What kind of ammo does a Ruger LCR take?
Ruger LCR | |
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Cartridge | .22 LR .22 WMR .38 Special +P .357 Magnum 9mm Luger .327 Federal Magnum |
Barrels | 1:16″ Right-Hand twist |
Action | Double-action revolver |
Feed system | 5, 6, or 8-round cylinder |
Can the Ruger LCR 357 shoot 38 Special?
The LCR-357 can now digest the whole range of . 38 Special and . 357 Magnum ammunition. Unlike manufacturers of some other ultra-lightweight revolvers, Ruger does not warn against the use of lightweight .
What grain bullet is best for 357 Magnum?
357 Magnum to. For the most part, the 110 to 125-grain JHP bullets are best. At 1,300 to 1,440 fps, these bullets expand quickly, fragment and produce an effective wound channel. The Hornady Critical Defense at 1,380 fps doesn’t fragment and produces an impressive balance of expansion and penetration.
What rounds can you shoot in a 357?
357 Magnum revolvers can fire modern . 38 Short Colt and . 38 Long Colt as well as . 38 Special ammunition.
What is the difference between Ruger LCR and LCRx?
The LCRx features an exposed hammer, which allows them to be used in single-action, requiring the hammer to be manually cocked before shooting. In contrast, the hammerless standard LCRs lack a hammer and are double-action-only, that is, manual hammer cocking is not required, and indeed not possible.
How many rounds does a Ruger LCR have?
The LCR is now available in . 327 Federal Magnum.
Model: | 5456 |
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Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
Capacity: | 5 |
Weight: | 17.2 oz.487 g |
Grip: | Hogue® Tamer™ Monogrip® |
What does LCR mean in Ruger?
Lightweight, Compact Revolver
To help narrow the field, I’d like to bring your attention to the Ruger LCR, an extremely capable and popular snubby revolver design with a number of features that make it an excellent choice for a BUG. While the LCR (which stands for “Lightweight, Compact Revolver”) is offered in a variety of calibers (.
Can you use 38 ammo in a 357 Magnum?
Of course, recoil is also nearly double as well. But here’s the deal: Because the two rounds are loaded with bullets that are the same diameters, but the 357 Magnum merely has a longer case and more powder, the 38 Special cartridge can be safely fired in guns marked 357 Magnum, but not vice-versa.
What is a 357 Magnum revolver good for?
357 Magnum is renowned as an accurate cartridge. So much so it is popular with silhouette shooters who reach out to 100 yards, or more, to knock down small steel targets. It is more than accurate enough for close quarters battle and hunting at reasonable ranges.
Can you fire 38 Special ammo in a 357 Magnum?
Can you shoot 38 plus P 357 Magnum?
38 Special revolvers for risk of damage or injury to the gun and the shooter. These +P loads can also be fired in . 357 Magnum revolvers, and, of course, they can be fired in revolvers stamped “. 38 Special +P”.
What kind of barrel does the Ruger 357 LCR have?
Sorry. I should have said “agreed” . . . The Ruger LCR .357 is a beefed-up version of the original .38 Special LCR. It features a monolithic frame made of 4000 series blackened stainless steel that completely encloses the 1.875” barrel.
How much does a Ruger LCR weigh?
Unlike its .38 special precursor or a Scandium S&W J frame (in the same caliber), Ruger’s 17.1 ounce LCR is no featherweight . But it’s no porker, either.
What kind of gun is a 357 Magnum?
A Featherweight .357 Magnum. This is a shootable gun. The polymer frame soaks up some of the potentially aggressive recoil in this ultra-light pocket cannon. We wish that a little more attention was paid to polish and finish of some of the polymer frame areas – especially inside the trigger guard.
How many nuns in a 357 Magnum?
Our 158 grain .357 Magnum handloads were quite, umm, interesting in this gun. To be expected of course. Four Nuns! We gave the LCR 4 Nuns for the simple fact that it has been designed to actually shoot what its chambered for. Something that not all lightweight snubbies can claim. The Ruger LCR .357 is a beast tamed.