ruger LC9 question

[mando-gunner-89]

So today I had a fun day at the range with a couple of friends and I was shooting my LC9, it all went without a hitch. I bring the guns back home and started cleaning them and when I finished cleaning the slide on the LC9 I was putting the rear sight back on and the plunger for the firing pin block got in a bind and snapped in half. I know it is a small fragile piece of metal, but I was wondering if they made a stronger one for it. I don't mind paying a little extra as long as it helps in the long run. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

 

[Bennettjh]

I'm not sure if they make a stronger one but here's a link to LC9 parts.
Parts-ShopRuger
Maybe have a couple on hand just in case.

 

[hookedonjeep]

Ummmmm.... I have heard of a thorough field stripping before, but why on Earth did you remove the rear sight for cleaning? When I clean my LC9, it is a basic field strip, wipe everything down, clean the barrel and re-assemble. Sights stay on, because there should be no reason to take them off unless you are replacing or upgrading them, IMHO. My suggestion would be to call Ruger for a replacement, I am certain they would warranty such a defective piece.