LCR in 9mm

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Winner winner chicken dinner! Looked up my original posts from 2010 wishing for the LCR 9mm, true to my word I bought one the day they became legal in California.
Cheers,
W-W

Would you now wish for an LCRx 3" in 22lr??

 

[Terry T]

I have seven 9mm revolvers - this will be my 8th. Would have ordered it on the day it became legal in Ca. but....a collectable green grip SP-101 became available. Gun buying account has to be refilled first.

In 9mm I have:
2" and 3" S&W 940.
2" and 3" SP-101
4" blued Service Six
Blued and stainless 2 3/4" Speed Six.


Hard to believe we were talking about this five years ago!
Terry T

 

[HankG]

Can anyone tell me why the 9mm Lcr is heavier than the .38 special version.

 

[louiethelump]

Is it steel frame? That would do it.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Can anyone tell me why the 9mm Lcr is heavier than the .38 special version.

9mm is a high pressure cartridge and gets the heavier cylinder/frame like the 357.

From Ruger:

Monolithic frame which supports cylinder and barrel, is made from aerospace grade, 7000 series aluminum in 22 LR, 22 WMR and 38 Special models. The powerful LCR-357™ and 9mm Luger models are made from blackened 400 series stainless steel.

 

[HankG]

Thanks for the replies gents...higher pressure considerations would lead to heavier frame and cylinder materials.