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Ruger LCR Revolver Earns NRA Golden Bullseye Award

Ruger LCR Revolver

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Southport, CT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger® LCRTM (Lightweight Compact Revolver) has been awarded the Golden Bullseye Award by the National Rifle Association’s AMERICAN RIFLEMAN and SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED magazines. The Golden Bullseye Awards honor excellence and innovation in firearms.

“We are extremely pleased to receive this award,” said Ruger CEO Michael Fifer. “The innovation of the Ruger LCR makes it one of the most significant new revolver designs in over a century, a true evolution in firearms. We are gratified that the staffs of AMERICAN RIFLEMAN and SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED magazines recognize the uniqueness of the LCR.”

The 13.5 ounce, small frame, 5-shot Ruger LCR has three main components: a polymer fire control housing, an aircraft quality aluminum monolithic frame, and an extensively fluted stainless steel cylinder. The LCR’s lightweight, chemical-resistant polymer fire control housing contains the entire fire control mechanism and provides a reduction in perceived recoil. The fire control housing’s grip peg allows for a variety of grips to be installed, and the LCR’s standard Hogue® Tamer™ grip reduces perceived recoil even further. A joint effort with Hogue, the LCR’s standard grip was designed using US military anthropomorphic data on hand shape, so the LCR can be comfortably held by a broad spectrum of hand sizes. An available Crimson Trace® LaserGrip® model offers the advantages of a laser sighting system.

The LCR’s monolithic frame is an aerospace grade, 7000 series aluminum forging treated with a black synergistic hard coat that is applied after machining. Successfully tested with over 30 different aggressive chemicals, this synergistic hard coat exceeds mil-spec salt spray tests, and offers performance considerably greater than hard coat anodizing. The monolithic frame provides sturdy, rigid support for the cylinder and the barrel. The 1-7/8″ long barrel features a 1:16 twist.

The extensively fluted 400 series stainless steel cylinder is lightweight and compact. Treated to an advanced form of Ruger’s Target Grey® finish, this stainless steel cylinder is strong, durable and designed to handle .38 Special +P loads. The Ruger LCR’s patent pending cylinder front latching system uses titanium components, optimized spring tension, and enhanced lockup geometry to ensure that the LCR’s cylinder stays locked in place during firing.

The LCR’s double-action-only trigger pull is uniquely engineered to minimize friction between the fire control components. This friction-reducing cam fire control system results in a non-stacking, smooth trigger pull. This results in more controllable shooting, even among those with smaller hands or less grip strength who find traditional DAO triggers difficult to operate.

The sights are replaceable ramp front, and a fixed U-notch rear. An internal lock, unobtrusively hidden under the grip, does not interfere with the fire control mechanism in any way when disengaged.

For more information on the Ruger LCR, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the LCR and other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

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Sturm, Ruger: Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

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Ruger LCR being named “Handgun of the Year”
by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.

Ruger LCR Revolver

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Southport, CT – Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE:RGR) is proud to announce that the new Ruger® LCR™ (Lightweight Compact Revolver) has won the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Handgun of the Year” award for 2009. Having won this coveted award last year for the Ruger LCP™, Ruger is honored to have been recognized yet again for innovation and excellence in new product design by members of the firearms community. The award was presented during the 7th Annual Shooting Industry Masters in Windsor, Connecticut on July 24th.

The Academy, a 500-member group consisting of manufacturers, editors, writers, distributors and retailers from within the shooting industry, votes to honor outstanding achievements in product design and service to the industry. “For two years in a row, the engineering efforts at Ruger have been recognized by industry leaders for the significant impact they have had on the firearms market,” said Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer. “The LCR represents a significant breakthrough in revolver design, and to have respected firearms experts honor that accomplishment is gratifying for all of us here at Sturm, Ruger.”

The 5-shot, .38 SPL+P LCR incorporates many high-tech features, including a polymer fire control housing, aircraft quality aluminum monolithic frame, extensively fluted stainless steel cylinder, and uniquely engineered trigger. But what do all of these technical advancements mean for firearms owners? “This gun will absolutely sell itself if consumers are able to do three things: pick it up, try the trigger, and take it to the range and shoot it,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chris Killoy. “When they pick it up, they’ll notice the gun is surprisingly lightweight and the Hogue® Tamer™ grip is very comfortable.

When they pull the trigger, they’ll experience the smoothest, non-stacking double-action trigger pull on the market. Once they shoot it, they’ll quickly realize this is a compact gun they will enjoy practicing with because the perceived recoil is reduced by the polymer fire control housing and grip design, creating a small gun that is comfortable to shoot. We encourage everyone to head to their local gun shop and try out the LCR.”

Crimson Trace Lasergrips on New Ruger LCR

The LCR is also available in a Crimson Trace® Lasergrip® variation. To learn more about the Ruger LCR, including why it is an evolution in revolver design, visit www.ruger.com/LCR. For complete information on the extensive line of American-made Ruger firearms, visit www.ruger.com.

About:
Sturm, Ruger: Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with plants located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

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