I vaguely remember hearing that the 9mm rimmed came to be because of a requirement for a possible new standardized police revolver for India. As one would expect from a Ruger Revolver, this model is easy to use, store and it offers outstanding longevity. The first feature we looked at was the LaserMax CenterFire. I have shot thousands of rounds through this gun with no problems once you finde the right ammo. Buffalo bore makes, or did last I checked, a load in .38 and .357. I find that the SP101 snub nose with a spurless hammer carriers just about the same as the LCR, but you do need to have a good belt & tighten it good with the extra weight. I have videod muzzle flash in total darkness with most of my handguns and was surprised not to find a huge fireball with the .357’s from the LCR; I had never fired it in total darkness and I was expecting a blinding flash that never occurred. I have handled several, but never fired an LCR. Top Rated Gear: LaserMax Red CenterFire Red Laser Sight for All Caliber Ruger LCR Double-Action Revolvers MFR: CF-LCR. Ruger LC9 - LaserMax Laser I’ve had issues in the past with speed loaders and J-frames, but the moon clips make reloading fast and easy. .357Mag: 1133 fps. Ruger revolvers are renowned for dependability, accuracy and being generally great shooters, and these Double-Action .22 Revolvers are no exception. A 1 pound 357 Magnum is not for me to shoot with full bore ammo. $475 after shipping and handling, sales tax, gun processing fee, as well as shipping tax. 9mm rimmed is a duplicate of 9×19 except for the rimmed case. Sights: FT: Replaceable Pinned Ramp/ RR:U-Notch, RUGER 5414 LCR .22WMR 1.875 6RD - $497.09 Catalog Number: LCR-22MAG| Model Number: 5414| Caliber: 22 WMRF No. At 15 yards I could still hit clay pigeons on the berm with ease. Ruger LC380 Crimson Trace Laser LG-412. I chronographed Speer Gold Dots through the LCR’s. 8 Item(s) Show. Overall: * * * * I also have way more options for ammo in both brand, size, and load. My airweight j frame had a bullet walk out and bind the cylinder. Gunner's Alley is a federally-licensed, experienced firearms dealer specializing in high-quality concealed carry holsters and shooting accessories from a variety of manufacturers. Sort By: Page of 1 : Pro Carry EZ BROWN (Free Shipping) Our Price: $18.95 . Finish: Matte Black, Synergistic Hard Coat Grip: Hogue® Tamer™ Monogrip® Max loaded 9mm ammo would be just right for a one pound gun for me. Caliber: 38 SPL+P Another ammunition issue is this thing does not like steel or aluminum cased ammo. Seriously? The LCR DAO trigger is the DAO trigger all production guns should aim to achieve. heavy recoil in a very light revolver causing crimp jump). The pistol was heaver but the single action trigger wasn’t any better. Want some of them or a .357 equivalent for my 2.5″ 66. SKU#: RUG5416 I’ve never had to readjust my grip, even with +P loads. On runs, it goes in a small cross body bag. Savings: $4.00. It lacks the grace of an all metal revolver, but the fit and finish are certainly functional. $129.00. I like weird guns. The LCR is a DANGEROUS GUN to carry should you need to reload with an opponent challenging you for time. That’s a bit better than minute of bad guy and is perfectly acceptable in my opinion. Guide Gun. Own GP100, SP101’s & the LCR all in .357 Magnum–I do not find recoil with the .357 LCR uncomfortable at all, not even full house 158 gr JSP’s. Surprising for a barrel cut in half, no? The grip itself is actually comfortable when it comes to shooting, but I can’t stand a hanging pinky. SKU: RUG05425 A harder push, but not for as long. My guess is that brass has a natural lubricity, while steel is bone dry. RUGER LCR 22LR - $459.99 Manufacturer: RUGER® Usually the cylinder gap wastes enough energy to offset the longer barrel+cylinder length. Front Sight: Ruger LCR 38 SPL+P 5 Rd Red Fiber Optic Sight - $359.93 The Ruger LCR is a lightweight, small-frame revolver with a uniquely smooth trigger and highly manageable recoil. From here on out I just used brass cased ammo. I bought a LCR- X 38 Special with a 3 inch barrel and adjustable sights I would have much rather a 9mm if I could have got it with a hammer 3 inch barrel and sights but they don’t make it a 3 inch barrel, I know I once could take cotton tail rabbit head off at 30 years sitting on running tractor with my support hand only at lest once 40 years ago. The front sight is a standard snub nose blade and tipped with a little white rectangle. Finish: Matte Black, Synergistic Hard Coat Went to the range & was WAY off at 7 yards. In my search, I found quite a few grip options for the LCR series of revolvers. When a revolver is fired, the rounds in the cylinder are hit by some G forces. I keep an LCR in .357 in the drawer at work (locked up real tight in the desk with my office door locked when I’m not there) and I have full faith in it. Now, if the .38 Spl would fit in the 9 mm we may have a problem, but I can’t imagine a 9 mm chamber that long. But has the recoil or my LCR 357 with 125s. It hanldes a lot nicer than most one pound pistols,. It handles well, carries like a dream with my Alien Gear holster, and reloading is fast and easy. >> But honestly, if you feel the need for buffalo bores you should probably be carrying a .357. Guide Gun. Kept adjusting it & shots were all over the paper. Color me somewhat satisfied that it fits my 9mm only appetite, but wishing I had much more confidence in the Moonclip system, especially on a hot cylinder.