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Major reliabilty problem with Ruger LCR .327 mag

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#1 ·
I got LCR's. in 38 spc and 1 in .327 mag. Was planning on buy a few more, but reliability issues stopped me from buying any more LCR's.

The LCR .327 mag's actions seems less smooth than the LCR 38's. Disappointing, but I can live with a rough action if the gun worked fine. But, when dry firing the LCR .327 the trigger gets stuck at the rear of the pull every few cycles and wont release until I manually work the trigger again. Even if the triger releases successfully, the trigger feels sticky at the rear of the pull and feels like it wants to stick.

Here is photo of gun with jammed trigger. Maybe it needs to fire a cartridge to kick the trigger forward?

http://photohostsnapshots.tumblr.co...ots.tumblr.com/post/133955946553/327-ruger-lcr-with-jammed-triggernew-gun-right

Love the light trigger pull on the LCR, but poor Ruger LCR reliability will make me stick with S&W. I have a number of S&W's...NEVER a problem. I have a number of Ruger GP's, as well, no problems there either.

The .327 was going to be Xmas pres for wife...now what Ruger? I had to pay a premium to get it early so I made sure I had it in time for the holidays. Now have to buy something else.

Very disappointing Ruger that you ship guns for self-defense that are so unreliable.
 
#2 ·
Contact Ruger. They will fix the problem . Call them they will likely pay for the shipping also. Sometimes even best of Companys have a bad pistol.
 
#3 ·
And if you do it right away, it's possible they might get it back to you in time for Christmas!
 
#4 ·
So what you're saying is: you own multiple Rugers, including an LCR in .327 Mag. The .327 is the only one that has given you problems, so now all LCR's are bad?

Ruger's customer service is among the best in the business; perhaps you should let them show you.
 
#8 ·
Yes, 38's work fine. Maybe this is a one shot aberration, maybe not? I don't know. I'm just reporting about my experience.

Anyone at the factory that dry fired it should have felt the action was sticky and not smooth.

Is the design of the LCR more prone to problems than a S&W? Anyone compare the LCR to a S&W action to see if there are potential reliability issues with the LCR?
 
#14 ·
I've been told the.327 is the .357 LCR with a six round cylinder and appropriate timing. That's likely your weight difference. I've dealt with Ruger's customer service and from first hand experience they will go out of their way to make it right. Call them if you explain it was a holiday gift they may even cross ship a different one to your FFL. The experiences I've had with Ruger is extraordinary in this day and age. I can say the same thing about Glock and Springfield Armory. Give them a chance to make it right and Happy Thanksgiving.
 
#12 · (Edited)
Too many LCR's in service for me to believe that they're all junk. Or even just the 327's.

Ruger will fix it. I've got a nearly 40 year old Security Six that has a bent sight. They would have fixed it free, shipping and all, if they still serviced that model. Coming here and knocking them over your one problem isn't going to get your gun fixed.

But then you didn't come here looking for advice did you? Just to declare that your gun was junk.
 
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#20 ·
Ruger CS is tops...I would let them fix it and give it a go.

I have put a lot of stout rounds through a LCR .357 without a hitch...matter of fact, I am about to get another for one of my truck guns.

Now, I have S&W revolvers that I have never had a problem, also...I just love the trigger and the abuse (sweat and other moisture) resistance of the LCR.
 
#21 ·
I bought a 327 Ruger LCR and like it a lot. I took it to the range and fired a variety of ammunition through it with no issues. I then realized something troubling. When in full lockup, the cylinder would still spin freely clockwise. I called Ruger Service and the lady was very nice. I described the problem to her and she went and got a sample from somewhere nearby and to both our dismay her sample exhibited the same issue. She went and got a tech and he said it has to be sent back. They emailed me a Fedex tag and I sent it back. It's been well over a week now that they've had the gun and no word back at all. I am a little worried there may be a design flaw. I have quite a bit invested in holsters and ammuntion with this revolver.