Ruger LCR and trigger pull

[viiiball]

We purchased a Ruger LCR as my wife's main carry gun. Th one thing I don't like about it is that the trigger pull is very hard. Without measuring I would say its in the 9+ lb range at this point. That is very hard for her to be accurate with a trigger pull that is that hard. She likes the gun (lightweight, fits in her hand nice, not too much recoil). Anyone know of a way to lighten up the trigger on this firearm?

[OakRidgeStars]

The Ruger LCR has an 8 pound trigger pull, which puts it in about the same range as most DA guns of that type. I haven't heard of any trigger mods for the LCR as of yet, but I'm sure someone will take a crack at it eventually.

I've found that dry fire practice with my LCR has allowed me to improve my grip while squeezing the trigger. A Crimson Trace laser would also make it easier to dry fire practice as you watch the red dot for movement while squeezing the trigger.

[Dreamerx4]

The heavy trigger pull is the only "safety" you have on that gun. Not sure I would lighten it for your wife. I am sure if the moment ever arrives when she needs it, her adrenaline will overcome the trigger pull weight very easily.

Just my 2 cents.

Doug

[gunderwood]

The heavy trigger pull is the only "safety" you have on that gun. Not sure I would lighten it for your wife. I am sure if the moment ever arrives when she needs it, her adrenaline will overcome the trigger pull weight very easily.

Just my 2 cents.

Doug

Just like my LCP. I will never be able to shoot it as accurately as my WC CQB, but that isn't the point. The LCP, or in this case the LCR, is designed as a backup gun or when you can't carry anything else. It is not designed for extended engagements (many rounds) or extended ranges (>10 yards give or take). At the ranges (0-10 yards) these are designed for, the trigger pull is more than adequate to hit an attacker.

Don't get me wrong, these are fantastic guns for their purpose. I like my a lot.

If she wants to get better (it took me a while to get used to my first DA/SA SIGs trigger), get snap caps and practice. Stand in your firing position, but with the barrel of the gun a couple of inches from a contrasting wall. Focus on the front sight and practice pulling the trigger. The goal is to learn how to pull the trigger without moving the sights. The contrasting wall helps; having it so close makes it easier on your eyes to focus on the front sight since there isn't much depth to this set up.

[CowboyT]

Perhaps it depends on finger strength. I shot an LCR a couple months ago and found the trigger pull to be noticeably lighter than my S&W. I think it's great, personally. Just spend some time at the range with it and get used to it, like anything else. Gunderwood's suggestion of dry-fire practice is a great one and one that I do regularly.