Of all my recent purchases and trades recently, I think my two favorite are the Ruger LCRX revolvers. The LCRX-3 in 38 special was my first purchase in my quest for Ruger handguns, the LCRX-3 in 22 long rifle was my last.
The 22 version I can see as being my most carried in the near future. The perfect kit gun. The 38 special is the perfect working gun. At less than 1 pound, they are a joy to carry. Ruger could not have done any better.......or could they?
I want another LCRX-3 I think. This one chambered in 327 Federal Magnum. I know, Ruger doesn't make one. But they do make a LCR in 327 Federal. How hard would it be to make one with a hammer and longer barrel.
The 327 Federal Magnum pushes a 100 grain soft point jacketed bullet out of a 4 inch barrel at an advertised velocity of 1500 fps. The same bullet exits the LCR's 1.87 inch barrel at just over 1300 fps. Conventional wisdom says the same bullet would exit the 3 inch barrel at 1400 fps. That ain't no slouch! I think it would make a better trail gun than the 38 special version.
Full power loads would be the ticket for any critters smaller than a deer. The Lee TL314-90-SWC loaded to velocities between the 32 S&W Long and 32 H&R Magnum would be a good small game load.
One more advantage would be the 6 round cylinder. The 6th round might not be needed, but it sure ain't going to hurt.
Let's see, better ballistics than the 38 special, an extra round, at the expense of a few ounces more weight, and a bit more blast and recoil. That's the way I see it anyway.
Yep Ruger, you messed up! My granddaughter once said when she was told you have got to have paitence. "I've got patience, I just don't use it!" Well Ruger, I believe you have the perfect platform for the 327 Federal Magnum. You just are not using it!
( This is the point where I would Photoshop an image of a LCR Clyinder into a LCRX-3 frame, if I just knew how to Photoshop! )
The 22 version I can see as being my most carried in the near future. The perfect kit gun. The 38 special is the perfect working gun. At less than 1 pound, they are a joy to carry. Ruger could not have done any better.......or could they?
I want another LCRX-3 I think. This one chambered in 327 Federal Magnum. I know, Ruger doesn't make one. But they do make a LCR in 327 Federal. How hard would it be to make one with a hammer and longer barrel.
The 327 Federal Magnum pushes a 100 grain soft point jacketed bullet out of a 4 inch barrel at an advertised velocity of 1500 fps. The same bullet exits the LCR's 1.87 inch barrel at just over 1300 fps. Conventional wisdom says the same bullet would exit the 3 inch barrel at 1400 fps. That ain't no slouch! I think it would make a better trail gun than the 38 special version.
Full power loads would be the ticket for any critters smaller than a deer. The Lee TL314-90-SWC loaded to velocities between the 32 S&W Long and 32 H&R Magnum would be a good small game load.
One more advantage would be the 6 round cylinder. The 6th round might not be needed, but it sure ain't going to hurt.
Let's see, better ballistics than the 38 special, an extra round, at the expense of a few ounces more weight, and a bit more blast and recoil. That's the way I see it anyway.
Yep Ruger, you messed up! My granddaughter once said when she was told you have got to have paitence. "I've got patience, I just don't use it!" Well Ruger, I believe you have the perfect platform for the 327 Federal Magnum. You just are not using it!
( This is the point where I would Photoshop an image of a LCR Clyinder into a LCRX-3 frame, if I just knew how to Photoshop! )