Ruger LCRx 22lr

[Tallball]

I didn't own a 22 revolver suitable for shorter-range shooting. My shooting buddy likes to shoot from seven yards a lot these days. My 6" K22 and 6.5" Single Six are kind of silly at that distance, so I decided to get something with a shorter barrel.

Fixed "gutter" sights are really not my thing. I wanted something with larger, adjustable sights, but a fairly short barrel. I really like my LCR in 38 special, so it wasn't long before I decided on an LCRx in 22lr.

They aren't readily available these days, especially used. Last week I finally broke down and ordered one from Bud's. Yes, I paid "full retail". The neighbors heard my cries of grief from hundreds of yards away. I still haven't completely stopped weeping.

I picked it up this weekend. It's a nice little revolver. The fit and finish are good. The sights are good. The trigger, unfortunately, isn't as nice as the one on my 38 special. I've been snap-capping it some, and it seems to have improved slightly. I probably won't get to shoot it until this weekend, or maybe the one after. Other than range work, I may occasionally carry it around for plinking and varmints on my BiL's rural property. If the trigger will smooth out a bit I think it will be a decent little shooter for me, but time will tell.

Does anyone else have one? How is the trigger? Has it gotten smoother with shooting? What ammo does it like? Do you have any holster suggestions?

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[Mosin Bubba]

In to follow this. I really, REALLY like the idea of an airweight 22 revolver with real sights on it, but the reports of the trigger pull on the Ruger had me too skeptical to drop $500 on one. I mean, at that price for a 22, it better be a dang good shooter.

 

[Garandimal]

Really like the RUGER LCRx-22LR

If I didn't already have this 3" Bbl'ed "ugly duckling"...?

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...I would buy one in a heartbeat.
(self-control well beyond that of mere mortal men)




GR

 

[Labguy47]

Yes I have one that I bought new for $350 at CDNN. I can hit the IX-X ring all day long with any ammo at 10 yd line. So far Federal, CCI, and Winchester all 100%. I will be testing standard velocity next round. I would suggest that if you ever plan to CCW a .22 that you use stingers or another performance inhanced round like hornandy.

 

[TTv2]

In to follow this. I really, REALLY like the idea of an airweight 22 revolver with real sights on it, but the reports of the trigger pull on the Ruger had me too skeptical to drop $500 on one. I mean, at that price for a 22, it better be a dang good shooter.

I had/have the same issue with it too. I waited a long time for Ruger to make this revolver and when they finally did, I decided to buy an SR22 instead with threaded barrel instead. Also got some +5 baseplates and it's a 15 rd .22 pistol I can suppress for the same price of the LCRx .22.

I would love to have a DA/SA .22 revolver, but they're just not worth the money IMO compared to a pistol and the Heritage .22 revolvers are really hard to beat for the money and .22 Mag capability.

 

[Labguy47]

I had/have the same issue with it too. I waited a long time for Ruger to make this revolver and when they finally did, I decided to buy an SR22 instead
I would love to have a DA/SA .22 revolver, but they're just not worth the money IMO compared to a pistol and the Heritage .22 revolvers are really hard to beat for the money and .22 Mag capability.

Heritage rough riders are just as the name portends, I owned one once, learned my lesson. They’re nothing like a Ruger.

 

[Tallball]

I like to start off my range sessions with 50 rounds of 22 revolver, 50 rounds of 22 semiautomatic pistol, then move up from there.

My 6" (or so) Buck Mark is kind of long for shorter ranges, so I got an SR22. I didn't like it. Then I found a Ruger Standard 4". It was inexpensive, and is an excellent shooter. The cheaper semiauto situation was taken care of, so that left the revolver.

I owned a Rough Rider before; I didn't like it. I owned a Sentinel before; it gave me problems. I also owned a Taurus Model 94; the trigger was horrible. I've had iffy luck with Rossi, too. That left Charter, S&W, and Ruger. A K22 with a 3" barrel would have been outstanding, if there is such a beast, but also pretty expensive.The Charters cost more than I expected, and I really like my LCR, so I decided to go with the LCRx. We'll see how it goes. If the trigger smooths out some more I think it will be just fine.

