ruger LCR - The Firearms Forum

21bravo · 01-24-2009, 02:53 PM

im sure everybody knows about the ruger LCP .380 that was introduced last year...and that a batch of them was recalled. well, even with the recall the waiting list is still 6 to 7 months around here

but at this years SHOT Show ruger introduced the LCR (light compact revolver) chambered in .38 spl +p.. i just thought id see what some of y'alls $0.02 is on this new 13.5 oz concealed carry revolver... right now its available in 2 models the one shown below and one with crimson trace laser grips

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ponycar17 · 01-24-2009, 03:05 PM

That's a pretty neat lookin' revolver. My only concern with revolvers is the width of the cylinder which is an instant indicator that you're carrying in your front pocket. I see that Ruger has somewhat masked the print of the cylinder by reducing the front diameter. That's a good idea...

On the note of the LCP, my uncle had been looking for one and I ran into a guy the other night who had two brand-new LCPs in stock. We went to pick it up today. The waiting lists my uncle had seen already were 200+ names long. After handling it a bit I'll admit that it feels better made than my Kel-Tec.

21bravo · 01-24-2009, 03:18 PM

when i first saw the lcp in pictures i didnt like it much..but when i actually got to hold one my mind was changed. im sure thats how it'd be with this new lcr...but if im gonna have a revolver id rather have a hammer on the back of mine....i know, i know...thats not practical for ccw use..its just my preference

Oneida Steve · 01-25-2009, 10:26 AM

21bravo, I hope the LCR is prettier in person.

From the pictures I would say that is about the ugliest looking revolver I have ever seen.

21bravo · 01-25-2009, 01:21 PM

i have a friend that used to say "i dont give a damn if its pretty, as long as its functional." i personally wont have a gun that i dont find pleasing to the eye..and functional. i agree about this pistols looks..lets hope ruger doesnt start doin this with all their pistols

ponycar17 · 01-25-2009, 05:21 PM

Pretty guns are for displays. Functional guns are for carry. I'd sacrifice the looks of the gun if it saved mine or a family member's life. Just an opinion...

graehaven · 01-25-2009, 05:43 PM

I'm sure it's fine and all, but at more than $100 over the price of a S&W 642 Airweight, I'll take the Smith.

ponycar17 · 01-31-2009, 02:51 PM

I didn't realize the thing was polymer until I saw it on the cover of G&A yesterday. For that reason, I retract the good things I might have said about the gun until it's proven. Shooting a 13.5 oz. .38 Spl +P round would not be pleasant but I'd much prefer that being done from a metal-alloy revolver than a polymer one. The 16 oz. 642 has enough recoil to make you dread every shot. One lighter than that would be terrible... The redeeming quality of the LCR may lie in its smaller cylinder only.

lead · 01-31-2009, 05:48 PM

I've never understood why they didn't introduce this in their new .327Magnum? It's their round for crying out loud! Maybe they figured that if it gets recalled, let it be in .38spl, and not put a bad rep on the .327M?

21bravo · 01-31-2009, 06:07 PM

i may be wrong... but i dont think that the .327 federal magnum has done as good as the powers that be at sturm ruger hoped it would. i have only seen ONE of their sp101's chambered for it and the gun store didnt even have any ammo to sell any potential buyer of the pistol.

lead · 01-31-2009, 07:47 PM

Charter Arms is offering a pistol in it now, called "The Patriot" and I have read that S&W is putting something out in it soon.
I bet that if the LCR does well, it will be out in .327 next.

ponycar17 · 01-31-2009, 09:50 PM

I think the .327 in that lightweight package would be a hand full... A hand full that would be effective for only skilled shooters.

Rodman · 02-15-2009, 11:17 PM

You failed to say that its a polymer framed revolver

patrol · 02-19-2009, 12:19 PM

Its not a polymer framed revolver at all. It has polymer cam and main spring but the frame is black titanium and the cylinder is dark grey stainless steel. it has a poly shroud on the outside where the hammer would be. Ruger makes good revolvers but since this is so new in their design and it has a hefty price tag I'd stick to a J frame in several models from air weight to scandium to shrouded hammer to hammerless etc..etc.. they are actually lower in price and have a lifetime warranty. I love my airweight J frame Mdl 638

Carne Frio · 02-20-2009, 09:47 AM

Maybe, but only after the recall.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-20-2009, 09:02 PM

The LCR recall only affect the LCR Auto, not the revolver.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/LCPRecall/index.html

