Ruger LCRx

[bergmen]

My Ruger LCRx family. I just picked up the .357 Magnum last week.

From top to bottom:

1) .22 S,L, LR - 8 rounds - 17.30 oz.
2) .22 WMR - 6 rounds - 17.80 oz.
3) 38 Special +P - 5 rounds - 15.70 oz.
4) .357 Magnum 5 rounds - 21.30 oz.



I'm having a little bit of difficulty with accuracy on both .22s but I believe it is because of the super stiff springs Ruger puts in these revolvers. My accuracy improves the more I shoot them so it is just a matter of technique I believe.

The 38 and .357 are superbly accurate at 7 and 10 yards. I had to touch up the sights (both were shooting low at first) but are very consistent with the loads I put up for them.

My 38 Special load (most accurate) is 5.0 grains of W231 under a 125 grain JHP.
My best .357 Magnum load is 8.0 grains of W231 under the same JHP. I also have a 7.0 grain W231 load that works very well and is a bit softer on recoil.

Both loads are mid to low power but with the light weight of the .357 Magnum LCRx, it doesn't beat up my hand much.

Dan

[DrewN]

I wish Ruger would make a 3" LCR. I do like my LCRx though, I'd just rather carry an LCR.

[Elgatodeacero]

I have a .38 Special LCRx with well over 3000 rounds fired through it and it is a great gun. It isn?t pretty like a blued Smith and Wesson, but it always comes along in the rain and the mud. It is the Glock 19 of revolvers.

I would also like to see a 3 inch LCR in .357, an LCRX 3 inch in.327, and new medium frame models in .44 Special and .45 ACP.

[stormvet]

Agree I have owned the .22 for about 5 years over 3000 rounds fired. Consistent accuracy is challenging with the stiff not forgiving trigger, combined with the very lightweight of the firearm. But it?s never failed to go bang (besides ammo failure) dependable and ruggedness are its strong points.

[DrewN]

I have a .38 Special LCRx with well over 3000 rounds fired through it and it is a great gun. It isn?t pretty like a blued Smith and Wesson, but it always comes along in the rain and the mud. It is the Glock 19 of revolvers.

I would also like to see a 3 inch LCR in .357, an LCRX 3 inch in.327, and new medium frame models in .44 Special and .45 ACP.

If there was a .44 Special 3" it would be on my hip right now. Both LCR and LCRx please.

[icedevil]

I would also like to see a 3 inch LCR in .357, an LCRX 3 inch in.327, and new medium frame models in .44 Special and .45 ACP.

The 327 you are looking for exists - https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=RUKLCRX-3-327.

[Elgatodeacero]

The problem is that Lipseys never submits it’s limited edition guns for the Cal DOJ approved list due to small production numbers, and I do not think it is easy to convert an LCRx to single action only, but I may be incorrect on that point.

[static2126]

The problem is that Lipseys never submits it?s limited edition guns for the Cal DOJ approved list due to small production numbers, and I do not think it is easy to convert an LCRx to single action only, but I may be incorrect on that point.

Revolvers should be subject to roster either way no?

The .22lr lcr is a great gun heavy trigger but great gun for training. Also cabaple of great accuracy once you learn the heavy trigger pull (all rounds slow fire into the black of a b8 at 25 yards freestyle)

Makes a p365 fee like a tuned 1911 trigger after

[DrewN]

The problem is that Lipseys never submits it?s limited edition guns for the Cal DOJ approved list due to small production numbers, and I do not think it is easy to convert an LCRx to single action only, but I may be incorrect on that point.

2A Zone SAE'd a .357 LCRx for me before it was on roster. It was a little bit of a PITA to reverse, but that was the first time I'd had one apart.

[flyer898]

I have a LCRx in .22 WMR. It has a slightly heavy but very crisp SA trigger pull.The doublexaction pull is very heavy, but with a little practice one can dry fire the revolver double-action without the sights moving. I like mine.
Once the roster is behind us, I might get one in .327 Federal.

[SVGL5.56]

How much are these going for these days? Was planning on picking up the .357 version sometime in the future for my first revolver.

[bergmen]

How much are these going for these days? Was planning on picking up the .357 version sometime in the future for my first revolver.

The 38 Special was $739.00 and the .357 Magnum was $859.00. I ordered both at the same time knowing I would have to wait the 30 days between them.

The 38 arrived first about a month after ordering (last October) and it took awhile for the .357 arriving in early January this year.

Prices have gone up dramatically on almost all firearms in recent months.

