Ruger LCR .22 Magnum
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Obambulate
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Well, they could make it a 7-shot, right? S&W 351PD and 351C are 7-shot .22 Magnums.
22-rimfire
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Ruger isn't going to tell you anything on upcoming models until they are near ready for release. Why should they tell you anything? So another manufacturer can beat them to the punch?
I think a 22 Mag LCR would certainly be interesting. I would consider it for purchase. They just came out with the Single Nine. They probably want to see how those sales go.
I think a 22 Mag LCR would certainly be interesting. I would consider it for purchase. They just came out with the Single Nine. They probably want to see how those sales go.
I'm not trying to pick on you, I'm just curious: what extraction problems would they have with eight .22 Magnum cases that they wouldn't have with eight .22 Long Rifle cases?
As to new chamberings for the LCR, I still cannot understand why Ruger hasn't made it in .327 Federal. The primary benefit of the .327 is supposed to be ballistics superior to the .38 Special with less recoil than a .357 Magnum, and I can't think of any platform where that reduced recoil would be better appreciated than in a lightweight revolver.
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Obambulate
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OK, how about a larger polymer/alloy framed revolver with a 10-shot .22 LR cylinder and target sights?
22-rimfire
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I hope it does. As far as buying one, I don't know since I shoot very little 22 Mag except in a rifle.
I own a beautiful S&W M48. Made in 1960. I love the K-22 and thought a .22 Magnum version would be nice. Well, it is.... but the extraction problems are frustrating. First six will extract with a firm rap. Second six might or might not. If you get those out and go six more... you will probably be taking the gun home with the brass in it. I asked about it on the S&W Forums and was told, "That's the way a lot of them are, you just have to live with it." I tried different brands of ammo and some were better than others.
My "take away" from the experience is that single actions probably do make more sense for .22 Magnum revolvers. Then you can poke out one piece of brass at a time. Doesn't mean I can't see the possible self defense utility of an LCR in .22 Magnum but I can understand Ruger saying there would be extraction problems.
Gregg
Super Sneaky Steve
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Agreed. The SP101 is great but the LCR is a better pocket gun and I think most people go with that model.
If Ruger offered both the .22WMR and the .327 that would be a hard choice. I might have to get both!
Glenn E. Meyer
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327 is a nice round. I'd go for a snubby in that. There is a SW SS one but that's a touch heavy for pocket carry. A lighter one would be nice.