Is it possible to design a more ugly revolver!!!!

rbertalotto · Post by **rbertalotto** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:50 pm

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Rugers new LCR in 22RF

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:59 pm

Ruger has sure gone to the dark side since Bill Ruger died. They make less and less guns that interest me and more and more that repulse me every year.

Oh well.

Joe

hightime · Post by **hightime** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:12 pm

Yes and I have one.

Owen

grouse · Post by **grouse** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:24 pm

Thanks for acknowledging the elephant in the room.
Yes thats one ugly little wheel gun!

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:13 pm

Well they named it right LCR (Latest Crappy Revolver). I'm sure Bill is spinning in his grave.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:28 pm

J Miller wrote:Ruger has sure gone to the dark side since Bill Ruger died. They make less and less guns that interest me and more and more that repulse me every year.

It is even stranger than those 'upside-down' Rhino revolvers!

Still, at least they are daring to 'innovate' and experiment with new things - that's the way new stuff comes about.

Funny though how the COOLEST 'new' Ruger offerings are their 1911 clones and their AR-15 clones, and thirty years ago, their shrunken-M1A clone, and fifty years ago, their Colt SA clone...all hot sellers, yet all just Ruger-ized classics.

Mac in Mo · Post by **Mac in Mo** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:06 pm

Weird looking as they may be, I have been wanting one of the .357 versions since I handled one a while back. It will be my next CCW purchase.

Kevin

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:37 pm

Ugly for sure.
Stil,Ruger makes a fine line of guns. Some have to be handled to grow on you,
I never thought I would like their LCP or the LC9 but have purchased both and after some handling and shooting, I like them both.
I love my Security Six but it`s just too large for concealed carry IMHO.
I also have and just love my little SP101 3" .357. SWEET !!

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:27 pm

...Jeff Quinn got his hands on one:

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-LCR22.htm

...next to the LCR 38:

Shawn

TMair · Post by **TMair** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:45 pm

I would have an LCR in 38 if they weren't so light, I ran my arm through a wringer when I was 3 or 4 and messed up my elbow, and the kick from it was just to snappy for me, hurt my elbow every time, so I stick with the "gentle" push of the good o'l 45 ACP
Terry

rodeo kid · Post by **rodeo kid** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:10 pm

Actually this makes a lot of sense for a practice firearm if you have a LCR in .38 or .357. Also as Jeff Quinn says it works for someone who for physical reasons cannot handle recoil. A .22lr is not ideal for self defense but it is better than nothing if that is what you can handle. And 8 shots of .22lr will incapacite someone. As for all you guys that say it is ugly, have you ever fired one? Glocks are not pretty either but are a fine firearm. I am not crazy about the looks either, but it is a tool to save your life not a piece of art, and the LCR's shoot fine with a nice trigger pull. I have some beautiful firearms and am proud of them, love blue steel and wood but polymer firearms have been proven for years now. I have two, a Springfield XDM and a Ruger LCR that my wife has taken over, and trust both. God Bless.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:29 pm

If I had a LCR in .38 or .357 I can see where the .22 would be a great value as a practice piece. For someone that can only handle a .22 then they can have piece of mind as well.

Dave James · Post by **Dave James** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:30 am

Wish it was in 22mag, but will more than likely pick one up, will help getting the wife shooting her 38spl version

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:09 am

Chuck 100 yd wrote:... Ruger makes a fine line of guns. Some have to be handled to grow on you,
I never thought I would like their LCP or the LC9 but have purchased both and after some handling and shooting, I like them both.

+1 and Period.

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:42 am

The ugliest revolver in my opinion in the Rhino.

I've read good things about them as far as design and almost no recoil, but I'd rather have the recoil of a 2" S&W 500 than carry that thing.

I would have posted a pic but am not good at that. Maybe someone can put one up and you can see for yourselves.

guido4198 · Post by **guido4198** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:19 am

hightime wrote:Yes and I have one.

