It's here!


https://ruger.com/products/lcrx/specSheets/5444.html

I like it. I think that's one people have been waiting for.

I like it too. I've been waiting for it myself.

That will be popular, though a 35% increase in weight over the 38 is significant.

Those are pretty ideal dimensions for a little revolver carried IWB, but were I to carry it, it would be with some proven +P .38 Specials rather than Magnums, and I'd likely switch the grips for some wood ones, for less sticking to cover garment material.

it's about two ounces lighter than my Model 60 three inch. I paid $500 for the Model 60. This one does not interest me, but would if I did not already have two Smith three inch barrel revolvers.

I've got a couple of three inch J-Frames, too ... one an old school, polished, black aluminum framed, and one modern style Titanium/Scandium with a fiber optic front sight.

....9mm and .327 Federal to follow.

Bob

Those would be interesting ... especially the .327 Federal.

Well, I pulled the trigger on this. Should be along next week.

https://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=5444&zipcode=59601

Looking forward to your report.

I'm going to load up some 38 Spl cases with 170gr cast SWC (Lyman 358429), over 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 grains of Unique. Pressures (per QL) ranging from 19,000-23,000-28,000 psi, and velocities should range from 900-950-1000 fps, give or take for cylinder gap.

My 38 shoots very well

I’ve been waiting forever for Ruger to do a .327 Fed Mag version with the 3” barrel & adjustable sights. It would be the perfect little “kit gun” IMO.

Guess I’ll have to settle for the .357 Mag version for now 🤠

Rumor has it the LCRx 3 inch is coming soon in 9mm and 327.

I'll get a 327

I think the 9mm was just released at the Shot Show. Boring!!! Can’t wait for the .327 Fed Mag though!

I may 'have' to grab one in 9mm simply for ammunition comparability.

How's that for an excuse!

160gr 4.5grs of Unique, 10 rounds at 20 yards, sitting on ground with arms on knees.

Thay's nice!

I have three Rugers in the safe now in 327. I am impatiently waiting on the LCRx3 to join the herd, and then a Henry.

I would order the LCRx3 in 357, but.....
With the 327 loaded super lite (near 22 mag) to 38 equivalent, and several 41 mag revolvers loaded from 38 spec equivalent, up to near 44 mag levels with 250 gr bulllets I can not justify adding another cartridge, with attendant brass, dies, bullet molds, and bullets to the mix.

That's legit....smile

Nice!

The 327 looks like a lot of fun and versatility. I've been tempted, but have resisted adding another bore size/chambering to the logistics train. But hey, you are already deep into 327 territory, so you might as well add one more.

It is very versatile. I only use 327 brass, but load 78 gr cast over 3.0 gr of Universal to a COAL to approximate a 32 S&W Long. Or the 85 gr XTP over 4.2 gr of SR4756 to a COAL to approximate a 32 H&R. And my SD load for the Ruger 4 inch SP101 is a 115 gr gold dot over 12.8 gr H110.

I also have an Accurate mould for 90 and 120 gr flatpoints which we shoot in the Ruger Single Sevens. Low velocit5y w/ the 90 gr for the grandkids. Near maximum loads with H110 with the 120s for longer distance and ringing steel.

Can't complain about that one bit!
How's the trigger?

Not bad at all. No S&W Model 15 nice, but fine.

Sounds like valid reasoning to me.

....but I've about stopped trying to come up with reasons or excuses so I'm not one to consider as a pillar of validity there.

So, what are you guys using for aftermarket grips on the LCR?

Is the grip frame identical between the LCR in 38 special, etc and the LCRx3 in 357? I see mention the 357 is heavier.

I'm using the one that came with.

Depends on what you call soon. Average time is one year between bringing out something.

Thanks Scott.

My buddy's 38 is pretty easy to handle with the original grips using mild ammo.

But I have pretty big paws, fat fingers, and appreciate a longer grip which lets me get a firm grip on a handgun.

Your buddies is the 3" version? The 3" version has a much longer grip than the 2"

No it is not. I have not actually seen a 3 inch yet. With a longer grip, it should be quite suitable in 327.

I don't have side by side but here are my pair so you can see the different grip

Thanks again,
The three inch would definitely work better in my fat fingers with hotter loads.

I use Altimont target style grips on my S&W 657s, and bisleys on my single actions.

Grins for the snake target. I need to buy some gas checks and build some shot loads.

