Ruger LCP Recall

We will install the new hammer mechanism, plus some other functional upgrades that we added since the LCP’s introduction, and return your LCP to you, all FREE of charge. When we do, we also will send you a FREE magazine with the new finger grip extension as a “thank you” for your patience and cooperation. We will make every effort to return your pistol within one week of receipt.

Assuming that the "fix" is done right, that's not too bad to get one of the magazines with the extension. Its not like I'll be without a gun until it gets back. I hate that this has happened but it looks like Ruger is doing the right thing and trying to do right by its customers.

I thought it was a known "feature"; no firing pin block.
Seen it discussed a lot on defensivecarry and other forums.
Supposedly has to be dropped from higher height than a person's hand, so wasn't considered much of an issue.
The LCP manual DOES state that it can fire if dropped, eh?

- OS

What luck. The first auto I've bought in 15 years and it gets a recall. At least I'll save 25 bucks by not having to get a second mag since they are sending a free one. About 350 rds through mine and no problems. I carry it as a bug so don't have to do without my main squeeze.--MP

Dang, I've got 2 of em in the recall.

Another good reason to carry a S&W J Frame or Taurus 85 with transfer bar!

heres the actual email I got about it yesterday...

Ruger has recently received a small number of reports from the field indicating that LCP pistols can discharge when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. We are firmly committed to safety and would like to retrofit all older LCP Pistols. The retrofit involves installation of an upgraded hammer mechanism at no charge to the customer.

We want to remind gun users that, for maximum safety when carrying any pistol with a loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be empty, and the slide should be closed. Any gun may fire if dropped or struck.
How to determine if your pistol needs the retrofit: All LCP pistols bearing prefix “370” (that is, serial number 370-xxxxx) may be affected. Newly manufactured and retrofitted “370” prefix LCP pistols with the new hammer mechanism installed have been marked with a diamond in the flat portion of the slot just behind and below the hammer as show to the right. Going forward, new pistols will be marked with the serial number prefix “371” (serial number 371-xxxxx). Pistols with the “371” prefix are not affected.
How to arrange to have your pistol retrofitted:
Step 1 - Contact us and provide your name, address, telephone number and LCP serial number.
To sign up for the FREE safety upgrade:
Click Here to sign up immediately using the on-line form.
You may also sign up by using any of these alternative methods:
E-mail:
LCPRecall@ruger.com
Fax:
(928) 541-8873
Phone:
LCP Recall Hotline
1-800-784-3701
(available Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT)
Step 2 - The new parts are being built and we will retrofit LCP pistols on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as they are available. When we are ready to retrofit your pistol, we will send you a shipping label and package with instructions so you can return your pistol to us FREE of charge.
Step 3 - We will install the new hammer mechanism, plus some other functional upgrades that we added since the LCP’s introduction, and return your LCP to you, all FREE of charge. When we do, we also will send you a FREE magazine with the new finger grip extension as a “thank you” for your patience and cooperation. We will make every effort to return your pistol within one week of receipt.
Thank you,
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Sounds like it's more of a sear jumping problem than a firing-pin rebound problem, since they are replacing the hammer.

Ouch, 0 for 2 on the new pistols, Ruger... That's dissapointing.

Sounds like they are doing everything they can to make it right though. Whatever happened with the SR-9 stuff, are they even still making them?

Originally Posted by wjh2657

Another good reason to carry a S&W J Frame or Taurus 85 with transfer bar!

I have and carry both of these.....what's a transfer bar?

Originally Posted by molonlabetn

Sounds like it's more of a sear jumping problem than a firing-pin rebound problem, since they are replacing the hammer.

Ouch, 0 for 2 on the new pistols, Ruger... That's dissapointing.

Sounds like they are doing everything they can to make it right though. Whatever happened with the SR-9 stuff, are they even still making them?

Appears that they are, the SR-9 is the first thing you see on their website. The quote they use on the website is "Ruger took the SR9 back to the drawing board, and the results are impressive" Guns & Ammo Magazine

Originally Posted by PackinMama

I have and carry both of these.....what's a transfer bar?

All modern double action revolvers use a little area of metal over the firing pin; the hammer contacts this piece of metal which presses the firing pin. This "bar" only is in place when the cylindered round and trigger are in full sync, ready to fire. The bar is NOT in place at other times over firing pin, so that if dropped, nothing can push against the firing pin.

Unless you have a fully enclosed hammer model you can look down under hammer and see the "bar" come up in place over the rounded aft end of the firing pin.

Many single action revolvers like "cowboy" guns, and old revolvers (pre 1960's) in general, a projection on the hammer IS the firing pin, and if down on a live round could fire the round in the chamber if dropped.

- OS