Ruger · Revolver
Ruger LCR .357 Magnum
Double action · .357 Magnum · introduced 2010
Also known as LCR-357, Ruger LCR-357, Lightweight Compact Revolver .357
About the Ruger LCR .357 Magnum
The Ruger LCR .357 Magnum is a five-shot, double-action-only revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, designed for concealed carry and personal defense. Introduced in 2010, this magnum variant of the Lightweight Compact Revolver replaces the aluminum frame of the .38 Special model with a heavier 400-series stainless steel monolithic frame to handle the higher pressures of the .357 Magnum cartridge, while retaining the polymer fire-control housing, patented friction-reducing cam trigger, and a Hogue Tamer Monogrip that mitigates felt recoil.
Ruger introduced the original .38 Special LCR in 2009 as a modern polymer-and-aluminum answer to the classic aluminum-framed snub-nose revolver; the .357 Magnum version followed in 2010 for shooters wanting more terminal power from a pocket-sized wheelgun.
Ruger LCR .357 Magnum specifications
General
- Type
- Revolver
- Action
- Double action
- Firing mechanism
- Double action only
- Trigger
- Double action
- Trigger pull
- 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
- Calibres
- .357 Magnum
- Magazine capacity
- 5 rounds
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 47 mm (1.9 in)
- Overall length
- 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Height
- 114 mm (4.5 in)
- Width
- 32 mm (1.3 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 0.48 kg (1.07 lb)
- Weight (loaded)
- 0.54 kg (1.20 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:16 in (406 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Receiver / frame
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Rubber
- Finish
- matte_black
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 380 m/s (1247 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 585 J (431 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 25 m
History
- Introduced
- 2010
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
- Designer
- Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Features
- Monolithic frame
- Friction reducing cam trigger
- Pvd coated cylinder
- Hogue tamer monogrip
- Replaceable front sight
- Concealed carry
Safety
- Transfer bar
- Enclosed hammer
Model 5450. The stainless steel frame raises unloaded weight to about 17.1 oz versus roughly 13.5 oz for the aluminum-framed .38 Special LCR. It can also fire .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition.
This is a variant of the Ruger LCR.
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