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Joined: May 2009
Where: Nashville, TN
Age: 49
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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.
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Joined: Feb 2009
Where: Franklin, TN
Age: 31
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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!
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Joined: Sep 2007
Where: Oak Ridge
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Yeah, it's LCR, not RCR.
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Joined: May 2009
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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.
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Joined: May 2008
Where: Seymour
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Where did you get the laser at a good discount. Im going to be looking for one for a J frame.
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Joined: May 2009
Where: Nashville, TN
Age: 49
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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.
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