New Ruger LCRx 3" in 22LR

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Ruger LCRx 3" in 22LR

Posted: 4/7/2017 11:45:35 PM EDT

In case anyone has missed it, Ruger now has an LCRx 3" in 22LR.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/products/lcrx/specSheets/5435.html

Posted: 4/13/2017 11:14:19 AM EDT

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And I can't wait to get my hands on one! I've been waiting.

Posted: 4/13/2017 1:29:43 PM EDT

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Picked one up this morning. Shoots good, feels good. I like it.

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Posted: 4/13/2017 1:40:18 PM EDT

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How's the trigger on these? Comparable to the SP101?

It's nice that there's finally some options for good quality .22 double action revolvers now, it wasn't that long ago that S&W was pretty much the only good option.

Posted: 4/13/2017 1:43:33 PM EDT

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How's the trigger on these? Comparable to the SP101?

It's nice that there's finally some options for good quality .22 double action revolvers now, it wasn't that long ago that S&W was pretty much the only good option.

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The trigger is good, but not SP101 good. It's heavier than I expected but crisp.

I'll try to remember to check the trigger pull weight tonight.

Posted: 4/13/2017 2:50:01 PM EDT

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any reason that wouldn't fit in a standard LCRX 3" holster?

can you post some additional pics?

Posted: 4/13/2017 3:30:48 PM EDT

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any reason that wouldn't fit in a standard LCRX 3" holster?

can you post some additional pics?

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I'm pretty sure it's the same size as the 3" 38, so holsters should interchange.

I can take some more pics when I get home.

Posted: 4/13/2017 8:16:07 PM EDT

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A few more picks. The trigger feels better the more I shoot it. My scale is for rifles, so it won't measure the trigger pull.

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Posted: 4/13/2017 8:48:22 PM EDT

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Please don't jump on me for this question but do you think the cylinder is strong enough to have the chambers reamed out to .22 Mag?....<><....?
An eight shot .22 Mag trail gun would be a nice gun.

Posted: 4/13/2017 8:55:14 PM EDT

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Please don't jump on me for this question but do you think the cylinder is strong enough to have the chambers reamed out to .22 Mag?....<><....?
An eight shot .22 Mag trail gun would be a nice gun.

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I have no clue. Ruger has over engineered their guns for years, but I would not take the chance on mine. 22lr is what I wanted anyways.

Posted: 4/14/2017 11:58:31 AM EDT

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A few more picks. The trigger feels better the more I shoot it. My scale is for rifles, so it won't measure the trigger pull.

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Good to hear about the trigger. The one on my LCR 22 is horrible, especially compared to my LCR 38.

If you don't mind, what did it set you back? Kinda curious what the street price is compared to MSRP.

Posted: 4/14/2017 2:28:56 PM EDT

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Please don't jump on me for this question but do you think the cylinder is strong enough to have the chambers reamed out to .22 Mag?....<><....?
An eight shot .22 Mag trail gun would be a nice gun.

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Ruger has made the LCR in 22 mag I believe. I would expect a 22 mag version of the LCRx is in the works.

Posted: 4/14/2017 2:30:24 PM EDT

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Good to hear about the trigger. The one on my LCR 22 is horrible, especially compared to my LCR 38.

If you don't mind, what did it set you back? Kinda curious what the street price is compared to MSRP.

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Double action 22 revolvers are always going to have a stiff trigger. Nature of the beast. Rimfire ammo requires a pretty stout smack to ignite, hence the heavy trigger. Smith and Colt are the same.

Posted: 4/14/2017 5:02:00 PM EDT

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Double action 22 revolvers are always going to have a stiff trigger. Nature of the beast. Rimfire ammo requires a pretty stout smack to ignite, hence the heavy trigger. Smith and Colt are the same.

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My previous post wasn't as clear as it should have been.

I am aware that they are a stouter pull, but the LCR22 I have is really crappy - one of, if not the worst, 22 triggers I have used. Slightly jerky pull and gritty, on top of the stiffer pull weight. The S&Ws I've shot were stiff, but mostly a smooth pull. I need to shoot several more hundred rounds through it and see if it makes any difference.

edited for some clarity and egg on face.

Posted: 4/15/2017 2:36:00 PM EDT

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A few more picks. The trigger feels better the more I shoot it. My scale is for rifles, so it won't measure the trigger pull.

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Thanks, I appreciate your pictures and opinion. Looks like a great little revolver!

Posted: 4/20/2017 7:17:33 AM EDT

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Ruger has made the LCR in 22 mag I believe. I would expect a 22 mag version of the LCRx is in the works.

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If they pattern it after the .22 LR LCR it will be a 6 shot. I was thinking of a .22 Mag 8 shot with a 3" barrel...<><....

Posted: 5/8/2017 7:57:52 AM EDT

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any reason that wouldn't fit in a standard LCRX 3" holster?

can you post some additional pics?

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I got mine last weekend, I love it! Ive shot several hundred rounds so far and couldn't be happier. Its my first .22 revolver, and the trigger pull is heavier than I expected. Reading this thread provided me some insight.

I scooped up a Simply Rugged holster for the 38 LCRX 3" on eBay and it fits my 22 perfectly.

Posted: 6/21/2017 2:01:51 PM EDT

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After I went to the LGS and bought what I was expecting to find, the MKIV Target, I went back to another section of their gun counters and saw the LCRx

I thought crap, and bought that one too.

Both very nice guns. Picked them up a couple days before the MK recall. I have the original LCR so I already have speed loaders which are very handy. Really like the LCRx, the single action is very nice and DA is just like my LCR, stout but smooth, not gritty as reported above. Ran about 250 rounds through LCRx and 450 in total for MKIV, both no issues so far. Only shot the LCRx at the 50 yard range as when I went the 25 yard and 7 to 15 ranges were down for grounds maintenance. Both very easy to keep on 8 x 10 paper at that range and both wonderful shooters. With the LCRx I had to adjust the rear sight way down to almost bottom out though, shot very high out of the box.

Posted: 9/8/2017 11:09:35 AM EDT

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I have the LCR 38 Spl +P. It has the optional laser pointer grip on it. Is the standard grip any longer? I don't have large hands, but I can only get 2 fingers on it. I don't care about the laser, I want to be able to hang onto it when using it.

Posted: 9/10/2017 12:05:37 AM EDT

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I have the LCR 38 Spl +P. It has the optional laser pointer grip on it. Is the standard grip any longer? I don't have large hands, but I can only get 2 fingers on it. I don't care about the laser, I want to be able to hang onto it when using it.

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The standard LCR38 grip is the short 2-finger grip, no laser. I swapped my LCR38 grip for a LCRx 3" grip. Not sure how much longer it is (if at all) than the laser grip.

But for me, it changed my LCR from "I might sell this" to "much better I'm keeping it".

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