Why did I want THIS gun part 10 Ruger LCR revolvers 38 special, 22lr, 22WMR- extremely reliable DAO

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Another installment in my series on Why did I want THIS gun
The Ruger LCR series of Double Action Only revolvers
They’re extremely reliable, very versatile, comfortable to shoot, and lightweight

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@chutethemall8099 2 ай бұрын

The LCR in .38 spl was featured in Breaking Bad, beginning when Walter White bought one upon the advice of a motel room gun dealer who recommended it for covert carry and self defense. That's the only show I ever saw any Ruger LCR in.

@crankygunreviews 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@naughtystep9856 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea: Getting a 38spl and 22lr (or wmr) in identical revolvers. Adding them to my ever-growing list. 😆✌🏼

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong :)

@joanandmarkmalinowski8398 2 жыл бұрын

I have several J frames and LCR’s. Enjoy them all.

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@joanandmarkmalinowski8398 me too :)

@michaelschaffer9165 9 ай бұрын

I have a 357 LCR. I shoot only 38 special in it though. It weighs 17 ounces the 38 special LCR weighs 13.5. The extra weight of the 357 is more controllable in rapid fire and still light enough to carry all day.

@crankygunreviews 9 ай бұрын

Yep, that is a common choice, and a great idea

@HenryL161947 3 ай бұрын

Thx for the video i bought the 327 version. Also very excellent gun have shot all four calibers very accurate snubby

@crankygunreviews 3 ай бұрын

I like the 327, but haven’t found one locally

@Sirgromulus Жыл бұрын

The advantage of the 357 LCR is that for the same size and only 3 1/2 more ounces you gain a distinct advantage in recoil control and faster followup shots with 38 +P ammo. The 357 model replaces the 38's aluminum frame with stainless steel for a more robust and potentially longer lasting handgun. A better choice even if you never fire 357 ammo.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that. Almost makes me want one.

@Sirgromulus Жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews There is a noticeable difference shooting them back to back with stout 38 +P loads. These days the 357 model is harder to find and usually costs about $90 -100 more than the 38 model.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

@@Sirgromulus I have seen a few recently- all the LCR’s have gone up in price- I think I paid $600 for my .22lr, used… .22 magnum was $425 which was a good deal, and I paid like $325 for my .38 +p but that was several years back.

@Sirgromulus Жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews Seems that revolvers have gone up more than semi-autos lately!

@19241119 Жыл бұрын

@Sirgromulus I chose the 357 exactly for the same reasons that you listed, about 8 years ago. And yes the 357 kicks like a mule but I usually shoot 38 +p and recoil is very good

@MartyInLa 3 ай бұрын

Very good video on the LCR. I've been wanting one since it was introduced. You really know what you are talking about.

@crankygunreviews 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@P.HATHCOX 2 жыл бұрын

Ruger created something special with these LCR's. I love the trigger and the cylinder release. I can shoot these more accurately than I can many other snub-nosed revolvers. The Ruger LCR did get some TV exposure a few years ago on the show Breaking Bad.

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh I wasn’t aware. I watched a few episodes of that show, but not the whole series.

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldrenegade8519 every one I’ve used has been perfectly fine

@timothyb.4928 8 ай бұрын

I pocket carry the 9mm it's like 1.5 lbs loaded or less not sure. But ik woth a pair of nike shorts it's not any heavier then my 2 phones ( work n home)

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

@timothyb.4928 I haven’t gotten the 9mm version- I’ve thought about it, but man these are all over $5-$6 beans now

@roberthahn3710 Жыл бұрын

The PODS are GREAT! I have a few of them and they work great!

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I agree, great design!

@mrmann44 2 жыл бұрын

I have the EXACT same 3 LCRs! Except I went 38, then 22lr, and then 22 wmr. I love 'em, so easy to carry and nice to shoot! 👍

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

They are fantastic DAO guns!

@ryanblackgoat4741 2 жыл бұрын

I have 22lr and the lcrx 22mag on layway...can't wait to get them

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

The triggers are a little heavier, but not horrible

@JesusisLORD77778 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review man. Just something I thought was neat.. I've heard of many people carrying those speed strips with 4 rounds so that they can quickly reload. Makes 2 at a time easier.

