After the LCR debuted in January 2009, Ruger released the eight-shot 3-inch LCRx .22 LR with exposed hammer in April 2017 as the starting point for a custom kit gun. Accessories comprised a Cyelee CAT0 optic mounted via Checkerboard Creek Customs Merlon, HiViz fiber-optic front sight, Neon Forest Industries grip and 5 Star Firearms speedloader.

The design permits dry firing without damage to components. No functioning issues occurred and Federal Punch ammunition extracted smoothly as the favorite.