The revolver's body is an alloy, the barrel and cylinder is steel, the shroud cover for the firing mechanism is a polymer material. Read the whole thing rather then make a presumption based on biased info.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=5401&return=Y

thomas44 · 02-21-2009, 06:09 AM

I'd say it has potential for a very practical carry revolver.

polamalu43 · 04-18-2011, 08:23 AM

I got one a few months back, as a nightstand gun for my wife. At first, I really loved shooting it. Now, it sometimes becomes a bit aggravating. After firing a few rounds, it becomes uncomfortable to shoot. Plus, I am really puzzled as to why I am so extremely inaccurate with this gun. I can't hit squat with this dang thing. I might as well throw it at a bad guy, because I sure wouldn't hit him with a round. I shoot Federal 115 gr. FMJ or Remington UMC at the range. Could that be a problem?

gdmoody · 04-18-2011, 12:03 PM

I bought mine in 10/09 and even though I haven't fired it a lot, I have not had any real problems with it. I seem to think it is as accurate as any 2 inch barrel can be. It is not real accurate at 25 yards.

The only problem I have had is that while shooting it one day, the "ejector" unscrewed and I could not get the cylinder to open. Once I figgured it out and screwed the thing back in, I'v had no other problems with it at all.

Buckshot · 04-19-2011, 02:20 AM

I've read several reviews that indicate the polymer portions do a very good job of attenuating felt recoil, making the LCR a little more enjoyable to shoot than some of the other very lightweight snubbies, like the Scandium Smiths. It shor is butt-ugly though.

TheGunClinger · 04-19-2011, 05:23 AM

Had the LCR .38 with CR grips and hi-viz front sight. Shoots great and is very light. Sold it and just bought the LCR .357. No CT grips but did add the Hi-Viz. Also is a good shooter and my wife has once again, claimed it for herself.

01-24-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	ruger LCR im sure everybody knows about the ruger LCP .380 that was introduced last year...and that a batch of them was recalled. well, even with the recall the waiting list is still 6 to 7 months around here but at this years SHOT Show ruger introduced the LCR (light compact revolver) chambered in .38 spl +p.. i just thought id see what some of y'alls $0.02 is on this new 13.5 oz concealed carry revolver... right now its available in 2 models the one shown below and one with crimson trace laser grips -->

01-24-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: ruger LCR That's a pretty neat lookin' revolver. My only concern with revolvers is the width of the cylinder which is an instant indicator that you're carrying in your front pocket. I see that Ruger has somewhat masked the print of the cylinder by reducing the front diameter. That's a good idea... On the note of the LCP, my uncle had been looking for one and I ran into a guy the other night who had two brand-new LCPs in stock. We went to pick it up today. The waiting lists my uncle had seen already were 200+ names long. After handling it a bit I'll admit that it feels better made than my Kel-Tec.

01-24-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	Re: ruger LCR when i first saw the lcp in pictures i didnt like it much..but when i actually got to hold one my mind was changed. im sure thats how it'd be with this new lcr...but if im gonna have a revolver id rather have a hammer on the back of mine....i know, i know...thats not practical for ccw use..its just my preference

01-25-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: ruger LCR 21bravo, I hope the LCR is prettier in person. From the pictures I would say that is about the ugliest looking revolver I have ever seen.

01-25-2009, 01:21 PM	#5
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	Re: ruger LCR i have a friend that used to say "i dont give a damn if its pretty, as long as its functional." i personally wont have a gun that i dont find pleasing to the eye..and functional. i agree about this pistols looks..lets hope ruger doesnt start doin this with all their pistols

01-25-2009, 05:21 PM	#6
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: ruger LCR Pretty guns are for displays. Functional guns are for carry. I'd sacrifice the looks of the gun if it saved mine or a family member's life. Just an opinion...

01-25-2009, 05:43 PM	#7
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: ruger LCR I'm sure it's fine and all, but at more than $100 over the price of a S&W 642 Airweight, I'll take the Smith. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

01-31-2009, 02:51 PM	#8
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: ruger LCR I didn't realize the thing was polymer until I saw it on the cover of G&A yesterday. For that reason, I retract the good things I might have said about the gun until it's proven. Shooting a 13.5 oz. .38 Spl +P round would not be pleasant but I'd much prefer that being done from a metal-alloy revolver than a polymer one. The 16 oz. 642 has enough recoil to make you dread every shot. One lighter than that would be terrible... The redeeming quality of the LCR may lie in its smaller cylinder only. __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

01-31-2009, 05:48 PM	#9
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: ruger LCR I've never understood why they didn't introduce this in their new .327Magnum? It's their round for crying out loud! Maybe they figured that if it gets recalled, let it be in .38spl, and not put a bad rep on the .327M? __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

01-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#10
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	Re: ruger LCR i may be wrong... but i dont think that the .327 federal magnum has done as good as the powers that be at sturm ruger hoped it would. i have only seen ONE of their sp101's chambered for it and the gun store didnt even have any ammo to sell any potential buyer of the pistol.

