INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
STAINLESS
STEEL
CALIBER
.45 Auto (.45 ACP)
For Product Service on This Model Please Call:
(928) 778-6555 (See p. 29)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED
OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON
V & KV (P345) 5/04 C
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
!
RUGER
¤
P345
TM
MANUAL SAFETY MODEL PISTOL
S
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WARNING
!
“Children are attracted to and
can operate firearms that can
cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always
keeping guns locked away and
unloaded when not in use. If you
keep a loaded firearm where a
child obtains and improperly uses
it, you may be fined or sent to
prison.”
ADVERTENCIA
!
State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require by law that their own specified warning
notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by
the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold
in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be
sold in these states, we include the following:
California:
“A los niños los atraen las armas
de fuego y las pueden hacer
funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesions graves y la muerte. Evite
que los niños tengan accesso a las
armas de fuego guardándolas
siempre con llave y descargadas
cuando no las esté utilizando. Si
usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargada en un lugar en que un
niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa
indebidamente, le pueden dar una
multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”
Connecticut:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY
RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
Florida:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY
IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANYADULT TO
STORE OR LEAVE AFIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN
THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF AMINOR UNDER 18
YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION
OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF
UNSOUND MIND.”
Maine:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A
CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF ACHILD, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE
TRIGGER LOCKS.”
Maryland:
“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause
death or serious injury. It is a crime
to store or leave a loaded
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to
the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”
Massachusetts:
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that
fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000
firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year
in the United States. In addition, there are more than a
thousand suicides each year by younger children and
teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from
accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children
sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on
others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is
imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place
and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft
or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may
result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.”
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEPA FIREARM,
RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED
OR KEPT IN ASECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”
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New Jersey:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASYACCESS OF A MINOR.”
New York City:
“THE USE OF ALOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS
ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM
STORAGE. FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED
AND LOCKED IN ALOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE
FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO
CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
North Carolina:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE
TO A MINOR.”
Texas:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR
ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE
WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN
OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
Wisconsin:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE
REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF ACHILD YOU MAY BE
FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD
IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS
THE FIREARM.”
***************** *****
Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for
additional warnings which may be required by local law or
regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local
authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal
matters.
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WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE
WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER?
Certain states and jurisdictions now require that all newly manufactured pistols
and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired
from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container
bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge.
At the time of retail sale in those jurisdictions, firearms dealers must forward
such test cartridge to a designated destination such as their State Police
Laboratory. As independent Ruger Distributors have nationwide markets without
territorial restrictions, we have decided to include a fired cartridge case with all
new Ruger pistols and revolvers, to minimize the possibility of inadvertent noncompliance with these laws.
Retail customers located in other states, where laws or regulations do not require
the dealer to so act, may be assured that the fired cartridge case they receive with
the firearm at the time of retail purchase is proof that your new Ruger firearm
has undergone our normal test firing procedures during manufacture.
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LOCKING DEVICE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
!
WARNING — USE OF LOCKING DEVICES
• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,
including when you are installing or removing your
locking device.
• Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded
before installing your locking device.
• Do not
install locking devices in the trigger guard;
always keep your fingers and locking device outside the
trigger guard during device installation and removal.
• Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and
securely, away from children and careless adults; do not
store your firearm with the keys in the locking device.
• Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with
the locking device in place; this may damage your
firearm.
• While locking devices are an important aid to security
measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm
handling and proper storage. Remember that any
mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,
knowledge, determination and equipment.
LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED
SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
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Correct Installation of Lock
For Ruger
®
P-Series Pistols Only
Use the Correct Lock: While the basic locking device is substantially similar
for all Ruger
®
firearms, due to the different shapes of the many Ruger
®
firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The lock with a 5”
shackle is for use with RUGER
®
P345
TM
Manual Safety Model Pistols. It
is very important to use the correct locking device!
To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the
trigger guard at all times!
2. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no cartridges or
cartridge cases!
3. Open the action completely. Use the slide stop to keep the action open
during installation of the locking device.
4. Remove the magazine from your pistol and apply the locking device by
placing the shackle of the lock into your pistol as shown below.
5. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part
that receives the key) as tightly together as possible. The lock has bumpers
and the shackle is coated with a non-marring material that will not harm
the metal finish of your firearm; be careful not to dent the frame or grip
panels of the pistol.
6. Pull firmly on the lock to test the connection and be sure it is locked. Do
not leave or store your firearm with the key in the lock! Store your locked
unloaded firearm and the key in secure, separate locations, away from
ammunition, children, or unauthorized adults.
Figure 1
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care
for your RUGER
®
P345TMManual Safety Model Pistols properly. Please
contact us if you have any questions.
Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly
carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live
ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a
particular type of gun safely, you should seek supervised instruction. Such
personalized instruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police
departments. If none of these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle
Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist
you.
The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannot
forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm
without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and
safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operation of Manual Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 12
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation of Loaded Chamber Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Operation of Magazine Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To Uncock (Decock) The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To Reload The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
To Disassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 24
To Reassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Magazine Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Operation of Internal Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Shipping Firearms for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 -33
Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 - 38
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
“P345” is a Sturm, Ruger trademark. “Ruger” is a registered U.S. trademark.
FIREARMS SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
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WARNING - ALTERATIONS
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
Locking Devices 5 Slide Retraction 19
Alterations 8 Malfunctions 21
Manual Safety 12 Disassembly 24
Ammunition 12 Lubrication 26
Lead Exposure 13 Storage 28
Firing 15 Shipping 29
Handling 17 Parts Purchasers 30
Unloading 18
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS -
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
This product was designed to function
properly in its original condition.
Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not
alter any part or add or substitute parts or
accessories not made by Sturm, Ruger &
Co. Inc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER®P345TMpistols are centerfire, compact, double action,
magazine-fed, autoloading, recoil-operated pistols chambered for the .45 Auto
(.45 ACP) cartridge. They incorporate a different “link-less” design in the barrel
locking/unlocking system than earlier Ruger P-Series pistols, and feature a
streamlined slide and Isoplast
®
polymer grip frame construction. They comply
with the requirements of the National Institute of Justice Standard - 0112.00.
