Ruger LCR Polymer Revolver
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W.E.G.
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I'd rather have a Glock.
The Ruger will probably be a little cheaper though.
The Ruger will probably be a little cheaper though.
351 WINCHESTER
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I'm going to reserve my opinion until I hold one and try the action.
armoredman
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Would love to try one.
im sorry i missquoted the name its the Ruger LCR
im very interested in shooting one but untill i do i dont know if i can own one yet
prices on Impact Guns are 499 for hogue grip and a little over 750 for the crimson trace model
im a little concerned that they said that these things are +p rated thats a bit of a claim for a gun that doesnt weigh a full pound its either gonna be painful or break i guess we will see in march
im very interested in shooting one but untill i do i dont know if i can own one yet
prices on Impact Guns are 499 for hogue grip and a little over 750 for the crimson trace model
im a little concerned that they said that these things are +p rated thats a bit of a claim for a gun that doesnt weigh a full pound its either gonna be painful or break i guess we will see in march
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I'm going to wait and see how they handle the usual Ruger recall before commenting.
Owen Sparks
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That is the ugliest revolver I have ever seen.
Then again, it is not made for show. If it is a reliable tool some people will buy it.
Then again, it is not made for show. If it is a reliable tool some people will buy it.
Longbow
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I'll wait until all the possible recalls are done. Remember the LCP?
ArchAngelCD
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You really should be commending Ruger instead of condemning them. When they found a problem that could possible get someone hurt or worse out of an over abundance of caution they recalled all the LCP pistols. I find that to be a good thing, not a bad one. Many companies these days would have tried to cover it up to save money.
Longbow
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Where did I condemn Ruger in my post?
ArchAngelCD
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Where did I mention your name?
I wasn't challenging anyone, I was just mentioning I though Ruger was doing a good thing. No offense meant to anyone.
I wasn't challenging anyone, I was just mentioning I though Ruger was doing a good thing. No offense meant to anyone.
Just read the article in Guns and Ammo. The first time I saw it I thought it doesn't do anything that the light weight Smiths don't already do and it costs the same. On top of that the Smith and Wesson J frame is a time tested and proven design......plus they have it all over the LCR in the looks department.
After reading the article I am not sure. The trigger is supposed to be the best ever on a small revolver and the polymer construction is getting credit for reduced felt recoil.
If the LCR has the trigger they say it does and it reduces felt recoil to the point that you can shoot 100 rounds of 158 gr LSWCHP +P in 15 minutes without uncomfortable recoil I will reserve my opinion until I try one.
In some cases function supplants beauty.
After reading the article I am not sure. The trigger is supposed to be the best ever on a small revolver and the polymer construction is getting credit for reduced felt recoil.
If the LCR has the trigger they say it does and it reduces felt recoil to the point that you can shoot 100 rounds of 158 gr LSWCHP +P in 15 minutes without uncomfortable recoil I will reserve my opinion until I try one.
In some cases function supplants beauty.
If you look at an exploded view of the polymer part you will discover that it's mostly the trigger guard, and not a whole much more. Like other Ruger D.A. revolvers the trigger and cylinder stop parts are housed in the trigger guard. But there isn't a whole lot there which can affect felt recoil. On polymer pistols the whole lower frame, including the magazine well, is polymer, and that’s a whole different situation.
But while the polymer trigger module on the LCR doesn't have much to do with felt recoil, the new stocks do. Both the shape and material (and the fact they are hollow in the right places) will likely make a positive difference. However, if they choose to do so, both Smith & Wesson and Taurus can offer similar stocks on their revolvers. But I predict they'll wait and see how the Ruger goes over with the buying public. Not everyone is going to be turned on by the "plastic trigger guard," nor the suggested retail price. If anything, it's the improved(?) trigger pull that will sell the Ruger, but again - both S&W and Taurus can make changes, and they're revolvers have a more conventional look that shouldn't be underestimated.
But while the polymer trigger module on the LCR doesn't have much to do with felt recoil, the new stocks do. Both the shape and material (and the fact they are hollow in the right places) will likely make a positive difference. However, if they choose to do so, both Smith & Wesson and Taurus can offer similar stocks on their revolvers. But I predict they'll wait and see how the Ruger goes over with the buying public. Not everyone is going to be turned on by the "plastic trigger guard," nor the suggested retail price. If anything, it's the improved(?) trigger pull that will sell the Ruger, but again - both S&W and Taurus can make changes, and they're revolvers have a more conventional look that shouldn't be underestimated.
the cylinder is steel the frame is aluminum but the subframe and handle are polymer im not condemning them either and if it comes out and doesnt get recalled im really curious about them the lightweight hammerless may end up being my backup piece
as for ugly i think thats the reason i like it so much its so far from what i usualy find nice in a revolver that i like it for being different
as for ugly i think thats the reason i like it so much its so far from what i usualy find nice in a revolver that i like it for being different
IMHO Ruger makes no junk guns. I have a couple and they are very well built weapons. Of course Smiths and Colts have soul, and except for a couple of Ruger rifles (the #3 in 45/70 and #1 in .458 Win.Magnum) and shotguns (Gold Label and Red Label) I just do not put Rugers in that catagory. But I would trust my life to one if necessary.
Guillermo
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two thoughts
1- it sure is ugly
2- how light is too light?
Not being a fan of the scandium smiths because they are already too light for me to shoot well, I certainly don't want anything lighter. Were I in the market for a hyper light revolver I would consider the. (I am a rabid anti-smith guy because of the IL)
I too will be watching from afar on this one
1- it sure is ugly
2- how light is too light?
Not being a fan of the scandium smiths because they are already too light for me to shoot well, I certainly don't want anything lighter. Were I in the market for a hyper light revolver I would consider the. (I am a rabid anti-smith guy because of the IL)
I too will be watching from afar on this one
earlthegoat2
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Rugers have internal locks too.
WardenWolf
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I plan on getting one for my mother to replace an old Smith & Wesson Model 38 Airweight. The Airweight is a piece of trash, and just needs to be sold and replaced.
Malodorousroadkill
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I'm interested by the design. If it is indeed modular, I'd like to see a .22lr drop in part for it for cheap practice. Be really the same as swapping slides. I really believe that smith's not making a .22lr version of the j-frames that costs as much or less, than the airweights is kinda silly. I'd love to practice with .22lr for cheap with the same trigger. Taurus .22lr DA revolvers have the worst trigger this side of nagants.
As far as the design is concerned, you'll find that Charter Arms was doing the same thing, but with different materials, back during the late 1960's.
To swap out parts to make a convertable you'd have to change the frame, cylinder and barrel and their associated parts. What you had left wouldn't save enough to justify not buying another revolver in .22 (or whatever).
To swap out parts to make a convertable you'd have to change the frame, cylinder and barrel and their associated parts. What you had left wouldn't save enough to justify not buying another revolver in .22 (or whatever).
Guillermo
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Of a design that makes it impossible to lock without intentionally doing so
ArchAngelCD
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Mike the Wolf,
When you decide to sell put me at the top of the list, really!
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