I've got an original model 38 that was used by a fellow officer to get a drug dealer armed with a .22 cal RG off of him 40 years ago. I wound up with it a couple of years after that and have had it ever since. I have worn out several pockets with it and there is little finish left on it. It still works fine. A few months ago I decided to semi-retire the old model 38 (I still occassionally stick it in my pocket) and look for something a little newer. I have a friend who has the new BG and his wife has the LCR. I shot both and chose the LCR. I like the action and feel of the LCR over the BG. I can wear it around the house and in the yard while wearing jogging shorts and I don't even notice it although I know its there. It's loaded with .38 +P silvertips and my hope is if its ever needed it will work well enough to get me back to the car where the really good stuff is. That LCR in my opinion is the perfect "lawnmower" carry.