Author Topic: More polymer framed revolvers (Read 9259 times)

MillCreek · « **on:** January 23, 2010, 11:39:56 AM »

I noticed over on Gunblast and some other sites that Taurus and S&W have jumped on the bandwagon of polymer-framed revolvers according to the new models just released at Shot Show. Both of them look a lot clunkier compared to the Ruger LCR.

TMM · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2010, 12:16:17 PM »

yea, i noticed Taurus jumping on the polymer revolver bandwagon, but i didn't know about S&W until now. i agree - they look like a regular small-frame revolver made with polymer instead of steel. Ruger seemed to have put some real thought, research, and testing into thier gun to make a quality, super-light, super-small product.

TMM

MillCreek · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2010, 01:36:56 PM »

Once the market supply goes up and I can actually find them for a decent price, the Ruger LCR and Taurus TCP are on my wish list. It is not a coincidence that the sizing of these will fit neatly in my bicycle handlebar bags and the chest pocket of my motorcycle jackets.

Standing Wolf · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:01:54 PM »

How do you have them engraved and fitted with fancy wooden stocks?

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:08:41 PM »

IIRC, they're polymer frames with steel inserts, right?

IOW, I don't want a Tupperware .357 Magnum without at least something substantial between me and all that pressure...

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:17:27 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on January 23, 2010, 04:08:41 PM

IOW, I don't want a Tupperware .357 Magnum without at least something substantial between me and all that pressure...

Wuss. :D

Brad

Northwoods · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:33:13 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on January 23, 2010, 04:08:41 PM

IIRC, they're polymer frames with steel inserts, right?

IOW, I don't want a Tupperware .357 Magnum without at least something substantial between me and all that pressure...

Just looked at the Ruger website. The cylinder is 400 series steel, and the barrel is 17-4PH. The frame is 7000 series forged Al. The only tupperware is in the fire control housing.

ETA: It's also a .38Spl, not .357mag.

MillCreek · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:57:32 PM »

According to the respective websites, the Ruger, Taurus and S&W polymer revolvers are all .38 special.

French G. · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2010, 06:10:49 PM »

We've sunk to a new low in the world if the gun industry looks to Ruger for handgun ideas to copy. Of course we can now probably solve our domestic energy needs if we just tap the heads of all the S&W purists for steam. And they thought the lock was bad.

mgdavis · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2010, 07:20:08 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on January 23, 2010, 01:36:56 PM

Once the market supply goes up and I can actually find them for a decent price, the Ruger LCR and Taurus TCP are on my wish list. It is not a coincidence that the sizing of these will fit neatly in my bicycle handlebar bags and the chest pocket of my motorcycle jackets.

Always seemed like a good way to end up with broken ribs.

I keep my 642 in the pocket of my overpants. It might give me some nasty bruising if I landed on it, but better a bruise than a punctured lung or similar.

I handled the LCR briefly. Very light, didn't notice anything obnoxious about the ergonomics. I think they all come with a Big Dot front sight, which is a nice feature if true.

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2010, 07:52:02 PM »

Tried out a LCR when helping my mother pick out a handgun. It had a light trigger pull, which was nice. Otherwise it was unremarkable. Ended up with a 642 instead.

What's the motivation behind plastic revolvers? Do they accomplish anything that a lightweight metal revolver can't?

lee n. field · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2010, 07:53:39 PM »

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How do you have them engraved

Why do I suddenly think of some ~~hack~~ amateur "stippling" his Glock with a soldering iron...?

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What's the motivation behind plastic revolvers? Do they accomplish anything that a lightweight metal revolver can't?

Revolvers might cost less?

GigaBuist · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:25:48 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on January 23, 2010, 04:57:32 PM

According to the respective websites, the Ruger, Taurus and S&W polymer revolvers are all .38 special.

I recall Ruger announcing at SHOT this year that their LCP will come out in .357 pretty soon.

roo_ster · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:37:14 PM »

Links to the new plastic S&W & Taurus, Please?

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:40:44 PM »

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What's the motivation behind plastic revolvers? Do they accomplish anything that a lightweight metal revolver can't?

Earth-friendly?

I understand there are plenty of biodegradable polymers out there to choose from.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:42:44 PM »

Quote from: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 23, 2010, 07:52:02 PM

What's the motivation behind plastic revolvers? Do they accomplish anything that a lightweight metal revolver can't?

Gotta be cheaper, right? I haven't priced 'em, but what else is plastic for? Well, that and corrosion resistance.

lee n. field · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:50:54 PM »

That and weight reduction without having to use expensive magical mystery metals.

Balog · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:57:17 PM »

Polymer is not solely available from a mine in Russia. I also hear it absorbs recoil somewhat.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:57:41 PM »

It seems there is better recoil control with the Ruger LCR vs metallic competitors. I was impressed with the design and trigger, but it was a bit clunky IMO and I already have a S&W 37.

Chris

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:59:42 PM »

Quote from: lee n. field on January 23, 2010, 08:50:54 PM

That and weight reduction without having to use expensive magical mystery metals.

Like I said. Price.

280plus · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2010, 10:26:19 PM »

I know S&W stopped making the j frame .32 mag with titanium cylinders because the cost was prohibitive. They are now slightly heavier (couple ounces I think) but last I looked ~$200 cheaper than mine was. $450 vs $650. Mine was a model 332 I believe the new number is 432.

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2010, 10:31:13 PM »

not sure i get it. i see how its done and what not... just don't get the point.

mgdavis · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2010, 10:34:11 PM »

I'm wrong about the sights. XS sights seem to be an option, but are not standard.

Pretty decent write-up in this month's SWAT.

S. Williamson · « **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2010, 05:17:52 PM »

Quote from: bluestarlizzard on January 23, 2010, 10:31:13 PM

not sure i get it. i see how its done and what not... just don't get the point.

Hovering chandelier?

MechAg94 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2010, 07:28:59 PM »

I've got an S&W airweight 38. Hard to get much light than that. It still feels pretty solid also.

I have seen the Rugers, but they ought to be cheaper IMO if they are going to be plastic.

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