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

The speed strips are the only way to carry reloads for revolvers IMo.

@carlosmorris4510 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! 🙂 I agree with not wanting a .357 Magnum version of this gun - because it's so lightweight... I have the external hammer LCRx .38 Special +P model, and it's great. 👍

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

The Plus P is plenty for me :) these are very comfortable to shoot with the grips they come with

@richardkut3976 9 ай бұрын

Thank you,

@crankygunreviews 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@epps1217 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 22 mag. Wish it held 8 rounds. Would like to get the 22lr.

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, wish the 22 mag held more rounds. The .22lr is amazingly reliable even with cheap ammo. I really enjoy these revolvers

@LUVDOGS1954 2 жыл бұрын

i'm convinced. Now....which to buy first!

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

They’re all great 😊

@Carriesaglock Жыл бұрын

Now you need the 327 magnum

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I thought about it, but that caliber isn’t that common around me, and I’m not looking to get more calibers right now

@jasonsalazar9263 7 ай бұрын

Getting all 3 as well starting with 38 special +p and 22 win mag

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

I still keep my eye out for a deal on a 327 federal cause you can shoot several calibers in it, and a 9mm but they always seem to be more than I wanna pay when I find them

@michaelschaffer9165 11 ай бұрын

Revision CV makes Ammo Pods for you 38 too.

@crankygunreviews 11 ай бұрын

Didn’t know that!

@sms042 Ай бұрын

Nice family of carry revolvers.

@crankygunreviews Ай бұрын

Thanks! Ironically I don’t carry them as much as a J frame. I need to find a decent IWB holster for these so I can try appendix with them. I have a OWB belt slide leather holster but I can’t always use that.

@joemorganeatmyshortschannel 2 жыл бұрын

I could see buying one of those in 9mm as a backup gun or as a simple carry solution I'm steering away from 38 and 357 due to the cost of ammo and it not being on the shelf it's a shame too on the cost of 38 and 357

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah 38 special and 357 have gone up quite a bit. I’m happy that I start some way ahead of time so I have a good stock of both but realistically you’re right, A 9 mm would be much more affordable to shoot

@joemorganeatmyshortschannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews it wont be this way forever but in the meantime i will be looking for a budget revolver like an ria or a taurus in 9mm

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@joemorganeatmyshortschannel Yeah remember, I bought this probably over four years ago. So there was absolutely no shortage back then. And I have been stocking up ever since, but yeah my 38 special shooting has decreased quite a bit because I don’t want to use up the animal that I do have left

@joemorganeatmyshortschannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews if you really like those lcr and want to keep shooting them i say get the 9mm and the 327 if you like that way you can always find something

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@joemorganeatmyshortschannel I think I have enough calibers :)

@warrenrosen132 8 ай бұрын

If you were lefty you'd appreciate the Bodyguard release. Crescendo? It's called staging.

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

Sometimes the right words escape me- I do these unscripted

@grahamohea2424 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the LCRx with the exposed hammer, 3 in barrel, and longer grip in .22LR... quite an excellent revolver. My son is somewhere recoil sensitive and prefers revolvers to autos, so when we go out shooting, he will either take the LCRx or my GP100 loaded with wadcutters

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the lcrx is great too, I’ve just never come across one locally

@fly1327 10 ай бұрын

For 22, that short of a barrel I think really negates a lot of advantage 22WMR has over 22LR. I'm looking for a 22LR version for my wife. Good review!

@crankygunreviews 10 ай бұрын

You lose some power out of the short barrel, definitely has some huge fireballs, but it still a lot more power than a 22lr. The 22lr is a rifle round too, so that is losing velocity out of a short barrel as well. If you start off with a round that has 20%-50% more velocity with the same projectile, in the same setup revolver, you’ll still have a lot more power. Even if you’re talking stinger with a 32 grain projectile at 1640 fps (again rifle velocity) versus a Maximag at about 1800 or Winchester varmint at 2200 fps with a heavier projectile.

