I bought a NIB Ruger RCR (Ruger Compact Revolver) from another member of the site. It's the first revolver I've ever owned, and I was intrigued by the size and weight.
I went ahead and ordered the Crimson Trace kit for it and installed it myself (it takes about 5 minutes and is incredibly simple).
Anyway, I got a chance to shoot it today at the range, and figured I'd introduce this good looking (and shooting) gun with a few pictures:
I was trying to figure out how to capture a photo of the laser, and came up with these two:
So, how does it shoot. Or rather, how do I shoot it. This first shot was the very first 5 rounds, handheld at 3 yards.
This second one is 10 rounds, also handheld, at 7 yards.
I forget to take the adjustment tool to the range, so I couldn't zero it there.
Anyway, here are some first impressions of the gun with the Crimson Trace on it:
1) It appears to be very well made. I'm very impressed with the build quality.
2) It's going to take me a long time to get used to the trigger. Maybe all revolvers are this way, but the trigger pull is very stiff, then goes softer before it breaks. I still got groupings I was happy with, but it's a weird feeling.
3) The grip feels terrific--though I wish my pinky had something to do.
4) It has a fair bit of recoil, made worse by the lightness of the revolver. I only put 15 rounds through it (the first 5 above and then the 10 above), but I was ready to quit after that. Hopefully I won't have to shoot anyone more than 15 times or I'll just have to take a time out.
5) This thing really works well in a pocket.
6) The Crimson Trace is very natural and well-engineered. There's no interference at all from it.
I was shooting .38 Special +P, like the manual suggests.





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