Owen

Thanks Owen.....As soon as I saw the title of this thread...I went searching for a pic. of a Russian Nagant so folks could see what a TRULY UGLY Revolver looks like...!!!

H_Talon · Post by **H_Talon** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:12 am

I'd love to have one with a 4 or 5 inch barrel. great little pack gun.

Talon

mulegunner · Post by **mulegunner** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:13 am

Looks like something one would admit that they "won" in a raffle! I just can't find the beauty in this revolver.

Rube Burrows · Post by **Rube Burrows** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:04 am

I had the LCR in .38spl when they first came out. I found it to be a very nice gun and easy to shoot. Shot good also. I ended up trading it just because of me wanting some other things but overall I was pleased with the gun.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:15 am

Nope not the ugliest modern Revolver. THIS ONE gets that award:

While I think the low-bore concept is interesting, it is FUGLY!

ceb · Post by **ceb** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:23 am

Agreed, they ain't 'purty, when the LCR first came out I thought man thats ugly. It did grow on me though, no its still ugly, but it serves its purpose well.

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:36 am

Nope. The Rhino and the Metaba easily take the crown.

However, the Webley-Fosbery reaches for it and I would not argue with anyone who says that it takes it:

And let me say that I find Nagant's good looking! http://www.pbase.com/olyinaz/image/127259893/original

Oly

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:09 am

olyinaz wrote:Nope. The Rhino and the Metaba easily take the crown.

However, the Webley-Fosbery reaches for it and I would not argue with anyone who says that it takes it:

And let me say that I find Nagant's good looking! http://www.pbase.com/olyinaz/image/127259893/original

Oly

Without a doubt, the Webley-Fosbery is an ungainly looking handgun. But I still WANT one. Last one I saw had a $7000 price tag. Oh well, maybe if I win the lottery. Well really, no maybe about it.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:23 am

jeepnik wrote:...

Without a doubt, the Webley-Fosbery is an ungainly looking handgun. But I still WANT one. Last one I saw had a $7000 price tag. Oh well, maybe if I win the lottery. Well really, no maybe about it.

I feel the same way about the old British Bulldog Webly

It would be a great gun to play CAS/Dress-up/Persona with

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:16 pm

Here's a few more to add to the Revolver Hall of Ugly:

Dardick model 1500

Tula R-92

Turret Revolver

Dan Wesson PPC

Mateba Auto Revolver

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:22 pm

Dardick wins. You get the cookie.

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:25 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:Dardick wins. You get the cookie.

Somehow the name matches the gun perfectly.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:38 pm

not my cup of tea

old06 · Post by **old06** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:39 am

J Miller wrote:Ruger has sure gone to the dark side since Bill Ruger died. They make less and less guns that interest me and more and more that repulse me every year.

Oh well.

Joe

I hope they sell a million what ever it takes to engrain the shooting sport to the next generation we as a past generation have our likes and dislikes if this is what it takes so be it progress marches forward

pdawg.shooter · Post by **pdawg.shooter** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:02 pm

Ruger is famous for ugly handguns.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:02 pm

NOPE!!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:22 pm

I've seen uglier guns than the Ruger, but I wouldn't own them either.

Sarge · Post by **Sarge** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:14 am

That 22LCR looks like the little ring cap pistols I used to buy the boys, when they were little.

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:48 am

Ruger LCR's aren't ugly--they're practical--carried an LCR 357 as a "BUG" while on duty for over a year--but recently traded it away and went back to my Glock 27 or S&W 638 & 640. Didn't like the grips of the LCR, to large and wide, looked at the compact grips but the design was too slippery to be practical. The original grips also printed too much in my front pocket (that's where I carry my BUG), had a Sergeant point that out one night--God bless Seargants...and that's all I have to say about that... :)

-------I should mention that I liked the mix of steel and plastic of the LCR,
which tracks because I am a devoted end-user of the Glock.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:14 am

Friends Call Me Ji wrote:
Old Ironsights wrote:Dardick wins. You get the cookie.
Somehow the name matches the gun perfectly.

