Author Topic: New Ruger LCR. Wow. (Read 12420 times)

Brad Johnson · « **on:** January 14, 2009, 06:54:31 PM »

Looks like Ruger is trying to take compact revolvers to the next level. An announcement for the new LCR just hit my Inbox.

5 shot
38 +P
Polymer gripe frame
Aluminum main frame

And it looks pretty neat, too.

Brad

41magsnub · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:56:40 PM »

that is different, does it have a loading port or whatever it is called like a single action or does the cylinder swing out? That wierd divot on the right side behind the cylinder looks sort of Ruger single six'ish.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:09:05 PM »

It loads like any Ruger DA revolver.

Brad

lee n. field · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:09:56 PM »

Looks interesting (despite Xavier's unenthusiastic note).

We'll just have to see how it shakes out, and where the street price ends up.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:20:01 PM »

The closest thing S&W has in terms of price is the Airweight (MSRP $561 vs the LCP's $535). The LCR beats it by a full ounce and a half (13.5 vs 15). I know it doesn't sound like much, but toted on your belt all day that extra ounce begins to grow. Rapidly. Lighter is definitely a plus.

The only thing Smith has that's lighter is the Scandium model (12 oz), but at an MSRP of $998 it's a tad pricey.

Brad

El Tejon · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:21:14 PM »

Farmer Frank finally got his wish.

He was yammering about it last Saturday at the gun show in Indy. I anticipate 5,000 words on it by tomorrow.

Farmer Frank in his cool shades=>http://frankwjames.blogspot.com/2009/01/day-before-shot-show.html

just Warren · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:37:30 PM »

I carry a 642 all day, I don't see that an extra ounce would make any noticible difference. Still though I like how they are pushing the envelope.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:38:53 PM »

Quote from: Brad Johnson on January 14, 2009, 06:54:31 PM

Polymer gripe frame

What's a gripe frame?

El Tejon · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:40:15 PM »

Gripe frame? Oy, veh, why must we suffer with such a frame. Such is my life,oy.

Oh, wait, that's a "Kvetch Frame".

just Warren · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:40:47 PM »

Bang! Damn! This frame hurts!

crt360 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:48:09 PM »

They really cut the cylinder down on it.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:58:17 PM »

I don't like the grips on it.

too "stay-puft marshmellow" looking, and they're rubber. Rubber means it doesn't make a good pocket carry, IMO. Snub grips can't bind against the pants while in your pocket or your shirt when worn on the waist.

I've seen pics of it with CTC grips, which are a hard plastic. Better, but too expensive to be worth it. Need to see aftermarket offerings.

And... it has a lock. Sigh. Not as bad as the S&W lock, but I would still feel dirty getting one.

MillCreek · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:26:53 PM »

I wonder if it is a concealed hammer, or is that a bolt-on shroud in the picture?

Josh Aston · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:33:00 PM »

That cylinder is just funky looking. That might present them with some sales problems. Think it would do better with a more conventional looking cylinder.

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:35:30 PM »

I don't get it. What's so special about it?

lee n. field · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:38:49 PM »

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I wonder if it is a concealed hammer, or is that a bolt-on shroud in the picture?

Look at the pictures at Gunblast. Looks like an integral shroud, not a bolt on.

Standing Wolf · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:02:32 PM »

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Looks like Ruger is trying to take compact revolvers to the next level.

Yeah, but it's a level down.

El Tejon · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:17:14 PM »

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I don't get it. What's so special about it?

It is special as it is a Ruger and represents a dramatic shift of corporate philosophy from Bill "no honest man" Ruger.

grampster · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:21:34 PM »

Actually, I like the way it looks.

Regolith · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:27:36 PM »

Quote from: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 14, 2009, 08:35:30 PM

I don't get it. What's so special about it?

First time they've used polymer in a major way on a revolver. Or, at least, the first time I've heard of it.

Bigjake · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:59:39 PM »

First they rip off Kel-Tec, and now Ruger clones a J frame and think it's revolutionary.

Forgive me if I'm not impressed.

roo_ster · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:05:29 PM »

The pinned & replaceable front sight is a Very Good Thing for a fixed-sight defensive revolver. A lot easier to find ammo that shoots to POA and/or choose which power level of .38spl ammo you want to carry and ensure it shoots to POA, elevation-wise.

IMO, both the stock & Crimson Trace grips look too big for pocket carry.

I'll have to wait & see before I make my determination.

I am glad S&W has indubitably high quality competition for pocket revos, again. They haven't had any since Colt gave up the market & Taurus just isn't quite there yet.

MikePGS · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:11:38 PM »

Surprisingly Gunblast gave it a good review. That must mean its pretty good, cuz those guys are pretty objective and critical.

Sorry just kind of annoyed by Gunblast's "Every Gun Sent To Us Is Great" mentality.

Bogie · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:15:44 PM »

This ain't Bill Ruger's Mini-14...

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=5846&return=Y

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2009, 12:08:16 AM »

The Russkies had a breaktop polymer revolver, IIRC. Don't think they ever made a significant number of 'em.

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