2 LCRx 3" models on Davidsons

There are two 3" models on Gallery of Guns now.

The 5431, is on Ruger's web site.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/RugerStore/ItemDetail.aspx?item=5431-RUG

and the 5433, which I can't find on Ruger's web site.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/RugerStore/ItemDetail.aspx?item=5433-RUG

Looking at the specs for them, they look the same, so I wonder what the difference is. I also am kinda hoping that it's actually not 38 special, but rather 357 mag. That's my dream kit gun!

Anyone who knows what this 5433 is, please speak up!

If it were .357 it would weigh more, as they have a steel frame, instead of aluminum.

Best bet is to call Davidson's and ask what the difference is.

Yeah - I was thinking that, but if they flummoxed the caliber, they could have done that with the weight as well.

I'll have to call them Monday and get the scoop.

So the plot thickens!

I called Davidson's, and they didn't know either. She is going to try and find out, and call me back.

The thing that gets me is that it's a different picture of a 3" LCRx.

I like mine and wear it around the house and as a hiking companion...

The only thing I would change is the ejector rod length. I think they used the same ejector rod as on the snubbie and it is a bit short for a full ejection of spent brass.

I would take advantage of the extra room under the barrel on the 3" model and give us a longer one.

Edmo

I love my 3" LCRx, and love that picture Edmo.

Rumrunner said:

I love my 3" LCRx, and love that picture Edmo.

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I had that revolver and flashlight with me today at the range... Different Benchmade knife though.

I took all of my "nubbies" along too... The 3" barrel makes the LCRx point easier than the others. It shoots much tighter groups in my hand than any of these below.

Primers were popped, powder was burned, paper was punched, and smiles were made.

Edmo

Update - Davidsons doesn't know either, so they're checking with Ruger.

Just a bump back to the top. I am curious to hear what they say.

wolfee said:

Just a bump back to the top. I am curious to hear what they say.

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I haven't heard anything further. I might call Ruger directly tomorrow or Wednesday.

I checked that SKU with Sports South and Lipsey's. It was not listed, so I suspect it's a Davison or Talo run. It's bad when a distributor can't open a box and look inside. Bob!

rangerbob said:

I checked that SKU with Sports South and Lipsey's. It was not listed, so I suspect it's a Davison or Talo run. It's bad when a distributor can't open a box and look inside. Bob!

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Ha! I know! I did ask them about that once, and they said that they're no longer allowed to do that because of parts getting lost, and in one instance, 2 guns didn't make it back into the right boxes. So I understand, but it still sucks.

The only difference I can tell is that it looks like they took one picture with the flash on and one picture with the flash off.

I called Ruger customer service, and they don't know the difference either, in fact he didn't even know about the 5433 - hahaha!

He took my contact info, and will call me if/when he finds out.

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but did anyone figure out the difference? I'm in the market

I asked Ruger customer service and was told:

"The only difference between these two models of the Ruger LCR is the cosmetics. Functionally and visually they are the same."

But I'm not quite sure how two things can simultaneously be both visually the same and cosmetically different!

Also, I think 5431 is LCRX-3 and 5433 is LCRX-3C.

I would imagine one had camo or pink grips.

Someone here needs to order one of each and compare them.

My LGS says they're allocated and he is on the list but no idea when it will be available.