And the "Trounds" it fired were even more bizarre...

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:49 pm

at least you have to take the grips off to find the lawyer lock.

I love me some Smith and Wessons... but the new Unobtanium lock versions are not my cup of tea.

Finally broke down a went Glock 19 for EDC ....$425 (used) goes bang evertime and I can keep all the shots between the nipples at 7 yards (I've shot this gun exclusivly in my IDPA and defensive handgun matches the last few months)

Ugly works... and if this thing gets boosted or broke... it can be replaced.

piller · Post by **piller** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:41 am

I really have to go get some Dramamine now to stop the nausea. Yuck, those were some ugly guns.

Buck Elliott · Post by **Buck Elliott** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:49 pm

Is it Possible? Yes!

Is it necessary? No!

And the Dardick wins the Ugly Prize, going away...!

There was a time when such tools for saving lives Were works of art, back when designers were truly designers; free from the self-imposed restraints of quick&dirty CAD-CAM production techniques.. It is possible to achieve long, flowing curves and svelte lines via CAD-CAM, but it requires effort that most devotees of the craft are not willing (or able) to expend...
A complete set of French- or Ships-curves was the pride of yesterday's designer, along with the heart and eye necessary to use them...

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:13 pm

I just saw one those yesterday, Granted its not as cute as a Hi-Standard derringer fron the 80's, but it holds 6 more rounds, would be fun for plinking around with on rainy days or while vacationing on the coast.

Babalooie · Post by **Babalooie** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:17 am

IMHO if they sell it for the same price as the .38 Special, they'll sell a ton of them. There's a real need for an inexpensive and reliable .22 revolver.

I used to have a ten shot S&W but sold it in a fit of ignorance. When I tried to buy another, I suffered massive sticker shock; too expensive for my blood. I bought a nine shot Taurus in stainless steel, just to have something that wouldn't empty my savings account.

If it's reasonably priced, I'd get one of the 22LCR's. The 38's have very smooth triggers.

765x53 · Post by **765x53** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:47 am

Old Ironsights wrote:
Friends Call Me Ji wrote:
Old Ironsights wrote:Dardick wins. You get the cookie.
Somehow the name matches the gun perfectly.

And the "Trounds" it fired were even more bizarre...

The "Trounds" gave real meaning to the term "hand loading".
No tools at all required.

L_Kilkenny · Post by **L_Kilkenny** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:39 pm

That Ruger ain't any uglier than the 100 or more CC pistols and revolvers that have been developed over the last few decades by all the manufactures. It's also no worse than any Glock. I've pretty much sworn off utilitarian looking guns but if I was in need of a CC I'd look hard at the LCR and LCP series'. Ruger has been one of the most consistent and innovative gun makers in the last 50 plus years and makes a dang fine gun. Are all of em pretty? No, but most of em are and if I had to pick one gun manufacturer for all my needs and wants Ruger would be it. Well before Colt, before Winchester, before Taurus, before S&W, before Marlin, etc etc.

LK

Mutt · Post by **Mutt** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:07 pm

Never has a truer statement been made!

...........Mutt

old06 · Post by **old06** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:10 pm

L_Kilkenny wrote:That Ruger ain't any uglier than the 100 or more CC pistols and revolvers that have been developed over the last few decades by all the manufactures. It's also no worse than any Glock. I've pretty much sworn off utilitarian looking guns but if I was in need of a CC I'd look hard at the LCR and LCP series'. Ruger has been one of the most consistent and innovative gun makers in the last 50 plus years and makes a dang fine gun. Are all of em pretty? No, but most of em are and if I had to pick one gun manufacturer for all my needs and wants Ruger would be it. Well before Colt, before Winchester, before Taurus, before S&W, before Marlin, etc etc.

LK

Hear, hear

Alan Wood · Post by **Alan Wood** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:27 pm

I'm a thinkin that I have been a gun nut for too long now. When I read the name dardick I began wondering if it was the tround revolver. Talk about obscure trivia!