Consistent accuracy on both of the .22s was challenging because of the strong springs as previously mentioned in posts above. It takes some practice to overcome this, but the revolvers are inherently accurate. I’ve gotten some decent groups from both.

I did experiment with the main spring on .22. I measured the spring at 12 lbs. using the standard method and started looking for a 10 lb. spring. Nobody had one but I did find a 9 lb. spring (from Wolfe I think). This was an improvement but was inconsistent in DA. SA was fine since the hammer swings at a slightly larger arc than DA. I had a few failures to fire in DA mode.

I tested this in the garage by pulling the bullets on a bunch of .22 LR rounds and firing “blanks”. So, I put the stock spring back in. I did find out that the 38 Special revolver has a 10 lb. spring in stock form so if I get in the mood to get back into these experiments I can swipe the 10 lb. spring from the 38, put the 9 lb. spring in it and install the 10 lb. spring in the .22.

The 38 and .357 are very accurate. I took the .357 out to the range for the first time the other day and shot this 10 round group at 7 yards (after touching up the rear sight, it was shooting a bit low at first).



Dan

[DrewN]

How much are these going for these days? Was planning on picking up the .357 version sometime in the future for my first revolver.

Oh, don't do that. Buy an L frame or N frame Smith for your first. I love my LCRs and LCRx's but they are truck/boat/tackle box guns. A 686 isn't much more and it's a lifetime gun.

[splithoof]

How much are these going for these days? Was planning on picking up the .357 version sometime in the future for my first revolver.

Some here have recommended that as a first revolver in that caliber it would be a bit much. When using .357 Magnum ammunition I would totally agree. I would venture a bet that after one full cylinder of magnum rated ammo, you will have settled on using .38 S&W Special from then onward. Small, lightweight firearms in calibers such as the .357 and similar others can be quite fierce and downright nasty. For a first wheel gun in such, a steel medium frame, 3-inch or longer barrel model by one of the larger makers will be much more suitable, and pleasant to shoot. Once you master double-action use, try out one of the smaller revolvers. You will quickly understand.
One factor I have not seen in this thread is that very lightweight revolvers such as the LCR series make excellent weapons for ankle carry. Heavier snubs when continuously carried in ankle holsters over long periods can actually exacerbate knee issues, leading to soreness, arthritis, etc. I learned this from several cops who carried ankle rigs over their careers and ended up needing serious knee work. I also was advised of this by my orthopedic surgeon when I had knee replacement. To me it makes sense. Now my favorite ankle gun is the LCR in 9mm, which my kids have named Snappy. From the ankle holster (Wilderness Products) it rides in, it is very easy to get to when seated in a car while wearing the seatbelt. Being a revolver, it is more forgiving for compressed retention shooting than are some smaller automatics, something that is common when shooting within a vehicle.

[bergmen]

Some here have recommended that as a first revolver in that caliber it would be a bit much. When using .357 Magnum ammunition I would totally agree. I would venture a bet that after one full cylinder of magnum rated ammo, you will have settled on using .38 S&W Special from then onward. Small, lightweight firearms in calibers such as the .357 and similar others can be quite fierce and downright nasty. For a first wheel gun in such, a steel medium frame, 3-inch or longer barrel model by one of the larger makers will be much more suitable, and pleasant to shoot. Once you master double-action use, try out one of the smaller revolvers. You will quickly understand.
One factor I have not seen in this thread is that very lightweight revolvers such as the LCR series make excellent weapons for ankle carry. Heavier snubs when continuously carried in ankle holsters over long periods can actually exacerbate knee issues, leading to soreness, arthritis, etc. I learned this from several cops who carried ankle rigs over their careers and ended up needing serious knee work. I also was advised of this by my orthopedic surgeon when I had knee replacement. To me it makes sense. Now my favorite ankle gun is the LCR in 9mm, which my kids have named Snappy. From the ankle holster (Wilderness Products) it rides in, it is very easy to get to when seated in a car while wearing the seatbelt. Being a revolver, it is more forgiving for compressed retention shooting than are some smaller automatics, something that is common when shooting within a vehicle.

I have made no reference to concealed carry as far as these revolvers are concerned.

My entire approach is for recreational target shooting with various loads that I put up myself, I felt that was obvious.

The LCRx in 38 or .357 would make a wonderful first revolver, relatively inexpensive, light weight, very accurate, made of materials that are almost impervious to corrosion, adjustable sights, comfortable grip, etc., etc.

I have other .357 revolvers (Ruger GP100, Kimber K6S 3" DASA). All are great revolvers in their own right and are to be looked at as something to aspire to eventually. I also have many 38 Special revolvers to be considered as well.

Dan