Ruger LCR now chambered in .22 long rifle
I saw the notice from the Ruger website on facebook and immediately thought, "Why not chamber it in 22 Magnum?" I read a little further down and saw this reply"
Ruger
Lots of you are asking why we made this in .22LR instead of .22 Mag, so I asked one of our engineers:
We understand our customer’s requests for a .22 WMR chambering in many of our double-action revolvers. However, the long, straight-walled (originally designed for a rifle) case is difficult to eject, especially when 6, 8 or more cartridges are being ejected simultaneously. We’re working on it, but we will only provide double-action revolvers chambered in .22 WMR when they can eject spent cartridges consistently and reliably.
Ruger LCR now chambered in .22 long rifle
A bigger mystery to me is why Ruger chooses limit the versatility, of what should be a excellent hard-use kit gun, by offering it in double-action only format. Anyone who's ever used this class of revolver for small game or pest elimination, already understands the necessity of a single action option for precise shooting. I guess guys who actually take their handguns afield are a smaller influence on the market these days.
Sarge, thier 4" SP101 fits that KIT GUN roll well.
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Friday, December 16, 2011, 17:53 (4725 days ago) @ Sarge
I think the fluted chambers idea is a good one. I think of your sister's S&W .22mag. I am glad she never needed it, but always wished it had a few more shots.
Rob I'm guessing this is a good understudy gun for a 38 or 357 LCR... It's hideous verging on Chiapa Rhino ugliness, but dang, .22lrs are fun to shoot.
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
That it does....
but the LCR's are lighter and would make a great lightweight trail gun.
I agree, I am glad that they are inovating. No rest ing on
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, December 17, 2011, 10:28 (4724 days ago) @ Sarge
past success. At the same time I sure would like my SR1911 to show up!
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
I'm obviously not Ruger's average customer...
I know how i want things and I ain't overly enthused about anything else.
I think that description applies to many here.
by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Sunday, December 18, 2011, 19:10 (4723 days ago) @ Sarge
nm
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Sincerely,
Hobie
Fluted chambers!
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Friday, December 16, 2011, 17:18 (4725 days ago) @ AkRay
Works for HK in high powered rifle rounds; why not a WMR?
Doug K