The rear sight is an adjustable black blade. Not only do the thin grips help with concealability, but the LCRx is devoid of any excess material that would affect its ability to be carried unnoticed. The ejector assembly is just the right length to completely kick out spent .22 Long Rifle cases. If you’re looking for suggestions, then check out our reviews of the Best Cross Draw Holster, the Best Small of Back Holster, the Best Ankle Holsters, or even the Best Springfield XDS 45 Holster currently available.
This version of the Hogue grip is just the right size to fill up the shooting hand and support all three fingers while remaining compact enough for comfortable carry. Using a 148-grain lead projectile seated flush with the case mouth and averaging just 836 fps, the wadcutters tore ragged one-hole groups on the paper targets set up at 15 yards.
Velocities averaged over 1,400 fps out of the Ruger LCRx and generated a whopping 400-foot-pounds of energy.
If they were going to copy the size and shape, why not go all the way and incorporate a more aesthetically pleasing ventilated rib? With a good supply of ammo from a variety of manufacturers, I took the LCRx out to my desert range and fired some groups. Lastly, they work well for beginners or first-time gun owners that don’t want or really need any complicated processes to deal with. Guns are fun, and cheap guns are even more fun. Built with a stainless-steel frame, the LCRx still only tops out at 21 ounces. But based on how the trigger feels, I would have guessed it was more like 10 lbs. We all stood in line to shoot the Korths. The elements might have squeezed in a fraction of an inch here or there; nevertheless, from 15 yards off a rest and in single-action mode, I was capable of groups 2.25 inches or under across the board with .357 ammo. In summary, the Ruger LCRx in 22 LR makes a lot of sense as a good “all around” handgun, not just a kit gun.
Nonetheless, it was well within the bounds of .357 Magnum performance, which is what you want when you purchase a revolver with that roll mark.
The sights are far better than the original LCR with an adjustable rear sight and a changeable white ramped fore sight. Lastly, we must talk about the price.
4 Must-Have Concealed Carry Upgrades (2020). Judicious selection of ammunition makes this revolver prefect for introducing new shooters to centerfire handguns.
The Hogue Tamer Monogrip is a more important component for balancing out this feathery light 17.3 oz. This is especially true for people who want a straightforward “aim and shoot” option for personal defense.
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. At less than a pound, the gun combines a polymer lower housing containing the fire control mechanism; an aluminum alloy upper frame; and a stainless steel cylinder, firing pin bushing, trigger and barrel liner. The fat has been seriously trimmed.
Loading and unloading is straightforward.
I’m here to say that it’s all true. If you don’t care for these grips, there are a number of alternative grips that will fit the LCRx’s polymer grip peg. While others stood in line to fire another cylinder full of bullets through the Korths revolvers, I went back to the Ruger LCRx.
It’s thanks to the .357 Magnum’s nearly perfect middle ground that the defensive revolver continues to soldier on. I predicted that if any of the suggested models actually made it to market, the LCRx would be the first.
But what sold me on the Ruger LCRx was just how comfortable it was to shoot.
The Ruger LCRx is a versatile handgun. Disclosure: Some of these links are affiliate links.
In the mid-1960s, most police officers carried .38 Specials loaded with lead 158-grain bullets that limped along at about 800 fps. Kit guns are those 22 caliber pistols, usually revolvers, that are handier than a pocket pistol but don’t weigh on the belt like a target gun would.
It’s finished in a black matte coloring, which means the gun will have anti-reflective properties. Titled the LCRX, the newest addition is a Plus P rated 38 Special variation that differs from the original LCR in that it has an exposed hammer, with single-action fire capability.
These are the guns that go in the tackle box or the boat for emergencies. (Photo: Terril Herbert). He was an innovator, and his products still reign today in the shooting sports with a wide variety of handguns and rifles.
In terms of actual shooting, the LCRx has one major handicap which is, ironically enough, part of its strong suit — its weight. The Rolling Stones famously stated that you can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need.
The cylinder, barrel liner, trigger and hammer are made of stainless steel. Ruger had three new revolvers to display, the GP100 in .44 Special, the new eight-shot Redhawk in .357 Magnum and the LCRx, a .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and an external hammer.
First, because it’s far from prohibitive for carry. 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.
December 19th, 2013.
What I saw in the .22 LCR was the potential for a slick lightweight trail gun that would be handy and enjoyable to shoot. Though the short, snub-nose ejector rod is retained, ejection of the tiny 22 LR shells was always brisk and reliable.
