Same reason they didn’t introduce this one two yrs ago… Just wait. And forget the 327. Illustration courtesy of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Having previously reviewed and liked the Ruger LCRx .38 Special +P Revolver with 3" barrel we wanted to review the latest variation, an LCRx with a three inch, fully shrouded barrel and adjustable sights in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR, or just ".22 Magnum"). Again the exception being for someone with low arm strength who must have a lightweight gun. Now they’ve taken the LCRx and gone long, intro’ing a +P version with a 3 … In some ways I like it better than my Smith 627 and it’s been worked over. An extra tapped hole would probably be needed. Always something. My God, you have to be almost rich to even shoot the Loud SOB. 3″ not so bad. Press release after the jump . I agree, but I have a feeling they will do it. Sort of thing. One handed shots on cotton tailed rabbits at 30 yards with my weak hand most of the time. New From Sturm Ruger: LCRx With 3″ Barrel, Navy Vet: 80 Hours of Training = Common Sense Gun Control, 10th Mountain Division Investigating Dangerous Room-Clearing Training Video, DIY: Installing an Ed Brown 1911 RMR Cut Slide, MidwayUSA Promotes Matt Fleming to President and CEO, Larry Potterfield to Remain Chairman. I nearly bought a 357 2″ barrel but couldn’t get over the crappy ballistics. My head is spinning. I’ve using that name on this website for years, make up your own. for concealed carry. Between the hammer spur and the sights it looks like Murphy can get in your mix at just the wrong moment. The 1.87-inch barrel version became available as a five-shot 9mm Luger and a six-shot.327 Federal Magnum in the fall of 2017. I’ve been saying for a while now that they should make an LCR “kit gun” just like this. . I don’t know why the gun makers obsess about shipping “magnum” revolvers for CCW. With laser rounds it shoots awfully low and it looks like the front sight is lot higher than the rear one. Older, low-pressure cartridges (which means that the revolver can be built more lightly – thinner cylinder walls, thinner barrels, etc) with heavy, big-cavity, jacketed HP bullets. Make it in 9mm or just get the SP101 in 9mm. These holsters allow your Ruger LCRx to be drawn in the car or any sitting position without much effort, however they limit your freedom with the choice of clothing. The sad thing about shooting it in double, is that I can draw it very fast from a Galco Speed Paddle, but then I have to concentrate on the sight picture more than usual. The other polymer revolver, the Smith & Wesson BODYGUARD 38 weighs 14.3 ounces. The Ruger LCRx is available in 22 LR, 9mm, and .38 SPL caliber. Remember how long it took for the original LCR to be offered in .357? You do have a point though. And also costly but worth it! If it was a .357 or .44 Special, I’d be interested. I do NOT want a 357. snag. Ruger is laughing all the way to the bank and their well executed game plan is the ol’ 60’s planned obsolescense. The Ruger LCR has a monolithic frame that is made from aerospace-grade, 7000 series aluminum for lightweight strength. .38 Spl is one of my favorite calibers to shoot because I can reload it super cheap. The extra barrel length over a ~2″ snubnose is long enough to be a hindrence in a fanny pack, IWB holster, or shoulder holster. The Ruger friction-reducing cam fire control system creates perfect trigger pull, feels light & smooth. I can’t help but point out though that S&W scandium/aluminum alloy 5 shot revolvers have been (past tense, out of print now, but still available if you’re determined) in .357 Mag 3-inch (360 M&P 3-inch) and .44 Special 2 1/2-inch (396 Night Guard). $ 249.00 $ 239.95 Read more; RUGER LCRX TARGET 38 SP 3″ Sale! 38+P not so much, want 357 just to have an ammo option If you shoot 3 feet in front of a duck, then shoot 3 feet behind the duck, on the average you killed the duck. Although Mr. Ruger has passed on, his legacy and company have thrived through new inventions, manufacturing techniques and a staff of personnel aiming for the future. http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5719.html. The Ruger Redhawk was built for the .44 Magnum, which