Perhaps the cylinder was not fitted properly to the frame and/or the timing was off. I skipped the “proper” bench-rest accuracy testing this time around, since there hardly seems to be any point with a sub-2-inch-barreled snubby sporting a 15+ lbs. By that time, the original .38 special and .357 magnum versions of the LCR already had their day in the spotlight, and it doesn’t exactly make headline news when an existing revolver is re-chambered in a caliber that’s less than ideal for self-defense. The Ruger® LCR® is a lightweight, small-frame revolver with a uniquely smooth trigger and highly manageable recoil. 8 shots and get away is the way I see it. Steve, thanks for a very revealing review. I have to knock out the spent shells then . I had wanted Ruger 22/44 Lite, but I have read and was told by gun shop owner that they are a bear to get back together after taking apart..so the revolver won out. It shoots everything. This little Snubbie can be very accurate. ive never had cylinder freeze in my lcr but happens regularly in my sw 317 after 100 or so range rounds, sadly. Am a beginner and like This is a gun that gets a lot of use at the range. Optimized to function with high-velocity ammunition. Please do not listen to all internet crap. I agree. While it’s as predictable and creep and grit-free as its bigger brother’s go pedal, contestants on The Biggest Loser start the show with less weight than the LCR-22’s trigger pull. If you’re not familiar with Ruger’s LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) which debuted in January of 2009, it is best known as the first production polymer framed revolver. works beautifull . The trigger is heavy but extremely predictable and gives you a hand grip workout. The In fact, I like it and can shoot this pistol just as accurately as my Walther P22 which has a longer barrel and has a much easier trigger pull. In addition, the standard Colibri version may not even give the bullets enough velocity to make it out of a rifle barrel, so they’re limited to use in handguns only. The problem dissipated; I attributed these misfires as gunk build up. They need to get out in front of this situation now, before we change our minds. Just to name a few. shame… hey, Ruger.. could you please make one in .32 acp, please, There is almost zero demand for that…I say almost because you just asked. I didn’t make it through 16 rounds. My gun is no better than any other .22lr revolver I’ve fired. SUBSCRIBE. That’s why you see people with the same experience and others claiming, “Haven’t had any such problems.” Sure you can send it back to Ruger, but it is a hassle. What’s not to like? The LCR-22’s owner’s manual—well, the insert inside the standard LCR manual—points out that rimfire manufacturers use different types of brass for their cases and various lubricants on their bullets. Added to a polymer housing, aluminum cylinder and stainless steel barrel, the LCR is, was and will be a perfectly practical pocket pistol. this was a very poorly written review. They are doing the same thing, but it is even worse at those companies. The trigger is stiff but with practice, can be staged and shot like a single action. (Your link #2 takes me to a 2/21/11 review for an SP-101 in .357.) The LCR .22 fits this niche perfectly for the many who have chosen a larger caliber LCR as one of their concealed carry options. this little piece a lot. Will take to the range and put some rounds through it. Experienced some problems extracting the cases. As you’d expect for a pocket revolver, the LCR-22’s rear is a barrel length channel. Are you right handed or left handed? The strong trigger pull for me is a good thing for a pocket gun. The smaller chambered revolver tips the scales at 14.9 ounces, versus 17.10 ounces for models offering more ballistic punch. first day at the range i fired almost 400 rounds with no problems at all. Legal Disclaimer. 2nd one i have shot now. Action: Double Action only They are $410 in Chattanooga. Low recoil for comfortable training. The LCR-22 is light, fast handling, and accurate for a 1.875” barrel, and it’s a ball to shoot. My friends who went with me are seasoned gun owner and all thought it was a great little revolver. The LCR versions in 38 or 357/38 are only a few ounces heavier and make for a far superior defense weapon. I cannot understand why Ruger would risk a brilliant reputation that it’s nurtured since 1949 by bringing guns to market with such poor triggers and sketchy manufacturing. wistiaEmbed = Wistia.embed("hotksn03pm", { videoFoam: true}); I had lots of other stuff to say about the LCR-22 that didn’t make it into the video. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Special models and from 400-series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models. I have a S&W 9 mm and a S&W 357 revolver. I put two hundred rounds down range with mixed ammo and no problems. Sights: Replaceable, Pinned Ramp I have shot hyper HP and high velocity CPHP at the range to make sure it didn’t have any trouble. I am a jeweler and my thumbs are nearly out of commission, so could not use a hammer. That’s still not cheap, though, compared to the Taurus 94 revolvers. Despite the reduced (as in barely noticeable) recoil of the .22LR round, the LCR-22 comes equipped with the same Hogue Tamer Grip as its larger caliber cousins. Ruger LCR 22 Gun Review. Hope the second mod attempt works. Problems still there after 2nd service return. Snubbie-loving sharpshooters may beg to differ, but chances are you won’t win any trophies for distance shooting with an LCR-22. Then you have never handled or shot the smith and wesson 317, or for that matter the smith and wesson model 63!! The LCR 357 version is one I am considering for purchase in the future. I bought a LCR 22 for my wife and I to try as a possible carry gun for her. Love to shoot it. These triggers are super easy to fix with spring kits from wolffe. The extractor shaft was a tad tight into the cylinder. I know it was written in 2012, but I have had the LCR22 now for about 5 yrs and totally reliable. Shot 200 rounds of mixed ammo without one failure which is standard with this gun. Note that the weights that you are quoting for the .22 are correct, but there are two different variations in the models offered in .357 caliber. I’ve got a S&W Model 63, stainless steel, 3″ barrel, 8 shots. In shooting the Ruger LCP II we experienced some malfunctions. It may not be pretty but I keep her loaded with some hyper hollow point ammo for SD purposes and shoot High Velocity or standard velocity solid nose for target practice. He said they have a software program that send notice to Pawn Shops over a three countries. It fits this just like it does the .38. Models are available in 22LR, 22WMR, 38 Special, 38 Special +p, 9mm and 357 Magnum. My youngest son, who has never shot, tried this gun on his first trip to the range and loved it. Ruger LCR 22 Long Rifle 1.87in Matte Black Revolver - 8 Rounds - Packed with the latest technological advances and features required by today's most demanding shooters, the Ruger LCR is the evolution of the revolver. btw I only paid $450 NEW so somebody took you to the cleaners. Parts that are out-of-tolerance are being let through the manufacturing process. Give me a break. I think you might be expecting too much from a snubbie. I did have the little screw under the cylinder release button back out, but a little lock tite solved that. The retail price of the LCR 22 without the laser grips is $525, with the street price under $450. IT'S SO FRIGGIN LIGHT!!!! The effort required to make the LCR-22 go bang may reflect Ruger’s desire to avoid light primer strikes at any cost, but at $792 (retail) I expect more. So I finally bought a LCR .22 to go with my LCR .38. No issues at all. I’m able to hit a 12×12 consistantly at 25 yards and I’m fairly new to hand guns. I have my (purchase) sights set on the Ruger SP-101 in .22 caliber and I wanted to see Robert’s review that you mentioned, but I cannot find anywhere on the site the review for an SP-101 in .22 caliber. They have no gunpowder/propellant, and push out the bullet through the blast of the primer alone. Due to the circumference of … It will freeze cylinder/shell don’t eject,rod stuck, yep,happened to mine. This gun is fun to shoot and feels great in the hand. Sure, a .22’s trigger needs more weight to ensure reliable ignition strikes on rimfire ammunition. But then take a look at the data for the same loads out of a 2″ barrel. Extraction problems seem to be a common problem with these air-lite .22 revolvers, I have the same extraction problems with the S&W model 317, after 16 rounds I have to use either a handerchief to force the extractor or tap it with a small hammer to eject the shells, what causes this ? I really want this but damn it’s effin’ expensive. It is a very smooth pull all the way through. Literally. I had to send the gun back to Ruger because the cylinder would slide off the crane with pressure. It’s a shame that they went the SP101 route and ignored the LCR platform when they developed a 3″ revolver for the .327 magnum. In the case of the LCR, there isn’t a hammer spur to cock for single action shooting, so there was bound to be disappointment. And for you non-bookish types, there are some pretty pictures, too. 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