The rear sight is an adjustable black blade. Not only do the thin grips help with concealability, but the LCRx is devoid of any excess material that would affect its ability to be carried unnoticed. The ejector assembly is just the right length to completely kick out spent .22 Long Rifle cases. If you’re looking for suggestions, then check out our reviews of the Best Cross Draw Holster, the Best Small of Back Holster, the Best Ankle Holsters, or even the Best Springfield XDS 45 Holster currently available.
This version of the Hogue grip is just the right size to fill up the shooting hand and support all three fingers while remaining compact enough for comfortable carry. Using a 148-grain lead projectile seated flush with the case mouth and averaging just 836 fps, the wadcutters tore ragged one-hole groups on the paper targets set up at 15 yards.
Velocities averaged over 1,400 fps out of the Ruger LCRx and generated a whopping 400-foot-pounds of energy.
If they were going to copy the size and shape, why not go all the way and incorporate a more aesthetically pleasing ventilated rib? With a good supply of ammo from a variety of manufacturers, I took the LCRx out to my desert range and fired some groups. Lastly, they work well for beginners or first-time gun owners that don’t want or really need any complicated processes to deal with. Guns are fun, and cheap guns are even more fun. Built with a stainless-steel frame, the LCRx still only tops out at 21 ounces. But based on how the trigger feels, I would have guessed it was more like 10 lbs. We all stood in line to shoot the Korths. The elements might have squeezed in a fraction of an inch here or there; nevertheless, from 15 yards off a rest and in single-action mode, I was capable of groups 2.25 inches or under across the board with .357 ammo. In summary, the Ruger LCRx in 22 LR makes a lot of sense as a good “all around” handgun, not just a kit gun.
Nonetheless, it was well within the bounds of .357 Magnum performance, which is what you want when you purchase a revolver with that roll mark.
The sights are far better than the original LCR with an adjustable rear sight and a changeable white ramped fore sight. Lastly, we must talk about the price.
4 Must-Have Concealed Carry Upgrades (2020). Judicious selection of ammunition makes this revolver prefect for introducing new shooters to centerfire handguns.
The Hogue Tamer Monogrip is a more important component for balancing out this feathery light 17.3 oz. This is especially true for people who want a straightforward “aim and shoot” option for personal defense.
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. At less than a pound, the gun combines a polymer lower housing containing the fire control mechanism; an aluminum alloy upper frame; and a stainless steel cylinder, firing pin bushing, trigger and barrel liner. The fat has been seriously trimmed.
Loading and unloading is straightforward.
I’m here to say that it’s all true. If you don’t care for these grips, there are a number of alternative grips that will fit the LCRx’s polymer grip peg. While others stood in line to fire another cylinder full of bullets through the Korths revolvers, I went back to the Ruger LCRx.
It’s thanks to the .357 Magnum’s nearly perfect middle ground that the defensive revolver continues to soldier on. I predicted that if any of the suggested models actually made it to market, the LCRx would be the first.
But what sold me on the Ruger LCRx was just how comfortable it was to shoot.
The Ruger LCRx is a versatile handgun. Disclosure: Some of these links are affiliate links.
In the mid-1960s, most police officers carried .38 Specials loaded with lead 158-grain bullets that limped along at about 800 fps. Kit guns are those 22 caliber pistols, usually revolvers, that are handier than a pocket pistol but don’t weigh on the belt like a target gun would.
It’s finished in a black matte coloring, which means the gun will have anti-reflective properties. Titled the LCRX, the newest addition is a Plus P rated 38 Special variation that differs from the original LCR in that it has an exposed hammer, with single-action fire capability.
These are the guns that go in the tackle box or the boat for emergencies. (Photo: Terril Herbert). He was an innovator, and his products still reign today in the shooting sports with a wide variety of handguns and rifles.
In terms of actual shooting, the LCRx has one major handicap which is, ironically enough, part of its strong suit — its weight. The Rolling Stones famously stated that you can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need.
The cylinder, barrel liner, trigger and hammer are made of stainless steel. Ruger had three new revolvers to display, the GP100 in .44 Special, the new eight-shot Redhawk in .357 Magnum and the LCRx, a .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and an external hammer.
First, because it’s far from prohibitive for carry. 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.
December 19th, 2013.
What I saw in the .22 LCR was the potential for a slick lightweight trail gun that would be handy and enjoyable to shoot. Though the short, snub-nose ejector rod is retained, ejection of the tiny 22 LR shells was always brisk and reliable.
