I have a Ruger Mark II standard that is an excellent gun but it is heavy. It makes sense, given that when most folks go in search of a concealed-carry revolver, they generally poke around for the tersest model they can find. In 2010, Ruger followed with the introduction of the LCR-357 chambered for the ever-popular .357 Magnum, and then Ruger released models chambered for .22LR, .22 Magnum, .38 Special +P, 9mm Luger, and the newest in .327 Magnum. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The Ruger LCRx Overview. As you know, the LCR is one of Ruger’s best-selling guns. I go a ways off the grid backpacking, so minimizing size and weight, and high reliability are my main considerations in gun selection. Since I live according to reality, I occasionally need deep concealment, and I … This particular gun breaks at 9 pounds double action, which is phenomenal, because it’s also … Sku: 78086 Red Laser Enhanced Grip for Ruger LCR: OverMolded … Ruger's line of lightweight compact revolvers (LCR) began 2009 with the .38 Special version. Over the last few weeks, though, the Smith pulled away convincingly. More. The five-shot capacity is unchanged and frame size remains the same, with a slightly longer grip that omits the finger grooves typically found … I think im going to order a Ruger LCR or LCRx in .357 for a backcountry insurance policy. etc. etc. Huh? $199.95. The SP101 has a 4.6 … To sum it up, you can choose from OWB or IWB holsters for your Ruger LCRx, shoulder holsters, pancake holsters, paddle holsters, duty holsters, drop leg holsters, small of the back holsters, crossdraw holsters, … by B. Gil Horman - Tuesday, May 23, 2017. I'd feel safe with a J frame & almost purchased a NIB S&W 642 no lock.38spl in 2014 on sale for about $365.00. Sort By. The LCRx has the win if you consider the SA trigger, but for me that is at the range and not realistic for comparison in a self defense situation. RustyShackelford, May 2, 2015 #18. xTHORx Member. If you have read it all before, feel free to skip down to "Features." 8 Item(s) Show Sku: 78080 Red Laser Enhanced Grip for Ruger LCR: OverMolded Rubber Tamer Cushion - Black. With more than 17k votes counted — a remarkable sample — we can declare Smith’s venerable pocket wheelgun the undisputed winner of this head-to-head … I have a Single Six which is a great revolver but it is also heavy. Why would Ruger put an exposed hammer on a snubbie, especially one equipped with one of the best out-of-the-box double-action triggers on planet earth? If I didn't have my S&W 442 (Mine's from the early '90s & is factory nickel plated), I'd have a Ruger LCR. The latest is the .38 … Sku: 78083 Red Laser Enhanced Grip for Ruger LCR: OverMolded Rubber Tamer Cushion - FDE. First, the 9mm LCR’s recoil was not objectionable. Unloaded weight is 13.5 ounces at the lightest, 17.2 ounces at the heaviest. Ruger's Revolvers: The LCR vs. Second, although the steel-framed SP101 outweighed the LCR by a good bit (half again as much as the LCR—an extra 8 ounces), the hard rubber stocks on that gun … … The original LCR’s are hammerless … Ruger listened and came out with the Ruger LCRx. 2 of 18 Ruger LCR Despite an unloaded weight of only 17.1 ounces, the Ruger LCR handled well during testing and was relatively easy to control. So I'm looking in between these two at the … Illustration courtesy of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Having previously reviewed and liked the original double action only (DAO) Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) and subsequent true double action (DA) LCRx .38 +P snub-nose revolvers, we were compelled to request a sample of the latest variation, an LCRx with a longer, three inch, … The Ruger LCR design is different from other DA revolvers. 09/11/2012 01:00 AM | by David Higginbotham. Ruger just recently launched the Ruger LCRx .38 special due to people asking Ruger for a version of the LCR with a hammer on it. Then again, the LCR is meant to be a close-up self-defense handgun, and you fire it double-action – there’s really not … My two favorite revolvers are the Ruger SP101 3” and the Ruger LCRX 3”. A few yrs back I almost got an Airlite … The widely acclaimed Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) just got even better. Ruger lcr .22lr vs lcrx .22lr. Moon clips have been the standard … Patented friction-reducing cam is a next generation design in fire control systems that results in a smooth, non-stacking trigger pull. Weight-wise, the LCR's in between the Airweights & Airlites (Scandium framed J frames). Today, we’re looking at the Ruger LCRx in .357 Magnum – and as already noted, this model comes with a 3-inch barrel, not the stubby 2-inch version on the LCR – BTW, the LCR is double-action only – no way to cock the hammer for single-action shooting. I thought a comparison … Unlike the Charter Arms Pitbull (which does not use moon clips, but instead employs a retention spring built into the ejector that fits under the 9mm cartridge’s rim), the LCR 9mm and the 905, like the S&W Model 940, use five-shot moon clips. In Stock. In Stock. CharlieM. Set Descending Direction. Ruger’s first LCRx was a snub-nosed LCR .38 with an exposed hammer. The LCR has a 1.87-inch barrel across the board, save for two LCRx models with 3-inch barrels. First, there’s the advantage that moon clips offer for reloads. SUBSCRIBE. By the Guns and Shooting Online Staff. Ruger LCRx .38 Special: The LCR with a Hammer. S&W J or E frames are okay but I'm not a fan of the shorter rod. Due to success, the company produced LCR's for 357 Magnum, .22 LR, .22 WMR, 9mm, and finally in 2015, .327 Federal Magnum. It was on par with .38+P loads in my all-steel 640 (with boot grips) and was definitely controllable. Joined: Feb 27, 2018 Messages: 10. The revolver sent to me for testing is similar in many ways to other .38 Specials LCRs I’ve shot in the past. Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Special models and from 400-series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by CharlieM., Jun 4, 2018. The best feature about the Ruger LCRx 38 Special is the trigger. The latest expansion of the line is the LCRX-3, which comes with a 3-inch barrel in place of the customary 1.875-inch snout and adjustable sights instead of the fixed sights found on the original LCR. Nov 10, 2018 #1 . Hogue has several cool after market grips for the Ruger LCR line. (One in .38 Special, one in .22 LR.) For some time now, Ruger has offered a .357 Magnum in both its hammerless LCR and exposed hammer LCRx lines. Ruger LCR vs. S&W Model 640 The Ruger LCR (left) and S&W Model 640 (right) are two quality revolvers that harness the power of the .357 Magnum for concealed carry—but which one will suit your needs better? LCRx and SP101 chambered in the 9x19mm at SHOT 2018. I'm considering the LCR/LCRx for the light weight and being a revolver it allows me to shoot any variety of .22 short. I’ve been looking at both the Ruger SP101 and the LCRX in .22lr. The SP101 is chambered in 357 Magnum, and the LCRX is chambered in 38 Special and is +P rated. Both are reported to have heavy trigger pulls although the LCRX might be a little better. The Ruger LCR first appeared in 2009, chambered for the venerable .38 Special. I know most of our minds are already made up. Joined: Apr 29, 2015 Messages: 11 Location: Wisconsin. The shorter length … It has a monolithic frame made of hardcoat anodized 7000-series aluminum; a deeply fluted, five-shot, stainless steel cylinder … greg_r Lifetime Supporter. Ruger LCR vs SP101: Clash of the Tiny Titans. The SP101 can be improved with the usual Ruger trigger job. Ruger LCRX vs Ruger SP101 Discussion in 'General Firearms Discussion' started by greg_r, Nov 10, 2018. Trigger: LCP Comparing the LCR DA trigger (which is what you would probably be using in a self defense situation), I give a slight edge to the LCP II, but the LCR is not bad. The trigger's incredible & it's a tad lighter than the 442/642 Airweights. The LCRX is an ugly little dog in comparison. I am outspoken in my love for small-frame revolvers, even though I am not necessarily a revolver “enthusiast.” What I mean is, I would never carry a revolver over a double-stack auto loader if not restricted due to dress or circumstance. The Ruger ® LCR ® is a lightweight, small-frame revolver with a uniquely smooth trigger and highly manageable recoil. So buyers can shoot it more accurately. Both ejecting spent cartridges and loading up new cartridges are quicker with 9mm in moon clips than with rimmed revolver cartridges and speed loaders. Member. Catalog LCRX; UPC 7-36676-05430-5; Suggested Retail $579.00; Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum. However, up to this point, these have featured the popular 1.87-inch barrel configuration: snubbies. As the versatility of the gun itself is wide, also the versatility of holsters, that are available on the market is large. It is the best factory trigger on any current production revolver regardless of size or caliber. They hit a home run when they introduced the first polymer revolver in January of 2009, and since then they’ve added several new versions to broaden the market for this revolutionary snub nose. Ruger LCR; View as Grid List. Both have their pros and cons. The SP 101. LCR stands for “Lightweight Carry Revolver,” and the X on LCRx stands for “Exposed hammer.” You now get the same great LCR with the option of … The fantastically triggered Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) was neck and neck with the S&W (Smith & Wesson) 642 for more than a month. The Ruger LCR 357 (left) and LCR 9mm (right) can be distinguished by the relief cut in the 9mm cylinder to accommodate the moon clip. The 3-inch-barreled LCRx in .38 Special +P (officially Model 5431) is part of Ruger’s LCR lineup of revolvers with polymer grip frames. To me the SP101 is a thing of beauty. (See Ruger LCRx .38 +P Revolver to read our review of the two inch--actually 1.87 inch--barrel LCRx). However, the S&W Airlites are more expensive & have more felt recoil. Not sure about the LCRX. 5 (9mm Luger) 6 (327 Federal Magnum) 5 (357 Magnum) 6 (22 WMR) 8 (22 LR) *Buying ammo from LuckyGunner.com helps support HandgunHero It’s available in .38 Special +P. I really want a .22lr revolver. The Ruger LCR Model 5456 9mm Luger debuted in 2014, and the Taurus 905 has been around since 2003. Ruger LCRx is a kind of gun that can be holstered in any holster. To be perfectly … I want a revolver that is very small, light, and easy to carry, thus why I like the Ruger LCR series. So you might think an exposed hammer makes even more sense in a wheelgun with a full-size grip … The … I have a Taurus Ultra-lite 9 that has given me tons of grief. Does anyone have any first-hand experience with either the S&W 317 (mostly alloy), S&W 63 (SS), or Ruger LCR or LCRx in 22lr? At risk of boring those who have read our previous reviews, we will repeat ourselves in order to bring those who have not read those reviews up to speed. Most factory revolver triggers need some kind of help to get them where they need to be, but not the LCR lineup. The Ruger LCRx series offers the LCR with longer three-inch barrels and low-profile external hammers, resulting in a double action/single action revolver. long (if any exist) long rifle, stingers, shot shell, subsonic, quiet, etc. Patented polymer fire control housing holds all the fire control … The idea is that you have a lightweight pistol with quality sights and a LONG, stout DA … $189.95. S&W is a bit too expensive for me. Tested: Ruger LCRx 3-inch Barrel .22 Revolver. 9,156 6,861. Power: LCR. I am looking for a lightweight 22lr revolver with a smooth but stout DA trigger that will handle 10-20k rounds a year of standard velocity or subsonic ammo.
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