Questions/Concerns about Ruger LCR

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I bought a Ruger LCR in .327 Federal and received it today. I was really excited about it. This is my second attempt at a Ruger in .327 Federal, but the other was an SP101 and a story for another time.

Took ownership of the gun at the gun range today and immediately fired about 100 rounds thru it. I will admit that before firing it I did not give it a thorough inspection like I would buying a used gun. But I gave it a quick check and everything was ok.

I fired about 100 rounds thru it, mix of .32, .32 long, and .32 mag.

First thing I did notice, and this was true the entire time I was shooting it, is the cylinder struggled to close. There is some friction there a couple of millimeters before locking up. But it did lock up.

Second, and I noticed this and #3 while cleaning it tonight, is the cylinder while open has a lot of back and forth play in it. I have owned dozens of revolvers and never had one with this much play.

Third, it has a rattle. sounds like loose metal, but being half deaf in one ear I cannot figure out where it is coming from.

and fourth, the cylinder release is really rough.


EDIT--- I edited out my last statement as THR has shown me the way on the LCR. Turns out the rattle, which was what bothered me the most, was just part of the design. So no problems here. I am looking forward to owning and carrying this gun.
 
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Check to see if the crane is seated firmly and is not bent. Check to see if the crane screw is tightened sufficiently. I have two LCRs and there is just enough tolerance stacking to allow the cylinder to rub against the frame slightly when I open and close the crane, but it doesn’t otherwise impede operation.

The rattle is likely the transfer bar - unless the trigger is fully depressed, it is loose enough to rattle when the gun is shaken.

Sorry you’re having a less-than-stellar experience. The LCR is a nifty little design.
 
Third, it has a rattle. sounds like loose metal, but being half deaf in one ear I cannot figure out where it is coming from.
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Likely the transfer bar. If so, perfectly normal.
 
OK. Makes me feel better about the rattle.

I have never heard that rattle before. Then again I have never owned a Ruger revolver other than a Security Six which doesnt rattle.
 
Yall are right. I just pulled the trigger and when the trigger is compressed there is no rattle at all.

I am used to a cylinder easily fitting into battery. Sounds like the cylinder rubbing slightly against the frame is also normal.


All good then. It is a fantastic shooter and I am really excited about it. Plan is to replace my 438 with it.
 
I have the Ruger LCR and LCRx in 327 magnum. The LCR has been excellent from the beginning. The LCRx had very similar issues to yours and like you, I did not clean it first. After a good cleaning and light lubrication it has functioned fine. Still the cylinder and cylinder release are a tad tighter than the LCR.

Great guns though. I shoot mainly the 32 H&R magnum in mine.
 
https://ruger.com/service/faqs.html

faqQuestion.gif Sometimes when I shake my Ruger® LCR® revolver, I hear a slight rattle; is that normal? faqClose.gif
Like all newly manufactured Ruger® revolvers, your LCR® has a transfer bar safety system as part of the fire control mechanism. As a result, a hammer blow can be transmitted to the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled all the way to the rear. This is a positive internal safety feature. By design, the transfer bar is allowed some movement within the fire control mechanism so that trigger pull is not affected. Due to this necessary "play" in the transfer bar, a shooter will sometimes hear the transfer bar "rattle" when the revolver is shaken. This rattle caused by the play in the transfer bar is completely normal in the LCR®.
 
The LCR 327 is by far my favorite snub and is my choice of carry..
I will admit that i do not enjoy, shoot, or carry with 327 mags with regularity. Instead I much prefer the 32 H&R magnum.
 
contender said:
The LCR 327 is by far my favorite snub and is my choice of carry..
I will admit that i do not enjoy, shoot, or carry with 327 mags with regularity. Instead I much prefer the 32 H&R magnum.
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I'm waiting for an LCRx in .327 with a 3" barrel. I'll be all over it when Ruger gets around to making one. I would consider it a .32 magnum though. I like the BB and Hornady loads in .32 magnum... The BB loading in particular is all the handful I'd be interested in.
 
I would sure like to have an LCR in 327. If I ever run across a good deal on a nice used one, I'll buy it.

I'll have to "settle" for my 38 special version until then. :)
 
I am going to chalk this up to the old saying 'you learn something new every day.'

I have five J frame revolvers from three manufacturers. I just shook all five of them and three, the LCR, the S&W 438, and the S&W 331, rattle like that. The other two do not. I will say that the LCR is much more pronounced, but the 438 and 331 also do it. I have carried that 438 for years and never noticed that.

I must be getting old.

