Cons?? The entire forward half of the cylinder has been fluted and has a maximum diameter of about 1.230 inches; between chambers, the cylinder is much smaller. $0 Shipping. They both are actually clones of a S&W model 60 and a 36. The metric LCR is uniquely different from all its brethren, because it’s chambered for a rimless, auto-pistol cartridge – the exceptionally popular 9x19mm, commonly known as the 9mm Luger or 9mm Parabellum.. I haven't seen one IRL but a couple of online vendors have them. Only the back portion of the cylinder, where the locking bolt cuts are, is actually full diameter; it measures 1.283 inches. Does it matter? Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Special models and from 400-series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models. As many know, Ruger has basically tow frame sizes for the LCR line - the larger heavier .357 magnum version and the marginally lighter .38 Special version. I know this is an old topic, but I had a similar problem with a stiff cylinder release shortly after I purchased my LCR 357 early last year. Buy It Now. Pros?? So buyers can shoot it more accurately. Without dependence on feeding or cycling, they’ll run Colibri and Super Colibri ammo just as reliably as anything. Ruger LCR .357 cylinder issue Discussion in 'Ruger Revolver Forums' started by Jakeusaf, Feb 18, 2016. Ruger LCR series revolvers have the most heavily fluted cylinders we have ever seen. Report a problem. Location: Fort Wayne,IN,USA. The cylinder stopped turning. Ruger LCR series revolvers have the most heavily fluted cylinders we have ever seen. Trijicon RA01 Bright Night Sight Set Ruger P85 Mark II, P89 Green Lamps - 600302 $ 109.95. Hi All new guy here. Condition: New. But revolvers like the Ruger LCR-22 don’t care either way. Ran 357 mag and spent cases do not eject. Phaedrus/69 Member. Ruger LCR 357 with approximately 250 rounds shot through it. Ruger's line of lightweight compact revolvers (LCR) began 2009 with the .38 Special version. Summary: Dave Spaulding’s review of and rating for Ruger’s LCR revolvers, including pros & cons, a range report, specs, photo, pricing, user ratings and user comments. Hello, new to the forums. (Click here to see all of Spaulding’s handgun reviews.) $139.50 . Ruger LCR .38 Special +P 5 Rounds 1.87" - $461.99 Details RUGER® LCR™ 38SP+P COPPER CYLINDER Action: Revolver, Double/Single Action • Finish: Matte Black, Synergistic Hard Coat, Copper Cylinder • Barrel Length: 1.87", 1:16" RH Twist • Sights: U-Notch Integral Rear, Replaceable, Pinned Ramp Front . Buy It Now. Sent it back to Ruger and they replaced the cylinder, the ejector rod, the firing pin and the trigger! And then I fired Federal Premium Game-Shok Solids. Click this link. Same goes for .22 Short, .22 Long, and any other odd-ball rat/snake-shot type .22 ammo you can get your hands on. The Ruger LCR is ready for police duty, but is equally at home as an off-duty gun. 4 of 18 Ruger LCR The Ruger LCR’s barrel is only 1.87 inches long—about 0.26 inches shorter than the S&W Model 640’s, which makes it slightly easier to conceal. There is an in depth review of the similar .38 LCR on the Product Reviews page, so I will not elaborate on the innovative design of this stainless steel, aluminum alloy and synthetic polymer revolver here. Location: Bismarck,ND,USA. LCR I bought an LCR this past spring. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 15, 2013. The trigger actions on both are actually impressive. The push button cylinder release is excellent, and the trigger rocks. LCR ® Ruger SP101 ® GP100 ® Super GP100 ... Cylinder Finish PVD; Twist 1:16" RH; Rear Sight U-Notch Integral; Finish Matte Black; Weight 14.9 oz. Very, briefly, there are no sideplates. LCR ® Ruger SP101 ® GP100 ® Super GP100 ... High-strength stainless steel cylinder, featuring a PVD finish for excellent durability, is extensively fluted, reducing weight. 14 Posts . Grip peg allows for a variety of grip styles to be installed. Only the back portion of the cylinder, where the locking bolt cuts are, is actually full diameter; it measures 1.283 inches. After a few cylinders, the trigger was almost impossible to pull. I am thinking of polishing mine in hopes that the spent casings will eject easier. LIVE VIDEOS DAILY DONT MISS OUT! Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 30, 2011. Ruger Old Model Bearcat Cylinder Latch Factory NEW $ 9.99. When the LCR-22 went click instead of bang, I took a small patch and wiped down the frame area by the firing pin and cylinder channel. Just don’t go cramming a .22 magnum cartridge in the cylinder, and you’ll be fine. The Ruger LCR (5 shot) in .357 Magnum was designed primarily looking for a light weight, compact, easy-to-conceal revolver for self defense. Specifications: Ruger LCR. Copper cylinder LCR? So you might think an exposed hammer makes even more sense in a wheelgun with a full-size grip and […] This isn’t just a Ruger thing, but the less powerful trigger return and the bump on the LCR trigger will encourage a problem if the shooter is already applying the improper technique, born of his autopistol habits. Joined: Jun 20, 2013 Messages: 1,862 Location: Big Sky Country. Hogue® Tamer Monogrip® reduces preceived recoil. I have had no problems with either and both are actually quite accurate for being snubs. (Photo/Mike Wood) A leading contender. 