LCR and LCRx musings

[HeavyDuty]

I have a good friend who is very fond of his 2” LCR. I’ve been casually looking at them for years. My issue is that I’m special - I always want a flavor that they don’t make.

My ideal would be a 3” LCR (the original hammerless version) with fixed sights. I’d consider a 3” LCRx with a better rear, something like a Rough Country or a C&S Extreme Duty but I’m not finding anything out there.

Has Ruger ever done 3” LCRs? Is anyone doing a better rear sight for the LCRx?

[Ndbbm]

I’ve never seen or heard of a 3 inch LCR, only the LCRx versions. I have one of the 3 inch LCRx 22lr and it’s a blast to shoot. I wish they offered a six shot version in 38/357. I haven’t seen any aftermarket rear sights and in another thread someone asked Bowen if they were going to offer a sight. It didn’t sound like they were going to.

Jason

[HeavyDuty]

Yeah, I saw that thread - it was long enough ago that I’m tempted to ask Bowen again.

[HeavyDuty]

Possibly silly question - is there enough parts commonality between the LCR and LCRx that the gripframes and associated parts can be swapped?

[Whirlwind06]

Possibly silly question - is there enough parts commonality between the LCR and LCRx that the gripframes and associated parts can be swapped?

I'm not sure but I don't think so. I watched a few tear-down videos to replace springs and the LCRx and LCR frames appear to be different. At least the few videos I watched had different steps. I have a LCR .38 and a LCRx .22 the DA pull on the .22 is very heavy. Rather then mess with the springs I decided to dry fire the crap out of it instead.

[mmc45414]

Possibly silly question - is there enough parts commonality between the LCR and LCRx that the gripframes and associated parts can be swapped?Welllll, pretty sure the whole thing is clad in molded plastic, don't think you can change a barrel.

But you are not alone, I sorta want one also, enough so that I once visually mocked it up.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201229/d268b75330dc148f701bb141adc0e9d9.jpg

ETA: Looking at my own picture, i might be wrong...

[HeavyDuty]

I should have been clearer - I’m wondering if the LCR plastic grip frame and shroud (and hammer, obviously) will fit on a LCRx metal frame. I really like 3” concealed hammer DAO revolvers, I have a K6s and have coveted a 3” J for years.

[mmc45414]

I should have been clearer
You were crystal, I was just suffering a cranial rectal proximity challenge.


I’m wondering if the LCR plastic grip frame and shroud (and hammer, obviously) will fit on a LCRx metal frame.
What might be great about this is if it works you would have an intact LCRx left from the donor.


I really like 3” concealed hammer DAO revolvers, I have a K6s and have coveted a 3” J for years.
I have always wanted a 3" 360, if it was a 3" 340 that would make me write bad checks. While I am yammering on, I say a 3" 340PD in 9mm, yeah, that's the ticket :cool:

65409

[Bigghoss]

My fantasy would be a 6-shot .38 special 3" LCR with dovetailed Novak style sights ala Wiley Clap SP101 and GP100.

I would settle for a 3" LCRx in .327. I don't know why they don't already make that.

[Totem Polar]

I have always wanted a 3" 360, if it was a 3" 340 that would make me write bad checks. While I am yammering on, I say a 3" 340PD in 9mm, yeah, that's the ticket :cool:

65409

[mmc45414]

I have seen that tasty item and it is very nice. I also have this bad boy that has been through the process at Gemini, but I want a 3" gun that doesn't pull my elastic pants down :cool:

65430

[Totem Polar]

...but I want a 3" gun that doesn't pull my elastic pants down :cool:


Q: Do you know the worst thing about “smart carry” and being elderly?


A: That Depends...

[HeavyDuty]

I have seen that tasty item and it is very nice. I also have this bad boy that has been through the process at Gemini, but I want a 3" gun that doesn't pull my elastic pants down :cool:

65430

Kinda my position. I really do like my 3” K6s (not a DASA) but the lighter weight of a Ruger is appealing. Like a 3” in .327...

[UNK]

Isn’t the 327 optimized for short barrel?

As far as I know there are currently only two defensive loads for the 327. Thats not much of a selection.