Also, the LCR will officially replace the 438 tomorrow as my pocket gun. I am going to carry it with Hornady until the Buffalo Bore shows up.

It has a great trigger, is very accurate no matter how I am holding it or what ammo I am shooting out of it, and handles very well. I would recommend to anyone.
 
"It has a great trigger, is very accurate... and it handles very well. I would recommend it to anyone."


Same. It's my most common carry piece. The trigger is exceptional for a small DAO revolver.
 
Agsalaska said:
I am going to chalk this up to the old saying 'you learn something new every day.'

I have five J frame revolvers from three manufacturers. I just shook all five of them and three, the LCR, the S&W 438, and the S&W 331, rattle like that. The other two do not. I will say that the LCR is much more pronounced, but the 438 and 331 also do it. I have carried that 438 for years and never noticed that.

I must be getting old.

Also, the LCR will officially replace the 438 tomorrow as my pocket gun. I am going to carry it with Hornady until the Buffalo Bore shows up.

It has a great trigger, is very accurate no matter how I am holding it or what ammo I am shooting out of it, and handles very well. I would recommend to anyone.
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What is your LCR chambered in ?
 
I have a spurless LCR in 38 special, it's great for jacket pocket carry. It really does have a great trigger.
 
a ruger lcr 22lr is a favorite carry piece, along with a ruger sr22. my usual defensive tactic with a 22lr pistol is a full-on ammo dump into center mass but the lcr’s long trigger reset is a problem, which i remedied by successive two-shot double taps. otherwise the lcr is a great, reliable piece.
 
Agsalaska said:
I am going to chalk this up to the old saying 'you learn something new every day.'

I have five J frame revolvers from three manufacturers.
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I'll get pedantic, and say only S&W makes "j-frames".

I just shook all five of them and three, the LCR, the S&W 438, and the S&W 331, rattle like that. The other two do not. I will say that the LCR is much more pronounced, but the 438 and 331 also do it. I have carried that 438 for years and never noticed that.
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Not all modern revolvers have transfer bars. My S&W 642 ("hammerless" (totally enclosed)) does not. It came as a surprise to me, checking the internals for personal curiosity. And thus, no rattle.
 
Agsalaska said:
I bought a Ruger LCR in .327 Federal and received it today. I was really excited about it. This is my second attempt at a Ruger in .327 Federal, but the other was an SP101 and a story for another time.

Took ownership of the gun at the gun range today and immediately fired about 100 rounds thru it. I will admit that before firing it I did not give it a thorough inspection like I would buying a used gun. But I gave it a quick check and everything was ok.

I fired about 100 rounds thru it, mix of .32, .32 long, and .32 mag.

First thing I did notice, and this was true the entire time I was shooting it, is the cylinder struggled to close. There is some friction there a couple of millimeters before locking up. But it did lock up.

Second, and I noticed this and #3 while cleaning it tonight, is the cylinder while open has a lot of back and forth play in it. I have owned dozens of revolvers and never had one with this much play.

Third, it has a rattle. sounds like loose metal, but being half deaf in one ear I cannot figure out where it is coming from.

and fourth, the cylinder release is really rough.


EDIT--- I edited out my last statement as THR has shown me the way on the LCR. Turns out the rattle, which was what bothered me the most, was just part of the design. So no problems here. I am looking forward to owning and carrying this gun.
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I have 3 LCR's and 1 LCRx and have not noticed any of your concerns with any of them. I'd call
Ruger Customer Service or take it to a reputable gunsmith and have it checked out. Luck, I love
the LCR(x) platform.
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I too am focused on the LCR or maybe the LCRx chambered in 327 Mag. I intend to use it for carry purposes loaded with 32 H&R which, after much armchair investigation, seems to be the Goldilocks round in the 32-family … not too hot, not too mild.

So I’d like to ask those with actual hands-on experience which is better for my purposes, the LCR or LCRx?

BTW, it was this that started this ball rolling:
Why the Best Snub Nose Caliber is .32
 
jski said:
I too am focused on the LCR or maybe the LCRx chambered in 327 Mag. I intend to use it for carry purposes loaded with 32 H&R which, after much armchair investigation, seems to be the Goldilocks round in the 32-family … not too hot, not too mild.

So I’d like to ask those with actual hands-on experience which is better for my purposes, the LCR or LCRx?

BTW, it was this that started this ball rolling:
Why the Best Snub Nose Caliber is .32
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I do have both and would say that either the LCR or LCRx are great for any type of conceal carry. Pocket carry the LCR is best.
 
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