has a pressure level of 35K PSI and up. As a concealed carry gun, again there is no point. of stainless built in – & still a light gun……greatly assists with recoil. It could be 7 inches or 70 yards. I think the 3″ with SA/DA should be in 22 as well. It is so light, the relatively heavy DA trigger pull can easily pull it off the sight picture. I see these short barreled revolvers as the perfect carry gun. Its much more comfy with full house magnums, and will happily eat them all day. But before I can buy one, they come out with the LCR-9, wow what a temptation! I would absolutely carry mine on the trail. I’ve used BB loads in my mak. The only cover I have is cotton plant 6 inches tall on the whole 640 acres. “The 3-inch barrel, adjustable sight and modest weight create a great all-around gun.”. Our Price: $770.00 . They hit a home run when they introduced the first polymer revolver in January of 2009, and since then they’ve added several new versions to broaden the market for this revolutionary snub nose. In fact, it weighs.1 ounce more than the.357 Magnum variant. Don’t know if full 3″ qualifies as a “snubby” but Ruger makes a GP100 stainless steel .357/38 revolver, the weight makes recoil a non issue. They like to test the waters one model at a time. int19h, I’ll get some for my j frame and test them. I stand behind my statement: I would not feel undergunned with a .38 Special +P revolver with a 3 inch barrel shooting 158 grain soft hollowpoint semi-wadcutters when facing human attackers. Either a 4″ or 14″ deep tunnel will ruin their weekend plans. I’m channeling my inner DG here, but make it in .44 special and I’d throw money at it. I have original .38 LCR revolver I know this old man will be out a saw bill a lot of the time and most kids won’t get hit by the AirSoft if I don’t start to draw before they make a move towards me. To some, the extra round will be worth the additional ounces. Ruger has drastically expanded its external-hammer line of lightweight, concealable revolvers with four new LCRx configurations. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The only exception I see being for a young or small person. Mr Gun Dealer. But even a 4 inch would be an improvement. We’ve seen the security cameras showing the yo-yo-yo hoodie thugs scatter like cockroaches at the 1st sight of the clerk’s gun…any gun. This pressure level is down on par with the .38 Special. All LCR models feature replaceable ramp front sights with white bar and some models feature a laser-sighting system from Crimson Trace®. Does it come with a carriege mount? I’ll be awaitin’ for it. As a “kit gun” for hiking or camping, for most people, there is no advantage over the SP101 3″ or 4″, which are easily carried on a belt holster, and again, much easier to shoot with +P. You would have to get a GP100 Wiley Clapp model for anywhere near the LCR .38 smooth trigger pull and not sure if available new, limited run, might find one used. Of course Ruger will come out soon with a .357 steel-frame version at about 19 ounces, which will be a much better choice for ANYONE considering this gun. All in all, I would recommend it. Ruger has a habit of spacing their releases out over many months. Even for those with lower arm strength who need a light revolver, it will still be quite light and will be a better choice than this aluminum framed gun. $ 579.00 $ 549.99 Read more; RUGER SP101 MATCH CHAMPION Sale! The .44 Special was originally loaded to duplicate the ballistics of a black powder cartridge, the .44 Russian, which is why the pressures are spec’d so low. Some observations: With the light weight aluminum frame, 38 +P defense loads will be unpleasant to shoot, even with the larger grip. Like the 3″ barrel, velocity increase and shoot ability over the 1.8″ barreled version is appealing Ruger is pitching the new LCRx as a kit gun, suitable for backpackers and the like. Cut it for moon clips (the way S&W does so you can use them or not) and I’ll be first in line to get one. smith and wesson 357 magnum revolver 6 inch barrel for sale. In 2019 Ruger announced that a new version of the LCRx with a 3-inch barrel and chambered in.357 Magnum would be available. 