Needs another inch of barrel, a hammer shroud and to be in .327.

Sweet!

Handled it at SHOT. It's a sweet little gun and Ruger got it right, perfect for concealed carry to backpacking, hiking, woods, and even hunting. Someone finally put adjustable sights on a semi-compact, lightweight 357. Kimber released several new revolvers and semi-autos at SHOT, not one had had adjustable sights, which completely relegates them to self-defense close-range use only. Dumber than dumb on a 357 IMO. I'd have liked a six shot version, but otherwise no complaints and well done, assuming it shoots well. If the price is decent, I'd like to add one to the safe this year.

Picked up the new revolver today.....pretty sweet!

I'm really happy with it on first blush. I only fired five rounds through it this evening as light was fading. Just a quick function check.

Load was 6.0 gr Unique under a 170 gr cast SWC. Quickload predicts 1050 fps, at 28K psi. I'm sure some speed is lost at the gap, but should be an honest 1000 fps.

Nice little push of recoil, but Ruger really got the grip right. No bite at the web, or knuckle mashing by the trigger guard.

Weight is slightly forward, but seems perfect for managing recoil. Weighs 21.4 ounces unloaded, on my scale.

Wife really likes it too, but she hasn't shot it yet.

We are getting some colder winter weather here, and plenty of snow, but I'll get some target results in the not too distant future.

Here's a little gun porn,

Like the barrel length.
Don't like the sights

I think you'll like it. Your 357 version is a full 6 ounces heavier than my 38.

Steel frame and a little more meat on the cylinder do add some weight. Seems like a decent compromise for the 357 chambering.

The 21 ounces still feels feathery light compared to the 37 ounce Security Six.

I hear you. Should be nice for 38's.

The frame is steel?

The .357 has a steel frame which contributes to the extra weight over the 38 version. Both have the overlaid plastic.

The only ones that ain't steel frame are the 22's and 38

Just to be clear:

The upper frame is stainless steel, the part housing the cylinder and barrel.

The lower frame is polymer, the part housing the fire control system and grip.

I can't imagine 170's at 1k not doing everything one would need done.

That's kind of what I'm thinking too.

Plenty of punch, not abusive on the shooter or the revolver.

If you get bored Shane, what does QL say about that bullet with 5grs of Unique.

Hang on a second...

QL predicts about 919 fps, 19.4K psi. I ran 4.6" barrel, but there is no input for cylinder gap.

Scott, sent you a PM.

At that weight, I would almost consider it a better version of the 3" SP101.

I LOVE my 3" SP101 but admit it is a tad on the beefy side for CCW work....and the lack of an adjustable sight makes it less than ideal for woods play with various bullet weights. The sights probably being my biggest gripe of those two points.

This 3" LCRx solves both of those points for me.

I had a 2.25" SP101 some years back. Great little tank of a revolver, but yeah it is a hefty thing. Weighs more than a Glock 17. That was about the time I opted to carry the G17, rather than the SP101.

Yeah, I have a clip draw on my 3" LCRx and wear the damn thing inside my swim trunks in the summer.

Why I went to Glocks and autoloaders in a nutshell. Lighter with a better payload of ammo, and easier to recharge under stress.

10 rounds, 10 yards, double action. 170gr SWC, 6.0 gr Unique, 1050 fps.

Got some leading, gonna try 5.0 gr.

Bad ass.

I'd like to see them all in one cluster at 10 yards.

Not sure if I was pushing a little on some of those lower hits, but likely so.

Always room to improve.

Dropped the charge to 5.0gr Unique. Velocity prediction 920 fps, 19.5K psi.

I cleaned out the leading from last go round. This time only minimal leading near the forcing cone.

10 rounds, 10 yards, unsupported, this time single action. Pretty nice cluster of 7 rounds, I must have pulled the other three out.

I didn't make any adjustments to the sights from yesterday. Longer barrel time brought the group up to about center, but it also shifted left a tad.

That's more like it.

i'm going to use this load, and get it zero'd at 10 yards. That should keep it pretty flat out to 50 yards.

Adjusted sights and went back to 25 yards, unsupported, modified weaver..

First five (identified by circles)went into a respectable group, although I over-corrected in my sight adjustments.

Second five (identified by squares) opened up. Darn leading.

I need to switch to a polymer coated bullet, probably get some 180gr from Missouri Bullet Co.







