LCR Question

[writwing]

Looked at a 357 LCR at my LGS. Very nice but... when trying to close the cylinder without any rounds in it it seemed like it had trouble closing completely. Every time I tried to close it, I had to make sure that it had closed. It made the LCR seem poorly made. I just did the same with my SW Model 40 and it closed firmly.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Otherwise I loved the gun.

 

[mike7mm08]

I have the 38 version. The cylinder latch needed a drop or two of oil to positively lock at first. After one range session never had any more issues. Don't think it is poorly made. Just not as much attention to fit and finish as the smith and wesson. Your comparing a ford to a caddilac.

 

[ASRuger]

I think my LCR was similar when I first got it but can't remember the details. When I close the cylinder I just make sure I push shut and rotate until it locks to make sure it's closed.

 

[GKC]

I've had two LCRs (the .38 and the .357 models) and I don't recall any issues with the cylinder closing and latching correctly and firmly. I think the LCR is a great revolver, and I do plan to have another...I just traded the ones I had because I came across something else I had to have at the time.

 

[writwing]

I've had two LCRs (the .38 and the .357 models) and I don't recall any issues with the cylinder closing and latching correctly and firmly. I think the LCR is a great revolver, and I do plan to have another...I just traded the ones I had because I came across something else I had to have at the time.

Once it is closed it is fine, it just need an extra push to close. As others have said, time and oil may bring this into working order.

 

[HiVel]

I had a 38 -HAD-the cylinder screw kept unscrewing itself-I traded it as I am not into sending guns back or taking new guns apart to fix them.
Not very pleased with that Ruger-I traded it on a380 ! Nice gun.

 

[welder]

Just curious because an LCR is on my short list of "wanted guns".

How easy is the LCR to clean. I am spoiled to my SP's as to the take down and just wondering about a good detailing on the LCR?

 

[mike7mm08]

Never pulled my LCR all the way down. Ruger even says not too. All I do is pull the grip and spray everything with a light oil oil until dripping. Most all debris in the internals will be flushed out. I then wrap the gun in several layers of papertowel and let sit overnight for the oil and debris to drip out. You can also use the polymer safe gun cleaners. But I am not fond of using them in areas I can not wipe clean no matter how safe they are supposed to be. After letting the oil drip over night I use canned air to blast out any excess oil. Clean the barrel and cylinder as I do any revolver.

This has worked for me. I am a clean gun freak and really really want to pull it all apart but does not seem to be necessary.

 

[welder]

Good enough. I thought canned air and CLR would take care of all but the most neglected guns anyway. I really like the trigger and I'll admit the looks too, just looks efficient I guess. Best of all it says RUGER on the thing.