Ruger LCR 3"

Nice. I'll have to keep an eye out for one.

3" wheelguns seem to be about perfect for carry- enough barrel so you get a full stroke of the ejector rod, not so much it starts to be troublesome. While it is only a 5 shot, that will only keep it thin.

I haven't seen a price on it but I can't imagine it would be all that much higher than the LCR itself. This might be a nice pick for a CCW revolver.
 
Just curious: what is it about this model/design/platform that makes a .22version so appealing?
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As a kit gun I think it would be great: inexpensive, lightweight, adjustable sights, 8 shots cylinder, alot cheaper than a S&W 317 3'' and S&W 63 3''.
 
what is it about this model/design/platform that makes a .22version so appealing?
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As pointed out it's very light and inexpensive. Before Ruger reintroduced the .22lr SP101 and the .22lr LCR just about the only current manufactured .22 DA revolvers were made by S&W and are pretty expensive, more than most people wanted to pay for a .22lr range toy.
 
I know folks rave about the DA on these, but my wife's .22LR LCR has a pretty stiff DA trigger; certainly nothing to get excited about, IMHO. I'd call it 'barely acceptable', to be honest.


Larry
 
I know folks rave about the DA on these, but my wife's .22LR LCR has a pretty stiff DA trigger
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The .22 models have different lockwork than the .38/.357 models, resulting in a heavier trigger. The centerfire guns actually have a great DA pull.
 
I figured they'd come out with something like this. I don't like the look of the grips, if I could change them out that would be nice.

I'm holding out for a 4 inch, 6 shot .357 in the LCRx platform. With all the new lines Ruger has said.they'll be coming out with, hopefully that will be in the lineup
 
As pointed out it's very light and inexpensive. Before Ruger reintroduced the .22lr SP101 and the .22lr LCR just about the only current manufactured .22 DA revolvers were made by S&W and are pretty expensive, more than most people wanted to pay for a .22lr range toy.
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I suppose I still struggle with the idea of a "kit gun". Just a gun you chuck in a camping bag?

Given my storage limits, I still haven't got in the frame of mind of thinking about guns purely for the "fun to own" factor rather than "must fill a purpose" factor. If I started thinking that way, I'd just get upset!!

Still, for some reason, .22WMR still intrigues me immensely, so I suppose I'd like to see one of those on sale.

In the meantime, that .38 has still grown on me.
 
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A .22 version would make a great kit gun, or even defense gun w/ 40 grain mini mags.

I'd take an 8 shooter with those vs. a 5 shooter with .38s any day. .22 LR is just as effective as .38 special in that short of barrel length.
 
I suppose I still struggle with the idea of a "kit gun". Just a gun you chick in a camping bag?
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Yeah, just kind of a Swiss Army Knife type gun that you can throw in a hiking bag, fishing box, or whatever, and it would be useful for anything from hunting small critters to varmint control to even self defense. Not so big they take up a lot of real estate but not so small they're hard to handle.

The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of this 3" LCR. I hope they can make it to market soon.
 
Elerius said; "I'm holding out for a 4 inch, 6 shot .357 in the LCRx platform. With all the new lines Ruger has said.they'll be coming out with, hopefully that will be in the lineup"

Im with you! A 4" .357 would be awesome in a light frame like the LCR. I would buy one no matter the price!!!
 
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I'm holding out for a 4 inch, 6 shot .357 in the LCRx platform.
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Unfortunately it's not possible. They would have to design a whole new gun for that as it would take a larger cylinder, there is not enough room to squeeze another round in the LCR unless you drop down to a smaller caliber like the .32. Your best bet for a 6 shot would be a .327 magnum which they have done with the SP101's and J frames.
 
327 Fed Mag?

Another chance Ruger!

Lots of folks still looking for an affordable 327 Fed magnum. All the old out-of-production 327 mag's are going for 1k or better.
 
Another chance Ruger!

Lots of folks still looking for an affordable 327 Fed magnum. All the old out-of-production 327 mag's are going for 1k or better.
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Yes, except for the fact that the SAAMI pressure standard for the 327 Federal is 45,000PSI vs the 35,000PSI of the 357 Magnum. That would require a larger frame to hold a more beefed up cylinder.
 
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...the SAAMI pressure standard for the 327 Federal is 45,000PSI vs the 35,000PSI of the 357 Magnum. That would require a larger frame to hold a more beefed up cylinder.
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My suspicion is that if a safe .327Mag LCR were feasible, Ruger would have offered it already.

As with Cheapshooter, I don't think this idea is going to happen unless and until Ruger offers an LCR-type gun on a larger frame, perhaps S&W K frame size, and IMHO this isn't going to happen unless Ruger decides to simultaneously can the SP101. Otherwise, they may suffer what I've heard described as the General Motors effect- excessively similar product lines cannibalizing each others' sales- and I think Ruger's marketing folks are too smart to let this happen.
 
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