Meet My New RCR

**DavidCBaker** · 06-27-2009, 11:20 PM

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.

**JHatmaker** · 06-27-2009, 11:30 PM

Great shots, that's a very cool gun. I've had my eye on the LCR as well, just looking for the right deal. I as well am traditionally a semi-auto guy, but this is the one revolver I have on my short list.

Congrats on the LCR, enjoy it!

**Smith** · 06-27-2009, 11:32 PM

Nice. I'm no revolver guy but I do like the LCR.

**FiddleDog** · 06-28-2009, 06:06 PM

I'm completely green with jealousy. That's the gun I wanted to get my wife, but I couldn't find one, so I got her an sp101 in 9mm and put a Crimson Trace on it. Nice find.

**bkelm18** · 06-28-2009, 06:16 PM

Yeah, it's LCR, not RCR.

**DavidCBaker** · 06-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkelm18

Yeah, it's LCR, not RCR.

Oops.

So shoot me.

**DavidCBaker** · 06-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiddleDog

I'm completely green with jealousy. That's the gun I wanted to get my wife, but I couldn't find one, so I got her an sp101 in 9mm and put a Crimson Trace on it. Nice find.

I paid a bit under list, I believe, for the revolver itself. And then got the Crimson Trace at a good discount. What they were asking on GunBroker for the combined units was ridiculous.

**eapking** · 06-29-2009, 08:34 PM

Good pics. Nice piece.

**m&pc9** · 06-29-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidCBaker

I paid a bit under list, I believe, for the revolver itself. And then got the Crimson Trace at a good discount. What they were asking on GunBroker for the combined units was ridiculous.

Where did you get the laser at a good discount. Im going to be looking for one for a J frame.

**DavidCBaker** · 06-29-2009, 10:47 PM

I can't remember for sure (not near my receipt), but I'm pretty sure it was OpticsPlanet.com. I order a lot of stuff from them, and they have always been good to deal with.

06-27-2009, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
DavidCBaker TGO Member Joined: May 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Age: 49 Posts: 425	Meet My New RCR 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. __________________ Current List of Guns: (list has been omitted for my own safety, just in case my wonderful wife reads this board)

06-27-2009, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
JHatmaker Moderator Moderator Joined: Feb 2009 Where: Franklin, TN Age: 31 Posts: 1,881	Great shots, that's a very cool gun. I've had my eye on the LCR as well, just looking for the right deal. I as well am traditionally a semi-auto guy, but this is the one revolver I have on my short list. Congrats on the LCR, enjoy it! __________________ "Mark it 8 Dude..." Moderator: Handguns Forum

06-27-2009, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smith TGO Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Nashville,TN Posts: 3,413	Nice. I'm no revolver guy but I do like the LCR. __________________ "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please." Mark Twain

06-28-2009, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
bkelm18 American Joined: Sep 2007 Where: Oak Ridge Age: 25 Posts: 4,518	Yeah, it's LCR, not RCR. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff. Definition of a Veteran: A veteran - whether active duty, reserve, national guard or retired - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." - That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.

06-29-2009, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
eapking TGO Member Joined: Jan 2009 Where: Memphrica Posts: 436	Good pics. Nice piece. __________________ "When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber" - Winston Churchill Join the NRA Now!

06-28-2009, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
FiddleDog TGO Member Joined: May 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 141	I'm completely green with jealousy. That's the gun I wanted to get my wife, but I couldn't find one, so I got her an sp101 in 9mm and put a Crimson Trace on it. Nice find.

06-29-2009, 10:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
DavidCBaker TGO Member Joined: May 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Age: 49 Posts: 425	I can't remember for sure (not near my receipt), but I'm pretty sure it was OpticsPlanet.com. I order a lot of stuff from them, and they have always been good to deal with. __________________ Current List of Guns: (list has been omitted for my own safety, just in case my wonderful wife reads this board)

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