Ruger LCR Ruined...New Deal From Cusomer Service

[Confederate]

I bought a brand new Ruger LCR .357 which I planned to use for my bugout bag. Alas, when I began inspecting the gun, there was a crack just in front of the cylinder release. One of the screws was buggered and there were some cosmetic blemishes.

Ruger had me send the gun back and upon inspection decided it wasn't worth fixing. Plus they didn't have any new guns in stock and said they could put it on order. Since this required a new serial number, I would have to pay $25 for a new transfer fee.

Instead of being put on a waiting list, I asked them to send me a standard SP-101 and I think they're going to do it. I asked for the short barrel (2.25-inch), but I'd take the 3-incher. I wanted something easy to carry and despite the extra weight, I would be able to cock the gun.

The SP-101 is a little more expensive, but it evens out when the new transfer fees and the hassle of filling out the new paperwork. I haven't much experience with the SP-101, so what do you think? Was the polymer really a lot to give up? I can't imagine the gun would hold up for anything more than a light defensive weapon. Still, that's what I wanted.



This crack made Ruger not want to send the gun back, and it was
impossible to legally repair.




The lightest magnum I now own is this Security-Six. I would have
preferred a lighter barrel. This is a Heavy Barrel.

 

[bikemutt]

I own both the LCR (albeit in .38 special) and the SP101 2-1/2". I have shot a rented LCR in .357 as well.

Just my opinion but the considerable extra weight of the SP101 does not translate into a gun that is any less punishing to shoot for practice. This is my third SP101, I sell one, I see a deal or trade I can't resist and now I have another one. I keep thinking the gun will grow on me but for now, this one is relegated to a downstairs bureau gun.

I also like the LCR's trigger better.

On the bright side, demand for the SP101 is solid, I've never lost or made money on them.

 

[Confederate]

Well, I still don't understand how those LCRs hold up under the punishing pressures of the .357. If the Model 66 had problems with cracked forcing cones, how can such a tiny forcing cone withstand repeating firing with magnum pressures?

I like the LCR, but I think Ruger made a huge mistake making the barrel 1.87-inches!

 

[97guns]

i myself would not get the lcr in 357, i have the 2" sp and that is plenty stout enough for me with full power loads, i cant imagine what that load would be like in the 17oz lcr. i just picked up a .38 lcr and never even considered the .357, you know what im gonna say on the sp substitute

 

[41]

Unless there's a state law against it, I believe that the manufacturer can send you a replacement gun directly to you, with no ffl required, even if it has a different serial number. Verify that if you intend to do it, but I believe that is how it works.

 

[Super Sneaky Steve]

The SP is a great gun and you'll never have any cracking issues. That's for sure!

 

[Quoheleth]

Since you asked for opinions, I would have requested an LCR .38 version instead. For carry, it's great. Even at the range, it's not bad.

I had an LCR and kick myself frequently for selling it.
I had an SP101 and don't miss it a lick.

Q

 

[788Ham]

Confederate,

I got an SP 101 about 2 months ago, best deal I've ever made. The DA was a bit strong, so I took it to a good smithy and he stoned the hammer, trigger parts, and lightened the hammer spring 2#, a $60 OTD job. This 101 is almost, I said almost, as good as my Python now in DA, it is superb. I know you're not looking to have an outlay of another $60 when you get it, but it is definitely worth every dime paid. I whole heartedly recommend the SP 101. I have the 3 1/6" revolver, in a pancake holster, you never know its there.

 

[c01]

The serial number on my replacement Glock frame was different. 21 ambi to non ambi. They sent it directly to me.