Buckmark guy & have no idea why Ruger owners say it's easier to clean a Mark. Watched all the videos before cleaning my neighbor's Mark 1 & never will I attempt again. I can see why it wasn't cleaned since 1961.

[@Goodsnout]

Is that piece made of steel or aluminum?

[@donaldsmith4001]

I have a Mark 2 and I ordered a hammer strut support for it, when I removed the grips it dose not have the spring behind the hammer strut like the one in the video, I put the hammer strut support in and put it back together and it worked fine, it had me worried about that spring but everything works. What dose that spring do ?

[@bobcole9274]

Now for the 22/45. Have you developed a mod? Hope Hope Thanks for the video, Bob

[@HammerStriker]

I don't actually make this part, there is a small veteran owned company that does. I suspect there will not be one for the 22/45 since they are designed differently. They lack the cross-pin that this relies on to center itself and stay in place. We do have a video where I reassemble an older Mark series in 16 seconds then show you how to do it step by step. That process does work with the 22/45, though unless you have removed the magazine disconnect you may need to insert an empty mag for any step involving use of the trigger.

[@bobcole9274]

@@HammerStriker Thank You. Being a vet (20 Years) I appreciate your mentioning them. I just broke mine down and re-assembled, not your record time but now have an understanding. I recently renewed my carry permit and the instructor carried 12 Mark 11 & 111 for use. I ask him and he said cleaning was never a problem. Now I know why. Thanks again. Bob

[@fredcampbell9237]

Why did the make something that won't work on the mark 45?

[@normandegeorge6526]

Looks like you still have to hold your mouth right to get it back together, but still a good fix!

[@mrsandman914]

I have a 1969 Mark I. Will this work on my gun?

[@HammerStriker]

You may want to contact them as they indicate "Most Mark I pistols but don't say all"

[@RandyGunner169]

What is your recommendation on improving the trigger on a Mark II?

[@HammerStriker]

Volquartsen specializes in triggers and other FCG components for Rugers, Tandemkross in many other accessories. I have used Volquartsen parts in 10/22s with great results.

[@davidnapemaskwa7251]

Put a Volquartsen trigger and improved bolt lock in my Mark II. Changed the gun. Others that I have allowed to shoot it have all said they want to do the same for theirs. Ordered from Brownells and I installed it following the video on KZbin. Would do it again for any Mark II.

[@jameshoward3071]

Do they make one of these parts for the 22/45 Mark 3 version

[@HammerStriker]

Not that I am aware of, this only works on the regular Mark series.

[@chipjolley2920]

please...where do i get this hammerstricker? i have been all over the internet and cant find it. please help i have a mark III and want something dis assemble the gun easier.

[@HammerStriker]

Due to KZbin restrictions on linking to sales sites - I can only give you a link to our site www.hammerstriker.com (which doesn't sell anything) On our website's affiliates page there is an entry for "Ruger Mark Series Hammer Strut" - you can follow that link to get one.

[@rilbertdsouza1598]

i need an adjustible rear sight for my buddys mark i standard post 1971 model , any suggestions

[@HammerStriker]

I would start with contacting Williams Gun Sights. You would think that sights for these would be easy to pick out but Ruger has changed things about the sights/mounts repeatedly (even within the same "version"). They will know exactly what will fit your gun.

[@noexcuses6727]

So how do you order ? don't see a way on your website.

[@HammerStriker]

I don't make or sell this part but I have seen it on Amazon and they also have a website. If you search for Hammer Strut Support you will find both their site and the Amazon offering. There is also a link on our website on the Affiliates page to their site.

[@455buick6]

Did you find out the info? Their contact info is [e-mail]

[@jamesbranham2217]

And why didn't ruger do this decades ago.. I wouldn't have sold all of mine.. 🤔 but the mkiv is good

[@irgski]

Does this work on a Mark1?

[@HammerStriker]

Yes with a caveat. They tweaked a few parts and added/removed safeties over time. The basic process and steps are the same but the exact details of what your parts look like and whether or not you need a mag will vary a bit.

[@5USgRWFH]

@@HammerStriker I have the same question. My Mk 1 has a safety on the left side. The serial number is 236699. I'm curious where you found the part.

[@MichaelBaldwin-p3f]

It's not a "toggle" it's a "strut"!

[@ohgary]

It was the Ruger

[@swhisman]

Will this work on an AMT Lightning version of this pistol?

[@HammerStriker]

I don't have one to verify, the maker of this part may be able to. My understanding is that it is basically a clone of the Ruger so it would depend upon how close of a clone.

[@elwhastrummer]

Wonder why the eBay seller is adamant that this will not work on a 1949-1981 Mk1..? I'm unsure if I want to buy this, if it's not gonna work....it's hard enough dealing with reassembly already, without going through the challenge of installing this part, just to find out it doesn't work...just sayin'..

[@frankdavidson9675]

how to tell the age of this pistol with ser.#43 . 342

[@rodgerp318]

Just saw your video. Really nice info. Does the part work with the Government Target Model Mark II with bull barrel (6 7/8"........I can't imagine the barrel size would matter, but figured I'd include the data.......just in case). It think it also has an adjustable trigger. Would that be an issue for the mod part? Thanks in advance.

[@HammerStriker]

The barrel length itself won't matter but there are some accessories that don't work on the Target or the 22/45 or certain generations. The adjustable trigger may, as you suspect, be a potential issue depending upon how they did that. I don't have one to check, but I would imagine if you contact them they will be able to tell you if their part works on it. (Generation and model will be important).

[@captsaison9343]

The mark-series remained a major PIA until the mark-iv was manufactured. A pox on Ruger for designing them the way they did. Then, with increasing competition from other .22 handgun manufacturers they finally got off of their asses and made the mark-iv THE WAY THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE THEM ALL IN THE FIRST PLACE. Sorry, Ruger lovers but as we used to say back in Vietnam times....."There it is."

[@Kevmax]

Nope. Still chucking it it the river. Put my strut in. To me its still too much trouble

[@2ndAmdmt]

I’m ready to throw this thing in the river!

[@elliotweisler3683]

When you did the video for the 16 second hack, it wasn't with a mark 3 22/45, because you can't do it in no 16 seconds. I find that insulting. So let's see you do a video with the mark 3 22/45 and see how that goes. I dare you to impress me.

[@williamtoney2599]

It’s a hammer strut..... not a toggle....

[@walterniklowicz9141]

There's an easier way....sell the gun and by one that's easier to disassemble and reassemble especially if you're an old man who's hands don't work as good as they used to.

[@BK-oi1pj]

The better option to that is to just never take it apart. My MKII is 32 years old. I bought it used. I clean where I can, have never, ever taken it apart, and it works just fine.

[@junkmail3466]

Trade it in on a Mk IV.........

[@almilani4300]

The new ones are a snap @

[@michaelchen8643]

Dozens of times but decades ago I Found this design when it came to disassemble to be miserable and couldn’t figure out why Bill Ruger would actually go to the trouble of designing nonsense like this There is a place for vintage firearms but I highly recommend everybody get a mark 4 Vintage won the mark one add the mark two are reasonable Mark variation requires its own separate magazine design way to go ruger 🤮 Avoid the Mark three

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