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Received a voicemail from Remington. They fired the remaining 27 rounds without a malfunction. Although no problem found, I am getting a check for $25.50 as a refund from Remington. I'm a little 'concerned' that this might happen again. Just going to pay attention closely. Thanks again for all...

I picked up my replacement LCR38 tonight. Fast turnaround; less than two weeks. Also impressed that Ruger returned the sight I had installed on the gun I returned. The new LCR is different; looks as if the barrel is thicker gauge than before, and the cylinder gap between the barrel is much...

Well I received a voicemail from Ruger; they will replace the LCR38 for FREE. Problem is we keep playing phone tag on who will be the FFL. Still have not heard back from Remington. I'll keep you updated. Have a nice day, Bill

Okay. I'll get a Ruger RMA tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback. I'll let you guys know what Ruger and Remington say.

The only modifications to the LCR38 was the front sight. I assume Ruger would not change out the front sight? YES, those sparks that flew out do make me think I should return to Ruger. I'll call for an RMA on Monday; better safe than sorry. I've noticed everyone assume I was shooting reloads...

I still have not decided what to do as to return the LCR to Ruger. About 50% of the opinions I have collected say return, and the other 50% say shoot away if the barrel looks undamaged. I did receive a letter and FedEx return lablel from Remington today. I'll send back the remaining 20 rounds...

Ruger customer service replied; they basically said call for an RMA number. The barrel looks undamaged. Should I try the gun out at the range, or return to Ruger for a check out? Thanks for the support. Have a nice day, Bill

YES. It is the 130 grain, jacketed 38 special in the green and white box. I believe I paid $17 per box of 50 at WalMart.

Contacted Remington this morning; very nice lady on the phone claimed it is very unusual for 38 special to have issues. She took lot number information and said Remington will decide if I should just get a refund, or need to send the ammo back for inspection. She said it should be three, or four...

Well I got the slug out. I left the gun in the freezer all night. Then before church this morning I placed the barrel pointing up in my vise. Tightly clamped with vibration rubber. I filled the barrel with Prolix and left it for four hours. First dowel cracked to pieces with two good hammer...

Thanks for all of the replies. The only way this slug is coming out is with a drill bit. It is soldered into the barrel. I am 100% positive it is one single round stuck in the barrel. I'll see about contacting Remington. I guess at minimum this box should not be fired, and if Remington does...

I can't really get a picture, but to describe the situation; the back of the slug looks as if it's soldered to the barrel. It has a few balls of molten metal adhering to the barrel itself.

No, it's not two bullets. The gun range supervisor also saw the sparks. He thought that maybe the cartridge was faulty, but we examined and it looked fine. I placed the gun in my freezer for several hours thinking I could cause a contraction. I placed the gun in my vise and whacked away with a...

Thanks, but I guess I should have mentioned I've tried the wooden dowel. Just to add to the post, it looks as if the back of the slug is welded into the barrel.

Hello All: I've owned my Ruger LCR38 special about five years. It's been a great carry weapon, and I shoot well with it. At the gun range today, after about 30 rounds, I fired and sparks shot out of the cylinder in all directions and put burn marks on my hand. It was not pleasant. I have a 38...