23-oz to 26-oz, depending on barrel length? Ruger’s new 3-inch barrel LCRx in .357 Magnum strikes the right balance between concealability and performance. Ruger 5456. A 3 inch tube with adjustable sights? As a home defense gun, there is no point to the lighter weight, and a 3″ barrel stainless steel SP101 would be much more comfortable to shoot (and practice with), and superior in all respects – after simple installation of the cheap Wilson or Wolff lighter hammer spring (and possibly a little inexpensive gunsmith internals polishing). I’ve owned the .357 magnum LCR for a few years now, and I’ve put in a fair amount of range time with it this year since starting the Wheel Gun Wednesday series. This would be a medium to full-size, medium weight handgun using the same concepts as the LCR – innovative design and use of materials, easy to factory assemble without skilled craftsmen, rugged, reliable, affordable, and with a great trigger. I too am not enamored of the adjustable sight, since as a ccw weapon at 7 yards or so the sights will be more of a hindrance than a benefit. The article makes it sound like trigger stacking but actually the double action trigger on the original LCR is pretty nice. It does not fit the LCR 22 or 22 Mag. Ruger LCR Double-Action Revolver, 9mm 5 Rd. One of the newest .22 WMR models sports a 3” barrel and an adjustable backsight ; the other .22 WMR revolver has a shorter 1,87” barrel and weights 15.4 oz. If the .45 ACP is good enough for a semi-auto (230gr at 850 fps, give or take), then any pill headed downrange at 850+ fps should be at the starting point for a CCW/self-defense round. You can stoke the .44 Special up to near .44 Magnum pressures – there’s enough room in the case to pull this off. Ruger LCP II Blued w/ Pink Hogue Grip .380 Currently Out of Stock When shopping for a ‘kit’ gun 2 years ago I settled on the 3″, 8 shot 22 lr Smith & Wesson model 63. I am smitten. They know that a bullet, any bullet, will put a bloody tunnel in them. That’s a big a$$ed revolver. I watched the official Ruger video on this revolver, at the end of which the salesman fires five rounds. These are not guns for beginners. It will kick with authority. It’s too muddy to try it out. The pressure spec for the .44 Special is 15K PSI and up for modern revolvers. Love my .357 LCR with XS front sight. I really like the idea of .44 Special. Proper loads in .357 Magnum are obviously better. It wouldn’t be big deal to replace the the rear sight with a fixed sight. I expect the number of7 yards will trace back to Dennis Tueller’s writings. Not belly guns. Weight would be, what? All good points jwm. Ruger LCRx Shoulder holsters. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger & Co. recently announced an expansion of its LCRx line of revolvers.There are now four more options to pick from if you are in the market for one of these lightweight wheelguns. Taurus used to, but that wouldn’t be much better. I’m sure they will. For example, the new GP100 Match Champion looks a lot like the old Security Six with the extra weight reduced from the overly heavy GP100. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announces the introduction of the LCRx™ with a 3-inch barrel, the newest variation of the revolutionary Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR®). Save big on a new ruger lcrx. That’s my favorite .38 load. Shooting, discussing, and comparing the little Ruger LCRx Snubnose with external hammer spur. The original is 13 oz. The .22 WMR is available in a 1.87- and 3-inch barrel models. Rsr group is a nationwide distributor of firearms and Shooting sports accessories This product is manufactured in United States Lightpipe has a square profile Base is pre-drilled for easy installation Steel base Fits Ruger … For the .44 Special? Ruger LCR 9mm Range Report. Twice as heavy, too. The Cowboy ammo shoots OK with it as does Hornaday’s light Critical Defense. I have owned several ruger revolvers over the years – Security Six, GP100 and SP101. The best price for ruger lcrx for sale online. The LCR chambered in .38 Special +P has three main components: a polymer fire control housing, an aerospace grade aluminum monolithic frame, and an extensively fluted stainless steel cylinder. “The newest LCRx is the perfect revolver for