They include the following features with which users should be thoroughly
familiar:
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!
!
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
NOMENCLATURE
Sights have high-visibility
white dots both front and
rear. Both sights can be
adjusted for windage.
Frame is a rigid one-piece
polyurethane grip frame
reinforced with long glass fiber.
Double-action mechanism and strongly curved
trigger provide that cocking and firing can be
accomplished with a single pull of the trigger.
Oversize trigger guard permits
shooting with gloved hand.
The magazine latch permits positive
retention and quick removal of magazine.
Slide stop holds the slide
open and is activated
automatically when last shot
is fired (if magazine is in
pistol), or can be manually
operated.
Slide’s open-top design minimizes
possibility of jamming, enables shooter to
clear any malfunction easily by hand.
Grooved, exposed hammer
spur enables the shooter to
cock the hammer easily for
accurate single-action
firing if desired.
When ambidextrous manual
safety is in “safe” position,
the firing pin is cammed
forward into the slide. This
simultaneously places the
firing pin out of reach of
the hammer and locks the
firing pin in a neutral
position, preventing the
firing pin from movement
toward the cartridge.
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The Magazine Disconnect is
designed to prevent the pistol from
being fired when the magazine is
removed, even if a live round
remains in the firing chamber.
Loaded Chamber Indicator
protrudes from the top of the slide
and provides a visual indication
when a round is present in the
firing chamber.
Internal Lock can be used to lock
the manual safety in the “ON” (S)
position by use of a key-operated
locking device. (See “Operation of
the Manual Safety,” p. 11.)
The Accessory Rail (unavailable
on some models) accepts most
lights and sighting devices
designed to fit the M1913
Picatinny Standard Rail.
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Action: The action of the Ruger P345 manual safety model pistol is of the U.S.
M1911 type that utilizes a tilting barrel design in which the barrel and slide are
locked together at the moment of firing. After firing, the barrel and slide recoil
to the rear a short distance while still locked together. After this initial
movement, the barrel is cammed downward from its locked position, permitting
full recoil of the slide and the extraction and ejection of the spent cartridge case.
Upon return of the slide to its forward position by the recoil spring, the barrel is
cammed back upward into its locked position in the slide.
The user of this or any autoloading pistol must always remember that when
fired, it automatically reloads and recocks itself, so that simply pulling the
trigger will fire the pistol again. Therefore, an autoloading pistol user must be
particularly conscious to always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Slide Stop:
When the last shot has been fired and the magazine is empty, the
slide stop automatically holds the slide open. When there is an empty magazine
in the pistol and the slide is retracted manually, the slide stop will also
automatically hold the slide open. If a loaded magazine is inserted in the pistol
when the slide is closed and the slide is then retracted fully, the slide stop will
not automatically hold open the slide. The user can actuate the slide stop
mechanism to hold the slide open at any time by retracting the slide and
pushing the slide stop up.
The slide stop can be released by drawing back slightly on the slide and
depressing the slide stop thumbpiece. When the slide is released, it will move
forward under pressure from the recoil spring.
The slide stop is spring loaded downward. Therefore, when there is a loaded
magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and chamber
a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice, the user should
always be careful to keep fingers away from the trigger, keep the safety on, and
always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Magazines:
The Ruger .45 Auto (.45 ACP) magazines are not interchangeable
with Ruger pistol magazines of any
other caliber even though they may appear
similar and may hold other cartridges. Use of incorrect magazines in any pistol
will result in malfunctions.
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OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY
The model you have selected is equipped with special, manual, ambidextrous
safety levers that also allow you to decock (uncock) a cocked pistol without
manipulating the trigger. Conventional thumb decocking procedures are
therefore not necessary and should not be employed with this pistol.
To apply the manual safety and decock the pistol, point the pistol in a safe
direction. Move either the right- or left-hand safety lever downward and fully to
the “safe” position. When the safety is moved fully downward to the “safe”
position, the white dot is exposed through the hole in the side of the left safety
lever. In this position: (1) the firing pin is blocked from moving forward; (2) the
hammer is blocked from contacting the firing pin; (3) the trigger cannot be
pulled back far enough to release the hammer (at this point, the hammer will fall
to its forward (decocked) position); and (4) you can engage the internal lock. (See
p. 27.)
The safety mechanism provides that the hammer cannot contact the firing pin
unless the safety is disengaged. With the hammer cocked, actuating the safety
mechanism automatically drops the hammer onto the slide without contacting
the firing pin. Thus, the safety also serves as a decocking lever.
Add
itionally, the pistol has a separate internal firing pin block which will not allow
the firing pin to move forward and contact the cartridge until the operator pulls the
trigger with the safety off (in its “fire” position).
The pistol can and should be loaded and unloaded with the safety engaged in its
“safe” position (lever fully down, white dot exposed). The safety should be in its “safe”
position at all times except when the user is deliberately positioned to fire at a
selected target. When the safety is in the “fire” position (safety lever up) the red dot
is exposed through the hole in the left safety lever. See Figures 2 and 3, below, which
illustrate the two positions of the safety.
OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY
SAFE POSITION
FIRE POSITION
White dot exposed
Red dot exposed
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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WARNING - MANUAL SAFETY
Placing the safety in an intermediate
position between “safe” and “fire” can result
in the user thinking the pistol is in a safe or
fire position when it is not. Pulling the
trigger with the safety in an intermediate
position may cause the pistol to fire.
Therefore, always move the safety fully
to its
intended position and then check to be sure
it is where you want it to be. Unless the
white dot is fully visible, the safety is not
“ON.” Unless the red dot is fully visible, the
pistol is not absolutely ready to fire.
NEVER PUT SAFETY 1/2 ON
!
