Stainz
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I am perplexed - before he dry-fired it, the LCR was NIB at a dealer, right? So, the dry-firing killed it? I have dry-fired new Rugers, SP101, RH, & SRH, and all of my S&Ws - never a 'jam'. I have replaced many a trigger return spring in my S&W's (In fact, I just replaced the one in my new UDR PC627 last night.) with lighter springs. I shoot mainly DA - slow to fast, I've never 'tied up' or jammed an S&W revolver. I think he simply had something fail in his new LCR - and it needs to go back to the dealer and, ultimately, Ruger. They'll fix it.
I have shot several of my range friend's LCRs. No sale here. Shot with my +P 158gr LHPSWCs, Remington or GA Arms, it felt and sounded like it was coming apart. With 130gr MC plinkers, same thing - just less recoil. My 642-2, IMHO, is a far better made and more reliable self-defender. The LCR's trigger is lighter - but no high marks for feel. I just don't like the LCR, I guess. I hope the OP gets a good resolution to his problem.
Stainz
PS You might check the threads here on the 642 - there are some long-running threads. The 637 is the same revolver, except for it's exposed hammer.
I have shot several of my range friend's LCRs. No sale here. Shot with my +P 158gr LHPSWCs, Remington or GA Arms, it felt and sounded like it was coming apart. With 130gr MC plinkers, same thing - just less recoil. My 642-2, IMHO, is a far better made and more reliable self-defender. The LCR's trigger is lighter - but no high marks for feel. I just don't like the LCR, I guess. I hope the OP gets a good resolution to his problem.
Stainz
PS You might check the threads here on the 642 - there are some long-running threads. The 637 is the same revolver, except for it's exposed hammer.