Lcr

bankshot · 07-30-2011, 04:59 AM

Finally got to the range yesterday and ran 55 rds through the LCR (50 rds 38 sp/5 rds +P). Great little shooter and was pleasantly surprised by it's accuracy. Target was at 7 yds and actually lobbed a few in the X although most fell in the 8/9 rings. Trigger was smooth and expect it to smooth out even more over time. I swear, if ya' put this thing on a scale you could balance it out with a hummingbird.

44s Rock · 07-30-2011, 05:13 AM

May have to look into getting one of those!

Bountyhunter · 07-30-2011, 05:22 AM

Good to hear you like it! If I get another snubby, it's on top of my list. Great front pocket equalizer.

XLCH · 07-30-2011, 05:32 AM

I played with one of the 357s Wednesday, its on the list.

sheepdog · 07-30-2011, 08:02 AM

...I hope they sell millions of 'em...and half of those customers trade in 2" stainless Bodyguards...old ones...the used market in revolvers is skinny these days...

Terry_P · 08-01-2011, 07:47 PM

I like mine for pocket carry. I have the 38 Spl version and like the weight. The trigger is smooth and breaks clean and at 7 yards it give nice tight groups at POA. I carry Buffalo Bores 158 gr LSWC-HP/GC's in it and they chrony an average of 1,017 FPS out of the 1 7/8" snout (1,037 out of the 2 1/4" SP). Needless to say at 13 1/2oz the BB's are on the snappy side. When I touched the first one off they quickly got my attention.

Machinist · 08-01-2011, 09:49 PM

Terry,
That sounds like a very good load for my 3" model 65. The extra weight should keep it comfortable and controllable. I appreciate that you measured the velocity yourself as I trust your results. That is impressive from a short barrel. I do think I will avoid them for the airweights though.

tx gun runner · 08-02-2011, 03:49 AM

Remember +P and 357 in alum frames , gas cutting and melting the top strap is easy . The larger the cylinder to barrel air gap [over .001] is the faster the erosion . Using heavy bullets and no ball powders slows down the erosion . Steel frames gas cutting normally only goes so deep and stops .

deputy125 · 08-02-2011, 04:25 AM

the LCR is getting my attention more and more........

the example i got to range test around two years back was not a pleasant experience as it was the 38 spl model with laser grips and the 158 +P loads with those grips were almost intolerable.

the 357 model.....just a tad more weight.........possibilities....and at least now ruger has more grip options available.

Terry_P · 08-02-2011, 06:26 AM

Deputy:

My 38 doesn't have the laser grips as I am not a fan of them. It has the stock hogues and with the +P stuff you have to hang on but once I got a couple downrange I started thinking it was fun. I can get all three bottom fingers on the grip although the little finger is about 50/50 between coming up under and to the front.

deputy125 · 08-02-2011, 07:19 AM

good to know...........the laser grips on that first model created a situtation where a feller almost did not want to shoot the full cylinder from pain....

07-30-2011, 04:59 AM	#1
bankshot Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: Rose Hill, KS Posts: 2,060	Lcr Finally got to the range yesterday and ran 55 rds through the LCR (50 rds 38 sp/5 rds +P). Great little shooter and was pleasantly surprised by it's accuracy. Target was at 7 yds and actually lobbed a few in the X although most fell in the 8/9 rings. Trigger was smooth and expect it to smooth out even more over time. I swear, if ya' put this thing on a scale you could balance it out with a hummingbird.

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07-30-2011, 05:13 AM	#2
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Central WA. Posts: 5,968	May have to look into getting one of those!

07-30-2011, 05:22 AM	#3
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Good to hear you like it! If I get another snubby, it's on top of my list. Great front pocket equalizer.

07-30-2011, 05:32 AM	#4
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	I played with one of the 357s Wednesday, its on the list.

07-30-2011, 08:02 AM	#5
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	...I hope they sell millions of 'em...and half of those customers trade in 2" stainless Bodyguards...old ones...the used market in revolvers is skinny these days...

08-01-2011, 07:47 PM	#6
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	I like mine for pocket carry. I have the 38 Spl version and like the weight. The trigger is smooth and breaks clean and at 7 yards it give nice tight groups at POA. I carry Buffalo Bores 158 gr LSWC-HP/GC's in it and they chrony an average of 1,017 FPS out of the 1 7/8" snout (1,037 out of the 2 1/4" SP). Needless to say at 13 1/2oz the BB's are on the snappy side. When I touched the first one off they quickly got my attention.

08-01-2011, 09:49 PM	#7
Machinist Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: McKinney, TX Posts: 6,131	Terry, That sounds like a very good load for my 3" model 65. The extra weight should keep it comfortable and controllable. I appreciate that you measured the velocity yourself as I trust your results. That is impressive from a short barrel. I do think I will avoid them for the airweights though.

08-02-2011, 03:49 AM	#8
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,999	Remember +P and 357 in alum frames , gas cutting and melting the top strap is easy . The larger the cylinder to barrel air gap [over .001] is the faster the erosion . Using heavy bullets and no ball powders slows down the erosion . Steel frames gas cutting normally only goes so deep and stops .

08-02-2011, 04:25 AM	#9
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	the LCR is getting my attention more and more........ the example i got to range test around two years back was not a pleasant experience as it was the 38 spl model with laser grips and the 158 +P loads with those grips were almost intolerable. the 357 model.....just a tad more weight.........possibilities....and at least now ruger has more grip options available.

08-02-2011, 06:26 AM	#10
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	Deputy: My 38 doesn't have the laser grips as I am not a fan of them. It has the stock hogues and with the +P stuff you have to hang on but once I got a couple downrange I started thinking it was fun. I can get all three bottom fingers on the grip although the little finger is about 50/50 between coming up under and to the front.

08-02-2011, 07:19 AM	#11
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	good to know...........the laser grips on that first model created a situtation where a feller almost did not want to shoot the full cylinder from pain....