[Hypothetical] Ruger LCR-XL?

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I'm just musing, but I was wondering if anyone else would see any merit in a "XL" sized polymer based DA revolver?

I could see it filling a similar niche to the large frame Scandium Smith's.

I'm thinking something the size of a GP100, but built similarly to the LCR's.

I'd feel better beating on one of those than a > $1000 Smith.
 
That's along the lines of what I was thinking.
A nice light 6+ round capacity and 3-5" barrel length with a street price around 500 or so dollars.

I think it could do well on the market.
 
GunnerShotz said:
Tamer grip with adjustable rear sights in .357... yes, please.
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I'd prefer drift adjustable, dovetailed front and rear. A little sturdier, and cheaper to produce which is kind of where I'd see this revolver fitting into the market place.

One of the big reasons I hear people arguing against buying a revolver over another semi auto is the high cost. Drift adjustable sights are VERY common on bottom feeders, why not on a wheel gun?

I'd prefer to see a grip "peg" than a frame similar to the traditional S&W/Ruger SA which would allow more grip shape options as well.
 
gotboostvr said:
I'm just musing, but I was wondering if anyone else would see any merit in a "XL" sized polymer based DA revolver?
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I think it is only a matter of time before someone makes one. How well it will sell will be something else, though. Light polymer carry pistols make a lot of sense. Large revolvers aren't carried daily by civilian types around here much, which I think is as much due to size as it is to weight.
 
I like the idea of a LSR (great acronym by the way), and would like to see it in a lot of different calibers too; not just .38 Special and .357 Mag.
 
chicharrones said:
I think it is only a matter of time before someone makes one. How well it will sell will be something else, though. Light polymer carry pistols make a lot of sense. Large revolvers aren't carried daily by civilian types around here much, which I think is as much due to size as it is to weight.
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I'm not thinking so much for CCW type carry. I know alot of semi auto guys carry Glock 20's (10mm) for hiking. I could see a more affordable, lighter revolver taking a chunk of that market.

This theoretical revolver also dosent need to be made as light as possible like the LCR. Maybe using a slightly thicker barrel and a less aggressively fluted cylinder puts the weight around 30-35oz which in 357mag wouldn't be too light for a range toy as well. Certainly less than a GP100 or 686 but not so much as to make it unpleasant to shoot.

G10 grips would add a little weight and I know some semi auto guys go ga-ga for G10.
 
The problem I kinda see is that the weight is what makes the GP-100 so nice to shoot. 357s feel like 38s, 38s feel like 22s, and there is zero wobble when you aim it. Is it a pig, oh yes it is, but it's a range gun. That's fine for what it is.

The LCR's whole job is to cut weight, so I just can't see it filling the same role as a 357 boat anchor. IMO, a 3" 22/22 Mag with a full-size grip and sights is just about perfect for the LCR. You have a full-size, SA/DA plinker or trail gun that still only weighs a pound. Assuming the trigger doesn't suck, it looks nearly ideal for that job.
 
gotboostvr said:
I'm not thinking so much for CCW type carry. I know alot of semi auto guys carry Glock 20's (10mm) for hiking. I could see a more affordable, lighter revolver taking a chunk of that market.

This theoretical revolver also dosent need to be made as light as possible like the LCR. Maybe using a slightly thicker barrel and a less aggressively fluted cylinder puts the weight around 30-35oz which in 357mag wouldn't be too light for a range toy as well. Certainly less than a GP100 or 686 but not so much as to make it unpleasant to shoot.

G10 grips would add a little weight and I know some semi auto guys go ga-ga for G10.
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If it's going to be a backpacking/hiking gun it needs to be in 44 mag. Never mind the 357.
 
I'm thinking to size it properly for six shots of 41 magnum. That'd make it a hair larger than a L frame. That'd translate to...

6 shots 41 magnum & 10mm
5 shots 44 magnum & 45acp/super/LC
7 shots 357 magnum & 9mm
10? Shots 22 magnum & LR

That's 9 usable variations on this size frame which I could see all selling well as long as there's a decent DA trigger and price point. With some of the features mentioned I could see getting a good portion of semi auto guys into the wheel gun market.
 
I don't see it happening. While the LCR line was kind of a new thing for Ruger meant to steal S&W Airweight sales, a LSR would probably cannibalize SP101 and maybe GP100 sales.
 
bassjam said:
I don't see it happening. While the LCR line was kind of a new thing for Ruger meant to steal S&W Airweight sales, a LSR would probably cannibalize SP101 and maybe GP100 sales.
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Makes me think of the Ruger Hawkeyes and 77/22 models versus the Ruger American and Ruger American Rimfire.

Is there room for both in regards to the Hawkeye vs. American? Or will it be like the 77/22 vs. the American Rimfire?
 
While we're talking hypothetical stuff, here's one: Design the new revolver with interchangeable grips, similar to the adjustable/interchangeable grips on some newer autoloaders. That might get me back into the revolver market. The GP100 frame design seems like it would lend itself to this.
 
a six round LCR with a 4-5" barrel would sure catch my attention. even if they made it a little more beefy could still be a good thing. maybe incorporate the easy change front sight of the gp100 as well as an option for an adjustable or fixed combat style rear sight
 
I like the Idea and would get a 3 or 4 inch .357. I am excited about the LCR X .22 3" and will be getting one of those as soon as they are on the dealer's shelves and full sized .357 would work too!
 
While we're talking hypothetical stuff, here's one: Design the new revolver with interchangeable grips, similar to the adjustable/interchangeable grips on some newer autoloaders. That might get me back into the revolver market. The GP100 frame design seems like it would lend itself to this.

I'm a little confused, because don't revolvers already have this feature? :p Do you mean include extra grip inserts with the gun so the user can make slight adjustment? I can see the merit it that. Like different rear inserts to address the length of pull.

But revolvers have always had that kind of flexibility (though it may mean changing out the whole stock and not just a piece), particularly round butt S&Ws, IMHO (the post style Rugers have even more flexibility). The grip frames on such revolvers are smaller than most semi auto mag wells, which gives more options. I have yet to see the plethora of grip options (shape, size, materials) in semi autos that you can get in a revolver, generally speaking.

That said, a .357 six or 7 shooter, with a 3" to a 6" barrel priced around $450 to $500 would be an interesting option - nothing else like it. A 3" or 4" 6 or 7 shooter sized at about the S&W K/L Frame would be a nice all around carryable package, while a light-ish weight 5" or 6" might make a great trail gun.

Hey, make it with an interchangeable barrel design like the Dan Wessons - I'll take mine with 3" and 6" tubes please!
 
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