Summary
The Ruger LCR is a compact revolver built by Sturm, Ruger & Co. and announced in January 2009. LCR stands for "Lightweight Compact Revolver". It incorporates several novel features such as a polymer grip and trigger housing,[4] monolithic receiver, and constant force trigger. At 13.5 oz (380 g),[5] the LCR is nearly 50% lighter than the stainless steel SP101,[6] as only the barrel and fluted cylinder are made of stainless steel.
| Ruger LCR | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Joseph Zajk, others |
| Designed | 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $579–$669 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Variants | LCRx (with external hammer) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13.5–17.1 oz (380–480 g) |
| Length | 6.5 in (170 mm) |
| Barrel length | 1.875 in (47.6 mm) or 3 in (76 mm) |
| Width | 1.28 in (33 mm) |
| Height | 4.5 in (110 mm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR .22 WMR .38 Special +P .357 Magnum 9mm Luger .327 Federal Magnum |
| Barrels | 1:16" Right-Hand twist |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Feed system | 5, 6, or 8-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed "U notch" rear and pinned ramp front sight (later models with the XS tritium dot front sight) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Description edit
The LCR operates in double-action only (DAO), as the hammer is concealed within the frame handle's fire control housing and cannot be cocked prior to firing. In order to create a lighter trigger pull, it features a friction-reducing cam.
The LCR was originally released chambered in .38 Special. In June 2010, Ruger released the LCR-357 chambered for .357 Magnum.[7] With the rising popularity of the LCR, in December 2011 Ruger announced the new Ruger LCR 22, chambered in .22 LR with an eight-round capacity. In the summer of 2013, Ruger introduced a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) version of the LCR, with a six-round capacity. In the autumn of 2014, Ruger introduced a five-shot 9mm Luger version, and a six-shot .327 Federal Magnum version a year later.
The LCR frame is aluminum alloy and synthetic glass-filled polymer finished in matte black with Synergistic Hard Coat. Per the Ruger website, the "monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000 series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Spl +P models and from 400 series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models."
LCRx edit
Ruger announced the LCRx variant in December 2013,[8] which features an external hammer, allowing it to be fired in single-action or double-action.[9] All the other features of the LCR are also present in the LCRx including the polymer grip, trigger housing, and fluted stainless steel cylinder.[10][11] A 1.87-inch (47 mm) barrel version of the LCRx in .357 Magnum and a 3-inch (76 mm) barrel version in .22 Magnum and .22 LR became available in April 2017. The 1.87-inch barrel version became available as a five-shot 9mm Luger and a six-shot .327 Federal Magnum in the fall of 2017.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Ruger LCR". ruger.com. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Ruger LCRx". ruger.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 246.
- ^ Denney, Steve (April 9, 2009). "The Ruger LCR". Officer.com. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "The Ruger LCR". Ruger. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "The Ruger SP101 Double-Action Revolver". Ruger. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "The Ruger LCR Double-Action Revolver". Ruger. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "Ruger Expands the Popular Line of Lightweight Compact Revolvers with the Addition of the LCRx". Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. December 18, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "The Ruger LCR Double-Action Revolver". Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "The Ruger LCR Double-Action Revolver". Ruger. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "The Ruger LCRx Double-Action Revolver". Ruger. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "LCRx". Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
External links edit
- Ruger LCR official page
- Review of the Ruger LCR from American Rifleman