01-31-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: ruger LCR Charter Arms is offering a pistol in it now, called "The Patriot" and I have read that S&W is putting something out in it soon. I bet that if the LCR does well, it will be out in .327 next. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

01-31-2009, 09:50 PM	#12
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: ruger LCR I think the .327 in that lightweight package would be a hand full... A hand full that would be effective for only skilled shooters. __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

02-15-2009, 11:17 PM	#13
Rodman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Re: ruger LCR You failed to say that its a polymer framed revolver

02-19-2009, 12:19 PM	#14
patrol V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 325	Re: ruger LCR Its not a polymer framed revolver at all. It has polymer cam and main spring but the frame is black titanium and the cylinder is dark grey stainless steel. it has a poly shroud on the outside where the hammer would be. Ruger makes good revolvers but since this is so new in their design and it has a hefty price tag I'd stick to a J frame in several models from air weight to scandium to shrouded hammer to hammerless etc..etc.. they are actually lower in price and have a lifetime warranty. I love my airweight J frame Mdl 638

02-20-2009, 09:47 AM	#15
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 699	Re: ruger LCR Maybe, but only after the recall.

02-20-2009, 09:02 PM	#16
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: ruger LCR The LCR recall only affect the LCR Auto, not the revolver. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/LCPRecall/index.html The revolver's body is an alloy, the barrel and cylinder is steel, the shroud cover for the firing mechanism is a polymer material. Read the whole thing rather then make a presumption based on biased info. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=5401&return=Y __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 02-20-2009 at 09:04 PM..

02-21-2009, 06:09 AM	#17
thomas44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 577	Re: ruger LCR I'd say it has potential for a very practical carry revolver. __________________ Change...it's all you'll have left in your pocket by 2013.

04-18-2011, 08:23 AM	#18
polamalu43 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 42	Re: ruger LCR I got one a few months back, as a nightstand gun for my wife. At first, I really loved shooting it. Now, it sometimes becomes a bit aggravating. After firing a few rounds, it becomes uncomfortable to shoot. Plus, I am really puzzled as to why I am so extremely inaccurate with this gun. I can't hit squat with this dang thing. I might as well throw it at a bad guy, because I sure wouldn't hit him with a round. I shoot Federal 115 gr. FMJ or Remington UMC at the range. Could that be a problem?

04-18-2011, 12:03 PM	#19
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,345	Re: ruger LCR I bought mine in 10/09 and even though I haven't fired it a lot, I have not had any real problems with it. I seem to think it is as accurate as any 2 inch barrel can be. It is not real accurate at 25 yards. The only problem I have had is that while shooting it one day, the "ejector" unscrewed and I could not get the cylinder to open. Once I figgured it out and screwed the thing back in, I'v had no other problems with it at all. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

04-19-2011, 02:20 AM	#20
Buckshot Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 884	Re: ruger LCR I've read several reviews that indicate the polymer portions do a very good job of attenuating felt recoil, making the LCR a little more enjoyable to shoot than some of the other very lightweight snubbies, like the Scandium Smiths. It shor is butt-ugly though. __________________ United States of America - Born July 4th, 1776 - Killed by 50 million brain-dead zombies November 6th, 2012 Mack: Shame what this town's come to. Charley Waite: You could do something about it. Mack: What? We're freighters. Ralph here's a shopkeeper. Charley Waite: You're men, ain't you? Mack: I didn't raise my boys just to see 'em killed. Charley Waite: Well you may not know this, but there's things that gnaw at a man worse than dying. - Open Range MOLON LABE

04-19-2011, 05:23 AM	#21
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,383	Re: ruger LCR Had the LCR .38 with CR grips and hi-viz front sight. Shoots great and is very light. Sold it and just bought the LCR .357. No CT grips but did add the Hi-Viz. Also is a good shooter and my wife has once again, claimed it for herself. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.