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What should I do if my Ruger .22 pistol or P-Series pistol fails to extract a cartridge?

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What should I do if my Ruger .22 pistol or P-Series pistol fails to extract a cartridge?

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Carefully follow these steps: 1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is ‘on’ 2. If possible, first remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove a jammed cartridge which has only partially been stripped from the magazine. If so, use extreme care. Lock the bolt open with the bolt stop before attempting to clear the jam. Drawing the bolt fully to the rear may bring the jammed cartridge along. Keep your face away from the ejection port during this operation. When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood ‘tools’ so that a cartridge will not be ignited if you strike a primer and so that the chamber and magazine will not be damaged. A 3/16″ wood dowel rod with a point on one end is useful. 3. Visually check to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the pistol. Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Do not use damaged ammunition in any firearm. Failure to extract or eject a cartridge clear of the pistol can b

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