New Ruger 357 and 22 LCR's

[HiVel1]

Just birthdayed myself (70th)with 2 new Rugers. The neat little 22 and the bigger 5 shot LCR's. Range time ASAP but the triggers are really nice! Tried the S&W 340 M&P next to them on the counter - there is no comparison as far as the stock triggers go, both Rugers were smooth and light with a clean break -of course we will see how they work out long term. The 357 Ruger is a bit heavier but has a better grip feel to it than the little Smith IMHO.
(I have 2 J-frames now and like them) Wow, what fun it is to get new and interesting guns!

 

[crooked stripe]

Happy Birthday. Hope both shoot well and you like them. Isn't it nice to give yourself birthday gifts. A person should have a couple test birthdays durning the year.

 

[Viper225]

I guess I did the same thing as you. My birthday was the 26th. I went to a semi local gun shop to see about trading for a 340 M&P on the second. I came home with an LCR 22 and an LCR 357 instead.

I got in a range day today. I really like them both. I also had along my S&W 638. I fired a few rounds of 125 grain Gold Dot +P ammo through both the LCR 357 and the S&W 638. Way less felt recoil with the LCR. Both had factory rubber grips.

I see the LCR 22 getting a great deal of trigger time. It is a great practice revolver in place of the 38/357. Much cheaper to shoot, and recoil does not come into play with your practice. Letting you work on Trigger Control, without the distraction of heavy recoil.

I installed my XS Standard Dot 24/7 Front sight on the LCR 357 this evening. I also put 3 coats of Green Sight Bright sight paint on the LCR 22's front sight.
My slightly younger eyes were not picking up the black front sight very well on silhouettes today.
Note the LCR 38/357 XS 24/7 Tritium front sight is too tall for the LCR 22 by .036. I am hoping that XS can work this out.

I have a Lobo Enhanced Pancake on order with Special Instructions not to Bone the Cylinder Flutes so it will also work with the LCR 22. I should have it by the February Defensive Pistol Match, barely.

Enjoy your Pair.

Bob

 

[weblance]

Well... you two arent the only ones having all the fun... heres my pair... KLCR 357 and LCR-22

 

[Viper225]

Add some Green Sight Bright sight paint to the LCR 22's front sight. And then add an XS 24/7 Standard Dot Tritium front sight to the LCR 357 and we will have Tripletts.

Enjoy

Bob

 

[Manny]

That is a pair I want to own as well, darn nice birthday gift!

 

[hinton03]

Like to see that LCR in 22 Mag!

 

[Stainz]

70? Just 70? You old pre-vert, congrats on making another solar-circle. Next thing you know, you'll go buy another Triumph...

Seriously, a Ruger for a hatchday celebration? Were they out of Korth's??

We'll have to go pop some caps... "Call me ..." (No, not your 900# gf - she's still in the pen!).

Congratulations!

Stainz

 

[brose26]

Put Ruger's Boot Grips on my LCR .357, for a smaller profile and will fit in my pocket better. Grips are harder though more noticable shooting in the cold and when using heavier loads

 

[Viper225]

I shot the LCR's in a Combat Match today. We have a BUG Division. It is for Revolvers with barrels 3" and shorter, and compact semi autoes. No caliber requirements in BUG so Rimfire is a go.

The LCR 357 worked very well. No issues of any kind. Trigger control was very good. No accuracy issues for a BUG gun. Reloading with speed strips was a hair slow, but not bad. I was shooting 105+ power factor 38 reloads.

The LCR 22 operated exactly the same as the 357. The trigger pull is a hair heavier, but not by much. For my reloads I borrowed a couple Tuff Products Orange 10 round speed strips. I ended up loading them in pairs. 2 rounds a space, 2 rounds and a space, and the last 2 rounds. Only loading 6 rounds per the match rules. With a space between the pairs reloading went very well. Accuracy was very good also for a BUG gun. The scores are not posted yet, but the LCR 357 and 22 scores will probably be fairly close. The 22 may even be ahead a little. On Stage I we were shooting behind us at 2 bad guys who attacked while you were changing a tire with a lug wrench in you hands. It was best done shooting with one hand. No problem with the LCR trigger with one hand shooting. I shot CCI Stingers the second run, and I did notice them tending to stick a little. Ejecting muzzle up, no issues with brass under the ejector star.

Both guns ran flawless. Both displayed very good accuracy for a 1.87" Snub Nose Carry gun. Triggers are well above average for a Small J frame size revolver.
The sights after the Sight Brite paint, and XS 24/7 front sight replacement were both very good for a compact SD gun. Bottom Line, they are both Keepers. A very good investment.

Bob

 

[brose26]

I bought the .357 for numerous reasons over the .38. One being the extra 4ozs was noticeable when shooting heavier loads (compared with a friends LCR .38) but not that noticeable in the pocket. I do load .38+p when carrying as they eject much better than the longer .357s. The gun is a keeper as mentioned earlier.

 

[crooked stripe]

You folks have talked me into both of them and they are scarce around here. I would like the 357 to replace my Taurus 738 that is to hard to retract the slide with my old hands. The pistol will probably never see 357's but the 38s I load will do perfect. I am always looking for a large caliber handgun with less recoil for my HD weapon. I would love to go the shotgun route but the recoil is to much. Things are getting bad around here, 9 killed the week before last and I just live a couple blocks away. There are always cars driving by real slow and it makes me nervious. It is hell having to live this way. 30 years ago you could leave your wallet laying on the pourch without fear of it being touched.

 

[Joezilla]

I am liking what I'm hearing about the LCR 22. I was also thinking about an SP 101 too, but am now semi shifting to thinking about an LCR 357 to go with the 22 instead.

You guys are costing me money.

However, we are in southern Arizona until mid April. We'll be back in Texas then so I will be able to stay legal and purchase both in Texas.

Joe