Ruger's New Polymer LCR **REVOLVER!!**

[Mdbullet]

Yes, That is right, I said a polymer REVOLVER. It is on the cover of the March 2009 Guns & Ammo. A .38 Special 5 shot revolver that weighs in at a mear 13 and a half ounces. Looks good but time will tell. Be Safe, Dave

[Bman505]

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The Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) represents one of the most significant new revolver designs in over a century. This small-framed, lightweight revolver consists of three main components: a polymer fire control housing, an aircraft quality aluminum monolithic frame, and an extensively fluted stainless steel cylinder. Each of these components give the LCR a unique advantage over traditional revolvers. The lightweight, chemical-resistant polymer fire control housing contains the entire fire control mechanism, providing a tighter dimensional relationship of the components than if divided between a traditional grip frame and cylinder frame. The end result is that the fire control components are assembled with no hand fitting, resulting in a highly consistent product at an affordable price. The LCR's standard Hogue Tamer grip helps reduce perceived recoil. If another grip is more your style, the convenient grip peg allows for a variety of grips to be installed. The LCR's monolithic frame is an aerospace grade, 7000 series aluminum forging treated with a black synergistic hard coat that offers performance considerably greater than hard coat anodizing. This provides a sturdy, rigid support for the stainless steel cylinder and barrel. The cylinder is extensively fluted to be lightweight and compact, measuring only 1.283" in diameter in the chamber area. It is treated with an advanced form of Ruger's Target Grey finish and is durable enough to handle .38 Special +P loads. The cylinder front latching system uses titanium components, optimized spring tension, and enhanced lockup geometry to ensure that the LCR's cylinder stays locked in place during firing. The LCR's double-action trigger pull is uniquely engineered to minimize friction between the fire control components, resulting in a non-stacking, smooth trigger pull. The trigger force builds more gradually, and peaks later in the trigger stroke, resulting in a trigger pull that feels much lighter than it actually is. This results in more comfortable shooting, even among those with smaller, weaker hands.

Maker Ruger
Category Double-Action Revolvers
Barrel Steel with aircraft quality aluminum shroud
Barrel Length 1.875"
Caliber .38 Spl. +P
Capacity 5
Finish Matte Black/Target Grey
Grips Hogue Tamer
Overall length 6 1/2 inches
Sights Integral U-Notch rear, Replaceable, Pinned Ramp Front
Weight 13.5 oz.
MSRP $525

[Scooter]

Time will tell, but looks to be a nice little gun.