The rear sight is an adjustable black blade. Not only do the thin grips help with concealability, but the LCRx is devoid of any excess material that would affect its ability to be carried unnoticed. The ejector assembly is just the right length to completely kick out spent .22 Long Rifle cases. If you’re looking for suggestions, then check out our reviews of the Best Cross Draw Holster, the Best Small of Back Holster, the Best Ankle Holsters, or even the Best Springfield XDS 45 Holster currently available.
This version of the Hogue grip is just the right size to fill up the shooting hand and support all three fingers while remaining compact enough for comfortable carry. Using a 148-grain lead projectile seated flush with the case mouth and averaging just 836 fps, the wadcutters tore ragged one-hole groups on the paper targets set up at 15 yards.
Velocities averaged over 1,400 fps out of the Ruger LCRx and generated a whopping 400-foot-pounds of energy.
If they were going to copy the size and shape, why not go all the way and incorporate a more aesthetically pleasing ventilated rib? With a good supply of ammo from a variety of manufacturers, I took the LCRx out to my desert range and fired some groups. Lastly, they work well for beginners or first-time gun owners that don’t want or really need any complicated processes to deal with. Guns are fun, and cheap guns are even more fun. Built with a stainless-steel frame, the LCRx still only tops out at 21 ounces. But based on how the trigger feels, I would have guessed it was more like 10 lbs. We all stood in line to shoot the Korths. The elements might have squeezed in a fraction of an inch here or there; nevertheless, from 15 yards off a rest and in single-action mode, I was capable of groups 2.25 inches or under across the board with .357 ammo. In summary, the Ruger LCRx in 22 LR makes a lot of sense as a good “all around” handgun, not just a kit gun.
Nonetheless, it was well within the bounds of .357 Magnum performance, which is what you want when you purchase a revolver with that roll mark.
The sights are far better than the original LCR with an adjustable rear sight and a changeable white ramped fore sight. Lastly, we must talk about the price.
4 Must-Have Concealed Carry Upgrades (2020). Judicious selection of ammunition makes this revolver prefect for introducing new shooters to centerfire handguns.
The Hogue Tamer Monogrip is a more important component for balancing out this feathery light 17.3 oz. This is especially true for people who want a straightforward “aim and shoot” option for personal defense.
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. At less than a pound, the gun combines a polymer lower housing containing the fire control mechanism; an aluminum alloy upper frame; and a stainless steel cylinder, firing pin bushing, trigger and barrel liner. The fat has been seriously trimmed.
Loading and unloading is straightforward.
I’m here to say that it’s all true. If you don’t care for these grips, there are a number of alternative grips that will fit the LCRx’s polymer grip peg. While others stood in line to fire another cylinder full of bullets through the Korths revolvers, I went back to the Ruger LCRx.
It’s thanks to the .357 Magnum’s nearly perfect middle ground that the defensive revolver continues to soldier on. I predicted that if any of the suggested models actually made it to market, the LCRx would be the first.
But what sold me on the Ruger LCRx was just how comfortable it was to shoot.
The Ruger LCRx is a versatile handgun. Disclosure: Some of these links are affiliate links.
In the mid-1960s, most police officers carried .38 Specials loaded with lead 158-grain bullets that limped along at about 800 fps. Kit guns are those 22 caliber pistols, usually revolvers, that are handier than a pocket pistol but don’t weigh on the belt like a target gun would.
It’s finished in a black matte coloring, which means the gun will have anti-reflective properties. Titled the LCRX, the newest addition is a Plus P rated 38 Special variation that differs from the original LCR in that it has an exposed hammer, with single-action fire capability.
These are the guns that go in the tackle box or the boat for emergencies. (Photo: Terril Herbert). He was an innovator, and his products still reign today in the shooting sports with a wide variety of handguns and rifles.
In terms of actual shooting, the LCRx has one major handicap which is, ironically enough, part of its strong suit — its weight. The Rolling Stones famously stated that you can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need.
The cylinder, barrel liner, trigger and hammer are made of stainless steel. Ruger had three new revolvers to display, the GP100 in .44 Special, the new eight-shot Redhawk in .357 Magnum and the LCRx, a .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and an external hammer.
First, because it’s far from prohibitive for carry. 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.
December 19th, 2013.
What I saw in the .22 LCR was the potential for a slick lightweight trail gun that would be handy and enjoyable to shoot. Though the short, snub-nose ejector rod is retained, ejection of the tiny 22 LR shells was always brisk and reliable.