Here's what I'm shooting now,

Western Bullets ain't a benchmark. Move on to better bullets.

I like this NeoRetroModernIndustrialPunk look, makes the automatics look rather plain.

I can't argue with that. Since I still have about 300 of these on the bench, I figured I'd try them.



I have some of the poly-coated cast bullets from Missouri Bullet Co, for the 45 Colt. They run nice and clean.

It kind of grows on you.

When I got it in hand, my first thought was that it isn't as fugly as it looks in most profile photos.

Kind of like Henry rifles...

Took it out to 50 yards today. Temp was around 0F.

Somewhere past 25 yards the wheels fell off. Only two hits on the target, identified by the arrows.

The hits at the bottom were my 25 yard results, I flipped the target upside down for re-use at 50 yards.



I cannot tell what the cause was. Maybe a poor bullet, maybe 170gr is too long. I don't know.

Anyhoo, it is what it is.....and it ain't what it ain't.

Going forward, I believe I will try the Hotnady 158gr XTP JHP. We'll see how that works out, might be a great all-around compromise bullet, scooted along at about 1100 fps or so.

Bump for the guy asking

I went and got some 'store bought' ammo to try out in this revolver.

It's the Prvi Partizan 158gr SJHP. Advertised velocity 1600 fps from a 10 inch test barrel. Probably 1250-ish in the 3 inch?

I'll get some results up soon, with some accuracy results and impressions of the full 357 recoil.

MM, just out of curiosity have you checked to see if the 180 or 200 grain HC loads will fit in the cylinder?

Ruger hit a home run with the LCR's.

Totally agree.

No I don't have any of those types of ammo.

Here's some comparative dimensions though.

Cylinder length:

Security Six - 1.61"
LCRx - 1.57"

Add a .06" rim thickness that would give an OAL of 1.63" to the front of the cylinder. Of course it's a good idea to leave a little room in case the bullet jumps a small amount.

I believe SAAMI max oal is 1.59" for the 357 Mag.....that would leave about .04" of wiggle room in the front of the LCRx cylinder.

Put some factory ammo through it today. PPU 357 Magnum 158gr SJHP. Didn't chrono, but it feels like full house ammo. Recoil was strong, but not painful. Ruger really nailed it with this grip.

25 yards, 10 rounds.





After the target, I did some rock plinking at 100 or so yards. It was pretty flat shooting to that distance.


Scenery shot, snow is melting.

Daaaaaamn.

That's a winner in my opinion.

I'm liking it more as I go along.

I'm looking for a belt holster with a couple inches of drop. Something I can wear on my pants belt, that will ride below a pack waist belt.

Kinda thinking about ordering one of these, with the 2" dropped/offset mounting option:

https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst1000.htm

They are extremely light...Use mine with snake shot for slivering creatures. 😎

I want one!

The LCRx 3" in 38 was my first ever wheelgun. I've only had it for a year, but it has become one of my favorite handguns. Now I can add a 357 to the collection. Sweet!

Yeah I could like that.

I'll be getting one of those in the next couple of months.

Mine has a Clipdraw, though I do have a Simply Rugged pancake for it.

By the by, it also fits in a Bianchi 5BH for a 2 1/2" K frame

I was looking at the clipdraw. Looks like a no-go for a lefty on the LCRx.

Are you still liking the 357 3 inch?
What holster did you go with?

I have a 357 3" and I like it. I tried using 170 Keith bullets recently and they are too long for the cylinder, I'm disappointed at that, Limited to either the 38 special brass with 170 grain cast bullets it appears, or using 158's. I have a Simply Rugged holster for my 3"ers.
I also talked to Ruger and they say the sales on the 327 Fed are soft and can't say they will produce that in the 3" LCRx.
I told them they were inconsistent in producing the 327 Fed, and that the one they should have focused on is the 3".

Spoke to one of the Ruger VPs a few weeks ago....he said that the only reason that the LCRX3" in 9mm and .327 Federal have not been made yet is that the "Distributor Exclusives" orders have everything backed up.

Another guy I know who works for Ruger said it is basically unlimited overtime right now trying to keep up...

So they are coming...but probably not till next year....

Bob

ps..keep writing and asking for them...they do listen.

I like the revolver, but still haven't picked a holster. Probably end up with something leather IWB.

I'm loading the 170 Keith in 38 Spl, over 5.0gr Unique. Nice load. I think 900-ish fps.