(I won't be using it for CC. I have an LCR and plenty of other centerfire handguns for that particular job.)

Here is the Standard. I think it was around $300 OTD, IIRC. I really enjoy it a lot. I think it's from the early 80's, just before they switched over to the Mark II.

Ruger Standard 22lr

• Tallball
• Nov 17, 2018

 

[chicharrones]

That Ruger revolver looks great, Tallball. Congrats.

For a practical all around .22 revolver, I'm thinking I should have gotten one of those myself. For some reason I tend to not purchase practical .22 revolvers.

 

[bannockburn]

Tallball

Last week I finally broke down and ordered one from Bud's. Yes, I paid "full retail". The neighbors heard my cries of grief from hundreds of yards away. I still haven't completely stopped weeping.

You know, I thought I felt a disturbance in the Force!

Just kidding! I think the Ruger LCRx in .22LR would make for a great Kit Gun, even if you did have to buy it new!

Let us know if the trigger gets any better with use.

 

[Shane in MT]

Small revolver, lightweight hammer (compared to Single Six, etc), rimfire round.

The light hammer has to be compensated for by the speed it will fall, to ensure ignition. Requires more spring. Results in heavier trigger pull on a DA.

Everything is a compromise.

 

[SteadyD]

How is the SA trigger pull on the LCRx 22? Good enough to hit squirrels at 15 yards?

 

[Tallball]

The SA is okay. Not great and not terrible. A little stiffer than I like, but short and crisp.

I'll know more after I actually shoot it. Dry-firing just isn't the same (for me, anyway).

I would have to say that the size and weight are exactly what I wanted, and I like the sights.

 

[Shane in MT]

I've put a few rounds through the LCR22 with the internal hammer, shorter barrel. I didn't find it difficult to shoot with good accuracy.

 

[Mosin Bubba]

Small revolver, lightweight hammer (compared to Single Six, etc), rimfire round.

The light hammer has to be compensated for by the speed it will fall, to ensure ignition. Requires more spring. Results in heavier trigger pull on a DA.

Everything is a compromise.

Never thought of it that way, but that makes sense.

 

[Mosin Bubba]

I had/have the same issue with it too. I waited a long time for Ruger to make this revolver and when they finally did, I decided to buy an SR22 instead with threaded barrel instead. Also got some +5 baseplates and it's a 15 rd .22 pistol I can suppress for the same price of the LCRx .22.

I would love to have a DA/SA .22 revolver, but they're just not worth the money IMO compared to a pistol and the Heritage .22 revolvers are really hard to beat for the money and .22 Mag capability.

Those Rough Riders are a lot of fun. Some people knock them because they're sort of the Hi-Point of revolvers, but I've never had a problem with them.

 

[thomas15]

QUESTION:

How is the SA trigger pull on the LCRx 22? Good enough to hit squirrels at 15 yards?

ANSWER:

The SA is okay. Not great and not terrible. A little stiffer than I like, but short and crisp.

COMMENT:
I'm shocked to hear that it isn't "as smooth as ice on glass".

CONCLUSION:
No LCRx 22LR for me.

 

[Shane in MT]

I recently bought the LCRx 357 Magnum, with the three inch barrel.

It was a little dry, and hitchy, if you know what I mean.

I oiled it up good, cycled it a few hundred times. It's smoothed up real nice.

 

[Shane in MT]

I'd oil up that 22, and run the heck out of it.

 

[Shane in MT]

The new LCRx 357,

 

[danez71]

Oil it thru the pin hole in thru frame at the edge of the grip like the manual says. Dry fire 20-30 times right after.

It made a noticeable difference on the 22 lcrx and 9mm lcrx for me.

 

[WheelGunMan]

I own both an LCR22WRM and a LCRx22WRM. They both use the same hammer spring as your new LCRx22. Having had the LCR longer and having put close to 2000 rounds down the pipe I can say that the pull is definitely smoother and somewhat lighter. My wife shoots it the most and does 100 round range sessions and there is never a mention of trigger pull issues.
I've got probably +1000 rounds thru the LCRx and can say it's noticably smoother too.