Which LCR caliber did you choose and WHY?

USMCXD said:

s4s4u said:

38+P, 'cause it has a hammer.

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Any issue with the hammer getting in the way and snagging on a pocket or clothing, etc.???

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None whatsoever.

I marked the 22 magnum because I use that cartridge a lot although I did not buy an LCR in 22 mag.
After comparing trigger pulls with it and then the 327 and ammo availability, I purchased the 327. Then ordered the longer Hogue Tamer grip to install. Don't have the grips yet but have 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Mag and 327 Federal Mag ammo ready when they get here.
I hope the recoil of the lighter loads will allow my wife to shoot it.

Been using/ trained with a revolver for so many years that I have to mentally re-learn technique to carry a semi auto in a crisis to my liking (as much as I love my 1911 Colt .45). I started with the .38 for ccw after feeling an empty one at the gun store. Next closest was a Smith at twice the price. .38 & .357 is such a universal proven round and options for many guns, loads & rifles around. Later added the Crimson Trace, (and some 5-star speed loaders) which makes it such a quick OWB holstered responder that I often forget I am even carrying it. Accurate training in quick/ accurate stressful point of impact hitting is more important to me then entering the caliber wars. I know I don't want to be hit by any of them. Just got the .357 flavor and a XS tritium front sight, very nice combo. But am debating if I really want to continue taking the abuse from that round in a lightweight gun in exchange for a little extra firepower. If I was hunting bear.... but then I digress. But no loss either way, just a beefed up .38 for me.

My first was the .22 WMR. I really wanted to like it but hated the rimfire trigger. Sold that and bought the 3" LCRx in .38 SP. Next up was the .327. Both of those are in my EDC rotation.

FergusonTO35 said:

Does Ruger make an LCRX in .327?

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No, but if they do I'm in.

Me too. The single action option is the biggest thing I like about wheelguns.

I bought the LCR .38 SPL.+ 5 shot Snubbie,I liked it ,and my wife don't have a problem with the trigger pull.

.357- everything else I might own also covers both .38 and .357 so the LCR might as well too. After some range time I'm pretty sure the LCR will see mostly .38 and .38+P, gotta be able to hit and follow up if necessary what your pointing at even at close range......I'm happy with my choice--no questions there...

I chose the .357 because it offered the heavier S/S frame so it will take a little more punishment and everything else I have is .357. I use it as my EDC. I currently load it with ARX ammo in .38SP...and soon to be ARX in .357.

I've got the .327. Mainly I liked the idea of the extra round and the .327 mag is no lightweight as far as ballistics too. Also, for practice I can use .32 H&R or even .32 S&W Long.