8 of 8 LCR_25_phatchfinal Note all the space between the front of cylinder and the cylinder window on the LCR. Sometimes this problem goes unnoticed on other guns. 1 0 0. Cylinder is no larger than it needs to be. Condition: Used. $0 Shipping. Picked up LCR .22LR for practice gun and for the wife to carry and a .38 for carry for me. Was getting progressively stiffer until finally it would not release at all - the latch release must have broken. It was almost a new gun. The entire forward half of the cylinder has been fluted and has a maximum diameter of about 1.230 inches; between chambers, the cylinder is much smaller. Want to see your products here? The Ruger ® LCR ® is a lightweight, small-frame revolver with a uniquely smooth trigger and highly manageable recoil. 33 Posts . While the LCR is still fundamentally the same “concept” as Samuel Colt’s 1836 patent for the revolving cylinder pistol, the Ruger is as novel in 2011 as Colt’s 5-shot Paterson revolver was to a flintlock 175 years ago. next round of bullets pretty much had to pull them all out with pliers, the ejector rod … The problem here is that the reloaded/remanufactured ammunition was not suitable for use in a revolver. had one hang up had to pry it out. I paid under $200 for each and I doubt there is a better revolver made for that money. When i open and then close the cylinder i have found that i can occasionally rotate the cylinder after closing it in a clockwise direction with it going past several stops before engaging and locking in place. UPC: 736676054404. 3 0 0. But there are still some positives to the old revolver, and they are far from disappearing altogether. Ruger LCR Review in 38 Special. Buy It Now. Live Inventory Search. Ruger LCRX 357 Mag. $0 Shipping. Sort by: 0 Schematic w/ Parts List Ruger LCR/LCRx Schematic w/ Parts List ... Cylinder Frame Sub-Assembly Cylinder Frame Sub-Assembly, New Factory Original (LCR) Product #: 634020 Part Key: 23. Has anyone polished the cylinders on their LCR? Replaceable, pinned ramp front sight with white bar. Accuracy of the LCR 9 was quite good, thanks in part to the Ruger's easily visible white front sight insert and the smooth double action trigger pull. The 7000 Series Aluminum Monolithic framed .38 Special LCR versions start in the 13oz range and the heavier 400 Series Stainless Steel monolithic framed LCR-357 and LCR-9 both hover in the 17.1oz range. Put about 300 rounds through it and started having problems. The cylinder release on the LCR is classic Ruger, with a push button that seems to work well for both left and right handers. Ruger LCR Black / Copper Cylinder .38 SPL 1.9-inch 5Rd Double Action Hogue Grips 5440. Feb 18, 2016 #1 . Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by Phaedrus/69, Jan 25, 2017. The problem dissipated; I attributed these misfires as gunk build up. Notify me × Add UPC Alert. Ruger LCR The LCR’s front sight is a pinned ramp that is easy to replace should you want something like a fiber-optic or tritium unit, for example. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Why would Ruger put an exposed hammer on a snubbie, especially one equipped with one of the best out-of-the-box double-action triggers on planet earth? Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by mtrman56, Oct 29, 2019. mtrman56 Member. Compare prices for Ruger LCR Black / Copper Cylinder .38 SPL 1.9-inch 5Rd Double Action Hogue Grips 5440 from all vendors. The Ruger LCR represents a re-thinking of double action revolver design and manufacture. Each time you fire your revolver, it must be cleaned and examined for signs of excess wear and tear. Add to My Saved Parts. The cylinder would stop spinning intermittently. Huh? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK THE BELL TO GET INSTANT UPDATES! Out of Stock. MPN: 5440. Jakeusaf New Member. I recently purchased a LCR in .357 and took it to the range today, amd immediatly noticed a serious issue. LCR_03_phatchfinal The Ruger LCR .22 LR proves its worth as a reliable tool for allowing shooters to get acquainted with revolvers on the range without the sometimes punishing recoil of a larger-caliber weapon. The snub-nosed revolver is alive and well. That is more than accurate enough for a defensive handgun, and recoil was quite controllable thanks to the Hogue Tamer Monogrip. I have acquired a Ruger LCR in .38 special; bought it used. Editor’s Handgun Review. problem. Has anyone here seen one of the newer Ruger LCRs with a copper cylinder? Ruger LCR/LCRx 357 Magnum Cylinder 5-Shot Black $ 69.95. Parts List. Joined: Oct 27, 2019 Messages: 5. brand new pistol ran about 20 rounds of 38Spl through gun no problem. As with any new model, the LCR still needs to prove its long term reliability and durability, but that is rarely a problem for Ruger. Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 1.87” Overall Length: 6.50” Weight: 17.2 ounces Capacity: 5 Price: MSRP $669 (street price $500-ish, about $70 more than the .38 variant) Ratings (out of five stars): Ergonomics: * * * * * Easy to reload, the grips are great for recoil. The gun isn't on Ruger's … Ruger Revolvers LCR / LCRx. Ruger’s first LCRx was a snub-nosed LCR .38 with an exposed hammer. Of which 25-30 were .357 the rest were .38 and some .38+p. The popularity and advantages of semi-automatics have made using a revolver for everyday carry (EDC) more of a rarity. Five shot groups measured in the two inch range when fired with a two hand grip standing unsupported at 21 feet.