fungun

I've been impatiently waiting for my beloved Cali gubmint dictators to approve the LCR .22 for my safety and per the Ruger website it is finally available for me to purchase here.

So to all of you who own and have shot the LCR .22 for a while, please share with me your likes, dislikes, pros, cons. etc... Especially curious if any have been sent back to Ruger service dept and for what problems/repairs?

All clear on the firing line, let em rip.

tony66

I just got my 22 lcr a month ago and have been to the range only once and put about 150 rds. through it of 36 grain HP and 40g lead nose. Only problem was shell ejector would be hard to push down sometimes. Not sure why;But also not really an issue either. I did clean the gun before firing.I love the size and low weight of this gun and considering very strongly on the 38 version or the LC9.I've heard alot of complaints about the trigger pull on LC9 though and its making it hard to make a decision. The LCR is an exellent pocket carry gun as is The LC9.LC9 is about 3.5 ozs. heavier loaded though.My 22 lcr weighs 18.8 ozs. loaded with a 3 oz. leather pocket holster

spotch

I was going to send you a PM tony (don't want to thread-jack) but it wasn't an option for some reason.

Avoid the LC9, I had one and sold it for a bit of a loss to trade into a 357LCR. Shooting 38spl or +P out of the 357LCR is fun, shooting anything out of the LC9 was a chore. Less comfortable, horrendous trigger (and yes I know people are having various degrees of luck tinkering with their triggers, but I don't feel comfortable taking risks modifying a carry gun).


OP: I'm kinda in the market as well, so far all my research has told me is that the trigger pull can be anywhere from slightly heavier than the 38spl model (which is relatively light/smooth for a revolver) to way heavier. There's a pretty wide range from the factory, apparently. The consolation here is that apparently all 22 revolvers have relatively crappy triggers because it takes a bunch of umph to make sure you don't get a light strike.

Other issue is that some people have reported the trigger/cylinder freezing up after an extended firing session, and have had to send it back to ruger.

I can't figure out any rhyme or reason for either of the above, i.e. i'm not sure if it's an "early gun" thing to be more likely to have a stiff trigger or have it freeze up or what. I'm not especially worried though, as ruger's customer service seems to take great care of everyone who has reported a problem.

my .02

weblance

I bought my LCR-22 the day after they were announced. I had my KLCR and my wife had shot it and didnt care for the recoil, and said... "Wouldnt it be neat if they made that in a 22?" Well the next norning I was sipping cowfee, and lookin at the 'puter, and whatdoyouknow? There it was. I called my "good" LGS and he had a few, so I hustled right over and bought one. I really like the LCR-22. Im sure its not going to be a gun for everyone. Its my wifes house gun. She wont shoot anything but .22s, so thats what she has. I have CCI Stingers in it for her, and I guess thats probably the best for defense.

I think its a good plinker. Its surprisingly accurate for such a short barrel. I havent shot it at anything farther away than 10 yards, but Ive hit everything Ive shot at. It will put all shots on a standard size Post-It note at 7 yards. I have dryfired it quite a bit, trying to get the feel for the trigger. Its stiffer than my KLCR, but its lighter than S&W and Taurus 22 revolvers in DA mode. I can stage the trigger and then let it break, and for me, thats the most accurate way to shoot it.

I cant count now how many rounds thru mine(hers) but its maybe 500...? I have had no problems with lockups or jammed casings when emptying. The only brand of shell that gave ANY problem was Remington Goldens, and on ejection, they require just a little more of a push on the ejector rod. Ive tried most of the common brands of ammo, and the LCR-22 has been fine with all.

I would recommend the LCR-22 to anyone who askes, but would also advise them of its limitations. Its a great plinker. Its a decent SD weapon(in this I mean, as a DA revolver, as the 22LR is only slightly better than a stick). Its not a hunter or game getter, but would be fun at camp, or in the woods bumming around.

Im glad to have one, I would feel left out if I didnt have it. I have 5 other 22 handguns(all Ruger) but the LCR-22 always goes shootin with me when I head for the range or the back 40.

spotch

If I get one, it will be because I really enjoy shooting my klcr but don't enjoy the 13-15$ a box ammo prices I'm just looking for something that very closely resembles the experience both as a trainer and as a fun plinker (which is why the trigger stiffness worried me a little, but worst case it will be super stiff and it will just be all the better at teaching me proper trigger control ... i guess lol )

weblance

There is truth in a stiffer trigger helps you with an easier trigger. Dont worry... the trigger is a little heavier, not what I would call "super stiff" by any means. And it also is Non Stacking, just like the centerfire trigger.

fungun

Many thanks, exactly the kind of first hand info I was looking for, anyone else have LCR .22 experiences they'd like to share?

Hornet17

I purchased the LCR .357 for carry and the LCR .22 as a practice gun. My .22 was one that locked up and had to be returned to Ruger. They turned it around in about 3 weeks and it has worked perfectly for around 750 rounds since then. It is doing the job I bought it for and I am quite pleased with it. However, when I take the family to the range I have trouble getting a turn with it since everyone else wants to shoot it. . . .

Hornet17

fungun

Did you ever hear what exactly went wrong with the gun?

Hornet17

The service repair sheet said they replaced the barrel, cylinder, ejector, trigger and pawl.

My assumption is that there was a manufacturing issue that didn't show up with the single round they fire at the factory.

Hornet17

loose cannon

my 22 had a stouter trigger as well but i figure after a year it'll be like my year old 38

toolman

I don't know about your availability in Calif. but my little LGS told me not to expect one for a while. He claims his distributors do not have any. Anyway, one is on my short list as I have an LCR which I think is a great gun for it's category. P.S. I got that DMT 10" diamond stone you recommended, and it is a fantastic tool.

Bellky57

Took my LCR 22 to the range today. Shot 300 CCI Mini Mags...flawless. Once I switched to Stingers and Velociters, the spent casing became difficult to eject. Does this get better with time?

fungun

I expect to wait, especially since Ruger temporarily stopped accepting new orders. Thankfully I'm in no real hurry on this one but of course will take it ASAP.


Excellent, that reminds me I need to do some honing this weekend and it's a joy on the DMTs.

fungun

Any other LCR .22 owners want to share your experiences?