Ruger LCR-22 Model 5410 – 8-Shot .22 LR Lightweight Snub-Nose Revolver
Ruger’s LCR-22 takes the trusted Lightweight Compact Revolver architecture and scales it to an eight-shot rimfire package that weighs next to nothing yet feels like a full-power carry gun in the hand. Built around a 7000-series aluminum monolithic frame with a stainless Diamondblack PVD cylinder, this 2013-production example offers the smooth DAO trigger the LCR line is known for, Hogue Tamer ergonomics, and roster approval for both California and Massachusetts collectors. In short, it’s a compact, shoot-all-day wheelgun that doubles as an outstanding defensive trainer or backpack companion.
Condition: Very good. The exterior shows only light handling marks consistent with minimal use; the matte black anodizing and Diamondblack cylinder finish remain uniform and free of scratches. Mechanically the revolver locks up tightly, indexes cleanly, and the patented friction-reducing cam produces the characteristically smooth LCR trigger stroke. Bore and rifling are excellent—mirror-bright with sharp lands and grooves, confirming little actual firing time.
What’s Included: Ruger factory white cardboard box, Ruger LCR instruction manual, Ruger-branded soft zippered pistol rug, Blackhawk Size 0 inside-the-pants holster, and the original orange factory specification card.
At only 1.87" of barrel length, the LCR-22 slips into a pocket holster yet packs eight rounds—two more than traditional J-frames. The pinned, serrated ramp front sight is user-replaceable, letting you upgrade to fiber-optic or night sights without a gunsmith. Ruger’s glass-filled polymer fire-control housing keeps weight down while soaking up vibration, and the Hogue Tamer Monogrip places a recoil-absorbing pad behind the backstrap for comfort during extended range sessions. Because the grip frame geometry matches the centerfire LCRs, shooters can practice inexpensively with rimfire and retain identical trigger reach and point of aim when they step up to .38 or .357.
The internal hammer design removes snag points for clean pocket draws, while the transfer-bar safety blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pressed—a straightforward, proven mechanism built into every pull. Ruger’s Synergistic Hard-Coat anodizing and Ionbond Diamondblack PVD treatments harden critical surfaces against corrosion, ideal for humid climates or daily carry.
Whether you want a cost-effective understudy to a centerfire snub, a trail gun that disappears in a daypack, or a collectible example of Ruger’s modern revolver engineering, this LCR-22 checks every box and comes with quality carry gear right in the box. Give it a try and discover how smooth, reliable, and downright fun a lightweight revolver can be.