Ruger LCRx to the Range

[camper]

Put 20 rounds of 140 grain wad cutters through my new LCRx today and all impacted the 9 inch paper plate from 7 yards. Two rounds hit the edges of the plate and the remainder were all on the plates flat surface. DA trigger is great, but still a little stiff as compared to my LCR. Single action is great. After registering the LCRx with Ruger I did use the 20% discount to order a front night sight from the Ruger store. Have one that came with my LCR and they are a definite plus for this revolver.

 

[conw]

That was fast - I hadn't even heard of this external hammer version. What made you choose it over the internal one?

Edit: apologies for poor reading comprehension.

 

[camper]

I also have the internal DAO model, but wanted the DA/SA capability. Got real bad arthritis in my trigger finger and the option for SA just makes it easier for me.

 

[Hometeached1]

Wow. I didn't think people would be able to buy those for at least six more months. Seems like anything new from Ruger is hard to find for good while after they offer it. Glad you enjoy it.

 

[kcofohio]

camper, I envy you. Snuck the wife's LCR out today to test some reloads for snubbies. The DAO shoots good, but the SA sounds interesting.
The hammer looks lower than most DA/SA. What do you think of it?

 

[camper]

I like it and plan to carry it as soon as I get and have the NS mounted.

 

[kcofohio]

Thanks camper! Well, it looks like the LCRx will move most of the items on my wish list down a notch.

 

[35Remfan]

I really wanted a Ruger LCR until I heard about the LCRx. Now... I need to think about it.

I guess I just need to know if I need the SA option and will it create a "Snag" problem.

 

[s4s4u]

if I need the SA option

Is better to have and not need than to need and not have. I have yet to have a gun "snag" by a hammer when putting into action. You never know when you will "need" to put one in a tight place.

 

[RUT]

I would gladly trade my (unfired) LCR for an LCRX. DAO ain't my thing.

 

[Vodoun da Vinci]

Don't get me wrong - I like the idea of the LCR with a single action option if that's what you want. Until I handed my Wife a revolver (she grew up with them on the farm) I always prefered to shoot a revolver single action as that was the way I learned. For accuracy, thumb the hammer back and get it in single action mode. Used to shoot my Dan Wesson at 100 yards like a tack driver that way.

I handed her a revolver (her Dad's S&W model 19) and she raised the gun and pulled the trigger. Put three rounds in the X with .38 Specials at 21'. I was stunned...she never shoots SA. She has a Ruger LCR and despite tha fact that it initially beat her up with recoil, she hits very well with it DA only. So, I figured if a little chic can do it, so could I.

Now I prefer DA and shoot our LCR well enough I wouldn't trade it for a hammer/SA/DA model. It's just another thing to snag on a pants pocket. For a kit gun with a longer 3" barrel? I'd like the option.

I used to never shoot 'em DA until my Wife did it.

Just sayin'.

VooDoo