The crane is a stainless steel investment casting. Thread starter johnjsa; Start date Jun 23, 2016; Help Support Ruger Forum: Jun 23, 2016 #1 . However, I found the Hogue Tamer that came installed quite comfortable. Frame: Stainless steel, black DLC/polymer, black Cylinder: Stainless steel, black DLC Grip: Hogue Tamer Front Sight: Ramped and serrated with white stripe Rear Sight: Square notch, black Price: $669. Many of the same shooters used revolvers on the steel plate challenges. $269.00. Ruger LCRx 1.87" 327 Magnum Revolver, Black - 5462 From $629.28 in 5 stores Caliber:.327 Fed Mag Its certainly not a polish job by any stretch of the imagination, but for an out-of-the-box carry gun, it is very nice. Im on board with wanting one. The LCR series from Ruger has a hybrid-frame design. I'm glad to see an SP101 chambered for the flexible .327 Fed. Therefore, you must keep in mind to tilt the revolver back to clear it completely (a review of Massad Ayoobs stressfire technique to clear the gun might be in order). I bought a new LCRX .327 Mag about three weeks ago. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Ruger Wrangler 22 LR Single-Action Revolver with 3.75 Inch Barrel and Silver Cerakote Finish. (We waited about four years to get a Ruger Gold Label shotgun for review! There are now 25 states with so-called Constitutional carry and Florida appears to be approaching permitless carry, which translates to more citizens S&W Set The Bar For Magnum Handgun Performance 50 Years Ago. I recommend Buffalo Bore Hard Cast cartridges. Overall Length: 6.5 in. Would love a 3" LCRx. And some folks simply prefer revolvers. Since the .32 Magnum is a respectable defensive cartridge on its own, its potential as a survival gun will increase as more of these cartridges go into production. Friction-reducing cam does much to mitigate the revolver's heavy pull in double-action. Object Moved. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: The result is an extremely hard surface finish (reportedly Rockwell C60) that is impervious to just about everything, including saltwater. Ruger for SA, S&W for SA/DA - breaktops for fun. This is good for a concealed carry revolver because it is less likely to be accidentally activated from bumping something during concealment or when drawn. The cylinder revolves counter-clockwise, or out of the frame, which explains the need for the double cylinder latches. Not surprisingly, we found the three inch LCRx easier and more accurate to shoot at 25 yards from a bench rest than the original LCRx snubby. Longer 3-inch barrel improves the .357 Magnum's ballistics, while keeping the revolver concealable. The .357 magnum, .327 Federal, and 9mm models use a heavier frame. The Ruger LCRx is a perfect balance of great mechanics, weight and concealability. Learn how your comment data is processed. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Ruger Single-Seven Stainless 7.5" 327 Federal Magnum Revolver OUT OF STOCK Add to Compare (1) Ruger Single-Seven Stainless 5.5" 327 Federal Magnum Revolver OUT OF STOCK Add to Compare (8) Ruger Single-Seven Stainless 3.75" 327 Federal Magnum Revolver OUT OF STOCK 1-19 19 total results $1 No Reserve Gun Auctions 09:38:53 Remaining 09:43:53 Remaining Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. Rugers website states the cylinders are refinished with a durable, black Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). The .327 Federal Magnum is a longer, higher-pressure version of the .32 H&R (Harrington and Richardson) Magnum. We could not measure it, because our RCBS pull gauge only reads up to eight pounds. The .327 Magnum is a Magnum cartridge derived from the .32 Magnum, making the .327 Magnum a Magnum-Magnum. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. of muzzle energy. This is because, obviously, of the smaller diameter of the .32-caliber round. Replaceable, pinned ramp front sight with white bar. No purchase necessary. (I) Giveaway ends April 30, 2023. With the return of the 3 barrel .327 Magnum, Ruger fans can once again get a SP101 in this caliber that is more suited for concealed carry. The revolver sent to me for testing is similar in many ways to other .38 Specials LCRs I've shot in the past. The front sight is unusually tall to compensate for the lightweight gun's substantial muzzle jump when firing full power .38 Special ammunition. Well, so much for well-laid plans and good intentions. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. My primary CCW is the LCRx .327. This cartridge was introduced in 2008 in a Ruger SP101 with a 3.1-inch barrel. