Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announces the introduction of the 9mm LCR®, the newest variation of the revolutionary Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR).
“Since its introduction in 2009, the LCR has become extremely popular with conceal carry customers seeking the simplicity of a revolver,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger President and Chief Operating Officer. “Customers have been asking for a 9mm version due to ammo availability and compatibility with pistols. We were listening and have added a 9mm version of the LCR,” he concluded.
The newest LCR retains all the features of the critically acclaimed original LCR. Its double-action-only trigger pull is uniquely engineered with a patented Ruger® friction reducing cam fire control system. The trigger pull force on the LCR builds gradually and peaks later in the trigger stroke, resulting in a trigger pull that feels much lighter than it actually is. This results in more controllable double-action shooting, even among those who find traditional double-action-only triggers difficult to operate. The LCR is elegantly designed with three main components: a polymer fire control housing, monolithic frame, and an extensively fluted stainless steel cylinder. When originally introduced, the Ruger LCR revolver was one of the most significant new revolver designs in over a century and it has since been awarded three patents.
In addition to 9mm Luger, the LCR double-action-only model also is available in .38 Spl. +P, .357 Mag., .22 WMR. and .22 LR. The exposed hammer LCRx™, which can be fired in double- or single-action modes, is available in .38 Spl. +P. All LCR models feature replaceable ramp front sights with white bar, and a fixed U-notch rear sight. Some models are available with Crimson Trace® Lasergrips® instead of the Hogue® Tamer™ Monogrip®, which comes standard.
Moon clips needed?
Yep.
Will it shoot 38 cal wo moon clips?
No, .38 rounds will not fit in a 9mm revolver under any circumstances and should not be attempted.
It would have been a nice touch if they had used a shorter cylinder to match the 9x19mm’s length
So moonclips are “needed” of course to extract, but are the REQUIRED to headspace? I wonder if the cylinder was machined to headspace off of the case mouth so that, in a pinch, (or if you don’t want to fiddle with clips at the range and are ok with a little slower extraction on a particular day) the LCR9 may be shot without moonclips by simply dropping rounds into the chambers?
I don’t know; I know that my S&W revolvers will headspace off the case. I’ll wait until my sample shows up.
Will it shoot +p?
Would be nice if it wasn’t on the heavy 357 frame. Wanted the smaller lighter one.
Has anyone ever made single round “moon clips”? It would basically just be a C-clip that you would put on each individual round, but it would allow for a feed strip to be used to carry extra ammo.