Ruger LCR, Bugs Out Yet?

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Thinking on a new Ruger LCR, but I've read a couple of articles/post saying that the gun had a few bugs.

Has Ruger worked out the bugs yet?

I had a couple of S&W airweights, they were just ok, from what I understand the LCR is more accurate and has less felt recoil.

I shot a Ruger SP101 with 1 7/8" barell and it was far more accurate than the airweight, but I'm sure the weight was a factor.

Have you shot the 642 and the LCR?. What is your opinion on both?

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We have one in the family (not mine, though). It is completely problem free, however personally I don't recommend them. Even with normal .38 loads recoild is snappy and reacquiring the target is much more difficult than it would be with a metal j-frame. In my experience the S&W 642 (which can be had slightly used for the same or less than the price of the Ruger) can shoot rings around it, and is a better-looking gun to boot (for what that matters).
 
I haven't seen any LCR's with bugs. How accurate does this gun need to be? It's purpose is for self defense which means putting shots on a human size target at very close range.
 
Agreed -- that is the purpose of all snubbies. My point was that you could do this faster and more effectively with a j-frame. That's just my personal experience, though. YMMV.
 
scottishclaymore said:
Agreed -- that is the purpose of all snubbies. My point was that you could do this faster and more effectively with a j-frame. That's just my personal experience, though. YMMV.
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MMDV :D I have shot both and found I was faster, more accurate and effective with the LCR.
 
Glock is coming out with their Gen4 pistols any day now. I wonder how long people will wait for Glock to work out the bugs before they buy?
 
I shoot it by choking up on the gun with a high hand grip. My hand web is almost over the top of the rubber Hogues. Recoil is straight back and very sharp, but follow-ups are right there. At 5 yards, I can dump all 5 into a 5" circle in <5 seconds; on a good day, under 3 seconds. Shooting it that way, 25 rounds is about my limit for comfort. More than that and it really starts to hurt.

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My wife's Ruger LCR-LG has been problem free so far. She did not like the recoil with the 38 +P ammo and likes the wad cutters much better.

I shoot it by choking up on the gun with a high hand grip.
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My wife also finds it is necessary to choke it up high.
 
I've put probably 2,000 rounds through my LCR since summer w/o a problem. I load a real mild round that is almost like shooting a .22.
 
im kinda curious what bugs have been found?

im like everyone else with one thats posted ahead of me 1000s of rounds and no failures

i have heard two stories but with no evidence i dont buy into there being any problems

buy it my friend and shoot happy
 
Has Ruger worked out the bugs yet?
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I going to echo the sentiment that I have yet to see any indication, first hand or otherwise, that there were any bugs to be worked out.

Honestly as it proves its self reliable I think the LCR is a better revolver than the S&W. The only area the Smith could be said to have an edge is a longer history of reliability and durability but the Ruger is looking stronger on that front all the time.

Both are more mechanically accurate than the vast vast majority of shooters. The LCR is easier to shoot well on account of the fact it has a much better trigger and perceived recoil is less for most people.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the LCR and I have had multiple people go out and buy one after shooting mine.
 
We have one in the family (not mine, though). It is completely problem free, however personally I don't recommend them. Even with normal .38 loads recoild is snappy and reacquiring the target is much more difficult than it would be with a metal j-frame. In my experience the S&W 642 (which can be had slightly used for the same or less than the price of the Ruger) can shoot rings around it, and is a better-looking gun to boot (for what that matters).
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Do you own either weapon? I have never heard the first complaint about LCR other than the snappy recoil which can be expected from a snubbie.
I have both guns and I like the LCR-LG over the 642. Both are equivalent when it comes to accuracy and reliability, both are rather snappy when fired, but I have no problem reacquiring the target with either. The S&W 642 was is about $825 with the laser and the LCR was $650 with the laser. Looks------who cares, it is a weapon designed for concealed carry and it serves that purpose very well.......
 
I bought the first LCR that I saw back last March. I have probably got 750 rounds through it. It has a great trigger and sights. I also have several J frames. The LCR beats them in every way except the grip is a little larger than a 442. It is as light as any of them except for the scandium guns which are way more expensive. One thing that impresses me most is it's lock up. I can shoot over 100 rounds of wadcutters and there is no shaving or other lead to clean up A ten minute job as compared to much more with other revolvers I have had. Not the prettiest but entirely useful as a working gun.
 
Any bugs with the LCR is news to me. I have one and it has been flawless. I can not say enough good things about this gun. The trigger is excellent and only gets better, the more rounds I shoot. It is my carry gun and I trust it with my life.
 
The only "bug" that might be in the LCR is the Hogue grip. Because it is so soft and so squishy and so "grippy", it tends to 'grab' material. That is solved, though, by putting it in the right holster in the right place.

I've got to echo the other posters - no problems at all, except for the (expected) sharp recoil. I wanna keep shooting it, but it just starts to hurt after a while. I also agree with the high grip. Recoil does come straight back which makes follow-up shots much quicker and much more accurate.

Like ninjataint said - I'm better with this gun than a J-Frame.

Did I mention that the trigger is smoother than butter? :)
 
Light, smooth, and unlike the last J frame I had, didn't lock up on me the first time I put 5 factory rounds through it!

The only BUG was the flame cutting issue that Ruger seems to have solved.

No problems with mine to date.

A great BUG ( Back Up Gun) or lone revolver to carry.

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Mine was the one that broke, search for posts under my name for the story.

Ruger got it back to me in good time and at no expense to myself- they even cut me a check to cover shipping expenses.

Other than dry firing I haven't had it to the range yet- probably getting it out on Sunday. No issues since its return to me.
 
Do you own either weapon? I have never heard the first complaint about LCR other than the snappy recoil which can be expected from a snubbie.
I have both guns and I like the LCR-LG over the 642. Both are equivalent when it comes to accuracy and reliability, both are rather snappy when fired, but I have no problem reacquiring the target with either. The S&W 642 was is about $825 with the laser and the LCR was $650 with the laser. Looks------who cares, it is a weapon designed for concealed carry and it serves that purpose very well.......
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Yes. My Dad owns the LCR and I own the 642. I'm not a "gun snob" in the least, but my dad's been sorry ever since that he sold me the 642 to buy the LCR.
 
Enjoy my LCR. Has worked well with everything I have fed the pistol. Bought another for my wife. Own the LCP also. Would have never considered the LCR were it not for availability of 380 ammunition. Long story short, pleased with both Ruger models.
 
I guess it is like everything else in this world, you can't please everyone. I put 50 rounds thru each, LCR-LG and the 642, yesterday. They did what I expected of them and without any type of failure with very cheap range ammo...................
 
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