Glenn R. McMannly
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.22 WMR LCRx
None finer.
None finer.
.22 wheel gun with a decent da trigger?
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It is very hard to get a good DA trigger on a small rimfire revolver , Because the hammer is small and changing the spring results in light hammer strikes. The original HiStandard Sentinels had great triggers but a much larger hammer.
I have never figured out why there is an exposed hammer option in every caliber of LCR’s EXCEPT the snubbie .22 LR. Why not?
Ruger makes good guns, but they have always been a little bit of a strange company, especially when the Old Man was still running things.
I am pretty familiar with most of their product line, having owned many Rugers (rifles and pistols) since the early seventies.
My main complaints over the years are that almost all their rifles and revolvers , with the exception of the LCR and Vaquero series, have always had too many sharp 90 degree corners.
I know about their Lost Wax Casting process and the molds for the molten steel incorporate sharp corners, but I would happily pay a little extra id the factory would spend a very few extra minutes grinding and machining smoother contours on the actions, frames, and sights.
Looks like there would be a good aftermarket demand for gunsmiths that would do the blending and rounding.
If you will put half of a foam ear plug in the hammer recess in the frame, it will eliminate the chance of damaging the frame or firing pin.
Just remember to remove it when you are done.
After about 2 strikes, empty rimfire cases no longer serve much purpose for dry-firing.
No need for any more dry fire , it’s good.
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I've got a few vintage M18's that after a few minutes on the bench when purchased, have a great trigger - well at least for a rimfire revolver. Rimfire needs a bit more punch than does a center fire revolver.
Find yourself a nice, older Model 17 or Model 18 (up to a "dash 4", w/ the pinned barrel), and getting a Tripple T (target hammer, trigger & grip) would be a bonus ... You'd be hard pressed to find a better double-action .22 LR revolver!
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My 17-3 has a wonderful DA target trigger that is equal to my K-frame centerfires from that era.
The 3" Model 63-5 has a stiff DA trigger and the sights were hard to work with, so my accuracy with it was pretty disappointing. But I thought the overall quality was very good, and the size, weight, capacity and stainless finish are suitable for a lifetime rimfire revolver. It's a keeper but doesn't get shot as often.
I also have the notorious 351c with its off-the-scale trigger weight. 17#? 20#? I do not know, but it takes deliberate effort and skill to keep the gun steady through the long, heavy trigger pull. It is what it is. Maybe someday I won't be strong enough, but at age 68 I'm still good. I consider it maybe the SAFEST pocket gun you can carry; it would be tough to accidentally fire this revolver.
The only other rimfire revolver I have is an old Interarms Rossi Model 515 in .22 Magnum. It's basically knock-off of the 4" S&W Model 651, but the 515 might be even rarer since it was only imported for 1 year, 1992. The action is sloppy compared to a Smith, but the trigger pull is very nice and the chunky sights are excellent.
As for the Ruger LCR, I did own the LCR-22 when it was first released. The trigger was better than a modern S&W rimfire, but the trigger reset took some getting used to, and I didn't like the rattle of the internal hammer block. Other than that, I liked the rugged "plastic" frame and the usable grips, but it was big for pocket carry. One of the few guns I ever got rid of, though I wouldn't discourage others from considering it.
The 3" Model 63-5 has a stiff DA trigger and the sights were hard to work with, so my accuracy with it was pretty disappointing. But I thought the overall quality was very good, and the size, weight, capacity and stainless finish are suitable for a lifetime rimfire revolver. It's a keeper but doesn't get shot as often.
I also have the notorious 351c with its off-the-scale trigger weight. 17#? 20#? I do not know, but it takes deliberate effort and skill to keep the gun steady through the long, heavy trigger pull. It is what it is. Maybe someday I won't be strong enough, but at age 68 I'm still good. I consider it maybe the SAFEST pocket gun you can carry; it would be tough to accidentally fire this revolver.
The only other rimfire revolver I have is an old Interarms Rossi Model 515 in .22 Magnum. It's basically knock-off of the 4" S&W Model 651, but the 515 might be even rarer since it was only imported for 1 year, 1992. The action is sloppy compared to a Smith, but the trigger pull is very nice and the chunky sights are excellent.
As for the Ruger LCR, I did own the LCR-22 when it was first released. The trigger was better than a modern S&W rimfire, but the trigger reset took some getting used to, and I didn't like the rattle of the internal hammer block. Other than that, I liked the rugged "plastic" frame and the usable grips, but it was big for pocket carry. One of the few guns I ever got rid of, though I wouldn't discourage others from considering it.
crasig
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I have owned this 1941 model 999 H&R 9 shot, Sportsman for many years, It is extremely accurate in SA, & not bad in DA.
Its smaller more compact version here, could be easily concealed, it is surprisingly accurate for a snub nose.
I am frequently surprised at how fine old technology can be.
Its smaller more compact version here, could be easily concealed, it is surprisingly accurate for a snub nose.
I am frequently surprised at how fine old technology can be.
