Ruger LCR in .357 introduced

[ericire12]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/05/14/ruger-lcr-357/

Caliber .357 Magnum
Capacity 5
Barrel Length 1.88"
Finish Blackened Stainless
Front Sight Replaceable, Pinned Ramp
Rear Sight U-Notch Integral
Width 1.28"
Weight 17.10 oz.
Twist 1|16" RH
Grips Hogue Tamer
Overall Length 6.50"
Height 4.50"
MSRP (Price) $575.00
Available June

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[Paraguy]

Interesting!  I was expecting to see a 6-shot version of the LCP in .327, that would have been different and unique in the space.

[ericire12]

http://gunblast.com/NewRugers.htm

[ellis4538]

HO HUM...the .327 will probably be next even though it should have come before the .357.

JMHO

Richard

[fightingquaker13]

HO HUM...the .327 will probably be next even though it should have come before the .357.

JMHO

Richard

Why? Just curious. I mean the .327 seems like an interesting caliber, but .357 seems to give you a whole lot more versatility.
FQ13

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[GUNS-R-US]

I'm shocked to here this, as I had heard Ruger said the Magnums pressure levels were to high for the LCR. 

[fightingquaker13]

I'm shocked to here this, as I had heard Ruger said the Magnums pressure levels were to high for the LCR.  

Budget cuts. Why hire beta testers when you have gun nuts too dumb to ask this question and too proud to sue if it gets answered the hard way?
FQ13 who will gladly sign up for this program and sign a waiver, if they send me one of their ARs or GP 100s (their choice) along with the .357 LCR.

[ellis4538]

fq, I am not an expert on this and have not fired a LCR yet but from reports the .327 is a very good round and would be at home in a 6 shot LCR.  I know it is not a .357 and I also know I wouldn't want to shoot it in any LW snubby!

JMHO

Richatd

[Paraguy]

Given the choice of added pressure chamber or 20% greater capacity, I would take the extra shot in case I needed it.  Also, with a snubby felt recoil is important for getting off a critical next shot, another area where the .327 would be an advantage.  If I knew that I could get off the first shot perfectly every time, in a stressful condition, then the .357 makes sense.  I do not know that I could ace the first shot every time so would rather put myself in a position where I could take more shots and get them off faster.  But that is me and your experience may dictate a different approach.
No need to respond "Glock" cause we see that coming down the tracks like a 2 mile long locomtoive going 50Mph with the horn wide open!

[Timothy]

I'm shocked to here this, as I had heard Ruger said the Magnums pressure levels were to high for the LCR. 

This frame is stainless steel vs. aluminum alloy.  It isn't the same gun hence the extra weight.