.44spl LCR? - Page 3

Cosmodragoon · October 12, 2013, 03:24 PM

I'd be more interested in other "more than 5 shots" calibers. I don't know if the .327 would work but .32 H&R Magnum definitely would. I know the S&W 432PD did it in a J-Frame and it still seems popular on the used market.

Cosmodragoon · October 12, 2013, 04:22 PM

BTW, I've never shot a .44 special but why push for it over a .45 Colt?

Pointshoot · October 12, 2013, 07:00 PM

Not in an LCR - in a SP101, I would look at it. Same with a GP-100 version.

Something with beefier construction than a Bulldog.

tipoc · October 14, 2013, 01:44 PM

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BTW, I've never shot a .44 special but why push for it over a .45 Colt?

I assume you've fired 45 acp? The 44 Spl. does what it does.

S&W can fit 5 rounds of 44 Spl. in an L frame revolver. It can't do that with the 45 Colt or 45 acp. as I recall.

tipoc

lee n. field · October 14, 2013, 09:29 PM

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I assume you've fired 45 acp? The 44 Spl. does what it does.

Which is why the idea is attractive to me.

engineer88 · October 14, 2013, 09:46 PM

I see that I must spell it out to the final degree. Here you go. A 44 special in size between the SP101 and the GP100 and a very slightly larger 6 shot 38. Yes it can be done, the old Colts are halfway between a j and k frame in size. A 3" would be a great IWB for us old souls.

txray22 · October 15, 2013, 10:20 AM

S&W made an L frame .45acp using moon clips. Nice stainless revolver. I should have bought one.

Phil

tipoc · October 15, 2013, 02:43 PM

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S&W made an L frame .45acp using moon clips. Nice stainless revolver. I should have bought one.

What model number was that?

tipoc

txray22 · October 15, 2013, 03:47 PM

Sorry, my bad. It was an N frame model 625. The one I saw looked smaller than my M28 and was a 4 inch with full under lug.

Phil

Wishoot · October 15, 2013, 04:48 PM

No to the OP...

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Oh man, I would buy a 9mm LCR so fast

Yes to this...

red caddy · October 15, 2013, 06:06 PM

As nice as the thought is, of a lightweight 44 SP, I'll stay with my Rossi 720 in .44 spec. With the full underlug, it's a bit heavier than I would like, but I just can't stand the thought of clamping the old girl to my mill and putting her on a diet, YET.

240 Gr. Kieth's @1000 FPS are pleasant to shoot and a bunch more effective than a handful of 9mm's. I shoot my 625 a good bit, but I still prefer the 720. I guess I'm just not a plastic gun guy...

Paul

Super Sneaky Steve · October 15, 2013, 06:48 PM

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S&W can fit 5 rounds of 44 Spl. in an L frame revolver. It can't do that with the 45 Colt or 45 acp. as I recall.

Maybe S&W can't, but Taurus made the M450 which was a nice light 5 shot .45 Colt. They made a .44spl too.

.45 Colt max pressure is 14,000psi
.44 Spl max pressure is 15,500psi

So even though you'd have less metal in a Colt, you wouldn't need the extra strength.

khegglie · October 15, 2013, 10:59 PM

Red Caddy,
I had the "covert" hammerless version of the Rossi 720; yes it was a great carry gun with good power/ weight ratio.
The spur hammer broke on one of the three I had.
I would love to see a LCR if
they could stuff five rounds in that frame size or just slightly larger.

DIXIEDOG · October 17, 2013, 03:56 PM

I think it would make the LCR too bulky for it's intended purpose. I purchased the LCR because it was a very compact revolver suitable for carry....in .38 spl it is borderline too wide for carrying much like a K frame....in .44 spl the cylinder would be too large in my opinion. The .357 magnum already offered should be sufficient for most any use for a snubby polymer revolver.

lee n. field · October 17, 2013, 08:30 PM

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I think it would make the LCR too bulky for it's intended purpose.

So? It moves into a new purpose. It's OK if it moves out of the pocket gun niche, into a lightweight belt gun (as someone mentioned above, "Light Service Revolver").

NWPilgrim · October 17, 2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lee n. field

So? It moves into a new purpose. It's OK if it moves out of the pocket gun niche, into a lightweight belt gun (as someone mentioned above, "Light Service Revolver").

Yes, a mid-size .44 spc would be a good one for belt carry and nightstand duty. Also darn handy for woods carry.

gav1230 · October 18, 2013, 07:47 AM

While were on the topic, I heard that ruger was planning on making a "Canadian version" of the LCR with a longer barrel. Since then I've heard nothing about it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

khegglie · October 18, 2013, 01:00 PM

I'd like to see what a longer barrel LCR would look like.
Might be interesting if the configuration didn't change the " C" in LCR.

October 14, 2013, 09:46 PM	#56
engineer88 Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Location: La Florida Posts: 287	I see that I must spell it out to the final degree. Here you go. A 44 special in size between the SP101 and the GP100 and a very slightly larger 6 shot 38. Yes it can be done, the old Colts are halfway between a j and k frame in size. A 3" would be a great IWB for us old souls. __________________ I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.

October 12, 2013, 03:24 PM	#51
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	I'd be more interested in other "more than 5 shots" calibers. I don't know if the .327 would work but .32 H&R Magnum definitely would. I know the S&W 432PD did it in a J-Frame and it still seems popular on the used market.

October 12, 2013, 04:22 PM	#52
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	BTW, I've never shot a .44 special but why push for it over a .45 Colt?

October 12, 2013, 07:00 PM	#53
Pointshoot Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 236	Not in an LCR - in a SP101, I would look at it. Same with a GP-100 version. Something with beefier construction than a Bulldog.

October 15, 2013, 10:20 AM	#57
txray22 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 167	S&W made an L frame .45acp using moon clips. Nice stainless revolver. I should have bought one. Phil

October 15, 2013, 03:47 PM	#59
txray22 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 167	Sorry, my bad. It was an N frame model 625. The one I saw looked smaller than my M28 and was a 4 inch with full under lug. Phil

October 15, 2013, 10:59 PM	#63
khegglie Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 387	Red Caddy, I had the "covert" hammerless version of the Rossi 720; yes it was a great carry gun with good power/ weight ratio. The spur hammer broke on one of the three I had. I would love to see a LCR if they could stuff five rounds in that frame size or just slightly larger.

October 17, 2013, 03:56 PM	#64
DIXIEDOG Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 265	I think it would make the LCR too bulky for it's intended purpose. I purchased the LCR because it was a very compact revolver suitable for carry....in .38 spl it is borderline too wide for carrying much like a K frame....in .44 spl the cylinder would be too large in my opinion. The .357 magnum already offered should be sufficient for most any use for a snubby polymer revolver.

October 18, 2013, 07:47 AM	#67
gav1230 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Posts: 148	While were on the topic, I heard that ruger was planning on making a "Canadian version" of the LCR with a longer barrel. Since then I've heard nothing about it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

October 18, 2013, 01:00 PM	#68
khegglie Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 387	I'd like to see what a longer barrel LCR would look like. Might be interesting if the configuration didn't change the " C" in LCR.