LCR Questions

[writwing]

1. Thinking of getting a LCR for CC. Any substantiated negative reports? I am a durability guy so I want a gun that will last and not give me trouble.

2.I was thinking of getting the 357 even though I would only shoot 38+p. Opinions??

3. I read somewhere that shorter rounds can increase flame cutting. T or F?

Thanks in advance.


357 LCR at CDNN for $392
38 for $350

 

[tookalisten]

I can only comment that I have the 38+p and am very pleased with it. It has given me no trouble at all after many practice rounds. Front pocket carry and has become my "vehicle" gun for quick trips.

I'd buy another in a minute; but would most likely just get the 38+p version as I too only plan to shoot 38sp in it. I have the SP101 if I want to carry/shoot 357

 

[Keltyke]

I have the LCR .38 and I'm very happy with it. It's small and light and has a nice trigger pull. It's as accurate as any 2" snubby I've shot. Mine sits in my pocket when I'm in the yard or out in the shop at home. I've shot everything from it from 135 to 158 and had no problems with flame cutting. I shoot standard loads at the range and also practice with my carry ammo, a +p round.

It's a fine little pocket gun and well worth the money. I'll give it a 100% thumbs up!

 

[Terry T]

I have the 357 and I'd recomend it. only 2 oz. heavier but that two oz. makes a difference in felt recoil. By the way, very managable with 125gr 357 mags. (not so much with 158 gr. 357s. :shock: ).
Does give you some more ammo flexablity. Ammo supply is an iffy thing sometimes.
Mine shoots point of aim for me - very nice!
Just my $0.02 worth.
Terry T

 

[ASRuger]

1. not that I've heard for the new ones
2. it's 4oz heavier that may or may not make a diff if you are going to pocket carry. If belt carrying then I'd get the .357 as the extra weight will make the gun more comfortable to shoot.
3. I haven't read that anywhere

 

[Steve333]

2.I was thinking of getting the 357 even though I would only shoot 38+p. Opinions??

That's what I did and it's a great gun, no regrets at all.

 

[kensk8man]

I bought an LCR in .357 mag a few weeks ago. I've put approximately 300 rounds through it. About 75-100 of those were 125gr .357's. The gun is a dream to shoot. Shoots to point of aim. I installed the XS Tritium standard dot (did it myself), and it makes a world of difference. The action is smoother than my gunsmith tuned S&W.

New bullets load real easily (almost too easily), and a slight tilt of the gun with the cylinder open will send them sailing out. Extracting fired bullets however, requires a significant amount of force on the ejector rod, and sometimes you have to remove them by hand. All of the range's rentals reacted the same way, so this issue doesn't appear to be unique to mine.

After reading some of the posts regarding the firing pin failure to retract, I decided to take a closer look at mine. True to Murphy's Law: "if something can go wrong, it will", my firing pin fails to retract. If I tilt the gun (barrel up) and shake it, the pin will retract. If I tilt the gun (barrel down) and shake it, the pin will extend.

Thankfully, the cylinder was never prevented to rotate. I fear I may be checking this from now on as a matter of course :(

Ruger requested I return it. Quite frankly, it really is a major pain in the butt to make arrangements for pick-up, repair, and delivery of a firearm that should have been thoroughly proven before it reached me. Not to mention having to give up my most recent acquisition so soon.

This is the SECOND firearm I bought from RUGER that had to be returned within a few weeks of ownership. (I bought my son an SR-9 a few years back, and they recalled that)

Attn: RUGER: A FIREARM THAT FAILS AFTER PEOPLE BUY IT, WAS NEVER PROVEN AT THE PLANT. INCREASE THE TESTING DIVISION BUDGET, AND PAY A LITTLE BETTER ATTENTION TO WHAT LEAVES THE WAREHOUSE DOOR WITH YOUR NAME ON IT...after all, in the end, that is all you have.

 

[clayflingythingy]

The LCR is too large for me to pocket carry. I can carry an S&W 442 with ease, the LCR, not so much.

I'd buy the 38 and save the $ as I have no intention of ever shooting a full blown 357 in a pocket gun.

 

[madd-trapper]

Im on my 2nd LCR. Traded off the 1st one, missed it so much went and bought a new one with the nite site and compact grips. Goes everywhere with me, poor Glock 23 sits in the safe.

 

[off road]

The LCR is too large for me to pocket carry.

Guns in this class need to be excellent for pocket carry. The gun's excellent recoil absorbing grips and the bulbous trigger guard, make it just a bit to big for the pocket. For pocket carry, I'll take an 11 oz J-frame, thanks.

If you intend to carry it only IWB or OWB, then no big deal. In that case, get the .357 for sure.

 

[ASRuger]

Guys, the boot grip for the LCR also has a recoil absorbing pocket and it makes it easier to pocket carry because it's smaller and not sticky on the sides and bottom.

Out of curiosity, I measured with my calipers the distance from the top of the frame to the bottom of the trigger guard on my LCR (with boot grips) and my M&P340 (with boot grips). The LCR was 3.26" and the M&P was 3.08", a difference of 0.18".

 

[writwing]

Im on my 2nd LCR. Traded off the 1st one, missed it so much went and bought a new one with the nite site and compact grips. Goes everywhere with me, poor Glock 23 sits in the safe.

38 or 357?

 

[Marthor]

I'd buy the 38 and save the $ as I have no intention of ever shooting a full blown 357 in a pocket gun.

The 357 has a steel frame that I think is worth the extra money.

 

[Hazama Yakiba]

My wife simply loves her LCR in 357 mag (KLCR)...and when she's happy...I'm happy. :roll:

She loads it with 38 spec +P Winchester PDX1, but the first round chambered is in 357mag (ouch).

It conceals beyond fantastic in her Nursing Scrub Pants Pocket and now that I've found the PERFECT SPEEDLOADER for her revolver, she is on Cloud 9 !

Buy "5 Star Firearms" Speedloader. Buy the combo of one speedloader w/ tactical pouch and you will flip out over how great it works with the LCR.

Haz

 

[madd-trapper]

Im on my 2nd LCR. Traded off the 1st one, missed it so much went and bought a new one with the nite site and compact grips. Goes everywhere with me, poor Glock 23 sits in the safe.

38 or 357?

Its the .38. I have no problem shootin it with .38's but have no desire to shoot .357 out of such a light gun. If I wanted a .357 I'd go with the GP100.

 

[GeorgiaShooter]

I bought the 357 version and happy for it. I see no need in changing the sights and I honestly did not like the factory grip as time went on. I changed to a smaller CT LG-411 grip and I like it much better, it's now overall SMALLER than my S&W 442 and conceals well. I also have no issues with recoil for 38+P Hornady critical defense ammo which is optimized for short barrels and shoots right where I point unlike some ammo. I dont think the recoil using 357 ammo got much worse with the smaller grip, in fact my grip strength and secure feeling in my hand improved to the point it was a wash. I still have some issues with the LONG trigger pull not returning all the way forward when I try to fire too quickly. That is my only complaint and none of my double action Smiths ever cause that issue with me. Still love the LCR but with any grip the 357 is violently punishing. I just like the stronger metal frame and I think for the 40-50 dollar difference it's the smart choice. Shooting a gun under it's specs means it will last a long long time. Although if I want to shoot 357 in a carry situation I think that would be acceptable. It's nice if you want the air blast to make you feel like someone just socked you in the nose, and it 's capable of blowing paper targets at 20 feet :) If you miss the bad guy the blast should make them crap their pants.