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The rear sight is an adjustable black blade. Not only do the thin grips help with concealability, but the LCRx is devoid of any excess material that would affect its ability to be carried unnoticed. The ejector assembly is just the right length to completely kick out spent .22 Long Rifle cases. If you’re looking for suggestions, then check out our reviews of the Best Cross Draw Holster, the Best Small of Back Holster, the Best Ankle Holsters, or even the Best Springfield XDS 45 Holster currently available.
This version of the Hogue grip is just the right size to fill up the shooting hand and support all three fingers while remaining compact enough for comfortable carry. Using a 148-grain lead projectile seated flush with the case mouth and averaging just 836 fps, the wadcutters tore ragged one-hole groups on the paper targets set up at 15 yards.
Velocities averaged over 1,400 fps out of the Ruger LCRx and generated a whopping 400-foot-pounds of energy.
If they were going to copy the size and shape, why not go all the way and incorporate a more aesthetically pleasing ventilated rib? With a good supply of ammo from a variety of manufacturers, I took the LCRx out to my desert range and fired some groups. Lastly, they work well for beginners or first-time gun owners that don’t want or really need any complicated processes to deal with. Guns are fun, and cheap guns are even more fun. Built with a stainless-steel frame, the LCRx still only tops out at 21 ounces. But based on how the trigger feels, I would have guessed it was more like 10 lbs. We all stood in line to shoot the Korths. The elements might have squeezed in a fraction of an inch here or there; nevertheless, from 15 yards off a rest and in single-action mode, I was capable of groups 2.25 inches or under across the board with .357 ammo. In summary, the Ruger LCRx in 22 LR makes a lot of sense as a good “all around” handgun, not just a kit gun.
Nonetheless, it was well within the bounds of .357 Magnum performance, which is what you want when you purchase a revolver with that roll mark.
The sights are far better than the original LCR with an adjustable rear sight and a changeable white ramped fore sight. Lastly, we must talk about the price.
4 Must-Have Concealed Carry Upgrades (2020). Judicious selection of ammunition makes this revolver prefect for introducing new shooters to centerfire handguns.
The Hogue Tamer Monogrip is a more important component for balancing out this feathery light 17.3 oz. This is especially true for people who want a straightforward “aim and shoot” option for personal defense.
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. At less than a pound, the gun combines a polymer lower housing containing the fire control mechanism; an aluminum alloy upper frame; and a stainless steel cylinder, firing pin bushing, trigger and barrel liner. The fat has been seriously trimmed.
Loading and unloading is straightforward.
I’m here to say that it’s all true. If you don’t care for these grips, there are a number of alternative grips that will fit the LCRx’s polymer grip peg. While others stood in line to fire another cylinder full of bullets through the Korths revolvers, I went back to the Ruger LCRx.
It’s thanks to the .357 Magnum’s nearly perfect middle ground that the defensive revolver continues to soldier on. I predicted that if any of the suggested models actually made it to market, the LCRx would be the first.
But what sold me on the Ruger LCRx was just how comfortable it was to shoot.
The Ruger LCRx is a versatile handgun. Disclosure: Some of these links are affiliate links.
In the mid-1960s, most police officers carried .38 Specials loaded with lead 158-grain bullets that limped along at about 800 fps. Kit guns are those 22 caliber pistols, usually revolvers, that are handier than a pocket pistol but don’t weigh on the belt like a target gun would.
It’s finished in a black matte coloring, which means the gun will have anti-reflective properties. Titled the LCRX, the newest addition is a Plus P rated 38 Special variation that differs from the original LCR in that it has an exposed hammer, with single-action fire capability.
These are the guns that go in the tackle box or the boat for emergencies. (Photo: Terril Herbert). He was an innovator, and his products still reign today in the shooting sports with a wide variety of handguns and rifles.
In terms of actual shooting, the LCRx has one major handicap which is, ironically enough, part of its strong suit — its weight. The Rolling Stones famously stated that you can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need.
The cylinder, barrel liner, trigger and hammer are made of stainless steel. Ruger had three new revolvers to display, the GP100 in .44 Special, the new eight-shot Redhawk in .357 Magnum and the LCRx, a .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and an external hammer.
First, because it’s far from prohibitive for carry. 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.
December 19th, 2013.
What I saw in the .22 LCR was the potential for a slick lightweight trail gun that would be handy and enjoyable to shoot. Though the short, snub-nose ejector rod is retained, ejection of the tiny 22 LR shells was always brisk and reliable.