backpacking, concealed carry, home defense, or just plinking,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger President and Chief Operating Officer. I know what I used to be able to do with a 3 inch barreled revolver with sight not quite this good. By the Guns and Shooting Online Staff. We have a lot to thank Bill Ruger for. RUGER LCRX 9MM 1.87″ Sale! Hey, Ruger here’s my account#, we’ll just set up a monthly automatic withdrawal plan – Sigh! I utilized the ’email the CEO’ link ruger had on their homepage, as they had come out with the LCR in 22 around the same time. I have the DAO in .357, its nice but would prefer the .38 for CC especially on the ankle. BUT Ruger, give me a 6th shot and I’m looking at a great IDPA stock service revolver. I plan to make custom grips and add 8 or 10 ounces of lead as high as I can in the grips to tame it down a bit. or someone with lower arm strength who needs a lighter weight hiking/camping gun, and will mostly shoot standard 38 Special rounds. I’ve found my arrangement to be quite manageable. Ruger’s lightweight snubbie, the LCR is known for having one of the sweetest stock triggers in revolverdom. I bought one yesterday. Once you go to high pressure cartridges, you need to beef everything up, the revolver becomes heavier (or the recoil becomes wickedly sharp and painful), etc. And like they might get whacked out of line? I simply don’t see the practical use of this LRx-3 gun. I would rather not have to make that argument so all my S&W’s are used. Nevertheless, .38 Special +P shooting a 158 grain soft lead hollowpoint semi-wadcutter (or full wadcutter for that matter) is about as effective as any caliber/load. I am just not a quick as used to be. The double-action trigger pull force on the LCR builds gradually and peaks later in the trigger stroke, resulting in better control and a trigger pull that feels much lighter than it actually is. Fling a 240 grain pill downrange at 800+ fps. Check Ballistics By the Inch. All y’all screeching for .357, just wait a few months. For more information on the Ruger LCRx with 3-inch barrel, or to learn about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com orFacebook.com/Ruger To find accessories for Ruger firearms, visitShopRuger.com. The .38+P does not equal the 9mm +P, .357, .40, .41, .44, etc. Beyond that, a “want” of mine is for this LCRx 3″, full grip model in 22lr – 8 cylinders. If asked, I’d say go with the 5 inch. Bufallo Bore offers a very similar load, and they swear no crimp jump even in the lightest revolvers (they specifically quote 340PD in their muzzle velocity figures, which is as light as you can get). $ 669.00 $ 659.95 Read more; RUGER WRANGLER SILVER Sale! Features: Patent pending polymer fire control housing holds all the fire control components in their proper dimensional relationships, reduces weight significantly, and helps reduce recoil. I really hope if I am ever in that spot I have something bigger than a Ruger LCR. Mag and two .22 WMR models to the LCRx line. Both are great shooting revolvers, very light, very packable and not too abusive. If you want an adjustable sight gun for longer range target shooting, of course the 4″ SP101 is superior, as is the 4″ GP100. Store Price Shipping rate Show more; Out Of Stock. The .44 Special would be the cat’s meow for a CCW gun. My initial brush with the LCR was with the flagship, .38 Special model, but when Ruger launched the 9mm version, my curiosity was piqued. Rather have NY reload at same weight It would be easy. They rarely ever release a complete product line all at once. That’s why I bought the LCR 357 magnum with 1.875″ barrel. I can’t find a single case of Ruger lock failing in a locked position. Otherwise I like this pocketable revolver. I have all flavors of Ruger Revolvers from 9mm to ,357, all have very good triggers. Also, a lightweight gun with a longer barrel is a better shooter than a lightweight short barreled one. And they also are resistant to correcting design errors. The Ruger LCRx has a length of 165 mm or 7.5 inches. I know this tread is long dead, but I had to add my two cents worth: I’m hoping for a 4inch, 5inch or 6inch, for the same reason another commenter mentioned…a light weight hunting / hiking