AMMUNITION
The RUGER®P345TMpistols are chambered for the .45 Auto (.45 ACP)
cartridge. Do not attempt to load any other .45 caliber cartridges into the
magazine or chamber of the pistol.
The Ruger P-Series pistols are compatible with all factory ammunition of the
correct caliber loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including high-velocity and
hollow-point loads, loaded in brass, aluminum, or steel cartridge cases. No .45
Auto ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP
standards is known to be beyond the design limits or known not to function in
these pistols.
WARNING —AMMUNITION
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS
!
Death, serious injury, and damage can result
from the use of wrong ammunition, bore
obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge components.
Always wear shooting glasses and hearing
protection.
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AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH,
OR AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY,
OR NON-STANDARD, OR “RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HAND-
LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES
OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS
ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly
ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or
handling ammunition may result in
exposure to lead and other substances
known to the state of California to cause
birth defects, reproductive harm, and
other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash
hands thoroughly after exposure.
S
HOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
!
TO LOAD AND FIRE
Practice this important aspect of safe gun handling with an unloaded pistol
until you can perform each of the steps described below with skill and
confidence. But before you do anything with the pistol, first read completely
through this manual.
1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. (See “The Basic Rules of
Safe Firearms Handling,” page 35.)
2. Move either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully downward to its “safe”
position so that the white dot is fully exposed. (See Figures 2 and 3 on page
11.)
3. Press the magazine latch inward from the left side and remove the magazine
from the frame. NOTE: The magazine is designed to fall free of the frame of
its own weight when unloaded, the slide is locked open and the pistol is held
in the normal firing position, but you should always prevent possible damage
to the magazine by not letting it drop to the ground unless rapid reloading is
absolutely necessary.
4. Place eight (8) or fewer .45 Auto cartridges into the magazine from the top.
5. Insert the magazine into the frame, taking care that the magazine is locked in
place by the magazine latch. Slamming the magazine into the frame forcibly
is not necessary.
6. Hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand but do not touch the trigger. Keep
the pistol pointed in a safe direction and the safety “on.” With the thumb and
forefinger of the other hand grasp the r
ear of the slide and pull the slide to
the rear as far as it will go (see Figure 5, below and “Slide Retraction
Warning”, p. 20). When released, the slide will fly forward to strip the top
cartridge from the magazine and chamber it. The safety mechanism drops the
hammer automatically as the slide moves forward while simultaneously
blocking the firing pin.
The trigger is inoperable when the safety is fully engaged in its “safe” position
(lever fully down and white dot exposed; see Figure 2 on page 11). WARNING:
The pistol is ready for instant use in the single-action mode once the slide
moves forward if the safety is in the “fire” position. Be careful!
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FIGURE 5
Slide in Retracted Position
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WARNING - FIRING
7. If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, the safety should remain in its
“safe” position (see Figure 2, p. 11).
8. If the pistol is to be fired immediately, the manual safety can be rotated
upward to its “fire” position (see Figure 3, p. 11). The firing pin is still
blocked at all times by the internal firing pin block unless the trigger is
pulled all the way to the rear.
9. The pistol is ready for instant use once the safety is disengaged. When the
pistol is in the “uncocked” mode (hammer forward), the first shot can be
fired double-action by pulling the trigger all the way to the rear, which cocks
the hammer and then fires the pistol. Subsequent shots are fired singleaction until the magazine is empty, the hammer being cocked by the slide as
it recoils from each shot. Note that the trigger pull is much lighter for these
subsequent shots.
10. For greater accuracy and consistent trigger pull, the hammer may be
manually cocked by the shooter before the first shot is fired once the safety is
“off.” Keep your finger off the trigger while cocking the hammer! The
hammer will be automatically cocked as described above for subsequent
shots.
11. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to
be fired at once, put the safety in its “safe” position (lever fully down and
white dot exposed) while the pistol is still pointing in a safe direction
downrange. This will also uncock (decock) the pistol.
12. When the last cartridge loaded into the pistol has been fired, the magazine
follower presses the slide stop upward to engage the slide automatically
holding the action open. If the slide is shut, the shooter should always
assume that there is a cartridge in the chamber!
Don’t rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. Visually
inspect the magazine and chamber.
SLIDE OPENS FAST -
HOT BRASS EJECTED
The slide automatically opens and shuts
quickly while firing. Keep face and hands
away from rear. Hot brass is ejected
quickly and can burn you. Always wear
shooting glasses and hearing protection.
!
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OPERATION OF
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR
You should always treat every gun as though it is loaded and always keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never rely upon any safety or mechanical
device to justify unsafe or careless gun handling. In order to assist you in
determining the presence of a cartridge in the chamber of your RUGER
®
P345TMpistol, it is equipped with a loaded chamber indicator. The indicator
appears on the top of the slide. (See “Nomenclature,” p. 9.)
When the chamber is empty, the loaded chamber indicator should be flush with
the top of the slide. (See Figure 6A, below.)
When the chamber is loaded, the forward portion of the loaded chamber
indicator should protrude from the top of the slide. When the chamber contains
a cartridge, a red dot and the word “loaded” should be visible on either side of
the loaded chamber indicator. (See Figure 6B, below.)
Figure 6A
OPERATION OF LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR
Chamber Empty
Figure 6B
Cartridge in Chamber
NEVER RELY ON YOUR MEMORY OR ANY LOADED CHAMBER
INDICATOR TO KNOW IF A GUN IS LOADED. ANY MECHANICAL
DEVICE CAN FAIL. ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER BY
RETRACTING THE BOLT AND EXAMINING THE CHAMBER TO BE SURE
WHETHER IT IS EMPTY OR LOADED.
!
I
ndicator
Flush
With Top
I
ndicator
Protrudes
From
Top -
Red Dot
and
Loaded
Visible
TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE PISTOL
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, engage the safety fully. The hammer
will drop near the end of the safety’s travel. Although this may appear startling, it
is important to note that the firing pin is cammed forward into the slide and
locked in a neutral position thus preventing forward movement toward the
cartridge; therefore, the pistol will not fire when the safety is applied. Manually
decocking the hammer with the thumb is neither necessary nor recommended.
