AMMUNITION INFORMATION
RUGER® LCR® REVOLVERS
CHAMBERED IN 9MM LUGER
NOTE: A package of three 9mm moon clips are supplied with the revolver and
are required to allow proper ejection of the 9mm rimless cases.
See “SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 9mm MOON CLIPS” on page 18. The
RUGER®
LCR® chambered in 9mm Luger is only compatable with the 9mm
Luger cartridge. Do not use any other 9mm cartridges (9mm Short, 9mm
Bergmann, etc.). RUGER®
LCR®
revolvers are designed for use with
cartridges of the correct caliber which are manufactured in accordance with the
U.S. Industry Standards. Be certain to use proper cartridges of the correct caliber.
See page 23 (“Care and Cleaning”) for important information on chamber
cleaning.
Because 9mm cartridges are manufactured worldwide for use in pistols, revolvers,
and submachine guns, it is possible to encounter cartridges which, when fired,
develop pierced primers. If this occurs, discontinue the use of the particular
brand or type of ammunition. The possibility of a pierced primer is another
reason why a shooter should always wear eye protection. Use only metal jacketed
bullets in 9mm revolvers. When a lead bullet is fired, its base expands and a ring
of lead is shaved off and deposited in the shoulder area of the chamber. A buildup
of lead rings can prevent proper chambering of cartridges, so routine, proper
cleaning is very important (see “Care and Cleaning” page 23).
Also note that some ammunition may not securely crimp the bullet in the
cartridge. An improperly crimped bullet will move forward in the cartridge. This
will only become an issue if the round moves forward enough to protrude out of
the front of the cylinder. Should this happen, the cylinder will not be able to
index to fire as the nose of the bullet will hit the outside of the barrel or frame.
Should this happen, discontinue use of that particular brand or type of
ammunition.