I have a Ruger 44 Carbine (Serial # 100-21XXX) that has a feeding problem. The cartridges get stuck in the magazine after most shots. Typically, the action closes but the next round stick about halfway in the tube. Sometimes, the action stays half open but more times than not, it is closed with the cartidge only pulled 1/4-1/2 way out of the tube. To state it plainly, the action does not cycle a round from the magazine into the chamber.
I took the gun to a local gun smith who was "certain" that all it needed was cleaning. Well, after he cleaned it thoroughly, it still did not correct the problem. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the gun fixed? I just sent Ruger an email but I have a feeling that they will not work on the gun becuase of its age.
Thank you,
John
