Description

RUGER LCR 357 MAG 1.875″ 5-RD REVOLVER

RUGER LCR 357 MAG 1.875″ 5-RD REVOLVER

The Ruger LCR is the evolution of the revolver. Its monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000 series aluminum in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Spl +P models and from 400 series stainless steel in the powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models. The patented friction reducing cam is a next generation design in fire control systems that results in a smooth, non-stacking trigger pull and the patented polymer fire control housing holds all the fire control components in their proper dimensional relationships, reduces weight significantly and helps reduce recoil. The high-strength stainless steel cylinder is extensively fluted (reducing weight) and features a PVD finish for excellent durability.

LCR-357 is a compact, double-action-only revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, with a 1.875-inch barrel and 5-round cylinder. Ruger introduced the model in 2010 specifically as the .357 Magnum version of the LCR family. RUGER LCR 357 MAG 1.875″ 5-RD REVOLVER

Key specifications

Ruger confirms that the .357 Magnum LCR uses a 400-series stainless-steel frame, whereas lighter-caliber LCRs use an aluminum frame. The polymer fire-control housing and extensively fluted stainless cylinder are characteristic LCR features.

What makes the LCR unusual

The LCR’s design is built around three major components:

• Stainless-steel frame: The .357 version uses steel rather than the aluminum frame found on several lighter-caliber LCRs. This is necessary for the .357 Magnum configuration.

• Polymer fire-control housing: This contains the fire-control components and reduces overall weight. Ruger also says it contributes to recoil reduction.

• Fluted stainless cylinder: The extensive fluting reduces cylinder weight while retaining the required strength.

The LCR uses a friction-reducing cam system intended to produce a smooth, non-stacking DAO trigger pull. There is no conventional exposed hammer to cock manually. RUGER LCR 357 MAG 1.875″ 5-RD REVOLVER

.357 Magnum in such a small revolver

The defining characteristic of this model is the combination of .357 Magnum chambering and a very short 1.875-inch barrel. Its roughly 17-ounce weight makes it substantially smaller and lighter than many traditional .357 revolvers.

That also means there is an important tradeoff: full-power .357 Magnum ammunition produces substantial blast and recoil in a lightweight, short-barreled revolver. The Hogue Tamer grip and Ruger’s fire-control design are intend to mitigate perceive recoil, but they cannot eliminate the fundamental characteristics of the cartridge. Ruger specifically describe the LCR-357 as being design around making .357 Magnum practical in this compact format.

Ammunition compatibility

A .357 Magnum revolver can generally chamber .357 Magnum and .38 Special-family ammunition, but ammunition selection should be based on the specific firearm’s current Ruger documentation and the ammunition manufacturer’s specifications. Don’t assume that ammunition suitable for one revolver is automatically appropriate for another.

For the exact firearm you have, the Ruger instruction manual is the authoritative source for ammunition and safety requirements.

Sights and controls

The standard LCR design uses a replaceable front sight and fixed rear U-notch sight. Some LCR variants have been offer with different front-sight arrangements, including XS tritium configurations, so the exact sight setup depends on the model/version.

The revolver also incorporates an internal lock conceal beneath the grip on applicable configurations.

Important distinction: LCR vs. LCRx

Don’t confuse the LCR with the LCRx. The LCR is the compact DAO configuration; LCRx models are offer with an expose hammer and, in some versions, different barrel lengths and grip arrangements. Ruger treats them as separate variants within the LCR family. RUGER LCR 357 MAG 1.875″ 5-RD REVOLVER

Bottom line; RUGER LCR 357 MAG 1.875″ 5-RD REVOLVER

The LCR-357 is essentially a very compact, 5-shot .357 Magnum revolver emphasizing low weight, simple DAO operation, stainless construction in the high-stress components, and a short barrel. Its biggest engineering compromise is inherent in the concept: a powerful magnum cartridge in a very small/light package.