Very happy with the LCR 357 model CCW and at range

[GeorgiaShooter]

This a video where I address some of the size and other questions about the LCR compared to the S&W 442 which is a good standard to go by. I chose the LCR 357 because it's just a better deal for what you get, more strength and rules out any concerns I may have had about the frame. It gains a few ounces over the 38s but it can also be more versatile. A great system for shooting 38 and 38P for practice and carry with the 357 as a side option. Although it seems to handle hard 357 shooting without any weakness. This is one solid piece with amazing workmanship. Read on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUCFG2ALWdg

The LCR trigger guard is actually almost identical outline and size as the Smith and Wesson 442. Actually in a couple of ways the LCR 357 is shorter and thinner than the 442 which is virtually the same size and only a slight bit lighter.

The real shocker for me was how much better the LCR trigger pulls, how crisp and accurate my shooting is, how well it fits my hands and comes up on target. I clearly perform better, faster with the LCR right out of the box. The LCR's fantastic grip is better than any stock grip I've had and I really doubt I'll need a laser with the results I'm getting now.

I see no LCR 357 quality issues, quite the opposite, I tortured it yesterday with hundreds of rounds in a short window with not one misfire or issue. The precision and crisp operation of the gun is impressive. No area falls short of the Smith. The oval shaped trigger guard actually works better with my finger and I love it. I was actually shocked someone thought this was a show stopper.

See in my video (above) just how close these two guns compare in overall shape outline, those that flamed the LCR might be compelled see just how little a difference there really is. Sure the LCR 357 is a little more muscular than the Smith J frames but give me a break saying the LCR is ugly. I think it looks, feels and shoots great.

I would even say on the range I can deliver more rounds with more accuracy in a shorter period on the new LCR than the S&W 442 I was already familiar with prior to the comparison. See my video for a look at those results. Hopefully this post will offer some contrast to all the negative publicity aimed at the LCR from social media. Which I think is overblown by a long shot. Very happy I made this decision myself. If I do have any issues I will work them with Ruger and post any useful information but I am not feeling very worried right now about the LCR. Not one single hint of an issue, NO cutting or even marks on the frame which I think is stainless steel anyway.

This is a video link of young lady that demos just how amazing this LCR 357 can conceal. She has a number of these videos with different ways to conceal. If these don't squash any new buyers concerns nothing will.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oPw1WCYpU&feature=relmfu

 

[E]

I always liked the S&W 442 -- comfortable to shoot, easy to carry, very handy and reliable, great back pocket revolver. Then I bought an LCR, and its trigger pull and recoil absorption put it miles ahead of the 442. The LCR has stayed, and the 442 was traded towards another Blackhawk.

 

[stare-decisis]

I've had a 637, 360 and LCR. I traded them all away and a year later I have a LCR back. I really think it is tops amongst light snubby 38s.

 

[GeorgiaShooter]

Nice to hear the positive feedback about the LCR. Makes me feel more confident I made the right choice.

 

[Joe S.]

Love mine! But I don't look as cute as that lady that's packin hers in the crossbreed!

 

[GeorgiaShooter]

More range time tonight while my wife was kind enough to walk the dog around town while I blasted away for an hour. The LCR 357 still a dream to shoot. I ran into an amateur issue practicing 2 shot drills with my "pump handle arm" and the point and shoot method. My mistake was not letting the trigger go all way forward after the first shot and just indexing on the next pull without firing. Almost feels like a malfunction when it happens and your brain has trouble processing it under pressure. I get the same issue time to time when dry firing at targets in two round bursts, crouched and tight gripping hard pulling. I'm worried in a self defense situation I might run into this and react wrong. Need to try my wife's 38 to see if I do the same thing on the S&W. Anyway that's a side track.

Still really happy with the LCR for sure and found a hard shell fobus holster while there that I LOVE. It has some nice features including adjustable tightness on the gun and a lip that helps me a little when unholstering. The one I bought for my wife's S&W 442 looks older with no logo, no adjustment and no lip. And VERY tight on the gun, I need to bring that one back and refund the $25. But the one for the LCR seems to be a new generation of the product. By the way these are a plastic material the gun snaps into the form fit while on the back side a contoured paddle with a padding on the inside slips over your belt and down between your pants and underwear. Very comfortable, sticks out slightly more than the regular clip on leather I use inside the wasteband but this one is probably much better to wear all day.

Hand still hurting from the 357 rounds but I really am starting to love shooting 158 grain 38s which are dead on where the sights are aimed. I used a padded bag this time to eliminate myself and test to see where the gun really hits in relation to the sights. Sure enough 125-130 grain Remingtons consistently hit low.

But with the point shoot method I was nailing the targets even without sighting in 2 shot bursts. That's starting to completely change the way I think of shooting. Using point shoot with 45acp in my S&W Governor I was making constant headshots at 25 -30 feet in pairs. I then realized the beauty of the 6 or 8 shot revolver for the PS method. Never dawned on me the advantage that might have in even numbers.

In any case the LCR rocks so far and conceal carrys nicely, you just have to keep your belt pretty tight but it's more stable than any holster I've tried so far. I'm not sure I like the belted leather holsters as much as these light weight but strong types.