companion with more accuracy and less muzzle blast. You have entered an incorrect email address! Penetration, stopping power, caliber, gel test, hollows or wads, laser sight, capacity, fps etc etc. The short-barreled revolvers flip like a SOB on you, and aren’t exactly target guns. ... Taurus G3C Striker Fired Compact 9mm 3.26" Barrel 12Rd 3 Mags - $319.99 after code "WELCOME20" Yes they are I have 2 of them & 2 G3 full size. The beauty of this as a tacklebox/glovebox/toolbox gun is, unlike a more traditional revolver that’s got classic good looks, the LCR is so ugly, you won’t care if it gets beat up a little. Built with a stainless-steel frame, the LCRx still only tops out at 21 ounces. However, Magnums generate a LOT more recoil and deafening reports. None of the High Flash, Loud Noise and harsh recoil. I strongly suggest the longest heaviest pistol you WILL carry. (I ended up with the 38 & 22). Why not make a 357 version? The LCR 9mm has been a huge success. I’d flat buy one in .44 Special, but they’re going to have to do something about those sights to “tuck ’em in” a little more. $499.97. On top of that, I only use lightweight 38 specials in it…..for quick, on-target, low recoil defensive shots. A one pound 38 Special may not work or others. Ruger LCRx Revolver With 3-Inch Barrel In addition to the recently introduced 9mm model, the Ruger LCR is available in .38 Spl +P, .357 Mag., .22 WMR and .22 … If that’s what I have; that’s what I’ll use. A five shot .44 special would be just that much better than a .38. A 1.87-inch (47 mm) barrel version of the LCRx in.357 Magnum and a 3-inch (76 mm) barrel version in.22 LR became available in April 2017. The sights are good ones as far as making a good sight picture. $419.20. But for adjustable sights and longer radius I’ll still use the SP101 4.2 inch. Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Special models and from 400-series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models. Wow. Four new revolver models from Sturm, Ruger & Co. for its LCRx line: two new options chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge, one in .327 Federal Magnum and one in 9mm Luger. Well, neither do I.. but my point is they didn’t come out immediately with both calibers in that gun either. The little guns are great once you have the confidence to use them. It will be much easier to shoot well, and of course handle all 38 Special loads as well as .357. Our Price: $495.00 . The Ruger 9mm LCR. In a light weight snubbie with a long barrel. Mr. FlaBoy, Fugly is in the eye of the beholder. . You feel the sting after a box of those. They are often replaced with (expensive) aftermarket sights. Yeah, they’re around twice the price of the LCRx, and I’m much in favor of the polymer/aluminum hybrids which the Smiths are not, but they are out there. The LCRx was designed to be a concealed carry “snub-nosed” revolver and comes standard with a 1.87-inch barrel. I find the cylinder release awfully small and hard to use but it seems to be loosening up. In addition to the recently introduced 9mm model, the Ruger LCR is available in .38 Spl +P, .357 Mag., .22 WMR and .22 LR double-action-only models. The LCRx rear sight is fully adjustable for both windage and elevation, and the full-length Hogue® Tamer™ Grip without finger grooves makes for comfortable shooting. Then comes the LCRx hammer and I find myself wishing my LCR-38 was an LCRx-38. The best bullet for putting down a cow is not the best one for self protection, etc.. HELLO RUGER… ARE YOU LISTENING? I think the Smith combat magnum has this beat. Good guns, but damn ugly. Ruger expanded the LCRx line with a pair of handguns chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. And .41 and especially .44 Magnum of course are far superior. +p loads hurt out of these airweights, but I’m willing to take the pain if they’re reliable. Uh, no. I really like it a lot. I’ve also seen inside the new S&W revolvers and they were dry as a bone. You won’t have a duck to eat. Shooting it in double action is where it falls off. Now what do we see this week but an LCR with what appears to be a 3 finger grip (I’ve already checked ShopRuger and the Hogue website but the longer grip is not listed yet), an adjustable