Ruger Introduces 3" LCRx .357... finally!!

[WheelGunMan]

I have a 38 special LCR. It's my most common EDC. The trigger is fantastic. The light weight means that I can pocket carry without the pocket being pulled down like there's a boat anchor in it. My friend has the 357 model. To me shooting 357's through it is NBD. It doesn't bother him either, but we are pretty big middle-aged guys who've been shooting handguns since forever.

I'm starting to really want an LCRx in 22lr. Sorry to thread drift, but comments on those would be appreciated.

I can't speak for the LCRx .22LR but I have a 3" LCRx .22WMR. The major difference outside of LR vs Mag is 8 shot (LR) vs 6 shot (Mag)...the biggest complaint is the hammer spring is pretty heavy, which is inherent on .22 rimfires. There's plenty of disagreement on how heavy the trigger pull should be. I'm in the camp that it could be a lot lighter and still get the job done. I understand that Wolff is on the cusp of introducing lighter springs for this model.

All that being said, I truly enjoy shooting my LCRx. The adjustable rear sight allows one to tailor it to the specific round they intend to shoot.
Holsterwise, I found a Galco Combat Master at my LGS made for a Taurus that is a great fit. While designed for a larger cylinder it fits pretty snug around the LCRx...it also accomadates my SP101DAO.

 

[BlueHeelerFl]

Of course, a month after I bought the .327 SP101 after I waited years for them to make the 3 inch magnum LCRx revolvers and concluded they were never coming, they come out with the steel frame 3 inch LCRx.

So, it's only a matter of time before they release the .327. I can see any of these 3 inch LCRx revolvers, centerfire ones at least, with a Pachmyer Guardian Grip as the new top conceal carry revolver from now on. Excellent triggers, grip that carries like a compact, but once deployed is a full grip.

How comfortable are those Guardian Grips when shooting? And I take it they fit all LCRs? Those grips seems to be a great innovation

 

[C0untZer0]

The light weight means that I can pocket carry without the pocket being pulled down like there's a boat anchor in it.

I wish someone made pants with an extra belt loop right next to the pocket. Sometimes there is a belt loop close to the front most side of the pocket, but then the next belt loop to the rear can be an inch or 2 behind the pocket and usually on the other side of the seam. I'm not sure that having a belt loop right over the pocket would interfere with the draw...

I also think there is a market for pockets lined with Cordura to lessen the wear on the outer pocket fabric. My right jeans pockets now all have wear marks from carrying a pocket pistol.

I also wish jeans makers would get rid of the pocket-within a pocket, leftover from the days when men carried pocket watches.

I also wish they'd stop using metal grommets around the pocket, I'm always afraid I'm going to scratch my pistol on those metal grommets

 

[Browning]

Don't the various LCR's go for around the mid $300's used? I'd buy one that that price.

Obviously that won't happen with this one for awhile (just came out), but eventually. I'm as patient as a reptile.

 

[somethingbenign]

I wish someone made pants with an extra belt loop right next to the pocket. Sometimes there is a belt loop close to the front most side of the pocket, but then the next belt loop to the rear can be an inch or 2 behind the pocket and usually on the other side of the seam. I'm not sure that having a belt loop right over the pocket would interfere with the draw...

I also think there is a market for pockets lined with Cordura to lessen the wear on the outer pocket fabric. My right jeans pockets now all have wear marks from carrying a pocket pistol.

I also wish jeans makers would get rid of the pocket-within a pocket, leftover from the days when men carried pocket watches.

I also wish they'd stop using metal grommets around the pocket, I'm always afraid I'm going to scratch my pistol on those metal grommets

Take a look at Duluth firehose pants. They have a additional beltloop right above where the pocket starts, their pockets aren't cordura but the same material that the pants are made of which is much tougher than the normal pocket material, and the only metal grommets are at the corners of the flaps for the cargo pockets. Still have the mini pocket though on some models it is at the base of the side pocket and not up on the hip, really handy to keep loose change from getting mixed in with everything else that might be in there.

 

[Mauser lover]

...it's only a matter of time before they release the .327.

