LCR-357 back to Ruger
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LCR-357 back to Ruger
At some point, the screw that holds the crane release button had backed out some. I noticed yesterday, and tried to put it back in, no go. So I thought I'd take it out and clean it. No go.
In the process of trying to budge it, The screw slot broke out. Ouch.
Called Ruger this morning, and they actually took some blame. Said it should not have been that tight, probably too much threadlock. ??? I didn't realize it was threadlocked, since mine backed out, and I've read of several others.
I guess some application of acetone first might have made things easier?
Ruger emailed a shipping label, and the LCR is on its way. Return will supposedly be three weeks.
I have several scuffs and scratches below the latch, no big deal on a carry gun. But, I thought if it wears off that easily, maybe I'll Scotchbrite it to a usual Ruger brushed finish stainless.........
In the process of trying to budge it, The screw slot broke out. Ouch.
Called Ruger this morning, and they actually took some blame. Said it should not have been that tight, probably too much threadlock. ??? I didn't realize it was threadlocked, since mine backed out, and I've read of several others.
I guess some application of acetone first might have made things easier?
Ruger emailed a shipping label, and the LCR is on its way. Return will supposedly be three weeks.
I have several scuffs and scratches below the latch, no big deal on a carry gun. But, I thought if it wears off that easily, maybe I'll Scotchbrite it to a usual Ruger brushed finish stainless.........
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
- blue68f100
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- Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 10:31 pm
- Location: Piney Woods of East Texas
You have had terrible luck with that LCR. Scratches on a carry gun are a given. The type of holster has a lot to play into this, the reason I use a liner in mine. My Kimber UCII with the Ceremic coating has held up well. no scratches. ION Bond is another coating that is extremely durable.
David
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
The 22 LCR was defective and the replacement was slow. This 357 was fine until now. I did the finish damage wrestling with the screw.blue68f100 wrote:You have had terrible luck with that LCR. Scratches on a carry gun are a given. The type of holster has a lot to play into this, the reason I use a liner in mine. My Kimber UCII with the Ceremic coating has held up well. no scratches. ION Bond is another coating that is extremely durable.
I don't understand Ruger using all these coatings on stainless steel. Like an uncle of mine who painted his redwood house white.
I prefer my 357's Target Grey (not a coating) cylinder over the 22's Ionbond coated one. I suppose the 22's aluminum frame is okay coated, but not the 357 stainless. I'd just as soon both guns had stainless frames, uncoated.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
I see some mention of the screw backing out on LCRs and others. None about it getting stuck. Ruger CS's first thought is it was over-threadlocked, either too much or wrong type. I think maybe a metal shaving in the threads.Hakaman wrote:What a PITA it is to have to send a gun back. So far with my LCR 38+ it's
been all good. Hope it works out for you. Are these common problems with the LCR?
Haka
I'm not minding the return, just wish it had not been necessary. I probably won't have decent shooting weather until after it's back, anyway.
I feel sorry for the tech removing that tiny screw. It won't be the easiest thing he does that day.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
Ruger called Tuesday and said they could not repair my LCR, so they will replace it. They couldn't get the broken screw out? Or they did worse than me trying to get it out?
Ruger seems overly generous these days, giving out replacements. They eat the profit on the gun, plus shipping both ways, and reimbursing FFL fees. Including the time they spend examining the guns, doing paperwork, etc., that's a chunk of change.
The usual two weeks to "order" one and get it. I never understand why they have to order guns and wait two weeks, when they are at the same address?
I'll lose the Target Grey cylinder, which I liked better than the newer Ion Bond DiamondBlack coating. No big deal, just so it performs as well as the first on the range. I've got 1k .38 rounds, I guess I can shoot a box when it comes back.
If the weather ever picks up? 30 degrees now, 20 tonight and forecast of 40 with possible light snow Sunday. Crazy Spring weather.
Ruger seems overly generous these days, giving out replacements. They eat the profit on the gun, plus shipping both ways, and reimbursing FFL fees. Including the time they spend examining the guns, doing paperwork, etc., that's a chunk of change.
