November 6, 2012, 06:11 PM | #1 |
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Ruger LCR .22 Magnum
Does anyone think Ruger will offer a LCR in .22 Magnum to compete with the S&W 351PD? I have a question in to Ruger but no response.
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November 6, 2012, 11:51 PM | #2 |
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Ruger has said NO because of problems extracting 8 empty cases at one time. This was an official response several years ago, but you never know...
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November 7, 2012, 02:02 PM | #3 |
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Bummer. The .22 magnum is small but penetrates good with little recoil.
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November 8, 2012, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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Well, they could make it a 7-shot, right? S&W 351PD and 351C are 7-shot .22 Magnums.
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November 8, 2012, 04:08 PM | #5 |
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Ruger isn't going to tell you anything on upcoming models until they are near ready for release. Why should they tell you anything? So another manufacturer can beat them to the punch?
I think a 22 Mag LCR would certainly be interesting. I would consider it for purchase. They just came out with the Single Nine. They probably want to see how those sales go. |
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As to new chamberings for the LCR, I still cannot understand why Ruger hasn't made it in .327 Federal. The primary benefit of the .327 is supposed to be ballistics superior to the .38 Special with less recoil than a .357 Magnum, and I can't think of any platform where that reduced recoil would be better appreciated than in a lightweight revolver. Last edited by Webleymkv; November 8, 2012 at 08:16 PM. |
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November 9, 2012, 04:48 PM | #8 |
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OK, how about a larger polymer/alloy framed revolver with a 10-shot .22 LR cylinder and target sights?
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November 9, 2012, 09:39 PM | #9 |
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if they had a $350-ish price, i would buy one. i like the idea, but i don't want to pay the S&W price for something like that.
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November 9, 2012, 11:40 PM | #10 |
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Gun shops say its coming, they heard from dealers I believe.
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November 10, 2012, 11:06 AM | #11 |
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I hope it does. As far as buying one, I don't know since I shoot very little 22 Mag except in a rifle.
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November 10, 2012, 04:49 PM | #12 |
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A 22mag LCR would interest me.
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November 11, 2012, 01:09 AM | #13 |
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I wonder if its possible to convert a .22 lcr to shoot 22 mag. Would be a unique little carry piece. I dont have the funds for that though.
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November 11, 2012, 08:33 PM | #14 |
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I would jump on one if they were in the lcr price range.
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My "take away" from the experience is that single actions probably do make more sense for .22 Magnum revolvers. Then you can poke out one piece of brass at a time. Doesn't mean I can't see the possible self defense utility of an LCR in .22 Magnum but I can understand Ruger saying there would be extraction problems. Gregg |
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November 12, 2012, 11:53 PM | #16 |
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A .327 version could save the cartridge. A .22magnum would be cool too.
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November 13, 2012, 04:04 PM | #17 |
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I just glad I don't have to wait or speculate - I'm very happy with my .22 Mag Charter Pathfinder.
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If Ruger offered both the .22WMR and the .327 that would be a hard choice. I might have to get both! |
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November 14, 2012, 07:34 PM | #19 |
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327 is a nice round. I'd go for a snubby in that. There is a SW SS one but that's a touch heavy for pocket carry. A lighter one would be nice.
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November 16, 2012, 04:55 PM | #21 |
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I have had WMR cases stick in my Single Six. They are not too bad when you are poking them out one at a time. Multiply that x 6, x 8, x 10, and you see that the more you are trying to eject, the worse it gets. Since the LCR is 8 shot in rimfire chambering, the extraction could be problematic. That was why Ruger has said they wont offer an LCR in 22 WMR
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