I don't know if you have a source, but I hope you are right, I hope it's soon, and I hope Ruger is watching!

 

[TTv2]

How comfortable are those Guardian Grips when shooting? And I take it they fit all LCRs? Those grips seems to be a great innovation

Dunno, I just prefer having my pinky on a grip and not air. I can shoot with two fingers on the grip, but I prefer all three fingers.

The grip frame on all LCR's are the same, the 3 inch LCR's grip is solid rubber at the bottom where the pinky goes.

 

[TTv2]

I don't know if you have a source, but I hope you are right, I hope it's soon, and I hope Ruger is watching!

Ruger made the .327 for the LCR and LCRx, no reason not to do it for the 3 inch.

I just hope Ruger understands that 9mm in a 3 inch revolver doesn't compare to .357 and refrains from making it, there's no need for it. Now, the 2 inch LCR the 9mm performs very well from, but give .357 some barrel length and the difference between 2 and 3 inches is huge.

 

[Mauser lover]

Ruger made the .327 for the LCR and LCRx, no reason not to do it for the 3 inch.

I just hope Ruger understands that 9mm in a 3 inch revolver doesn't compare to .357 and refrains from making it, there's no need for it. Now, the 2 inch LCR the 9mm performs very well from, but give .357 some barrel length and the difference between 2 and 3 inches is huge.

I agree that it is absolutely logical that they should make one. Which is why I am concerned that they might not. I don't know why I worry about this, it isn't like they are congress or anything like that!

I don't know about the 9mm one. I think it still might be cool, even though the .357 outperforms it quite spectacularly from a three inch barrel. Especially when we start talking about heavier bullets. I think it would be somewhat cool just because I (and probably many more) already stock quite a bit of 9mm ammo, and I don't stock .357 in any great quantity.

It is logical that they make a 9mm version in the same way we can realistically suspect that a .327 one is on the way. They already have cylinders identical to what is needed. They have trigger groups already, probably identical to all the other centerfire LCRx models. Surely it wouldn't be any great feat to make barrels of the appropriate length (If they even change the diameter between the 9mm and .357 models at all) and the frame is mostly (if not entirely) the same as the .38/.357.

My great hope is not that they avoid the 9mm version, but that they do the .327 BEFORE messing with the 9mm version!

I don't know if anyone else did, but I emailed Ruger with their "Tell the CEO" function on their website several months ago and asked them to make a .327 3" LCRx. If anyone wants a .327 soon, I suggest you do the same. Don't know if it will help or not, but I figured it is worth a shot.

 

[WheelGunMan]

I don't know if anyone else did, but I emailed Ruger with their "Tell the CEO" function on their website several months ago and asked them to make a .327 3" LCRx. If anyone wants a .327 soon, I suggest you do the same. Don't know if it will help or not, but I figured it is worth a shot.

I wrote to the CEO several times over the last few years pleading that they bring the 3" .357...I posted, like you just did here, and on several other forums asking others to write also. Don't know whether or not it helped but it sure gets the word out to Ruger that the masses are interested.

 

[MillCreek]

Finally! My new hiking/xc skiing/snowshoeing/mountain biking carry. The 2.25" SP-101 loaded with .357 158 grain JSP can move from my 'grab and go' backpack to the safe.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

The watch pocket is a great place for a speed strip.

 

[C0untZer0]

I just hope Ruger understands that 9mm in a 3 inch revolver doesn't compare to .357 and refrains from making it

I'm glad they brought back the SP101 in 9mm. There may not be a lot of people who have the SP101 chambered in 9mm but the people who do have them, love them.

I wish I had more cash to get the SP101 in 9mm.

But I'd also like to pick up the S&W 986 with the 5" barrel.

So many guns,
So little cash...

 

[Fiv3r]

This makes good sense to me. The steel frame lcr is a fine shooting gun. Would I want to feed it .357 all day? No way. I have a chunky blackhawk for that.

However, the blackhawk pulls my britches down. Great for big critter control, but day to day it's a bit cumbersome.

