Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) Polymer Frame Wheelgun

KrautBurner · Jan 31, 2009

Available March 1, 2009

PNW Riders

Ruger LCR - Lightweight Compact Revolver

have you guys seen this?

only 13.5oz

and it's good for "+P" ammunition.

there's a good writeup in the new "Guns & Ammo"

Edit:
here's another writeup

Ruger’s Radical New Lightweight Compact Revolver .38 Special LCR

another article (it's got a vid too)

DOWN RANGE TV Ruger® LCR?: AN EVOLUTIONARY REVOLVER DESIGN

Ruger LCR: New .38 Special revolver | The Firearm Blog

The revolver features:

* Double Action
* Polymer fire-control housing
* Aluminum frame with black “synergistic” hard coating
* Fluted stainless steel cylinder, lightweight and compact.
* 5 Rounds in the cylinder
* Replaceable front sight.U-notch rear sight.
* The fire control system has been designed with a friction reducing cam that allows a very smooth trigger pull.
* The internal lock has been designed so it will not interfere with the fire control components.

The Specs:

Caliber: .38 SPL+P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Finish: Matte Black/Target Grey
Grip: Hogue Tamer w/ Sorborthane Insert
Barrel Length: 1.875″
Groove: 6
Twist: 1:16″ RH
Overall Length: 6.50″
Weight: 13.5 oz.
Front Sight(s): Replaceable, Pinned Ramp Front
Rear Sight(s): Integral U-Notch

The standard model has a recommended retail price of $525.

Ruger are also simultaneously releasing a model with Crimson Trace Lasergrips. It has MSRP of $792.

Pointman · Jan 31, 2009

THAT is really cool!

I'll have to try one...:devil:

Metonymy · Jan 31, 2009

I know Pete was look at these.

Now if I could convince him to buy that badboy and sell me his .380... :secret:

GixxerPete · Feb 2, 2009

Metonymy said:
I know Pete was look at these.

Now if I could convince him to buy that badboy and sell me his .380... :secret:

Oh I plan on buying an LCR, but there will be no selling of the LCP, especially now that I have it dialed in with the laser sight. :rock:

mjn · Feb 2, 2009

That looks sweet!

I might have to snag one of those...

Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) Polymer Frame Wheelgun

KrautBurner

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