Thanks for your responses.....I cycled a few federal factory rounds through and it only did it once (operating it very slowly). I also cycled a few Barnes 85 grain reloads through and it didn't do it at all. I guess it might turn into my loaner gun. I think I'll still give Ruger a call as I haven't heard about many people having trouble with these guns. I'm still interested in a .223 compact to use as a trainer for the kids.
