The new Ruger Pocket Revolver is here: Ruger LCR

[ericire12]

I think this thread has fully descended now into the Chevy vs. Ford pissing contest.

[SigShooter]

Actually they should thank Sig for setting a standard by making real guns, guns that don't have to be recalled, and guns that are designed to fit a human hand.

 

+1 Sig realizes that screwing up a new design is a waste of time and resources.

I think this thread has fully descended now into the Chevy vs. Ford pissing contest.

Oh, so that's why the carpet's wet? 

[ellis4538]

I just read the press release because something is wrong with the sound on my computer so...does it have the dreaded lock like the S&W?

Richard

[Michael Bane]

Tomato...tomaaaato...Sig tanked their intro of their first 1911s, and it has taken them 2 years since introduction to build the 556 everyone actually wanted (the Classic...I liked the original, but the Classic's 551 styling does look sexier). Pick any gun company, and they all have plenty of skeletons in their closet.

Aside from the fact that Ruger sponsors my shows. I like them because they innovate and take risks. Sometimes that comes back to bite them in the butt, but hey, that's the nature of taking a risk, and as a company they are always good for it. If it had been my company, I wouldn't have recalled the LCPs — they met the testing spec, and frankly even a dead cat will bounce if you drop it from high enough. There's a semi-legendary story in the biz about how I got challenged to make a cocked 1st-gen Glock drop the striker without pulling the trigger...I succeeded by throwing it against a concrete wall as hard as I could. All machines can be compromised if you have a sense of humor.

I like the little Ruger revolver because it felt to me after shooting 3 or 4 of the things that the polymer soaks up a little of the recoil. The Hogue standard grips are superb, but I'll take the harder-hitting CT LaserGrips any time. Also, I'm 100% on the new trigger system...you have no idea how much money I've spent over the years to get a decent trigger on a J-frame before I decided to just suck it up and shoot 'em as they come out of the box. There's also a pretty substantial price break over the Scandium S&Ws ($792 for the CT-equipped Ruger; $1153 for the CT-equipped Scandium 340, which is, admittedly a .357 although no sane person would shoot .357s in it!).

I say everyone needs a snub...or 2...or 3, if you"re Walt Rauch! Get the Ruger, get the S&Ws, get a Taurus or Charter if thats your budget, but don't leave home without a CCW permit and a gun!

Michael B

[jaybet]

I say everyone needs a snub...or 2...or 3, if you"re Walt Rauch! Get the Ruger, get the S&Ws, get a Taurus or Charter if thats your budget, but don't leave home without a CCW permit and a gun!

Michael B

...unless you live in NJ. Our democrat inspired strict gun laws have made the need to protect yourself a thing of the past. At least that's what the politicians who have State Trooper security details tell us.

[Sponsor]

[Michael Bane]

I wonder...can you slip in under that NYC loophole??? You know of which I speak?

mb

[HAWKFISH]

Actually they should thank Sig for setting a standard by making real guns, guns that don't have to be recalled, and guns that are designed to fit a human hand.

 

[/u]

I think someone likes Sig as well as I like Glock.   

  // Getting back on point... for Ruger .. I'm glad to see them changing to be "more modern." I think that only helps us and them. So, I say go for it Ruger! Keep coming out with the new stuff. And btw.. I do appauld them for doing their recalls. That is something that I think every gun company should do. And knowing that they will fix it helps put out some more "piece of mind" in when thinking on buying a Ruger. Hopefully, this new revolver will do well. Time will tell. If it shoots good and holds up.. good. If it don't.. I'm not gonna give it.. "false reviews or marks just because it's a Ruger", rather I'll let the gun speak for itself. Ruger makes a good variety of weapons and most people can find at least one (usually many) Ruger that suits them.  So go buy the LCR.. LCP..SR9.. the Mini-14.. whatever.. 

[Rob10ring]

Hey, I like Ruger. They pretty much make a little of everything now. The only thing I see missing is a defense/tactical shotgun. The only issues I've ever had with any Rugers were an SP101 that would lock up right out of the box and a P95 that shoots low and left. The SP101 was fixed and returned to me within a week. I've never had another problem with it, and I even consider it one of my go-to guns. The P95 problem is on me, because I think that all I need to do is send it in to them and have the front sight replaced. It must be practically accurate, because it always shoots to the same low/left point and it is 100% reliable. I have a lot of Rugers. Some that were inherited from my grandfather.

[fullautovalmet76]

Tomato...tomaaaato
I like the little Ruger revolver because it felt to me after shooting 3 or 4 of the things that the polymer soaks up a little of the recoil. The Hogue standard grips are superb, but I'll take the harder-hitting CT LaserGrips any time. Also, I'm 100% on the new trigger system...you have no idea how much money I've spent over the years to get a decent trigger on a J-frame before I decided to just suck it up and shoot 'em as they come out of the box. There's also a pretty substantial price break over the Scandium S&Ws ($792 for the CT-equipped Ruger; $1153 for the CT-equipped Scandium 340, which is, admittedly a .357 although no sane person would shoot .357s in it!).
Michael B

Michael,
If someone owns a snubbie, is it really WORTH the switch? For example, I have a S&W 649 with CTC grips and I shoot Buffalo Bore .38 +P LSWCHP in it. I have shot full house .357 rounds and decided that I liked my hands too much to continue doing so; but the Buffalo Bore ammo is no soft load either. With all that said, I like the fact the steel frame absorbs more of the recoil than other lighter guns in the same class. So do you think that the Ruger is enough of "game changer" to get me to switch? I'm certainly willing to try the gun out but I am a bit skeptical.

[Michael Bane]

The question is, does the Ruger represent enough of an advantage to switch? My answer would be no. If you have a snubbie you like and you carry regularly, stick with what you have.

If you're shopping, or if you're looking for #2 for a Spousal Unit, consider the Ruger.

Michael B