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: LCR stands for "Lightweight Compact Revolver". There is a full length, solid rib on top of the barrel and a full length under-lug beneath the barrel. The cylinder is machined from stainless steel. +P 125 gr. It would be the perfect little "kit gun" IMO. . They are easily concealed and easily accessed. Replaceable, pinned ramp front sight with white bar. Short Barrel, or Federal 130 gr Micro HST against the 327 Federal Magnum's SD ammo, What, if any is the difference in recoil? ; largest group 4-1/4 in. Using a shot timer, its easy to prove the AIWB is often the fastest carry style for accurate fire. Ruger LCRx. The stainless-steel cylinder is given a PVD coating and has unneeded steel machined off of it, giving the cylinder a sculpted contour. No purchase necessary. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I shot a box of store bought 32 H&R Magnum Cowboy Action loads, and they were a dream to shoot. It has plenty of power, and there is a broad selection of ammunition. The Ruger LCRx is everything you love in a revolver. The three inch, 15.7 ounce LCRx is somewhat more comfortable to shoot than the even lighter (13.5 ounce) snubby version, due to the former's hand filling grip and heavier weight. Don't get me wrong, I *like* the .327. (See Ruger LCRx .38 Spec. As an experiment, I loaded some 100-grain Hornady XTP bullets over True Blue that clocked a little shy of 1,200 fps. Box 502795, San Diego, CA 92150-1377. The mechanism is accessed by removing the fire control housing from the frame sub-assembly. Take advantage of our 30-day Test Drive! Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Famously, its extremely easy to change the grips on the LCR and LCRx: Theres only one retention screw to remove. Short Barrel, or Federal 130 gr Micro HST against the 327 Federal Magnum's SD ammo, What, if any is the difference in recoil? I loaded about a hundred different rounds and began shooting them. Because it maintains the dimensions of a neat, little (it still qualifies as this) carry gun while bringing out the best in the powerful cartridge, the LCRx is just about everything youd want out of a defensive .357 Mag. It also has a fluted, PVD-finished cylinder and a Hogue Tamer Monogrip. For carrying concealed, the three inch LCRx requires the same (large) size fanny pack or holster a Diamondback or K-frame S&W needs. | 13 answered questions. The hammer spur is laid back flatter than you will find on many revolvers. You have entered an incorrect email address! of energy. However, there is simply no excuse for the SA trigger pull of any revolver to exceed three pounds. Although very light for its size and commendably thin, the three inch LCRx is a medium frame (except for the cylinder window), service size revolver and therefore probably not suitable for most civilian concealed carry purposes. How The 3-Inch Barrel LCRx Enhances The .357 Magnum: Longer 3-inch barrel improves the .357 Magnum's ballistics, while keeping the revolver concealable. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. This brought the six shot, .32 caliber LCR's weight to 17 ounces compared to 13.5 ounces for the original .38 Special LCR. This means the person with the fastest presentation, most effective practice and firing effective cartridges will most likely prevail in the crucible of self-defense. The .32 H&R Magnum is generally comparable to the power of the .38 Special and is a viable choice when looking for a round with less recoil. I prefer this grip, but some shooters might prefer the longer Hogue grip without the finger grooves that have a place to rest the little finger. To that end, the most notable departure from its LCR and LCRx cousins is its monolithic frames upgrade to 400-series stainless steel. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The rear sight is an adjustable black blade. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: Furthermore, it made the LCRx less punishing and more accurate, at least shot to shot, allowing me to maintain greater control on follow-ups. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, State Agency: When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: The cylinder sub-assembly includes the cylinder, crane, cylinder lock pin, star ejector, ejector rod and associated parts. The lightweight LCRx is much easier to carry, but equally more unpleasant to shoot. Ruger Single Action & Double Action Revolvers . It seems to me the major, and perhaps only advantage will be the 6th round. This includes hollow point, soft point and cast lead bullets. Thankfully, a little goes a long way. The LCRx doesnt have this line because of the precision locking system, which retracts the pawl while the cylinder is unlocked. The grip is long and hand filling. First, because its far from prohibitive for carry. $229.99. No purchase necessary. Semi-automatic pistols are flatter and often hold a round or two more than a revolver. However, you can make the argument that they do themselves a disservice by going so small. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. The cylinder is held closed at the rear by the cylinder lock pin and at the front of the ejector rod by a titanium spring-loaded latch imbedded in the frame's under lug. The superior sights and longer sight radius definitely help. Ruger LCRx Black .38 SPL 3-inch 5Rd From $499.99 in 6 stores Caliber:.38 S&W Special Capacity: 5 . The winter weather was cloudy with showers and a high afternoon air temperature of 56-degrees. SJHP: smallest group 2 in. The load could be considered only a moderate load with respect to velocity and pressure for this cartridge. