Ruger LCR

It incorporates several novel features such as a polymer grip and trigger housing, monolithic receiver, and constant force trigger. At 13.5 oz, the LCR is nearly 50% lighter than the stainless steel SP101, as only the barrel and fluted cylinder are made of stainless steel.

• Name — Ruger LCR • Origin — United States • Type — Revolver • Is Ranged — yes • Designer — Joseph Zajk, others • Design Date — 2009 • Manufacturer — Sturm, Ruger & Co. • Unit Cost — $579–$669 (MSRP) • Production Date — 2010–present • Variants — LCRx (with external hammer) • Weight — 13.5 - • Length — 6.5 in • Part Length — 1.875 in or 3 in • Width — 1.28 in • Height — 4.5 in • Cartridge —.22 LR.22 WMR.38 Special +P.357 Magnum 9mm Luger.327 Federal Magnum • Action — Double-action revolver • Barrels — 1:16" Right-Hand twist • Feed — 5, 6, or 8-round cylinder • Sights — Fixed "U notch" rear and pinned ramp front sight (later models with the XS tritium dot front sight)

Ruger announced the LCRx variant in December 2013, which features an external hammer, allowing it to be fired in single-action or double-action. All the other features of the LCR are also present in the LCRx including the polymer grip, trigger housing, and fluted stainless steel cylinder. A 1.87 in barrel version of the LCRx in.357 Magnum and a 3 in barrel version in.22 Magnum and.22 LR became available in April 2017. The 1.87-inch barrel version became available as a five-shot 9mm Luger and a six-shot.327 Federal Magnum in the fall of 2017.