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  • byrom1212

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    May 1, 2008
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    Has any one seen this I know I doesnt come out till march. Looking at getting a small revolver and I know ruger makes good guns.
    Any other ideas on whats out there.

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    nalioth

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    Oct 13, 2008
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    SOUTHPORT, CONNECTICUT, January 15, 2009 - Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce the new Ruger Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR), an evolution in revolver design. The 13.5 ounce, small frame, 5-shot LCR has three main components: a polymer fire control housing, an aircraft quality aluminum monolithic frame, and an extensively fluted stainless steel cylinder. The Ruger LCR represents one of the most significant new revolver designs in over a century, with three patent applications pending.

    The LCR's lightweight, chemical-resistant polymer fire control housing contains the entire fire control mechanism. Because the fire control components are located within this single housing, their dimensional relationship can be held much more closely than if divided between traditional grip frames and cylinder frames. 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 long-fiber, glass-filled polymer fire control housing provides a reduction in perceived recoil. The fire control housing's grip peg allows for a variety of grips to be installed, and the LCR's standard Hogue Tamer grip with Sorbothane insert reduces perceived recoil even further. A joint effort with Hogue, the LCR's standard grip was designed using US military anthropomorphic data on hand shape, so the LCR can be comfortably held by a broad spectrum of hand sizes. An available Crimson Trace LaserGrip offers the advantages of a laser sighting system.

    The LCR's monolithic frame is an aerospace grade, 7000 series aluminum forging treated with a black synergistic hard coat that is applied after machining. Successfully tested with over 30 different aggressive chemicals, this synergistic hard coat exceeds mil-spec salt spray tests, and offers performance considerably greater than hard coat anodizing. The monolithic frame provides sturdy, rigid support for the cylinder and the barrel. The 1-7/8" long barrel, with a 1:16 twist, is made of 17-4 PH aerospace grade stainless steel, chosen for its strength and dimensional stability during machining and heat treatment.

    The extensively fluted 400 series stainless steel cylinder is lightweight and compact, measuring only 1.283" in diameter in the chamber area. Treated to an advanced form of Ruger's Target Grey finish, this stainless steel cylinder is strong, durable and designed to handle .38 Special +P loads. The Ruger LCR's patent pending 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-only trigger pull is uniquely engineered to minimize friction between the fire control components. This friction-reducing cam fire control system results in a non-stacking, smooth trigger pull. The LCR's trigger pull force builds more gradually, and peaks later in the trigger stroke, resulting in a trigger pull that feels much lighter than it actually is, while still providing positive ignition of all primers. This results in more controllable shooting, even among those with smaller, weaker hands who find traditional DAO triggers difficult to operate.

    The sights are replaceable ramp front, and a fixed U-notch rear. An internal lock, unobtrusively hidden under the grip, does not interfere with the fire control mechanism in any way when disengaged.
    Ruger's LCR launch page

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    hoytinak

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    Mar 5, 2008
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    Texas of course
    Real world price is supposed to be around $400, I'm exited about this one. I've been waiting for Ruger to come out with a J-Frame. I've always prefered Ruger revolvers (and semi's for that matter) over Smiths. I was a beta-tester for the SR9 and LCP...looks like I'll be one for this also. ;)
     

    nalioth

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    Oct 13, 2008
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    Houston Metro
    It has an internal lock.
    Welcome to a world run by lawyers.

    The internal lock does not function until you enable it, unlike the design that S&W used (which could be enabled by the operational physics of the gun). This internal lock works like the ones found on Walther and Steyr pistols. No locking until you actively turn the key.
     
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