Idea For New Ruger Home Defense Revolver

[InkEd]

I have an idea for a new Ruger revolver designed for home defense. I sumbitted it to the "Tell the CEO" feature on their website. Tell me what you think about it.

I've noticed that ALOT of people still prefer service size revolvers for home defense. This seems especially true for first time gun owners that want a "nightstand" gun. Anyway, my idea is based on the huge success of the LCR and other "Hard-R" series of handguns. Ruger could make a service size revolver for that product line. Basically, I imagine a slightly larger LCR-looking gun with a 4-5.5" barrel and a 7rd (or traditional 6) round capacity. Basically, it's a lightweight DAO polymer framed service type revolver.

Personally, I think it could be pretty cool and make them some
money. Thoughts? Think people would buy it?

 

[Murcielago]

To me the appeal of the LCR is lightness for CCW purposes. For a HD gun, lightness doesn't matter to me so much. I carry a S&W 340 (scandium framed .357) but my HD gun is a Model 65 (steel K-Frame).

 

[Lucky Derby]

While I agree with Murcielago, that the main value in an LCR is as a small CCW weapon, I think a service sized polymer revolver might get some of the Glock boys interested in wheelguns. More revolver shooters is always a good thing for us revolver fans.

 

[Sgt.Murtaugh]

an LCR type revolver with a 4 in bbl chambered in .357 would be sweet for nightstand gun. Especially if it had the CT laser grips!!!

 

[Golderpuff]

The large frame large caliber poly revolvers keep coming up in back packing hiking threads also. People would like to have a 4 to 6 inch barrel but the weight stops them from doing so.

 

[Cosmoline]

I would see more potential in a 3" enlarged sp-101 five shot in .44 special.

 

[phoglund]

InkEd,

I like the idea. That sort of revolver would make a nice trail gun as well. A longer sight radius paired with lighter weight would make it popular for the purpose. It would also take outdoor conditions well. If the polymer also reduces the overall cost of manufacture and therefore the price it would make a good alternative to the expensive lightweight alloy guns out there as trail guns.

I may offer such a suggestion on their web site as well.

 

[CraigC]

Why would you need a lightweight revolver for nightstand duty???

 

[Fast Frank]

*Fast Frank fondles his Speed Six and smiles*

 

[357 Terms]

+1 on a 44 special sp101

 

[jon86]

I have no interest in a lightweight full size revolver. I want my full size revolver to be heavy to soak up recoil. I can get lighter weight smaller options for carry. If it's not for carry, I want it full size and heavy.

 

[Bula]

I like the idea, but I'd pitch it as a trailready, lightweight. Bigger than the LCR frames, with more caliber options. I think a 4" 5 shot 25oz to 30oz in .44mag/.45Colt would be awesome. The weatherability of a poly revolver outdoors negates the ugly factor in my opinion. Price point would be key as well. Anyone priced a new S&W 329PD lately?

 

[Deanimator]

I would see more potential in a 3" enlarged sp-101 five shot in .44 special.

And/or .45acp.

 

[ECVMatt]

I would buy one for outdoor use and sent a similar email to ruger. We'll see what happens.

 

[bannockburn]

I would be happy if they brought back the Service Six with a 4" barrel and round butt configuration. Maybe see about the possibility of making it available as a 5 shot .44 Special too.

 

[Waywatcher]

I liked the idea a lot, and thought about it myself.

My "dream" version of this piece would be closest to the LCR .357--Steel frame, .357, DAO, polymer grip, but 4.2" barrel, 6 shooter, fixed sights, hopefully 24 oz or so. (Same-ish weight as sp-101)

Definitely got to be 4.2" barrel, DAO, and 6 shooter. (4.2 is max for IDPA, min to sell in Canada)

I would buy that today if it existed.

 

[Hondo 60]

Personally, I don't think I'd buy such a gun.
I want a small lightweight gun for CCW
and a S&W Model 66 or GP100 for HD

But I can see where some might see this as a good compromise.

 

[Waywatcher]

I submitted the idea in my own words to Ruger "Tell the CEO," I'm hoping...

 

[451 Detonics]

Seeing as the airweight S&W 340 is lighter than the LCR, I would think Ruger would have a tough time making a larger gun lighter than the airweight K frames.

For home defense I would think a full weight gun would make more sense in terms of recoil control.

 

[Prosser]

I hope they make one. It's a area is not covered by the current offerings, other then the S*W Scandiums, and, they are priced like they have no competition in class.

 

[phoglund]

Doesn't really have to be lighter than the equivalent K frame but if it were in the same weight class and cost a few hundred dollars less I'd be very interested in such a revolver.

I love the idea of a .44 special SP101 or lightweight polymer trail gun in the same caliber. I'm quite partial to the .44 special.

 

[clutch]

*Fast Frank fondles his Speed Six and smiles*

Clutch fondles his Security Six and grins back at you.

Clutch

 

[clutch]

A light home defense gun doesn't make a lot of sense to me. The palm of my hand is still sore after touching off 30 rounds of +p out of my 442-1 yesterday. (aluminum j frame)

Clutch

 

[H. Faversham]

It would seem that investing in a DAO model for use as a home SD revolver (even with a laser) or worse, for trail use, would be an expensive gamble. DAO revolvers are best suited for use as a belly gun, or maybe if you are a disciplined and practiced shooter, a 4 /5 yard weapon, where accuracy is not all that important.

But count me in, InkEd, if you would allow for a 19/20 ounce exposed hammer 44 Sp. option

 

[BlkHawk73]

The polymer construction is good in a small carry style model but for a full size, or even medium sized one, why??? Think it'll sell? You willing to front the $$$$$$ for research, design and development?
Me...I like steel.