@paulross9287 Ай бұрын

@@crankygunreviewsDon't forget 8 rounds for the 22lr, vs only 6 rounds for the 22 mag. That would make me lean towards the LR personally

@crankygunreviews Ай бұрын

@@paulross9287 the mag is more powerful and more reliable of a round though- so there’s that

@jeffreybabino8161 Жыл бұрын

Hi is there a part 1 thanks iam very interested in this gun thank you

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Yes, look through my playlists

@joanandmarkmalinowski8398 2 жыл бұрын

Far more pricey, if you ever get an opportunity, try the Kimber DA K6 trigger pull.

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

I will look for one, but I’m fine with these guns

@steventhorson4487 9 ай бұрын

❤

@bloodymotivationtv5926 Жыл бұрын

is the 38 as cool to shoot and as accurate as the 22lr? Thank you so much for the video man

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

The 38 has a fantastic trigger, super smooth and light, and it’s as accurate as any other snubbie I have

@bloodymotivationtv5926 Жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews thanks a lot! but I meant, is the LCR 38 as accurate as the LCR 22? because I have the LCR 22 and the accuracy is just incredible

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

@@bloodymotivationtv5926 yes I’ve found the accuracy to be about the same on all three

@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. Жыл бұрын

Is is normal for the LRC 22LR (no hammer spur) to have a seemingly large cylinder gap when firing ? I just purchased one and realized it later. When you pull the trigger it seems like the cylinder does not move forward to meet up with the barrel very much, even after pulling the trigger all the way through and holding it back so it doesn't reset there's alot of visibly light therefore space between the cylinder and barrel. I've never had a revolver that the cylinder did not actually mate up with and physically touch the barrel when firing. So anything less than touching seems like alot of space to me. I appreciate your time spent in responding, thanks

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

There is a spec for the cylinder gap- you’d have to ask Ruger what it should be. Too tight and the cylinder locks up when the gun gets dirty, and too loose you get a LOT of powder and flames between the cylinder and the barrel/forcing cone

@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. Жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews Thanks for the response, I have another question... I just returned from my first outing to test functionality and found that several times upon pushing the ejection rod I had a spent cartridge that somehow was left behind. Have you experienced this issue ? It happened one time in fifty CCI min mags and a couple of times with Federal Automatch from Walmart... Kinda bummed by this development... 🤷‍♂️

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. I think I had it happen once or twice- it’s because there is so little meat between the notches in the ejector wheel, just a minor tweak sideways, and it may happen. Just something to watch out for, especially as the chambers get dirty

@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. Жыл бұрын

Thanks again and God bless you and yours brother.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. anytime!

@terrygeersr3697 2 ай бұрын

bought the Queen an LCR in 38 +P for her "truck" gun. She tried maybe 12 different revolvers and hands down loved the LCR - mainly due to the DAO trigger, clearly the best trigger on a DA I've ever seen. It does have a much more noticable recoil vs my mod 10 4" in 38. She is using a 5 star speed loader for her LCR. Great gun.

@crankygunreviews 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the DAO trigger on the 38 is amazing

@D5quared91 8 күн бұрын

“The queen” lmao cuck

@michaelschaffer9165 9 ай бұрын

22 magnum ammo is much more expensive than 22 lr. In the very short barrel of the LCR a lot of magnum velocity is lost. I saw a test of 22lr and 22WMR Federal Punch ammo shot from snubbies into gelatin. The 22lr performed better than the magnum loads. With excellent performance and much greater economy too, I'll keep my 22lr LCR.

@crankygunreviews 9 ай бұрын

With Velocitor or Stingers in a 22 LCR you're still fine, and have 8 instead of 6 too :) But the 22wmr still has more potential than a 22LR. They do have huge fireballs out the barrel too

@michaelschaffer9165 9 ай бұрын

Fireballs are fun.

@crankygunreviews 9 ай бұрын

yep!@@michaelschaffer9165

@michaelschaffer9165 8 ай бұрын

Fireballs at the muzzle are indications of powder not burned in the barrel. The result is less bullet velocity.

