More specifically, bigger-built shooters, with bigger hands, may find the LCR and LCRx revolvers just to small to be handled comfortably. The baseline LCR sports a double-action only trigger and a spurless hammer completely enshrouded in the rear top portion of the polymer fire control housing the LCRx was thus meant to answer the request of those shooters who, for a plethora of valid reasons (physical build and strenght, smaller or bigger hands, simple habit or personal preferences) wanted an external hammer version of the platform that would allow them to choose whether to fire their shots in double action or in a lighter single action − never minding the fact that the Ruger LCR revolver comes with a patented, optimized friction reducing cam that results in a smooth, non-stacking trigger pull.Īlthough the light weight and compact size of both the LCR and LCRx revolver was appreciated by most, some shooters still wished 'more' from the platform. The fluted, IonBond 'Diamondback' coated, high-strenght stainless steel cylinder hosts up to five rounds of. 357 Magnum and 9x19mm) quickly became a modern classic in the Southport-based company catalogue, as well as an instant market success both in the United States and abroad. Launched in early 2014, during the gun industry's trade show season, the LCRx revolver is an external hammer variant of the Lightweight Compact Revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co.įirst showcased in 2009 as part of Ruger's 'new course', the Lightweight Compact Revolver − or LCR for short − revamped Ruger's name in the six-guns industry and proved that even in the era of subcompact semi-automatic pistols, technology can make snub-nose revolvers once again a viable and valuable lightweight, pocket, effective alternative for concealed carry in personal defense, backup and undercover roles.Įxtremely compact, featuring a fluted cylinder and an innovative 7000-series aluminum alloy frame and glass-filled polymer fire control housing combo to reduce the overall weight, the Ruger LCR revolver in all available calibers (.22 Long Rifle. Just like the pocket LCR and LCRx variants, the new 3' barrel model comes with a polymer fire controls housing

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