The usual two weeks to "order" one and get it. I never understand why they have to order guns and wait two weeks, when they are at the same address?
I'll lose the Target Grey cylinder, which I liked better than the newer Ion Bond DiamondBlack coating. No big deal, just so it performs as well as the first on the range. I've got 1k .38 rounds, I guess I can shoot a box when it comes back.
If the weather ever picks up? 30 degrees now, 20 tonight and forecast of 40 with possible light snow Sunday. Crazy Spring weather.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
- blue68f100
- Master contributor
- Posts: 1997
- Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 10:31 pm
- Location: Piney Woods of East Texas
SS can gall up and become one piece. Using proper lubricants are a must. I have had many SS screws and bolts gall and seize up requiring me to drill them apart. For it to back out the seize up something was not right.
I hope you have better luck with your next one.......
I hope you have better luck with your next one.......
David
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
I partially disassembled the LCR to work on the screw. It's obvious that the cylinder frame is immersed in whatever chemicals produce the dark gray finish. So that would include the screw hole.
I have spares of the screw, and they show me that it is coated also. With both coated, that would make the threads a pretty tight fit. Over the years I've buggered a few gun screw heads, but always got them out and replaced. Never had one this bad.
I've looked online everywhere, and could not find a hollow ground driver to fit the screw. The slot is 1/16th inch by .020. I've got an electrician's screwdriver filed to fit.
I feel sure the replacement will be okay, the 357 has been out plenty long enough to be bug-free with consistent quality. Best guess from what Ruger told me, I'll get it the first week of next month. I wouldn't mind a little sooner!
I have spares of the screw, and they show me that it is coated also. With both coated, that would make the threads a pretty tight fit. Over the years I've buggered a few gun screw heads, but always got them out and replaced. Never had one this bad.
I've looked online everywhere, and could not find a hollow ground driver to fit the screw. The slot is 1/16th inch by .020. I've got an electrician's screwdriver filed to fit.
I feel sure the replacement will be okay, the 357 has been out plenty long enough to be bug-free with consistent quality. Best guess from what Ruger told me, I'll get it the first week of next month. I wouldn't mind a little sooner!
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
- blue68f100
- Master contributor
- Posts: 1997
- Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 10:31 pm
- Location: Piney Woods of East Texas
You inspired me, Blue. I dug thru my screwdriver drawer last night. One in a KR Tools set fits great, even looks to be hollow ground. I had not thought about it, came from a bargain rack at Sears for $8. Poly handles with swivel tops, not bad.blue68f100 wrote:I think my Brown & Sharp Jeweler Screw driver set has 1 that size.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
I have had good luck with mine, sorry about your difficulties. One poster in the
attached forum stated he shoots about 20-30 rds an outing and that's it. I don't
know if that has any value or not, but who knows. There was one lcr that had the
frame cracked by shooting his +p reloads (maybe they were +++P loads, if you
get my drift?). Right now, it is one of my two carry guns, it and my pm9, and I
have a hard time choosing which one I prefer.
Check out some of these posts:
http://www.northwestfirearms.com/handgu ... usted.html
attached forum stated he shoots about 20-30 rds an outing and that's it. I don't
know if that has any value or not, but who knows. There was one lcr that had the
frame cracked by shooting his +p reloads (maybe they were +++P loads, if you
get my drift?). Right now, it is one of my two carry guns, it and my pm9, and I
have a hard time choosing which one I prefer.
Check out some of these posts:
http://www.northwestfirearms.com/handgu ... usted.html
I have sometimes wished Ruger had both 357 and 22 SP-101s in snub nose, and I had bought them instead of LCRs. Maybe they'll still work out okay, I like them when they're good.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
Yeh. The SP101 .22 is too long in the tooth for me, too. I suppose a good saw could fix that.....but then the problem with front sight rears it head. Still the LCR 22 is lighter and a delight to carry.ruger22 wrote:I have sometimes wished Ruger had both 357 and 22 SP-101s in snub nose, and I had bought them instead of LCRs. Maybe they'll still work out okay, I like them when they're good.
Jack
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