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

@@michaelschaffer9165 understood, but you’re still starting with more velocity, and you will still get more velocity, therefore more power out of 22wmr. Yes the rounds are more expensive, but 22 WMR tends to be more reliable as well.

@electrochubb Жыл бұрын

A proper LCR collection sir.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks you :) just found another 22wmr speed loader yesterday too

@AK-ky3ou 4 ай бұрын

They stopped making the 22mag in the non x version.

@crankygunreviews 4 ай бұрын

So mine is rare? Lol

@user-pr6on3nm9u Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊

@jasonsalazar9263 7 ай бұрын

I’m sold thanks 🙏🏽

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

Good deal!

@mvg03 7 ай бұрын

Why couldn’t Ruger make the .22’s with interchangeable cylinders for both 22lr and 22 mag 🤔

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

They did with the single six, but these won’t work like that because the 22 LR is an 8 shot and the 22wmr is a six shot. In theory they could have made a 6 shot 22lr, but 8 is better than 6, I doubt they would have sold a lot,

@mvg03 7 ай бұрын

@@crankygunreviews I hear ya… gotta make that money. I think I might actually go for the 9mm just because I have mostly 9’s… nice pistols… good video 👍🏼

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

@@mvg03 I’ve thought about a 9mm as well. Probably pretty pleasant to shoot

@kingsfan222 6 ай бұрын

I got the .38 and it beat the hell out of my right hand after the 1st 50 rounds. Is this something you get used to?

@crankygunreviews 6 ай бұрын

Well, if you’re talking about recoil, some people cannot handle it because it’s a light gun. I find if you grip it tighter, the recoil isn’t as bad. But again, some people cannot take recoil- arthritis would make it worse too. I don’t have a problem even with 357 magnum or 44 special so the recoil to me is negligible.

@AK-ky3ou 4 ай бұрын

You could trade it for the 357 mag variant, it’s 4 ounces or so heavier and will help with recoil sensitivity. It’s still a relatively light snubby compared to full steel snubs.

@mrt2864 3 ай бұрын

Try 38 short ammo before you trade in your gun. It will feel like you’re shooting a 22.

@youdontknowme2915 9 ай бұрын

I have this in 9mm… It is my car gun…

@crankygunreviews 9 ай бұрын

The 9mm and 327 are two I don’t have

@ladduncan 2 жыл бұрын

Why not get the.357 and then you can shoot 38, 38+p also all in same gun?

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Be a use I don’t care to shoot .357 out of a gun this light- .38 +P is plenty for this guy.

@ladduncan 2 жыл бұрын

Is the frame different/ heavier in the 357 vs 38?

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@ladduncan I don’t think so- only a tiny bit longer to fit the slightly longer cylinder…

@joanandmarkmalinowski8398 2 жыл бұрын

The steel framed 357 LCR is heavier than the 38 special LCR.

@cbraat27 2 жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews the .357 has a stouter frame and cylinder. More durable for putting lots of practice rounds through

@BuckeyeBallistics 6 ай бұрын

🤤

@crankygunreviews 6 ай бұрын

👍

@coltonrobinson423 2 жыл бұрын

It's my opinion that revolvers will always be more reliable than autos (Unless you bury them in the sand) 😂

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Many people have that same opinion

@AlbertoJorgeSoares 2 ай бұрын

You shouldn't dry fire a rimfire gun.

@crankygunreviews 2 ай бұрын

Wow you’re the first guy to tell me that

@AlbertoJorgeSoares 2 ай бұрын

@@crankygunreviews Because the firing pin hits the lateral of the cylinder.

@crankygunreviews 2 ай бұрын

@@AlbertoJorgeSoares I’m well aware, but some guns are Designed to be ok to be dry fired. I don’t sit there and dry fire it 10,000 times. Once in a while won’t kill it

@AlbertoJorgeSoares 2 ай бұрын

@@crankygunreviews "some guns are ok to be dry fired" What kind of? The ones that shoot rimfire cartridges? These are not ok. But... like you said, once in a while won't kill them.

@crankygunreviews 2 ай бұрын

@@AlbertoJorgeSoares some rimfire guns say in the instructions it’s ok to dry fire