sight and a 3 inch barrel. Probably just testing that waters first. Don’t they look like they’re just hanging out in space to y’all? He was an innovator, and his products still reign today in the shooting sports with a wide variety of handguns and rifles. Hammer spurs and adjustable sights belong on service grade or target grade wheel guns. Shoot it in single, and save the double for up close emergency. A 3 inch barrel, good trigger, weighing in at a pound and grip I can hold on to will work for for me. I’m waiting to see if they come out with a 4″ or even 6″, heck I’m sure handgun hunters would like to have an 8″ revolver that isn’t 5 pounds. How The 3-Inch Barrel LCRx Enhances The .357 Magnum: Longer 3-inch barrel improves the .357 Magnum's ballistics, while keeping the revolver concealable. And since any fight is going to likely be at knife range they really are the answer. WOW was it loud!, considerable muzzle flip but so much fun killing targets! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Ammo By Manufacturer Qualified Professional Ammo. Ruger’s design philosophy is sometimes “let’s make it and see what sells.” That’s why they have discontinued so many guns in the past, which is frustrating for their owners and gunsmiths who need parts. LCRx 3-inch .38 Special Revolver; LCRx 357 Magnum; However, if the trajectory of the popularity of the LCR model is any indication, Ruger will likely continue to develop and release further calibrations as the LCRx is fine-tuned and perfected over time. Have been shopping the Ruger LCR line since they came out as alternative 30 oz. Ruger LCRx Specifications LENGTH. Ruger consistently makes some of the most butt ugly guns ever. Desantis Gunhide 001BAN3Z0 Thumb Break Scabbard Ruger LCR/LCRX $ 45.48. Bob the hammer and fix the sights and I’d be interested. My credit card runneth over. I’m good with any of them for self defense. I agree with all the wishes for the LCRx 3-inch in .357 and .44 Special, and will buy one of each when/if Ruger jumps through all the hoops to allow us inmates of California to buy one. I’ll win a few and loose a lot. © COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I’m not being critical, I respect their savvy. Thugs must laugh at us. They have the ability to actually over-penetrate (the .357 penetrates like nothing else out there in a handgun), all of them end up pushing unburnt powder out the muzzle in short-barrel guns (resulting in a blinding muzzle flash) and the added recoil and noise isn’t useful. The trigger pull is smooth and HEAVY! Fits the Ruger LCR and LCRx in .38,.357 and 9mm caliber. It bugs me when someone says unequal calibers are equal simply because they want them to be. The 9mm already shoots faster than micro 9mm with similar barrels. Do you like revolvers? Gun Review: The 3-Inch-Barreled Ruger LCRx .38 Special Revolver Ruger’s LCR series revolvers have earned a solid reputation for reliability, and the 3-inch-barreled LCRx (shown with a set of Crimson Trace Lasergrips) kicks things up another notch. 4″ barrel seems too big to conceal. I wasn’t willing to buy one without shooting it first, however, so I delayed. A famous Florida philosopher, George Zimmerman, recently said “there’s a lawyer attached to every bullet”. I really would go with a larger pistol if at all possible. This revolver with a 3 inch tube looks pretty good. Seriously, .44 special or .45acp in a smaller lighter package would rule the market (especially with no frame mounted key lock.). The longer barrel would have better powder burn for the .357 cartridge. I agree with your basic premise. My biggest gripe with the LCR’s has been the two finger grip. FUGLY — which is Welsh for Ruger. I love the idea of a 9mm quickly reloaded via moon clips, but I want an LCRx-9!!!! Instead they offer the silly Wiley Clapp ones on a few guns, which weaken the top strap considerably and add a significant stress concentration point with the dovetail cutout. (436 g). Firearms Free, Ammo/Access. I’d like to see revolvers for .38 Special +P, .44 Special, .44 Russian, .45 Colt, etc. But, since I’ve been asking for it, I guess I have to put my money where my mouth is and buy one. I basically told him if they had come out with it with