Always use either the right- or left-hand safety lever. Remember
that when you
return the manual safety to the firing position, the pistol can fire when the
trigger is pulled if a cartridge is in the chamber and the magazine is in the gun.
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OPERATION OF MAGAZINE DISCONNECT
Your RUGER® P345TMpistol is equipped with a magazine disconnect. This
device prevents firing if the magazine is removed from the pistol. You will not be
able to use your P345
TM
pistol as a single loader or to fire the pistol with the
magazine out of the pistol.
Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it, and
unload it immediately when you have completed shooting.
(See “Warning - Unloading” on page 18.)
If dropped or struck, the pistol may fire. Keep chamber
empty unless actually firing! Use the safety lever to decock
pistol before moving with pistol or when not actually
firing.
For maximum safety when carrying the pistol with a
loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be empty,
the slide should be closed, and the pistol should be
decocked
. Never carry it cocked! If placed into a holster,
check it to be sure that the slide is not retracted far
enough to either chamber a cartridge from the magazine
or cock the pistol.
The user should never depend on any mechanical device
to justify careless handling or permitting the pistol to
point in an unsafe direction. The shooter should always be
alert to the possibility of accidental discharge. The
only absolutely safe pistol is one in which the slide is
open, the chamber is empty, and there is no magazine
in the gun.
WARNING - HANDLING
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED
!
REMEMBER THAT A ROUND MAY STILL BE IN THE CHAMBER AND
THAT THE PISTOL MAY STILL BE LOADED EVEN IF THE MAGAZINE IS
REMOVED. AS SOON AS AN EMPTY MAGAZINE IS INSERTED, A
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER CAN BE FIRED BY PULLING THE TRIGGER.
BE CAREFUL! AS ALWAYS, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE MAGAZINE
DISCONNECT OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE OR SAFETY TO JUSTIFY
CARELESS OR UNSAFE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM.
!
Don’t rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. Visually
inspect the magazine and the chamber.
WARNING - UNLOADING
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REMOVING MAGAZINE
DOES NOT UNLOAD CHAMBER
Removing magazine does not unload pistol! To
unload, first
remove magazine, then pull slide to
rear, eject chambered cartridge, and visually inspect
chamber to be sure it is empty. The safety should
always be in its “Safe” position when loading or
unloading the pistol. Always point the pistol in a safe
direction when loading or unloading.
TO UNLOAD
WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so
can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!
1. The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and
fingers should be outside of the trigger guard. Put the safety in its “safe”
position (see Figure 2 on page 11) by rotating the safety fully downward until
the white dot shows through the left safety lever. The safety can be engaged
whether the pistol is cocked or not.
2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on the magazine latch.
REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a live round
may remain in the chamber. (See “Warning - Unloading,” below.)
3. Hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost
position briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge. Always double
check visually that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame are
clear of any live rounds. When the slide is fully retracted, push upward on the
slide stop, then allow the slide to move forward until it comes to rest with the
rear projection of the slide stop resting in the notch on the lower left side of
the slide.
!
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WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION
The slide should always be pulled
rearward (“retracted”) by pulling the
r
ear portion of the slide in the vicinity
of the safety, the decock-only lever,
or the serrations (depending upon
model). Always keep fingers away
from trigger!
Never put any part of your hands or
body over the muzzle while retracting
the slide for loading, unloading,
inspection, or clearing a malfunction.
KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND
FINGER OFF TRIGGER
!
CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
3
2
1
4
SAFETY “ON”
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4. To close the slide, again check to be sure the chamber and breech-face are
empty. Pull the slide to its rearmost postion and release it. The slide will snap
forward. Keep fingers out of ejection port on top of slide!
5. If the magazine contains cartridges, they can be removed by sliding each
cartridge forward and out of magazine, one at a time, until the magazine is
empty.
6. Push empty (unloaded) magazine into frame until magazine latch locks it in
place.
TO RELOAD THE PISTOL
1. Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the slide to
automatically lock open. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. Reloading
can be accomplished by moving either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully
downward to the “safe” position (lever fully down and white dot exposed) and
then pressing in on the magazine latch with the thumb or forefinger. The
magazine will fall free of the pistol of its own weight if the slide is locked
open. To avoid the possibility of damage to the magazine, do not let it fall to
the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.
2. Insert a loaded magazine. WARNING: The slide stop is held in place by the
slide pressing against the rear of the slide stop. Therefore, when there is a
loaded magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and
chamber a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice, the
safety of the pistol should always be fully “on” except when the user is
positioned to fire the gun at a selected target.
3. Release the slide to move forward by either depressing the rear portion of the
slide stop or pulling the slide fully to the rear and release it. A cartridge will
be chambered when the slide shuts. If you are ready to fire immediately move
the manual safety fully upward to its “Fire” position. WARNING: The pistol is
ready to fire in the “double-action” mode once manual safety is disengaged. It
can also be recocked to fire in the single-action mode.
4. If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, depress the manual safety fully
until the hammer drops and keep the safety “on” at all times except when
actually firing. When you are finished firing the pistol, unload it completely
(see pages 18 - 20).
TO EXTRACT AND
EJECT A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE
When the pistol is fired, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward also
acts through the cartridge case to push the slide to the rear. The action causes
extraction and ejection of the fired cartridge case. If a cartridge fails to fire or if
the shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually, follow the
procedure “To Unload” step 3, p.18. When the slide is operated by hand, there can
be a failure to extract the cartridge from the chamber, or a failure to eject the
Any autoloading pistol may occasionally
malfunction. If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or
binds when being chambered, do not attempt to
force it into the chamber by pushing or striking
the slide. Carefully remove it.
Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber
properly are caused by a damaged magazine,
incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication,
or improper ammunition.
Whatever the cause, the user of the pistol must,
above all, recognize that any cartridge jam can
result in the very potentially dangerous situation
of a cartridge discharging before it is properly
chambered. If this happens, the cartridge case
may rupture and its fragments fly out of the
ejection port of the pistol with sufficient force to
cause serious injury. Always wear shooting
glasses!
WARNING - MALFUNCTIONS
cartridge clear of the pistol. These failures usually are the result of the slide not
being pulled rearward vigorously. From the foregoing, it is clear that the gun
user must:
1. Always visually check the chamber and the br
eech-face after opening the slide
to eject a chambered cartridge. If the slide is not vigorously retracted when
being operated by hand, the extracted cartridge can be “ejected” into the
magazine-well of the grip frame or remain held to the breech-face by the
extractor.
2. Thor
oughly clean the chamber and the extractor as often as necessary.
If an empty magazine is in the pistol when the slide is being hand retracted to
extract a cartridge, the cartridge may drop on top of the magazine or remain
held to the breech-face by the extractor. Then when the slide goes forward, the
cartridge will be chambered again! Remember — always remove the magazine
befor
e clearing the chamber, and visually ensure that no cartridges remain in the
gun.
HITTING PRIMER
CAN BURST CARTRIDGE
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!
TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION ( JAM )
1. Be certain the muzzle is continually pointed in a safe direction and that the
safety lever is in the “safe” position (lever fully down and white dot exposed).
2. If possible, remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove a
jammed cartridge that has only been partially stripped from the magazine. If
so, use extreme care. Lock the slide open with the slide stop before attempting
to clear the jam. Drawing the slide 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 the
cartridge will not be damaged or the primer ignited. A 3/16” wooden dowel
with a point on one end is useful.
3. Visually check to make sure that 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.
TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS ( JAMS )
1. If it appears that the jam was caused by the type of ammunition being used, try
another brand, type, or lot number. Remember — use only factory
ammunition of the correct caliber.
2. If changing ammunition does not at once eliminate malfunctions, then the
following steps should be taken:
a. Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of
accumulated grease and dirt. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove
grease and fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber, and feed ramp
area immediately behind the chamber.
b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine
follower to the top of the magazine.
c. Check the magazine lips to be certain that they are free of nicks and burrs
and that they are not deformed or cracked.
d. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the
magazine, and try the pistol again. Make sure you are following the correct
loading and firing sequence as described in this manual.
e. If none of the above steps is effective, try a different magazine of Ruger
manufacture. If a new magazine does not function correctly, return the
pistol and magazines to the Ruger Product Service Department. (See
“Shipping Firearms For Repair” on page 29.)
f. Alterations to the pistol or use of non-Ruger magazines and accessories
may cause malfunctions. See “Warning - Alterations” on page 8.
TO DISASSEMBLE
Be sure pistol is unloaded!
1. Keep pistol pointed in a safe direction and place safety lever in the “safe”
position (lever fully down and white dot exposed). Press down on the magazine
latch and withdraw magazine from butt of pistol.
2. Pull slide to rear and lock in open position by pressing upward on rear end of
slide stop. Again, be sure chamber is empty!
3. Keep upwar
d pressure on slide stop to prevent forward movement of slide.
Open slide is under strong spring tension and could injure fingers if allowed to
slam shut. Insert finger (or another non-metallic object such as the eraser end
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SAFETY "ON"
1
REMOVE
MAGAZINE
2
PULL SLIDE
TO REAR
3
DEPRESS
EJECTOR
4
of a pencil) through top of slide and push ejector downward and forward (see
Figure 7, below) until it locks in its lower position. This will permit forward
movement of slide. Further disassembly is impossible unless this is done.
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FIGURE 7
Press slide stop up. Depress ejector.
FIGURE 8
Index marks aligned.
FIGURE 9
Slide stop in disassembly position.
PULL OUT
SLIDE STOP
6
4. Remove fingers from ejection port. Grasp slide tightly. Now press down on
slide stop and allow slide to move slowly
forward until the vertical
disassembly line on the frame is aligned with the vertical disassembly line on
the slide. (See Figure 8, above.) Press in on right-hand end of slide stop and
pull slide stop out of frame to the left until it is withdrawn completely out of
the frame. (See Figure 9, above.)
5. Push slide forward and remove entire slide assembly to the front.
6. With slide held upside down, lift rear end of camblock/recoil spring assembly
to disengage it from its seat against the barrel lug. Withdraw the
camblock/recoil spring assembly to the rear of the slide.
ALIGN
INDEX MARKS
5
TO REASSEMBLE
1. Be certain chamber and magazine are empty.
2. With slide held upside down, replace barrel and push it rearward into its
locked position.
3. Replace camblock and recoil spring assembly into position. Rear end of
camblock seats against barrel lug. Make sure that the large end of the recoil
spring goes into the slide.
4. Be certain that ejector is locked in its lower (forward) position and that
hammer is in its fired (uncocked) position.
5. Replace slide onto frame far enough to see completely through the slide stop
hole. Par
tially insert slide stop into frame.
6. Pull slide back until disassembly line on frame is aligned with disassembly
line on slide stop. Now push slide stop all the way through the frame to the
right.
7. Allow slide to move fully forward.
8. Replace empty magazine in frame through butt of pistol. This action returns
the ejector to its working position. This pistol will not function normally
unless the ejector is in its upward (rearward) position.
MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE
Check the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must move freely and
have adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding
position. The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks, so
that cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.
If the magazine becomes dirty, it should be disassembled and thoroughly
cleaned. All RUGER
®
.45 Auto (.45 ACP) magazines are manufactured with a
snap-on base. The following disassembly instructions apply:
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Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
WARNING - DISASSEMBLY
!
3
2
1
4
SAFETY “ON”
7. Pull barrel upward out of slide slightly and withdraw to the rear.
8. This completes normal fieldstripping for routine cleaning and lubrication
purposes. Further disassembly of slide or frame components is not
recommended and should only be undertaken by the factory.
DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY
ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.
THEY CAN CAUSE THE PISTOL TO MALFUNCTION.
Snap-On Base - Use a punch to press in on the magazine spring seat where it
protrudes into the hole in the magazine floorplate. Slide the magazine floorplate
toward the front of the magazine, taking care to prevent the forcible ejection of
the magazine spring seat and compressed magazine spring. Withdraw the
magazine spring seat and magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn
magazine upside down and remove magazine follower. Reassemble in reverse
order.
When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal
components or adversely affect the magazine body. After the magazine has been
soaked to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously (with the
loading opening away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the
magazine. Penetrating oils and solvents inside a magazine can “kill” or weaken
cartridge primers which can result in failures to fire or other possibly dangerous
malfunctions, such as leaving a bullet in the bore!
After cleaning always check to be certain that the magazine follower movement
and tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Improper
reassembly of the magazine spring can cause a potentially dangerous
malfunction. If cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you experience a
problem with the magazine, don’t use it. Get a new one.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!
BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN
NO CARTRIDGES. (See “Warning - Unloading,” p. 18.)
At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse
conditions, disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is
essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm.
To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble (fieldstrip) the pistol to the extent described on pages 22 - 24.
2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several
times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back
and forth the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove
grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and
examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease
accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges
from the magazine.
3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder
residue from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry
patch through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled.
Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth
that has been very lightly oiled.
4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate
lubrication of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil
tend to attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather,
which can interfere with the safe and reliable function of the pistol.
5. Before firing, remove all oil and grease from the bore.
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WARNING - LUBRICATION
IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS
!
Firing a pistol with oil, grease, or any other material
even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage
to the pistol and serious injury to the shooter and those
nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is affected by
the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the primer
firing may push the bullet into the bore where it may be
lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed
bore may damage the pistol and cause serious injury or
death to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants
properly. You are responsible for the proper care and
maintenance of your firearms.
STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do not keep the pistol stored in a leather holster or case. Leather attracts
moisture, even though the holster or case may appear to be perfectly dry.
PREFERRED METHOD OF STORAGE —
All RUGER
®
P345
TM
Manual Safety Model Pistols are shipped with a
lock with a 5” shackle. It is very important to use the correct locking
device!
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE PISTOL FOR STORAGE.
(S
EE PAGES 5 & 6)
ALTERNATIVE METHOD I —
Your RUGER®P345TMpistol is also equipped with an internal lock. See page 27
for operation instructions.
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OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK
Never rely upon any safety mechanism or mechanical device to justify unsafe or
careless handling of a firearm. When securing your pistol or to prevent
unauthorized access, you should rely first and foremost on the key-operated
locking device supplied with your pistol. (See Page 6.) However, for added security,
and to comply with certain state and local laws, your RUGER
®
P345TMpistol
is also equipped with a manually operated internal lock. When actuated, this
internal lock will secure the manual safety in the "on" or "safe" position.
Before activating the internal lock on your pistol, first visually inspect the
chamber and magazine to verify that they are empty and do not contain any
cartridges.
To activate the internal lock, first make sure that the pistol is pointed in a safe
direction and that the manual safety is in the "on" or "safe" position. With your
safety in the “on” or “safe” position, the internal lock keyway is exposed through
the hole in the right safety lever. (See “Nomenclature,” p. 9.) Inser
t the key into
the keyway and rotate the key fully clockwise (about 90º from the fully unlocked
position) until it stops. (See Figure 4.) Only after you have fully rotated the key
90º clockwise until it stops, you should then remove the key and verify that the
internal lock is engaged by attempting to move the safety to the "off" or "fire"
position. If the internal lock is engaged, you will not
be able to move the safety to
the "off" or "fire" position.
To deactivate the internal lock, place the internal lock key into the internal lock
keyway (see “Nomenclature,” p. 9) and rotate the key counter-clockwise (about 90º
from the fully locked position) until it stops. (See Figure 4.)
Be sure to store the internal lock key in a secure location, away from children and
careless adults. Do not
store your firearm with the key in the internal lock keyway.
Never lock a loaded gun – always unload the gun before locking.
OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK
REMOVE KEY AFTER LOCKING OR UNLOCKING
Place Manual
Safety “On”
Before Locking
Lock “On”
Lock “Off”
90º
Always Rotate the Key
Fully Until it Stops!
Figure 4
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ALTERNATIVE METHOD II —
TO RENDER THE PISTOL INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remove the magazine, retract the
slide, and check the chamber to be sure the pistol is completely unloaded! Keep
the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and press upward on the slide stop. Insert
a finger into the action and press the ejector assembly fully forward. Next, pull
the slide stop pin out the left side of the pistol frame until it is withdrawn
completely out of the frame. Now remove the slide and barrel assembly by sliding
it forward off the front of the frame. (See Disassembly instructions, pp. 22 - 24.)
Store the pistol’s frame and the barrel/slide assembly in different locations. When
disassembled in this manner, this pistol is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the
pistol until the barrel/slide assembly and frame have been correctly reassembled.
To reassemble the pistol for firing, carefully slide the barrel/slide assembly onto
the frame. Align the disassembly marks on the frame and slide, and then push
the slide stop pin fully into the receiver from the left. Either reinsert an empty
magazine or lock the slide open and push the ejector back upward and rearward
with a finger. The pistol is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired
normally.
While the pistol is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when
disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store any firearm with
the supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun
safe or other secure location away from children and unauthorized adults.
Guns should always be stored securely, unloaded
and separate from their
ammunition.
Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be
dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults. Use
the locking device originally supplied
with this firearm for storage.
The use of a locking device or safety
lock is only one aspect of responsible
firearms storage. For increased safety,
firearms should be stored unloaded and
locked in a location that is both
separate from their ammunition and
inaccessible to children and any other
unauthorized person.
STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED
!
WARNING —STORAGE
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR:
RUGER®P345TMpistols returned to the factory for services or repair should
be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, 200
Ruger Road, Prescott, AZ 86301-6181. Telephone (928)778-6555.
Guns should be sent prepaid. W
e will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or
possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your pistol to us, be certain that your State or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the pistol from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer ship the gun to us. If your
pistol is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired. If a
handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a
Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped via U.P.S. (Next Day Air.) Persons
who do not hold a Federal Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from
shipping a handgun by Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are
impounded by the Post Office.
Please do not include holster, custom grip panels, or accessories with a firearm
being shipped to the factory for service. DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR
LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE
ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT. Always insure
your shipment.
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WARNING BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS
MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP
CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.
!
SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER
®
P345TMpistol, please write or call (928-778-6555) our Product Service
Department in Prescott, Arizona, fully describing all circumstances and conditions
involved. If you should return your pistol to the factory for repair, or order parts
for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service:
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The RUGER®P345TMPistols are equipped with a rear sight which is
adjustable for windage only. After the rear-sight lock screw has been loosened, the
rear sight can be drifted laterally in its dovetail on the top of the slide by tapping it
with a wooden- or plastic-headed hammer or similar implement. Move the rear
sight in the direction you want the shot to move on the target. After the rear sight
is adjusted, tighten the rear-sight lock screw. Both front and rear sights are
provided with white-dot inserts for rapid target acquisition and easy alignment of
the sights to obtain a correct sight picture.
ORDERING PARTS
Please contact the Arizona Product Service Department for parts availability and
current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER
®
P345TMpistols should be
sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Parts Department, 200 Ruger Road,
Prescott AZ 86301-6181, (928) 778-6555. We cannot comply with open account
or C.O.D. requests. Payment in the form of a check, money order, Visa or
Mastercard must accompany your order. Credit Card orders must include the
account number, expiration date and whether it is a Visa or Mastercard account.
Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus a $3.50 shipping and handling charge. Order
parts by Part Number and Part Name, include the entire serial number of the
firearm for which the parts are being ordered. There is a minimum net labor
charge of $20.00 plus $20.00 shipping and handling charge if the parts are
factory fitted. All factory-fitted parts are fitted on an exchange basis only. We will
not return the replaced parts.
Because it is a serial numbered component, the RUGER
®
P345TMframe is
defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a separate component.
*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on
an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return
any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
“Warning - Parts Purchasers,” above.
CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken, malfunctioning,
or badly worn parts should not be fired!
!
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PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
WARNING - PARTS PURCHASERS
!
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, and
serial number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have
experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating
that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information. Please enclose copies
of any previous correspondence.
Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $20.00
shipping and handling charge. The charge for metal refinishing the RUGER
®
P345TMpistol is $50.00, plus a $20.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom
gunsmithing service or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger
Product Service Departments.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely
certain that any parts ordered from the factory are
correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are
complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING
OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS
MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND
SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER
PERSONS. The purchaser and installer of parts must
accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment
and functioning of the pistol after such installation.
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RUGER®P345
TM
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded Views on Pages 33)
Key No. Part Name Part No. Model
* 1 Slide KV00135 KP345 & KP345PR
2 Front Sight V03206 KP345 & KP345PR
3 Extractor Pivot Pin KV06304 KP345 & KP345PR
4 Loaded Chamber Indicator Spring MR05906 KP345 & KP345PR
5 Loaded Chamber Indicator V11001 KP345 & KP345PR
6 Magazine Disconnect KV05000 KP345 & KP345PR
7 Magazine Disconnect Spring KV06475 KP345 & KP345PR
* 8 Firing Pin Block KQ05000 KP345 & KP345PR
* 9 Firing Pin Block Spring KQ05600 KP345 & KP345PR
* 10 Firing Pin Block Plunger KH05100 KP345 & KP345PR
11 Rear Sight Assembly V03311-100 KP345 & KP345PR
12 Rear Sight Lock Screw V08001 KP345 & KP345PR
* 13 Extractor KV01453 KP345 & KP345PR
14 Extractor Spring V06450 KP345 & KP345PR
15 Safety Lever Spring V06481 KP345 & KP345PR
16 Safety Lever Retainer KV04201 KP345 & KP345PR
17 Safety Strut KV01650 KP345 & KP345PR
18 Safety, Right KV01559 KP345 & KP345PR
19 Safety Assembly, Left KV01524-100 KP345 & KP345PR
20 Safety Detent Plunger Spring KV04100 KP345 & KP345PR
21 Safety Detent Plunger KV04600 KP345 & KP345PR
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Key No. Part Name Part No. Model
22 Lock Pin KV06750 KP345 & KP345PR
23 Lock Plunger Detent Spring KV06476 KP345 & KP345PR
24 Lock Detent Plunger KV04612 KP345 & KP345PR
25 Firing Pin Spring KV01850 KP345 & KP345PR
26 Firing Pin KV01128 KP345 & KP345PR
Camblock/Recoil Spring Assembly KV07011-100 KP345 & KP345PR
Includes Key Nos. 27 - 30
27 Recoil Spring V02824 KP345 & KP345PR
28 Buffer Spring V02851 KP345 & KP345PR
29 Camblock KV07011 KP345 & KP345PR
30 Slide Stop Detent V05302 KP345 & KP345PR
* 31 Barrel KV00629 KP345 & KP345PR
32 Trigger Bar Spring V05402 KP345 & KP345PR
* 33 Trigger Bar KV01716 KP345 & KP345PR
34 Trigger KV03913 KP345 & KP345PR
35 Trigger Plunger Spring KV04100 KP345 & KP345PR
36 Trigger Plunger KV04612 KP345 & KP345PR
* 37 Hammer Assembly KV04024-100 KP345 & KP345PR
38 Hammer Pivot Pin V02303 KP345 & KP345PR
39 Magazine Latch V02615 KP345 & KP345PR
40 Trigger Pivot Pin V06711 KP345 & KP345PR
* 41 Blocker Lever KV02114 KP345 & KP345PR
42 Sear Spring KV06421 KP345 & KP345PR
* 43 Sear KV02221 KP345 & KP345PR
44 Ejector Spring KV00902 KP345 & KP345PR
45 Ejector Pivot Assembly KV26600 KP345 & KP345PR
46 Ejector V00912 KP345 & KP345PR
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Key No. Part Name Part No. Model
47 Magazine Latch Spring V02701 KP345 & KP345PR
48 Hammer Spring Seat V02410 KP345 & KP345PR
49 Hammer Spring Detent KV05303 KP345 & KP345PR
50 Hammer Spring V00400 KP345 & KP345PR
51 Hammer Strut V01601 KP345 & KP345PR
52 Hammer Spring Seat Pin V02510 KP345 & KP345PR
53 Sear Pivot Pin, 2 Req’d KV04450 KP345 & KP345PR
