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Ruger's new revolver
- Thread starter dixidawg
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A plastic revolver? Is nothing sacred?
Apparently im missing something
I honestly cant see this $700 gun's benifits over a 642 airweight that can be had for $375!?!?
I honestly cant see this $700 gun's benifits over a 642 airweight that can be had for $375!?!?
642 list price is over $500. And S&W sells other airweights at even higher price points. I, too, don't understand the attraction over a 642.
But at the very least, this gives S&W some competition in the lightweight, small revolver market. That is a good thing.
Knob Creek
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Ruger lists it for $525 or $792 with CT grips
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BillO
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Just picked up this S&W 317 kit gun last week. Great little revolver and light as a feather. I'll get in line to buy one of these Rugers as soon as they're available.
Just picked up this S&W 317 kit gun last week. Great little revolver and light as a feather. I'll get in line to buy one of these Rugers as soon as they're available.
I'm jealous! Thanks for knowing what I was talking about and seeing a similarity between this and the Ruger...now I don't feel so stupid for asking about them together. I am a newbie, after all.
Have you shot the S&W yet? I'm curious!
I have the same gun and I've shot it a bit. It is very light. Like all J-frames, it needs a trigger job straight out of the factory. Recoil is minimal. The large front sight isn't that accurate. It is fine for plinking, but not what I'd want for defensive purposes -- .22lr is too small a caliber for that, IMHO.
Most any gunsmith can do it. I suspect both Santurri and Greg Derr can do it for you. I did mine myself.
Played with one today @ shot...cool little gun...grips a little chunky for my taste...but very light...I'd get one
my hand hurts just looking at it.
call me wuss
maybe i'll take that snubby defense class....
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Wuss...
Comparing this to the scandium J-frames isn't a fair comparison, because this is built to save weight in a .38, while the Scandium J-frames are mainly built so that they can take the .357.
BTW, Becka, I also have a 317 kit gun and it's a very nice little plinker. I may be looking to sell it though, as I have a Model 41 which gets all of my rimfire budget these days.
Ruger LCR at SHOT SHOW
Ruger did it again! 2 years in a row. Last Year was the Ruger LCP. This Year was the LCR. The Ruger LCR is a compact, small frame revolver made of Polymer., Aluminum and Steel. Capacity is 5 shots, with a sculpted cylinder and enclosed hammer for double action only use. The trigger geometry was worked for smooth, non-stacking use and the result is apparent. Rated for .38 spl +P. Weight was described as about 13 oz. Really an impressive design, with modern age construction. Remember when GLOCK came out....."A Plastic Pistol?"....Now They will say...."A Plastic Revolver?". Job Well Done.
Ruger did it again! 2 years in a row. Last Year was the Ruger LCP. This Year was the LCR. The Ruger LCR is a compact, small frame revolver made of Polymer., Aluminum and Steel. Capacity is 5 shots, with a sculpted cylinder and enclosed hammer for double action only use. The trigger geometry was worked for smooth, non-stacking use and the result is apparent. Rated for .38 spl +P. Weight was described as about 13 oz. Really an impressive design, with modern age construction. Remember when GLOCK came out....."A Plastic Pistol?"....Now They will say...."A Plastic Revolver?". Job Well Done.
There's been a thread about this for a few days, you can check it out for more info.
http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=53106
http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=53106
Sorry man. Just landed from SHOT. Didn't know about any previous posts.
My thoughts as well.
As a recent/current owner of a 642, I'm pretty happy with it. My wife also did not enjoy the recoil, I find it manageable and do enjoy shooting it. If this Ruger has significantly reduced recoil somehow it might be interesting, but as others have stated .38+P in a super light gun = noticeable recoil.
edit: all that aside I'd try one.
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You can still find used S&W airweights around half the price of this plastic, "No honest man needs more than ten rounds." Ruger. It is solving a problem that doesn't exist. It is far too expensive. It is useless. It is a marketing stunt, period.
The MSRP of the LCR without crimson trace is $525. The MSRP of a S&W 442 is $600. Why do people keep saying a 442/642 is sooo much cheaper (besides being available used?). Is the LCR shipping yet, if so what is it actually selling for???