adjustable sights and an exposed hammer, he would have had my buisness. Well played, Ruger. $12.99 Flat S/H on Firearms: details: Gun Zone Deals. Compare prices for Ruger LCRX (Lightweight Compact Revolver) 327 Federal 736676054626 from all vendors from Wikiarms.com. $ 249.00 $ 199.95 Read more; RUGER LCR 357 MAG Sale! Ruger may have realized that they they made the original LCR 1.875″ barrels too short for decent powder burn even with fast powders, but are too stubborn to admit that error. Those adjustable sights bother me for some reason. What the new LCRx revolvers have to offer: Ruger has added a new 9mm, .327 Fed. I Oklahoma I would carry a S&W with an altered lock. It’s the only LCR model ( so far ) that has an extra 4 ozs. Like the .45 Colt, the .44 Special is capable of soooo much more performance in modern firearms made with modern steels and tighter chambers. I train with reloaded 38 Short Colt ammo and finish off each session with some carry loads. The light weight would certainly be appreciated by anyone carrying for a long period of time. 2 1/2″ 19 Compare prices from more than 30+ gun stores. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Took it out a couple of weeks ago at an outdoor range and shot 158 grain HP loads out it. And of course in concealed carry, the rear sights can hang up on the draw from a pack or on clothing. As far as revolvers, Ruger is one of the best behind maybe Colt and Smith & Wesson, but far more economical. Chambered in.38 Special +P, this LCRx features an exposed hammer that allows it to be fired in either double-action or single-action mode. You save $209.00! You can look it up. Compare prices for Ruger LCRX (Lightweight Compact Revolver) 9MM 736676054640 from all vendors. $ 669.00 $ 649.95 Read more; RUGER WRANGLER BRONZE 22 LR Sale! What I really want is a GP-100 with the friction-reducing cam trigger from the LCR. Taking things the way Ruger has been lately, I feel like I’m being listened too. What a great idea. No one tells the bad guy where to stand. I’ve got nothing against the .357, .41, .44, but there’s no need for these rounds in a CCW/self-defense handgun. All the GP100s could go on a weight reduction diet and get the same trigger group work and be superior revolvers. Every one of the light, magnum revolvers I’ve shot (regardless of who made it) is both a handful and a pain in the hand to shoot. I am disappointed that the 22 MAG isn’t higher capacity. I know Rossi made one but who else had 3″ barrel snubbies? I think what most would really embrace would be a LSR (Light Service Revolver) design from Ruger. I believe the correct terms would be one cylinder with 8 chambers. I am confident I can make the case a pistol that can fail in a way it won’t fire fails to be a self defends weapon. He had to readjust his grip after every shot, suggesting that this lightweight would be a real handful in .357. One has a 3″ barrel while the other has a shorter 1.87″ barrel. Ruger LCRx (Spurred Hammer) 3" .38SPL Currently Out of Stock Retail $579.00. Really. Ruger’s lightweight snubbie, the LCR is known for having one of the sweetest stock triggers in revolverdom. A round more powerful, than the 38, close to the 357. but easy to handle. In some quarters, that’s called “stacking,” and it’s not a compliment. We”ll see how it shoot on the range. The revolver is lightweight, but it’s a heavy lightweight if that makes any sense. The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are out numbered by the people that vote for a living. I hope I can still do it some of the time with a good two handed hold. CALIBER. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. I also haven’t observed crimp jump with their rounds in practice in my testing with said 340 PD (fairly limited by virtue of it not exactly being pleasant to shoot +P ammo of…). The LCR caliber parade rolled through 38 special, 357, 22lr, then 22wmr. I have BB copper loads for my k frame for condor country. I am a revolver guy. Free FedEx Option* (0) Crimson Trace LG415G Lasergrips Ruger LCR/LCRX Green Laser Grip $ 369.95 (0) CTC LASERGRIP LCR/LCRX GRN ... Ruger EC9S 9mm 3.12 Black 7+1 $ 324.00 (52) Ruger 3810 Security 9 9mm 15+1 Black Polymer $ 394.00 (418) Ruger LCP 6+1 .380ACP 2.75"