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Offline GregMcFadden

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Ruger LCR
« on: March 02, 2011, 07:15:32 PM »
Anyone out there used one?  I happened across an article on them and then a buddy  called and said he bought one.  Figure'd I'd ask and see what others opinions are before I spend time try and find one to try out.

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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2011, 07:30:16 PM »
Are you going to shoot it alot or is it going to be a pocket gun? I have a few peaple that own them at work they say its a good pocket gun easy to hide. They dont like to shoot them much.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2011, 07:43:27 PM »
They're very popular on some of the concealed carry forums I look at. 
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 07:59:31 PM »
I was looking for a pocket gun and I really don't care for the P3AT all that much.

I was actually considering the slightly heavier .357 variant....  I may be a glutton for punishment on that one.

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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2011, 08:15:26 PM »
They've sold a lot of them at the local gun shop.  Best of the new Polymer .38's in my opinion.  I have the LCP, and I find that I enjoy carrying it more than some of my other carry guns.  So light and compact.  I heard they were coming out with a .357 LCR, but I think it's overkill for a pesonal protection gun.  +P's in a .38 will do the job nicely.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2011, 08:15:37 PM »
I love my LCR.  I DO enjoy shooting it with standard velocity .38s.  It is sharp but not painful with premium +p self defense rounds.  It is light enough to carry in an inside pocket with a pocket holster in about any kind of coat or jacket w/o obvious sag, ditto for cargo pockets.

I set out to buy a S&W J-frame, but after dry firing both side by side, the Ruger trigger is SO much nicer.  If you do get one, be advised that at least some of the speedloaders for J-frames that are advertised for the LCR also, won't fit the narrower cylinder clearance of the LCR.  My solution is to carry a couple od Bianchi speed strips instead.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2011, 08:20:36 PM »
The .357 is going to be my new pack/carry gun shortly.  Very impressed with the weight.  Was hard to find prior to the  first of the year, only the .38+P's were available.  Those weighed in at 13 or 14 oz, don't recall.  That frame size fits perfectly in the built in holster on my 2800.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2011, 08:21:07 PM »
I got news for ya, Doublelung--the speedloaders for the J-frames don't work very good in a J-frame, either.  At least not in my '73-vintage model 60.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2011, 08:23:50 PM »
NRA4life, you are correct, the .38+p weighs 13.5 oz.  Heredoggydoggy - good to know!
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2011, 08:28:05 PM »
I went to look at the LCR and came home with a S&W 638 (has the partially exposed hammer spur), it's sharp with +p ammo but not bad at all with BVAC 158gr, very accurate and has an incredible single action trigger.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2011, 09:22:14 PM »
I rented the .38+p at the local range. It was actually very easy to shoot. It had a great trigger and the grip soaked up the recoil pretty well. IMO,the .357 would probably be too much of a good thing.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2011, 08:18:11 AM »
Mine is great for a pocket gun.  I carry it in a pocket holster in my left front pocket.  I now carry 98% of the time I have my pants on.  Works with shorts as well.  Not bad to shoot, as long as you remember its for close in work you'll be ok.
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2011, 09:52:38 AM »
Would an LCR be comparable to a S&W J-Frame?
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2011, 09:57:46 AM »
I want one!
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Re: Ruger LCR
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2011, 10:16:06 AM »
Quote from: boots on March 03, 2011, 09:52:38 AM
Would an LCR be comparable to a S&W J-Frame?

Pretty much--a small 5 shot .38, made for pocket carry.  The LCR is probably a bit lighter due to the use of polymers rather than metal.
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