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Why don't you send it back to Ruger and ask for a new, replacement handgun since the one you have is defective?

Luckily my firearms work but if I bought a defective one and the manufacturer could not fix it I would certainly ask for a new, replacement firearm.

Ruger makes lots of money--they should bear the cost of their defective weapon.

dlh

Each shooter's skill level is different---both in shooting and in knowing how to break down the weapons he is shooting. I consider myself a fairly good shooter but was quite intimidated in dis-assemblying my Springfield G.I. 1911. I took the plunge, reviewed some excellent youtube videos on the subject, and with lots of practice I can now take down my 1911 in my sleep. Same with my AR-15, my AK-47, and my Ruger Mini-30 Ranch Rifle.

I know guys who put together firearms from kits (they follow the law of course). I do not have the skill level to put together a firearm from a kit. That might be my next project. :)

The problems I had with my 1911 were either magazine-related or cleaning/lubrication related. The Wilson Combat magazines I purchased for my 1911 are far superior to the factory magazine Springfield provided and using those minimized the failure to feed/eject issues I had at the time.

If the OP does not feel comfortable breaking down his 1911 then he should send it to Ruger or to a gunsmith for a check. But I say take the plunge as it is part of the fun!

dlh

May or may not help but I would break it down--clean it---oil it---and check the extractor, recoil spring, guide rod, etc.--then see if you can shoot and cycle some rounds.

dlh