LCRx with 3-inch Barrel

[djw54]

Just got the email announcement from Ruger.

Thoughts?

 

[Terry T]

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/specSheets/5431.html

In .357 mag. would be a good woods or trail gun. Adj. sights shows a whole 'nother direction for these light weight pieces.
Terry T

 

[Laserbait]

Ruger listened, and they made it with adjustable sights! Yay! But they really need a 357 Mag version ASAP. I like the grip on it too, looks like a great kit gun. I may have to try one, despite it being a 38 Special...

 

[Kanook]

I dought I will see one in 45LC, but if I see one in .357mag :mrgreen: I might have to get the wife one also. (aw who am I kidding, I'd have to buy two just so I knew I could keep one.)

Only reason we don't have the 357 LCR now is because we haven't seen one in person yet. Still a hot seller here in the South

 

[Three50seven]

I would jump on one in .22 WMR.....

 

[Fox Mike]

Ruger listened, and they made it with adjustable sights! Yay! But they really need a 357 Mag version ASAP. I like the grip on it too, looks like a great kit gun. I may have to try one, despite it being a 38 Special...

That too was my first thought. I like the fact that it has a external hammer.

 

[Joe S.]

While i am not against a 38 special only wheel gun, i would like this one in 357 too!! This model will be irresistable to me.

i think a 22lr would also be irresistable.

 

[Buckeye!]

Wow sounds like a winner... but one in 357mag would be great ...and how about 9mm Luger

 

[Black Dog]

I have the original 1 7/8 inchLCR .38 special +P but find the Hogue Tamer grip too short. I wonder if the longer Hogue Tamer grip on this 3 inch LCRx model would fit the grip peg on my gun and if so whether it could be purchased separately from Ruger? Black Dog

 

[black029]

Black Dog, I would be surprised if all the grips/stocks are not interchangeable on the LCR frame. But it might be awhile before they are separately available, as Ruger will try to put whole guns out there AFAP.

 

[9x19]

My 2" LCR X will soon have a companion... I emailed the CEO awhile back asking them to expand the X line (you're welcome :mrgreen: ) as I don't pocket carry and prefer the exposed hammer... hope this is just the first step... a .22 in this configuration would be awesome.

BTW, the LCR grips are taller in the back strap so the hammer of the LCR X hits them... but going the other way (LCR X grip on an LCR) shouldn't be an issue.

 

[INDY45]

O my this will be my next purchase, I wonder how long before they hit the stores?

 

[drastic_quench]

Ugly sucker. I can't be the only one put off by plastic revolvers.

 

[clayflingythingy]

Would prefer a 22 L.R. version.

 

[TucsonDirt]

Ugly sucker. I can't be the only one put off by plastic revolvers.

I have one with 1 7/8" barrel in 38sp+P, great idea for a carry gun, even fits in cargo shorts pockets.
For a gun like this "form follows function", and looks are secondary to me.
That being said, I don't get making this gun longer --
it reduces its concealability/carry virtues and maybe gets you some muzzle velocity and sight radius.
Seems like it's starting to overlap with the SP101, although granted it's a lot lighter.
I'd rather get the SP101 myself.

 

[Rumrunner]

I spoke to Ken J. at the last NRA Exhibits about such a critter. He said "just wait and see". Thank you RUGER for listening.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

I bet that would be a sweet shooting little gun. But good Lord, that is an ugly thing! :shock:
I really don't think the standard LCR is that bad looking (unlike some people), but that 3" is another story.
I also think it would make more sense as a 357, for the purpose of being a trail gun. The problem is the ss frame of the 357 might result in a gun approaching the weight of the sp101.

 

[jrod]

I received the e-mail also. I think I like it. As others have said, 22 & 357 would be cool as well. I really like the Grip.
Hogue should make those available for everything.

 

[9x19]

Ugly sucker. I can't be the only one put off by plastic revolvers.

I have one with 1 7/8" barrel in 38sp+P, great idea for a carry gun, even fits in cargo shorts pockets.
For a gun like this "form follows function", and looks are secondary to me.
That being said, I don't get making this gun longer --
it reduces its concealability/carry virtues and maybe gets you some muzzle velocity and sight radius.
Seems like it's starting to overlap with the SP101, although granted it's a lot lighter.
I'd rather get the SP101 myself.

The LCR X is also 1/2 the cost of the SP101... for me this will make an excellent woods gun... load it with standard pressure lead bullets and take rabbits easily... and with little destruction of edible meat.

 

[ChiefTJS]

I like it. I think I'd like it more as a .357 simply for the rare occasion I'd want to shoot some in it but truthfully it would be used as a .38spl 99.9% of the time. I think I'll get one.