Love the steel frame 9mm lcr. I've been on the look out for a sale on the .357 for years, but they are dang popular for a reason.

I expect to snag one of these last quarter 2019 at the latest. It's a really good looking and fine shooting hiking pistol.

 

[sean m]

Interesting, can see the appeal as a woods gun, but I think I would prefer the 4" Sp101 in 357 for that purpose. Have a 357 mag LCR and it shines as defensive revolver.

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Amen on the .327. Have the 3" LCRx .38 +P. Great gun. Didn't care for the DA only LCR rimfire's though.

Just got finished shooting both the LCR9mm and the LCR22. I have really become use to the stronger pull of the 22.cal to the point of not even noticing it any longer. Plus the fact that it has worn in nicely.Just a very fun gun to shoot.
I was really hoping Ruger would have come out with the LCRX9mm. I know from the Ruger forum, I am not the only one. Oh Well, did not need to spend the money anyway.

I see that it will weigh 4oz more than the standard 357.

 

[TTv2]

I wrote to the CEO several times over the last few years pleading that they bring the 3" .357...I posted, like you just did here, and on several other forums asking others to write also. Don't know whether or not it helped but it sure gets the word out to Ruger that the masses are interested.

Huh, didn't know Ruger had that option to write to the CEO. Last time I did that was to Mr. Imperator of Henry imploring him to make a .327 and he said there was no need to implore, they were already working on it.

I've been wanting Ruger to make 6 inch barrels for the SP101, I'm just tired of having to go up to the heavier GP100 to get more out of .357 or .327. A 6 inch SP101 in .357 would weigh 10 oz less than the 6 inch 7 shot GP100, but have the same sight radius. I'm not in a spot where I might need .44 Mag or .45 Colt to kill a moose or a bear in my backyard, but I would appreciate the extra advantage and reduced recoil a nearly 2 inch longer barrel would give me over the 4.2 inch SP if I need to use it on anything that's a threat to me. Not to mention, it would be more fun to plink with too.

Also would like to see a return of the model 44 carbine, with a few updates. I want the tubular magazines to be full length to the end of the barrel to increase capacity and I don't want just one tube, I want dual tubes like the KSG to further up capacity. Don't need to be alternating, I'd like to have the option of two different loads in each tube, say a light load for smaller game, heavy stuff for deer. 15 rds in a 16 inch barrel, 20 rds in a 20 inch of .327/.357/.44 Magnum is a TON of firepower and also not subject to some states/localities magazine capacity restrictions as tubular magazines are generally not prohibited.

 

[C0untZer0]

I was really hoping Ruger would have come out with the LCRX9mm

https://ruger.com/products/lcrx/specSheets/5464.html

You mean with a longer barrel and adjustable sights?

 

[Buckeye63]

Huh, didn't know Ruger had that option to write to the CEO. Last time I did that was to Mr. Imperator of Henry imploring him to make a .327 and he said there was no need to implore, they were already working on it.

I've been wanting Ruger to make 6 inch barrels for the SP101, I'm just tired of having to go up to the heavier GP100 to get more out of .357 or .327. A 6 inch SP101 in .357 would weigh 10 oz less than the 6 inch 7 shot GP100, but have the same sight radius. I'm not in a spot where I might need .44 Mag or .45 Colt to kill a moose or a bear in my backyard, but I would appreciate the extra advantage and reduced recoil a nearly 2 inch longer barrel would give me over the 4.2 inch SP if I need to use it on anything that's a threat to me. Not to mention, it would be more fun to plink with too.

Also would like to see a return of the model 44 carbine, with a few updates. I want the tubular magazines to be full length to the end of the barrel to increase capacity and I don't want just one tube, I want dual tubes like the KSG to further up capacity. Don't need to be alternating, I'd like to have the option of two different loads in each tube, say a light load for smaller game, heavy stuff for deer. 15 rds in a 16 inch barrel, 20 rds in a 20 inch of .327/.357/.44 Magnum is a TON of firepower and also not subject to some states/localities magazine capacity restrictions as tubular magazines are generally not prohibited.

I agree on the 44 Carbine .. Semi or lever ...