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Guns & Ammo review of the LCR

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I'm skeptical, but I have to hand it to Ruger for at least trying to be innovative. A lot will sell just because it is new and a sort of new idea. We'll see if the recall curse hits this model, too. From what I understand this model is aimed at women and people who don't like the recoil and weight of more conventional revolvers. If it gets more people interested in shooting, and in Self Defense, I'm all for it and hope it succeeds wildly.
 
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I shouldn't be so cynical but ... the last five Ruger handguns evaluated by G&A all got glowing reports. Starting with the P-345 best gun ever ... even got "gun of the year". Turned out to be the most problematic gun Ruger ever made. It should have been recalled but instead, Ruger "fixed" the main problem by putting a "do not dry fire without a magazine" warning in the manual. Next was the first release of the MK III 22 pistol. Again a glowing report but after only a few months on the market, it was recalled for a faulty "loaded chamber indicator" design that would fire the chambered cartridge if dropped. The SR9 was a "walk on water" write up too ... and it got recalled for 2 major malfunctions. Then the LCP came out and again G&A made it look like the answers to our prayers. It is currently under a recall for a hammer that slips off the sear when dropped and goes bang. Finally, the new SP-101 in 327 Mag has major problems with faulty cylinders and it too got a gleaming report from G&A. Duh?

Granted, G&A did not make the guns so we can't hold them responsible for recalls or defects but ... they supposedly tested them. You would think any decent test would have revealed at least some of the issues, especially with the P-345. When you get free guns from the manufacture, you better write good stuff or you won't be in business long. Unfortunately, the other gun rags and even Jeff Quinn have fallen in the same trap. This issue isn't just with Ruger ... it extends to all makes and models. Just once I'd like to see them report "this gun is a piece of s**t" or at least point out things that are not up to par. Not gonna happen!
 
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I'll still give Ruger credit for trying some new things. They could obviously do a better job of wringing out the prototypes before they go into production, but their heart's in the right place, IMHO. This does not excuse the early release and resultant "customer beta testing" syndrome.

I learned to be skeptical about glossy magazine reviews a loooong time ago.

:)
 
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