Idea For New Ruger Home Defense Revolver

[InkEd]

I think the trail gun aspect is another good angle I never thought about. Pleas
feel free to contact them about the idea. The weather resistance is another great thing. The smooth LCR trigger pull is great and big Hogue Tamer grip for recoil and you no longer need the weight. I think a .45acp would sell too.

I think this gun could compete with the S&W Scandium trailguns because they won't cost
a small fortune AND the Thunder Ranch tacti-cool revolvers because they are
"modern age" revolvers.

 

[NMGonzo]

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

Stop looking at my blueprints!!!!

 

[Taroman]

Whatever they might make, the caliber should start with a 4

 

[Cosmoline]

Stop looking at my blueprints!

You build it, I'll buy it! Seriously, I've been hunting for an .44 Special alternative to sketchy charter arms and the $$ Smiths and not finding it. From the looks of the thread I'm not the only one. I wonder why nobody listens to us ;-)

 

[geologist]

They already made it, the 4" blue Security Six.

 

[rromeo]

More revolver shooters is always a good thing for us revolver fans.

No, no it isn't. It's hard enough finding old S&Ws and Rugers for $300 and less.

 

[KevininPa]

And KevininPa is....

.......lovingly handling his blued Speed Six and his stainless Security Six while keeping both eyes on Fast Frank and Clutch!

 

[BCRider]

Since weight is not an issue in an HD gun and they already make a perfectly fine line of "service" size revolvers in the GP lineup I don't see this idea being a go as an HD option.

Now as a lighter full or near full grip trail gun with a 2.5 to 3'ish inch long barrel that's another issue. I'd suspect that some bigger body types would be interested in it as a better fit to larger hands that is still light and fairly easy to conceal. And as such it would compliment rather than replace their SP101 line of all metal guns which have the size but not the very light weight of the LCR.

 

[wow6599]

I dream of a 4" or 5" SP101..............

 

[Markus]

I've been wishing for this as well.I think would make a great truck gun. I'd like to have SA capabilities as well though.

 

[Hoppes Love Potion]

I'd like to see them go the other way. make a 3/4 scale LCR in .22 LR or .22 Mag.

Or make it the same size as the .38Sp LCR but with 8 shots.

 

[TMann]

How about a 25-28 oz. six-shot .357?

Basically, I'm looking for a six-shot SP101, or a lighter Speed Six. Or a modern Detective Special. Something that could be carried IWB/OWB.

TMann

 

[Percy]

How is it that weight keeps being brought up as such an enormous issue? The military load out is roughly 85 lbs. We pack that 20+ miles. We climb ropes with it.

A loaded M16A2 was over 8 lbs. We carried extra ammo that also weighed about that per 3 magazine set.

Now, I have a rifle that weighs over 14 lbs. I don't see it as a problem. Yeah, it's heavy. Heavy is good. Remember Christmas morning? A light package is underwear, a heavy package meant something awesome. I feel the same way about my guns. Yeah, light is okay - but somehow feels plastic-y and cheap. A good, solid, heavy gun (rifle or handgun) is more stable. It is going to dissipate recoil better and add to a shooter's accuracy.

If 3 lbs. is "too much weight" to carry, shouldn't you just pass in your man-card and take up knitting? I mean really.

 

[phoglund]

Thanks for your service Percy. I've always been in awe of the infantry packing such weights, often in pretty tough terrain.

Question though...if you could have had all the utility of that 85lb load in a 25lb load, would you have switched? Light is good as well, particularly if you have to pack it all day. My guess is you and your ground pounder buddies know that more than most.

When hiking the wilds of Montana, I prefer as light a load as possible. If I'm carrying a firearm it certainly isn't the only thing I'm carrying and often won't even be used. I'm out for recreation and the likelihood of an ambush by insurgent forces is pretty slim.

I'll keep my man card even if my service wasn't done with 85lbs on my back. Of course if it had been, my back would probably give me even more trouble in my old age than it sometimes does!

 

[Lucky Derby]

No, no it isn't. It's hard enough finding old S&Ws and Rugers for $300 and less.

I think it is, but I see your point. My thinking is that if we get enough new revolver shooters into the fold, perhaps the revolvers makers will start to make more quality revolvers again.

 

[rromeo]

I was just kidding really. I understand your point as well.

 

[NMGonzo]

How is it that weight keeps being brought up as such an enormous issue? The military load out is roughly 85 lbs. We pack that 20+ miles. We climb ropes with it.

A loaded M16A2 was over 8 lbs. We carried extra ammo that also weighed about that per 3 magazine set.

Now, I have a rifle that weighs over 14 lbs. I don't see it as a problem. Yeah, it's heavy. Heavy is good. Remember Christmas morning? A light package is underwear, a heavy package meant something awesome. I feel the same way about my guns. Yeah, light is okay - but somehow feels plastic-y and cheap. A good, solid, heavy gun (rifle or handgun) is more stable. It is going to dissipate recoil better and add to a shooter's accuracy.

If 3 lbs. is "too much weight" to carry, shouldn't you just pass in your man-card and take up knitting? I mean really.

How old are you?

 

[Percy]

35. Not that it matters much when we're talking about shaving a couple pounds, tops. To me, weight means stability. Stability means more accuracy. I just as soon have a little added weight to know that one shot equals one kill than to have less weight and chance it.

 

[oldfool]

weight is always your friend when shooting a 357, always
less weight is convenient only when carrying, not when shooting
simply no point or merit in "airweight" for an "at home 357"

as for plastic = cheaper, well the plastic pistola Hi-Point people have cornered that market, Ruger cannot compete at that price point whether you and I like it or not
(plastic does have it's place, but it doesn't have to be in my space)


me, count me right alongside the smiling Ruger "Six" guys... but make mine a 6" k-66 please
(better still a his-n-hers pair of k-66s, with a pair of 357 lever actions to accessorize them, for lots of smiles at home, cross fire optional)

 

[Hoth206]

If we're talking Ruger home Defense revolver

GP100 or SP101 (depending on your preference)
Target Grey stainless finish (less maintenance than blued, less flash than stainless)
Come up with a way to mount a light on the underlug
6" barrel (less muzzle flash, less recoil & concealability's irrelevant.

There you go...the PERFECT nightstand revolver.

 

[Kernel]

Put good adjustable sights on it, make it in .38/.357, polymer frame, stainless everything else, 3.5-4" barrel, five or six shot, keep it under 22 oz., street price under $375... would make one heck of a Kit Gun and sell like hot cakes.