Ruger LCR problem

[sprink]

I just shot my LCR today for the first time and after about 100 rounds the cylinder froze. I got 1 of the 5 shots off and then the cylinder and trigger froze leaving me with 4 live rounds stuck in the gun. I tried pushing the cylinder open with the realse button pressed and its not budging. This is my first revolver so I'm a little stumped on what to do. Is there a way to fix this myself or am I going to have to take it to a gun smith? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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[TYFOON]

Wow that is a sh@tty thing.

I own a LCR and I love it, approx same round count. No problems with mine.

Sold guns for less though.

Disappointing, please post your findings.

 

[deadeye]

May have a backed off primer putting pressure against the frame. If the cylinder is still on the empty you could try using a wooden dowel to push that empty case back and re seat the primer but I doubt that will do it. If the release button pushed in fully how hard did you push on the cylinder to try and swing it out?

 

[Bill Siegle]

Ruger does recommend certain bullet weights because recoil in lightweight revolvers can cause the unfriend bullets to move out of their cases and bind up the action. I think they recommend nothing under 125grn bullets but check the manual to be sure.

 

[soberups]

I would be making a phone call to Ruger. You say its the first time you ever fired it, if you are the original owner then Ruger ought to be taking care of you.

 

[sprink]

Today I had more time to sit down and look at the problem. It wasn't a malfunction with the gun but a ammunition malfunction. I have a bullet lodged half way in the barrel and the *** end still in the cylinder. Took it to the gun smith and luckily they can pull the bullet out for $25. I'm actually happy it turned out this way because the LCR is a fun little gun to shoot, I was ready to sell the damn thing when this all first happened. I just wont be shooting any more waddcutters.