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The double-action Ruger LCR is a lightweight, compact revolver for 38 Special +P, 22 LR, 22 WMR, 357 Mag, 327 Fed Mag and 9 mm Luger. Except caliber, it comes essentially in one size and one configuration: all matte-black. Okay, there is one more outlier, and that’s the 38 Special +P with the optional Pink Hogue Tamer Monogrip.

Capacities are as follows. The 38 Special +P, 357 Mag, 9 mm Luger are all 5-round cylinder guns. The 22 WMR and 327 Fed Mag are 6-round cylinder revolvers while the 22 LR has an 8-round cylinder. The cylinders lock into the frame in front using the ejector extension and at the back too.

Key dimensions: The 38 Special +P is a 13.5-ounce package that’s 4.5” tall and 6.5” long around a 1.87" long 6-groove barrel with a 1:16” RH twist. The 22 LR has the same dimensions for everything except it weighs 14.9 ounces. The 22 WMR has a 1:9” RH twist and weighs 16.6 ounces. The 327 Fed Mag weighs 17 ounces even and also has the 1:16” RH twist. The 357 Mag comes in at 17.1 ounces and also has the 1:16” RH twist ratio. And finally the 9 mm Luger has the same 1:16” twist and weighs 17.2 ounces.

In each case, the monolithic (one-piece) gun frame is matte-black. Affixed to the top front is a pined white line blade (ramp) sight while in back is a U-notch sight integrated to the frame. And for safety, the Ruger LCRs have a transfer bar safety mechanism.

The powerful .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger and .327 Federal Magnum models use a 400-series stainless steel frame while the lighter caliber .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .38 Special models use 7000-series aerospace industry aluminum alloy.

The cylinders are made of high-strength stainless steel and then given a PVD finish. Cylinder fluting catches the eye, but more than that, it reduces weight, increases heat dissipation while maintaining structural rigidity.

These guns have a friction-reducing cam in the fire control system for a smooth, non-stacking trigger pull and a fire control housing that anchors all the subcomponents in precise place.

Each gun has a Hogue Tamer Monogrip. Except the aforementioned pink one, it’s always black. Regardless of color, these two-finger contoured and raised bump textured monogrips are comfortable, ergonomic and reduce felt-recoil. They’re fastened to the bottom using a grip screw, making it possible to swap out with other compatible grips.

Ruger LCR lightweight revolvers are made by Ruger in its Newport, New Hampshire location and thus Made in USA.

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