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Contest void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. Joined: Oct 2002. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Exposed hammer. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Lightweight with a compact design, the Ruger LCRx for sale delivers manageable recoil for a smooth shooting experience. Height: 4.5 in. The .32 Magnum can push 100-grain bullets around 1,200 fps, around 325 fpe. Reading all of the threads about the LCR/LCRx in .327fed, I rekindled my earlier desire for one in that calibre (I had been thinking about a SP101 or GP100 in 3" or 4"). Ruger LCRx .357 Mag $594.99sportsmans.com. The .327 Magnum is a step up, with actually amazing numbers. Boasts a replaceable pinned ramp front sight with a white bar and a U-notch integral rear sight. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. According to the Instruction Manual, this revolutionary new coating gives a hard, slick and abrasion-resistant surface to the aluminum. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, State Agency: EASY INSTALLATION: User installed- No gunsmithing required - Factory sighted at 50 feet, but is fully user adjustable for Windage and Elevation with provided tool FITS: Ruger LCR and LCRx Revolvers Frequently bought together Total price: Some of these items ship sooner than the others. A Hogue Tamer Monogrip offers a comfortable grasp and helps tame recoil. Rumor has it the LCRx 3 inch is coming soon in 9mm and 327. The good sights and a hand filling grip are big plusses. After one cylinder I realized that the solid grips were not for this gun, for me anyway. The LCR is double-action-only with no exposed hammer to snag on clothing during presentation (Rugers LCRx models have an exposed hammer for optional single-action firing). Ruger LCR Type: Revolver, double action only Caliber: .327 Federal Magnum Capacity: 6 rounds Weight: 17.0 oz. ; mean average group = 3.2 in. One of the most appealing things about this gun is that it is chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. We compared the new LCRx to a classic Colt Diamondback .38 and found that the silhouette of the two revolvers is almost identical in size and shape. has the virtue of eminent shootability, its ballistically a small fry compared to the granddaddy Magnum. Because it is so light, corrosion resistant and comes with fully adjustable sights, we think the three inch LCRx would make an excellent kit gun for the camper, hiker or fisherman. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Monolithic frame is made from 400-series stainless steel. Ruger LCRX Matte Black 327FED 1.87 inch 6 Rounds Gun #: 985140137 Seller: AnacortesGunShop GA Sales: 308 $642.22 Full Details 1 Image (s) Ruger Lcrx, Rug 5431 Lcrx-3 38sp+p 3in Hog Blk Gun #: 900850643 Seller: GunFactory $565.20 Full Details 1 Image (s) Ruger LCRX 9mm Revolver 1 /78" 5RD 05464 5464 NEW Gun #: 964389724 When not at his press or the range he can be found chasing mule deer around the Rocky Mountains. Most IWB revolver holsters secure the gun around the cylinder level, which means a lot less gun is below the waistline. Everyone could have shot tighter groups more easily with a three pound trigger pull. If you want .327 performance, try the 75-grain, lead-free, 400 fpe, 1,550 fps from DoubleTap Ammunition. Accuracy with this small revolver was excellent. That's a lot less schlepping than carrying an all-steel 30-ounce Ruger SP101 .22 LR. By this I mean that the front sight of the 340PD sticks out a bit too high from the rear sight when I just point it at a target. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. The LCR version was introduced in 2015. They also come in a range of power levels, which includes a +P offering from Buffalo Bore. Thats to be expected, but the Hogue Tamer grip made it tolerable. Having both a carbine and a revolver that can shoot multiple cartridges gives flexibility. But the .327 Federal Magnum still produces high velocities from the LCRs short barrel. I wish Hogue made a Tamer grip for Smith & Wesson J-Frames! For a city dwelling office worker, so would a briefcase. Werent the magazine-fed Autos faster? (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. ; mean average group = 3.0 in. