![]() ![]() Lou adds this: “The Ruger LCR is an outstanding choice for those requiring a small snub nose revolver. It is also easier to carry three or four full moon clips as back up and they take much less space.” I prefer the 9mm because of the Full moon clips that make loading or ejecting empties much faster and easier even than a speed loader and because the 9mm is more effective from shorter barrels. Here’s what Ike has to say about his own experiences as an LCR owner: “I like the LCR because of a few things, first one being the smoother trigger and the gun if you can shoot it well is plenty accurate. The only other flaw (besides the stinging sensation) that I could kvetch about was that the extraction of the freshly fired empties was slow and sticky.īut in fairness, the gun had literally just been returned by a fellow range customer who had fired X-number of rounds through it, so maybe the chambers were in need of a scrubbing? Indeed, half of my slow-fire shots and three of my rapid-fire shots took the dead-center tiebreaking 5x scoring ring of the ICE-QT target. And interestingly, the stinging session was less noticeable in SA slow-fire and DA rapid-fire alike than it was in DA slow-fire.Īccuracy-wise, slow-fire and rapid-fire alike were quite pleasing, with all shots staying in the 5-zone. The trigger stung the heck out of my finger, I still wouldn’t consider it a truly fun gun to shoot, and I’m not going to rush out to buy one, but overall a comparatively more pleasant shooting experience than a J-frame Smith, Ruger SP-101, or Glock 27. 38 Special version of the LCR available for rental – specifically the “LCRx” exposed hammer version – not a 9mm like Ike’s. I even abided by Ike’s and Lou’s expressed wish that I would refrain from shooting it at 25 and 50 yards! It turns out that good ol’ Silver Eagle Group (SEG) in Ashburn, Virginia only had a. combat shooting school – both of whom I’ve quoted in multiple 19FortyFive articles. Marine Corps officer, retired California Highway Patrol (CHP) firearms instructor, and current President of Gunfighters Ltd. The two buddies in question are Itshak “Ike” Sarfati – Israel Defense Forces (IDF) combat veteran, and Lou Chiodo – former U.S. 38 Special Guns On Planet Earth” article. Part of the reason I’m finally getting around to test-firing the LCR is that a couple of buddies of mine encouraged me – heck, basically dared me – to try it out after reading my recent “ 5 Worst. Range Report/Personal Shooting Impressions We’re talking a weight of a mere 13.5 to 17.1 ounces, along with a barrel length of either 1.875 inches or 3 inches, an overall length of 6.5 inches, a width of 1.28 inches, and a height of 4.5 inches. 327 Federal Magnum models … High-strength stainless steel cylinder, featuring a PVD finish for excellent durability, is extensively fluted, reducing weight … Hogue Tamer Monogrip reduces perceived recoil.” 38 Special models and from 400-series stainless steel in the powerful. As per the manufacturer’s official info page: “Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum in. The LCR (“Lightweight Compact Revolver”) was designed in 2009 by Joseph Zajk and went into production in 2010. Being the glutton for punishment that I am I decided to finally see what all the fuss was about. Ruger has come up with another snubby DA wheelgun that’s been generating quite a bit of positive buzz: the LCR. Yet I’m not fond of snubnose revolvers, aka “snubbies,” even though objectively speaking I acknowledge that they can be quite effective for law enforcement and armed private citizen self-defense, especially in the concealed carry (CCW) realm.Īnd once again, I consider Ruger to be the best offering in the category, specifically the SP-101. 44 Magnum and consider them to be the finest revolvers in their respective calibers. ![]() I am a big fan of Strum Ruger, & Co’s full-sized double-action (DA) revolvers, particularly the GP-100 in. The Ruger LCR represents a conundrum for this writer. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |