Which LCR caliber did you choose and WHY?

[USMCXD]

Which LCR caliber did you decide to purchase and why?

Any regrets?

Any favorable aspects as to why you went with your caliber?

Please share.

 

[32magfan]

327. I am a fan of the 32's but I picked it because it has 6 shots of a potent cartridge.

Thanks,

32Magfan

 

[charlesappel]

I look on these revolvers as concealed carry weapons. I want something with reasonable power but it must also be controllable. My favorites are the LCRx models and I have a .38 in both barrel lengths. I often carry the short barreled model. I like the ability to cock the hammer.

I also have a .38 LCR and a .22. Both of these have laser grips and I sometimes carry the .38.

 

[GunnyGene]

.22mag w/shotshells for the occasional cottonmouth, etc. Also, a gudnuf small carry gun loaded with 45grn Hornady.

 

[Big Old Boy]

327 because the wife and I both like it.

 

[s4s4u]

38+P, 'cause it has a hammer.

 

[Captain America]

.38+P, I pocket carry so the weight of the aluminum/polymer version works perfect for me.

 

[contender]

I own a pair.
One,, we bought to help with our WOT clinics. The other one,,, I won at a ROCS event.
I like both. One is 38 Spl, & the other one is a 9mm.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I'm down to 3. I've got a 357mag, 38 special, and 22 LR. My wife has the 38 special. At times I carry the 357 mag but it has 38+P in it. I carry the Remington HTP (high terminal performance load) which is a 158 grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow point.

 

[cjs1945]

Have LCRX and LCR357 and like them both, usually carry one or the other in coat pocket in cold weather as BUG. Usually carry .38 +P Critical Defense in both because of extreme muzzle blast with .357 rounds. The x model is slightly lighter, but not enough to notice and hammer on it has never been an issue.

 

[Rumrunner]

In 38SPL I have 3, LCR, LCRx, and 3" LCRx w/ adjustable sights. (My Favorite).
I have one in 22LR, and if they bring an LCRx in 22 out with a 3 or 4 inch barrel I will jump on it.

 

[USMCXD]

38+P, 'cause it has a hammer.

The LCRx model, right? Does the hammer ever get in the way when conceal carrying? Do you pocket carry it or otherwise?

 

[USMCXD]

I'm down to 3. I've got a 357mag, 38 special, and 22 LR. My wife has the 38 special. At times I carry the 357 mag but it has 38+P in it. I carry the Remington HTP (high terminal performance load) which is a 158 grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow point.

I caught you said you were down to 3.

Did you have any of the other calibers along the way?

Now, with the "357" model, you can load up 357 or 38+P rounds, right?

 

[USMCXD]

I own a pair.
One,, we bought to help with our WOT clinics. The other one,,, I won at a ROCS event.
I like both. One is 38 Spl, & the other one is a 9mm.

So, if you don't mind and have a moment, please talk to me about that 9mm. Is it a beast to shoot compared to the 38 or about the same? Does the 9mm come in an "X" version too?

 

[USMCXD]

38+P, 'cause it has a hammer.

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

 

[sjs]

.38 Special. With modern ammo I think it is effective. I reload mild loads for practice and can shoot it all day in comfort and find it a great range gun for fun. Practice is not painful. Then I add a cylinder of full loads and, while I don't want to shoot a lot of those, I can see that my practice with mild loads works because I am also accurate with the hotter rounds. I believe in carrying the biggest bullets you can shoot fast and accurately and with confidence. If that was a .22, and some day it may be, then I would carry a .22

 

[Captain America]

...I believe in carrying the biggest bullets you can shoot fast and accurately and with confidence. If that was a .22, and some day it may be, then I would carry a .22

Amen!

 

[rob-c]

38+p for myself and wife,we installed the lcrx grips on them. we shoot tons of reloads and for self defense we use the old 158 grain FBI load .

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I'm down to 3. I've got a 357mag, 38 special, and 22 LR. My wife has the 38 special. At times I carry the 357 mag but it has 38+P in it. I carry the Remington HTP (high terminal performance load) which is a 158 grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow point.

I caught you said you were down to 3.

Did you have any of the other calibers along the way?

Now, with the "357" model, you can load up 357 or 38+P rounds, right?

Yes, you can use 357 or 38+P loads in the 357 mag. I haven't had other calibers just more of the same. I suspect the 38 special has been the home run of the group. Initially I was so surprised at what a nice gun and "good deal" they were. And how well thought out they were with an upgrade in trigger (when they came out I was carrying an S&W 642 which is a nice gun itself but has a lousy trigger, relatively speaking). Every time I found one that someone was selling at a good deal (usually only slightly used) I'd buy it. I'd turn around and sell them to people who had no gun at all but wanted one.

 

[Ditmo]

I marked 327 in the poll. 6 rounds on tap. I started with the 3" 38 LCRx and then got the 38 LCR. So I actually have 3 now. My 327 is my main carry gun and the 3" is my woods gun.

 

[Oldandtreacherous]

Had a .22, still have and occasionally carry a .38 with front NS. Great trigger. Great pocket gun when needed.

 

[Pistolero]

I bought an LCR357 from a member here. No regrets. I like it because of ammo versatility. I carry mine loaded with Hornady Critical Defense 125 grn ammo.

 

[shootinfule]

22 mag. I always carry a 2" 5 shot Charter arms 38 on my strong side (right). I bought a left hand sneaky pete for the LCR. When I'm driving, it is difficult to get to my 38 with the seatbelt connected. Too much arthritis to shoot anything more powerful with my left hand.

 

[rammerjammer]

I started with the original 38 but recently added the LCRx 2" model.

LCR for the pocket, LCRx OWB.

 

[USMCXD]

I bought an LCR357 from a member here. No regrets. I like it because of ammo versatility. I carry mine loaded with Hornady Critical Defense 125 grn ammo.

Is the 357 model heavier than the 38+P model?

 

[Captain America]

The .38 is 13.5 ounces and the .357 is 17.1 ounces.

 

[USMCXD]

The .38 is 13.5 ounces and the .357 is 17.1 ounces.

Thanks. Was it noticeably different to you?

 

[Domino300]

I originally bought the 38 LCR, but I'm not a 357/38 fan. When the 327 became available, I traded the 38 for it, because I already had other 327's and wanted the extra shot, and the 327 and 357 are built on the heavier frame to answer your question above. And I reload, so no problem with finding ammo, and I got rid of reloading for the 38, have too many calibers already. I don't notice much difference in handling and recoil.

 

[Captain America]

The .38 is 13.5 ounces and the .357 is 17.1 ounces.

Thanks. Was it noticeably different to you?

I pocket carry so, yes, that extra weight was noticeable in my pocket. Also, I carried an SP101 for years but I always had .38+P ammo in it so, for me, there was no need for a .357.

 

[cleardatum]

i picked the hammerless (unexposed, that is) .38. it's the lightest of the bunch, and .38+p should be plenty. i carry a warm load. not +p, but i would not want to get hit by it...