Ruger LCR Anyone own?

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I ran a search and found a lot of talk about this firearm but was unable to fund anyone who has it and has reviewed on the forums. Reason Why i ask is I'm looking at it as a BUG in a ankle rig but would like feed back on the firearm. I watched a video of the firearm ( on youtube) and it had a problem with flame cutting the weapon YouTube - Buyers Beware : Ruger LCR

Would this be a good weapon? Is this "flame cutting such as in the movie" a huge problem or was this just something this yahoo did to the gun by shooting the wrong ammo?
 
Although I haven't fired one yet I really like the LCR. They have one of the best trigger pulls out there for a factory wheelgun! They are light weight and are a +P revolver. They will make a great BUG and/or a great primary carry firearm. I'm working on getting one right now. A friend is trying to make a trade for a new LCR and if he does I can get it for $500. It's the one with the Crimson Trace grip and it's new in the box.
 
Red Hat said:
Although I haven't fired one yet I really like the LCR. They have one of the best trigger pulls out there for a factory wheelgun! They are light weight and are a +P revolver. They will make a great BUG and/or a great primary carry firearm. I'm working on getting one right now. A friend is trying to make a trade for a new LCR and if he does I can get it for $500. It's the one with the Crimson Trace grip and it's new in the box.
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That's not bad last time I checked budsgunshop.com was selling the LCR with laser grips for 580 or something so that's not bad. They are selling the No laser model for like 390 or something. But a local shop has one for 280 so I may pick it up. I have to make up my mind what will come first the Bug the new shotgun or the Ak47. Really liking the LCR so I may have to pick it up LOL but I just picked up the M&P 9 compact tonight so I may have to wait. Wanting to put Crimson Trace grips on it first I will keep you posted.
 
I am looking in to getting an LCR with lasergrips next month.

I plan to retire my DS2 from defense to fun shooting only when I get the LCR.

I will tell you what I think next month.

-Doc
 
I tried out the trigger pull on a Ruger LCR at the NRA convention last year in Phoenix. The trigger pull was more linear and free of binding than any double action revolver I've ever had or tried. However...flame cutting of the top strap IS a serious issue. S&W had a real problem with this in their entire line of scandium/aluminum framed revolvers. They solved this by changing the design to incorporate a replaceable steel insert in the flash gap to protect the top strap. This guy didn't say what he was using for ammo but if this resulted using any factory ammo...I'm not buying an LCR until it has more time in the field and we see how this shakes out. By the way: I have a Taurus 605SH2 which is a 16-ounce titanium .357 mag and I'm not seeing any sign of flame cutting with factory .357 ammo. However, I'll have to say that the LCR has a better double action pull than my Taurus. It's just unfortunate about the flame cutting.
 
I had a conversation with Mark Gurney, The Product Manager for Ruger.

They are aware of this video.

Out of 60,000 LCR revolvers made, they have had four returned with this problem.

Despite a large trial of different guns, gaps, ammo, and powders, they have not been able to duplicate it. The current theory is that the individual guns involved had some unknown metallurgical flaw.

All revolvers returned were replaced. The worst case of the returned revolvers was further tested by firing ten thousand rounds thru it. There was no further erosion of the backstrap.

There is NO safety issue that they can detect. Any revolvers returned will be replaced.

-Doc
 
My deal didn't go through. He couldn't work out the trade. Oh well, I really didn't need another firearm!
 
Just real quick...Got one (Ruger LCR) for my wife in January. She loves it. I would be happy to carry this. Just got the Crimson laser grips for it. Haven't put it on yet, but the Crimson laser guard on my Ruger LCP works great. btw the LCP is a very accurate little gun.
The LCR shoots very well but will need more time with it before I can say if it is as accurate or more accurate then the LCP.
Anyone thinking about getting the LCR I would say definitely go for it!
 
Bighouse Doc said:
I had a conversation with Mark Gurney, The Product Manager for Ruger.

They are aware of this video.

Out of 60,000 LCR revolvers made, they have had four returned with this problem.

Despite a large trial of different guns, gaps, ammo, and powders, they have not been able to duplicate it. The current theory is that the individual guns involved had some unknown metallurgical flaw.

All revolvers returned were replaced. The worst case of the returned revolvers was further tested by firing ten thousand rounds thru it. There was no further erosion of the backstrap.

There is NO safety issue that they can detect. Any revolvers returned will be replaced.

-Doc
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Not really a problem even if it does have a problem and needs to be returned the factory is only a five miles down the road. Just drive up to the main gate and drop it off LOL. It helps that I use to work Security for Ruger's Newport NH plant. I may just pick one up what do I have to lose.
 
I rented an LCR and examined it before firing it. There was no indication of flame cutting. I looked at the LCR because I can no longer get a good sight picture with my J frames. The sights are very good on the LCR and with the excellent trigger pull I got 35 consecutive head shots at 7 yards. I bought a new one a few weeks ago. I did notice that with the standard grips it is not quite as fast to draw from a front pocket as a J frame, so I'm looking for pants with larger pockets. I ordered a Simply Rugged Silver Dollar holster yesterday and should get it in about 4 weeks. I'll post a review on both the revolver and holster in about 6 weeks.

:pleasantry:
 
I have one. I love it. First snub .38 that I've liked. Great trigger, very effective grip/design for reducing felt recoil.
I've no problems with mine. With Ruger backing them and replacing returned guns, that shows they believe in their product. I personally would buy another one, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a .38 snub for carry.
 
I took my wife to be to a gun show Sunday. We were looking for a J frame for her to shoot, something with an easier trigger pull than my revolvers. She pulled the trigger on a Ruger LCR. She loved it...so easy and the revolver was light weight. Then she pulled the trigger on a S&W 642. She was sold on the Ruger LCR. I bought it for her on the spot. She is so excited, she practices with dry firing all the time. She really likes having the Crimson Trace Laser Grips, as it helps her to get on target and she can watch her movements as she practices.
 
The flame cutting in the video didn't look like nearly enough to in any way compromise the strength of the frame.

This reminds of of the Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Maximum, back in the heyday of Handgun Metallic Silhouette shooting. They experiences flame cutting, so they stopped production and pulled what guns they could. I never understood why they didn't just put a hard insert into the frame. I recall Dan Wesson furnished their .357 Maximum revolver with two barrels.

This is an interesting thread. I've been thinking more and more about tiny secondary guns for me and my Beloved. The LCR is on the list, as is the LCP.
 
I just purchased the LCR .357. If you look very closely it has some kind of insert in the frame right above the forcing cone.

Do the .38's have this insert.
 
liquidr1 said:
I just purchased the LCR .357. If you look very closely it has some kind of insert in the frame right above the forcing cone.

Do the .38's have this insert.
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I just checked mine that I bought a few months ago and there is no insert. I also have no indication of flamecutting on my LCR, but it has only seen about 200-300 rounds so far.
 
I'm looking to get the 357 version for added recoil protection. I haven't seen one the CT yet though. I think I would want that for the wife.
 
gilfo said:
I'm looking to get the 357 version for added recoil protection. I haven't seen one the CT yet though. I think I would want that for the wife.
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Well ill go ahead and warn you, 17 ounces gives NO recoil protection against .357 magnums. I shot some this weekend and it flat out HURTS. And thats with the houge tamer grip too. .38 specials dont kick much at all though.
 
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