Ruger LCR

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Beef started a thread recently about concealed carry options...which got me thinking...I've been wondering about the ruger LCR...anyone ever shoot one? If so, please share your impressions/experiences. I've been wondering about this little revolver.
 
They rattle from what I have seen (heard), and they offer no advantage over a Smith & Wesson airweight which has no ugly plastic parts. Never shot one, and I doubt I will have the opportunity. If I was going with a ruger pocket pistol it would be a 3" SP101.
 
You gotta have big pockets to rock an SP101. I do with with (I think) a 2.5" barrel, but its on the heavy side. I also carry the LCP, and its like carrying nothing, but its also "only" a .380. I've never tried the LCR, but I would go with what Mr. Rat said about the S&W. I guess the question would be, in what way is the LCR demonstrably better than a S&W Airweight? If there is nothing demonstrably superior with the Ruger, then maybe sticking with a proven Airweight makes sense. JMO.
 
I've tried out my sister's 38 version. I didn't have any issues with it. accuracy was good enough for the purpose. recoil was what you would expect from a revolver that weight. if I was getting a revolver for CC it would definitely be in the running.
 
I shot one of the first ones out and had no problems with it. Functioned well and was accurate enough. Just something about a polymer revolver does not right to me. Of course I realize that looks has nothing to do with its ability to perform and the Ruger LCR performed well for me.

Garth
 
I have the 3 inch sp101...great gun, but looking for a lighter option.
Rat Finkenstein said:
They rattle from what I have seen (heard), and they offer no advantage over a Smith & Wesson airweight which has no ugly plastic parts. Never shot one, and I doubt I will have the opportunity. If I was going with a ruger pocket pistol it would be a 3" SP101.
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I just can't go with a .380.

I'm too old school. It's .45 for me.

Heavy? Yes. Awkward?? Yes. Don't care.
 
OldPhysics said:
I just can't go with a .380.

I'm too old school. It's .45 for me.

Heavy? Yes. Awkward?? Yes. Don't care.
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I agree on the .380... Just can't bring myself to pick one up.

Carrying is supposed to be COMFORTING, not COMFORTABLE :D

@ the OP: As far as the LCR, I would rent an LCR and a S&W 642 and shoot both - that should do the trick. Pick the one that fits you and you shoot better - they are both solid choices.

I did like the out-of-the-box trigger on the LCR over the 642s, but the grip was just off for me on the LCR. Also, its much easier to fix a trigger than how a handgun feels and points for you... A few youtube videos, polish and 15 minutes fixed up the trigger on my 642 real nice :) Some will replace the spring with the Wolf kits, but I do not like having a lighter trigger on a CCW gun.

Again, shoot a few of them and choose the one you like best... 642 has been around forever with a more than solid reputation, but the LCR is also a well loved gun.
 
Great gun, opt for the .357 for defense(you can shoot .38s for practice) Get the new .22 for fun.
 
I have the 38 and the 22 myself :) Love em both! Recoil is less than a Smith lightweight and the triggers are both lighter and smoother. I would never turn away from a Smith J frame but I have had no reason so far to not love the Rugers! If you are looking for a snubbie and it's between Ruger or S&W, choose the one that fits you. Either way you get a great handgun :D
 
I've heard that the LCR has a good trigger... I really need to shoot both...I had an SW airweight once...didn't care for it for some reason that I cant remember...I realy wish the old Colt was around and that they would make a colt mamba or something to match the python and anaconda...wouldn't that be cool. I agree that how it feels and points is very personal...side by side comparison is needed...not an option for me now...but someday soon.
Bill Siegle said:
I have the 38 and the 22 myself :) Love em both! Recoil is less than a Smith lightweight and the triggers are both lighter and smoother. I would never turn away from a Smith J frame but I have had no reason so far to not love the Rugers! If you are looking for a snubbie and it's between Ruger or S&W, choose the one that fits you. Either way you get a great handgun :D
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I've been pocket carrying a revolver off and on for @the last 10 years. I like the LCR. I've had 17oz Colt Agents, 23 oz Colt Detectives, 21oz S&W 625-10, 23oz S&W 940, 21oz Charter Arms .44spl, 17oz Taurus Titanium .357, and the 13 oz Ruger LCR in .38. I've also shot a friend's 15oz airweight J Frames. Personally, I think the 13oz polymer LCR is much softer shooting than the 15oz J frame. The rattle did put me off at first, but I've never noticed it when carrying it. I've even shot my friends 17oz LCR in .357 and it was by far more "shootable" than the 17oz Taurus I had. When I owned the Taurus only 4 people, myself included, ever shot it and the cylinder latch cut 3 of us:) I personally prefer the Ruger, but that's just me. I'd go rent one and try it, as well as the J frame. I think you'll be surprised.

GregB
BaconBeavers
 
Local dealer just got in a LCR as a range gun. If i get a chance i will go give it a few rounds and see ic anything has changed since the early version that i shot. If available at the time I will take a j frame out as well and do a side by side comparison.

Garth
 
The LCR in 357 is a great little gun. I had gotten one and my wife liked it so much that she needed her own.
Seriously consider the 357 over the 38+p though. An extra few ounces in weight really helps with the recoil and it is nice having the steel upper body instead of the aluminum on the 38. The cylinder is made from a Carpenter steel that is stronger than the steel used in most Rugers. It seems to recoil less than a similar SP101 probably due to the Hogue grips and the polymer grip frame. The grips, while small, work well in my large hands for a two finger hold. The optional laser grips seem far less forgiving. Trigger is extremely smooth. An excellent choice for a small, short barreled revolver.
 
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