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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: GregMcFadden on March 02, 2011, 07:15:32 PM

Title: Ruger LCR
Post by: GregMcFadden 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.

thanks
Greg
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: hoyt2002 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Rick on March 02, 2011, 07:43:27 PM: They're very popular on some of the concealed carry forums I look at.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: GregMcFadden 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.

thanks
Greg
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Heredoggydoggy 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: DOUBLELUNG 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: NRA4LIFE 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Heredoggydoggy 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on March 02, 2011, 08:23:50 PM: NRA4life, you are correct, the .38+p weighs 13.5 oz. Heredoggydoggy - good to know!
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: FC 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Rick 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Lincoln4 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: boots on March 03, 2011, 09:52:38 AM: Would an LCR be comparable to a S&W J-Frame?
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Wazukie on March 03, 2011, 09:57:46 AM: I want one!
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: Heredoggydoggy 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.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: coop2424 on March 03, 2011, 10:21:21 AM: They are a great pistol and like said above the trigger is very nice out of the box and will only get better the more it is shot. I am currently looking for a good used LCR but will wait tell I find a good deal.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: cwuwildcat on March 03, 2011, 11:29:02 AM: I've got both the LCP and LCR. Love both. I thought the LCR was lightweight until I picked up the LCP. Almost don't notice either in my pocket. Only thing I'd do different is pick up the crimson trace to the LCR.
Title: Re: Ruger LCR
Post by: coop2424 on March 05, 2011, 11:53:49 PM: Quote from: coop2424 on March 03, 2011, 10:21:21 AM
They are a great pistol and like said above the trigger is very nice out of the box and will only get better the more it is shot. I am currently looking for a good used LCR but will wait tell I find a good deal.

Well it did not take long to find a good deal on one. I picked a used one today for $340 that supposly only had one box fired through it. Only had a chance to put a couple rounds through it today but so far I really like this pistol. Let you know when I get more rounds through it but the wife wants to take it for herself so we will see how that goes..