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Revolvers · United States · 2010
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RugerLCR

Ruger LCR
Ruger LCR Photo: Jephthai · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 70
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
45
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
80
Durability
75
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
85
Calibre Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Methodology ↗ → Revolvers ranking
Origin United States
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
CategoryRevolvers
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators1 countries
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Revolversranking ↗methodology ↗
70
Revolvers MASS Rating
1/3
Modern Era
55/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
45
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
80
Durability
75
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
85
Calibre Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Ruger LCR
Category
Revolvers
Country
United States
Prime contractor
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Production
2010–
Unit Price (current)
$579
Operators
1 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$579
Inflation: +%0
MASS SCORE ↗
70
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • DesignerJoseph Zajk, others
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.22 LR; .22 WMR; .38 Special +P; .357 Magnum; 9mm Luger; .327 Federal Magnum
  • RimfireNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action only
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Trigger Typeconstant force trigger
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length165 mm
  • Sight TypeFixed "U notch" rear and pinned ramp front sight (later models with the XS tritium dot front sight)
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction4MOD.4
  • Overall Length165 mm
  • Receiver Materialaluminum alloy (7000 series) or stainless steel (400 series)
  • Furniture Materialglass-filled polymer
  • Modularitybarrel length variants (1.875" or 3")
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2010
  • Unit Cost579 USD
  • Variants1
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width32.5 mm
  • Height114 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
United StatesACTIVE
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Cylinder
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Iron Sights
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Revolver
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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Revolvers Modern Era United States Sturm, Ruger & Co.
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