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of The other external metal surfaces of the LCRx have a low-reflective black finish. J-Frame Revolvers: Freedom of Choice 96 ratings. JavaScript is disabled. They are less likely to jam than a semi-automatic pistol. . I stopped shooting them after a few rounds. But the sight picture of the SP101 is not bad. The article originally appeared in the June 2019 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. Frame: Stainless steel, black DLC/polymer, black Cylinder: Stainless steel, black DLC Grip: Hogue Tamer Front Sight: Ramped and serrated with white stripe Our Low Price $81.92 QuickView Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Small Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Sma. They are excellent point-and-shoot guns because they dont have a safety to fiddle with. Compare prices from more than 30+ gun stores. New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, State Agency: This variant is again chambered in .38 Special +P with an exposed hammer that allows both double-action and single-action activation. Width: 1.28 in. This gun is chambered with a lot of cartridges, such as .22 LR .22 WMR .38 Special +P .357 Magnum 9mm Luger .327 Federal Magnum. Hats off to our Chief Executive Technical Advisor. All Rights Reserved. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. AVERAGE 25 YARD GROUP SIZE FOR ALL LOADS = 3.18 in. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about our newest giveaways. It appears you're missing a 6" or 7" Single 7 in .327. You have to feel it to appreciate it. The hammer spur is smallish in size, but adequate for thumb cocking. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," The 327 Magnum intrigues me, but comparing the 3" LCRX 3" 357, using .38 Spl. A .327 revolver can fire .327 Magnum, .32 Magnum, .32 Long and .32 S&W. It does not, after all, kick as hard as a magnum revolver and we all shoot those. Halfway through the second day of testing, Rick Maccia, my gunsmith friend, picked up my LCRx and inspected it. 130 gr. This is a cartridge engineering accomplishment, by the way, so hats off to the teams that designed my defensive cartridges. JHP: smallest group 2-5/8 in. The new Ruger LCRx in .357 Magnum sports a matte black finish over stainless steel, a 5-round capacity, an overall length of 7.5 inches, and a weight of just 21.3 ounces. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. By clicking on a link above, you will leave the Ruger website and be transported to the website of an independent, federally licensed retailer of Ruger products. Contest void where prohibited by law. A patented Friction Reducing Cam, the next generation design in fire control systems, has an optimized cam that results in a smooth, non-stacking, DA trigger pull. thus a ruger single seven or lcr 327 can perform many different roles for users with different physical conditions. However, up to this point, these have featured the popular 1.87-inch barrel configuration: snubbies. Contest open to U.S. residents only. 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Politician's are like diapersthey should be changed oftenand for the same reason! The LCRx's ejector rod is too short to completely remove fired cases from the cylinder. This isnt to say the matte-black gun isnt beautiful in its own right; it is, just in a different way. The polymer fire control housing, which includes the grip frame and trigger guard, contains all of the lock work, including the hammer. A polymer Fire Control Housing holds all the fire control components in their proper dimensional relationships, reduces weight significantly and helps reduce recoil. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. ), butmy goodnessits like silk! Nothing that has come down the pike has made me change, until this Ruger LCR in .327 Federal Magnum came along. Striker-fired pistols finally displaced race revolvers, but many old-timers remember steel plate revolver dominance. Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: This is awfully close to the power of a .357 Magnum when it launches a 125-grain bullet at 1,250 fps from a 2-inch barrel producing 434 ft.-lbs. Yet, its enough weight to absorb the magnums recoil better than ultra-lightweight revolverssnubbies or otherwise. Despite a full-length barrel lug, the ejector is short and only pushes spent cartridges halfway from the cylinder. The rubber grips pebble texture was akin to a coat of stickum on the palm and kept the gun where I wanted it. The stainless steel frames get the same coating. Subscribe to our email list and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events and more! The LCRx has a short rubber Hogue Tamer grip with finger grooves. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Contest void where prohibited by law. A carbine/handgun combination is a practical tradition, and also a great way of getting practice from a single box of cartridges. Style: 2053. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. We fired single action, five shot groups at Hoppe's slow fire pistol targets. The SP101's accuracy was solid, with groups averaging around 3.25" at 25 yards. The LCRx is a true double action revolver, with two ways to fire the gun. Ruger's new 3-inch barrel LCRx in .357 Magnum strikes the right balance between concealability and performance.
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