You can easily see the seam between the bolt ears and the bolt body. The main concern, and catastrophe with the two-piece bolt is this:
Separation, that once happens can't be fixed. Ruger says they no longer have replacement Mark II bolts should your two-piece bolt separate. So, instead, they will replace you Mark II bolt, that has larger ear diameter, with a Mark III bolt that has smaller ear diameter.As for me, I'd rather keep my Ruger Mark II pistols as close to being Mark II styles as possible. So, I have a preventative method that will forever keep your two-piece bolt a Ruger Mark II bolt. The fix is pretty much invisible and you will be the only one to know how and where it is. If this prevention interests you, send an email to info@saronagunworks.com and we can discuss it.