54 Slide Stop Assembly KV03717-100 KP345 & KP345PR
55 Frame, with Accessory Rail V00226 KP345PR (Frame Not Offered For Sale)
Frame, without Accessory Rail, Not Illustrated V00225 KP345 (Frame Not Offered For Sale)
56 Magazine, Complete, 8-shot KP-16/8 KP345 & KP345PR
57 Internal Lock Key V15009 KP345 & KP345PR
Also Available, but Not Illustrated
Magazine Loader PML KP345 & KP345PR
Case Only PGC-CF KP345 & KP345PR
* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED
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RUGER®P345
TM
EXPLODED VIEW
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful
purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that
ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a
way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used
in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and
satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of
the basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun
handling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety
of others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know
it today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
proper procedures for loading and
unloading. No person should handle
any firearm without first having
thoroughly familiarized himself with
the particular type of firearms he is
using, and with safe gun handling in
general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction which will
not permit a discharged bullet to
strike a person, or to strike an object
from which the bullet may ricochet.
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RUGER
®
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
USING THIS FIREARM.
A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a
wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make
it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever
you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in
which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off
the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to shoot.
Firearms and ammunition should be
securely locked in safes, racks or
cabinets, or by using the locking
device supplied with the firearm when
not in use. Ammunition should be
safely stored separate from firearms.
Store your firearms out of sight of
visitors and children. It is the gun
owner’s responsibility to be certain
that children and persons unfamiliar
with firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
injury to the shooter and bystanders.
Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber
and loading for the gun you are
using. If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesn’t seem quite
right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to be
sure that no obstruction has become
lodged in the barrel. Never try to
shoot an obstruction out!
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2
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4
SAFETY “ON”
5. BE SURE OF YOUR
TARGET BEFORE YOU
SHOOT.
Don’t shoot unless you know exactly
where your bullet is going to strike.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind
your target, even when dry-firing with
an unloaded gun. If you are in the
field hunting, do not fire at a
movement or noise. Take the time to
be absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.
6. WEAR SHOOTING
GLASSES AND HEARING
PROTECTORS WHEN YOU
SHOOT.
All shooters should wear protective
shooting glasses and adequate
hearing protection when shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and adequate
eye protection when shooting is
essential.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR
FENCE WITH A LOADED
FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and unload
it before climbing or descending a
tree or jumping over a ditch or other
obstruction. Never pull or push a
loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. When in doubt, or
whenever you are about to do anything awkward, unload your gun!
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8. DON,T SHOOT AT A
HARD SURFACE, OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many surfaces
like rocks or the surface of water and
travel in unpredictable directions
with considerable velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be unloaded
before being moved or placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case or
scabbard should be used to carry an
unloaded firearm to and from the
shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTING.
Don’t drink until the day’s shooting
is over. Handling firearms while
under the influence of alcohol in any
form, or medications that could affect
your judgement or co-ordination,
constitutes a criminal disregard for
the safety of others.
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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS
One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management
has remained in the same family since starting in business, Sturm,
Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop
occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In
January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea,
William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a 22
caliber autoloading pistol–a design which was so successful that it
became the cornerstone upon which one of the most comprehensive
lines of sporting firearms ever made in America was established. After
Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the
Company until his death in 2003. Today, William B. Ruger, Jr. continues
to provide guidance which has made this Company a sound and
successful enterprise.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established
itself as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique
and broad line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to
become one of the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols,
rifles and shotguns. Since 1949 Ruger craftsmen have built many
millions of firearms.
During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the Company developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life
of modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company
played a positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the
interests of shooters through such groups as the National Rifle
Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many regional
sportsmen’s organizations.
The Company has always endeavored to market its firearms for
constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the traditional
aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and to
encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe participation in
the shooting sports. Its motto is “Arms Makers For Responsible
Citizens.”
Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those
elements which have contributed to the creation of its success, and
extends heartfelt thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.
A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06890
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WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written
warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to
provide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied
warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.
www.ruger.com
Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens
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A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER
FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST, OR IT MAY
BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RUGER.COM.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
“10/17,” “22/45,” “Model 96,” “Gold Label,” ”P90,” “P91,” “P93,” “P94,” “P95,” “P97,” “P345,” and
“Target Grey” are RUGER TRADEMARKS. “RUGER,” THE STURM, RUGER LOGO, “Arms Makers For
Responsible Citizens,” “10/22,” “All-Weather,” “Bearcat,” “Blackhawk,” “GP-100,” “M77,” “Mini Thirty,”
“Mini-14,” “Old Army,” “P85,” “Redhawk,” “77/17,” “77/22,” “77/44,” “77/50,” “SP101,” “Vaquero,”
“Single Six,” “Security-Six,” “Service-Six,” and “Speed-Six,” are REGISTERED U.S. TRADEMARKS.
“DEERFIELD” is a registered trademark of Blount, Inc.
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