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Ruger LCR

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Ruger LCR by Ruger

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Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Designer Joseph Zajk, others
Designed 2009
Produced 2010–present
Variants LCRx (with external hammer)
Unit cost $579–$669 (MSRP)
Weight 13.5 -
Length 6.5 in
Barrel length 1.875 in or 3 in
Width 1.28 in
Height 4.5 in
Cartridge .22 LR · .22 WMR · .38 Special +P · .357 Magnum · 9mm Luger · .327 Federal Magnum
Barrel 1:16" Right-Hand twist
Action Double-action revolver
Feed 5, 6, or 8-round cylinder
Sights Fixed "U notch" rear and pinned ramp front sight (later models with the XS tritium dot front sight)

Data from Ruger LCR (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY 3.0 — Jephthai.

Compatible Calibers (2)

.38 Special
Pistol
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 25.58mm
.38 SPL
.357 Magnum
Rifle
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 29.16mm
.357 FM

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