bp231986
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Smith & Wesson 500? carry method would be a heavy chain around my neck? 
If you had 1,000 Bucks??
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bmcgilvray
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The Ruger LCR gets a lot of love these days and what is surprising to me is that so many like it's trigger.
To me the LCR trigger is a particularly vile flavor of "yuck!" It has all the hideous feel and over-travel of my Arrow stapler that is used to put up targets at the range.
There is just no accounting for taste.
A 3-inch Model 13 or Model 65 would just about top the list and there would be a goodly amount of cash left over if you shopped patiently.
To me the LCR trigger is a particularly vile flavor of "yuck!" It has all the hideous feel and over-travel of my Arrow stapler that is used to put up targets at the range.
There is just no accounting for taste.
A 3-inch Model 13 or Model 65 would just about top the list and there would be a goodly amount of cash left over if you shopped patiently.
I own 4 of my 5 choices that fit your criteria. A 640 pro, a pair of 3" 624's, one blued, one nickel, 3" 386SC and a 3" 29.
I would love to add a 3" 625, but the 45 Colt variety. I'd trade any of the above except the nickel 24 for one. I'm still chasing it....maybe one day.
I would love to add a 3" 625, but the 45 Colt variety. I'd trade any of the above except the nickel 24 for one. I'm still chasing it....maybe one day.
That's because the trigger is smooth with no stack up in pull weight. It breaks clean immediately after the cylinder locks up and I can distinctly squeeze off shots and know when the trigger breaks.
At least on my LCR that is.
It was designed as a pocket revolver from the ground up. No hammer to snag, no opening for dirt or lint to enter, excellent grip angle and material to cushion recoil, good sights and a smooth functional trigger.
It's hard for a modded or regular "J" frame to compete against.
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Some people just don't want to like the LCR. Some because it's part "plastic" and some because it's not a Smith. But I've been shooting revolvers for several decades now and I love the triggers on my Smiths. But none of them is as smooth as my LCR. None of them is nicer than my LCR. I would say, even most of the haters don't complain about the trigger. Ninety-nine percent (plus) rave about the trigger. In that regard you are in the extreme minority. I guess not everyone has your super sophisticated "tastes"?
bmcgilvray
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I'm eccentric that way.
I've examined several and have shot one. I didn't like it at all. I didn't like it because of its trigger which is notably inferior to every Smith & Wesson I've owned since the mid-1970s. I don't like it because I don't like plastic as a component of a firearm.
Folks seem to think feel that one is required to like the LCR and Ruger in general. I don't even think it is a particularly good product. It's ok not to like the LCR and it's ok to say so on forums. I wouldn't be willing to invest even a part of 1000 bucks in acquiring the first one for self-defense use. There are better revolvers.
I've examined several and have shot one. I didn't like it at all. I didn't like it because of its trigger which is notably inferior to every Smith & Wesson I've owned since the mid-1970s. I don't like it because I don't like plastic as a component of a firearm.
Folks seem to think feel that one is required to like the LCR and Ruger in general. I don't even think it is a particularly good product. It's ok not to like the LCR and it's ok to say so on forums. I wouldn't be willing to invest even a part of 1000 bucks in acquiring the first one for self-defense use. There are better revolvers.
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I just traded my LCR-22 for a M67 no dash. I hated the LCR trigger and calling it an Arrow stapler is an insult to the Arrow. It's more like a Swingline.
The transfer bar rattle was another great innovation.
The transfer bar rattle was another great innovation.
LimaCharlie
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When I carry a revolver concealed, it is when I am in very rural or woods areas and it is a .44 magnum. My 4" 29-2 is what I carry. If I was going to buy a new one, I would look at the Performance Center 4" 629, but that is way over the $1,000.00 budget.
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Well its not a conceal/carry gun, but I'd get a Model 29-2, 6". Then I'd sit and watch every Dirty Harry movie.
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The 22LCR trigger is nothing like the centerfire trigger.
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You clearly aren't biased.
But no one is asking you to like one.gkitch
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The ultimate concealed carry revolver for me in the summer time is a Airlight Ti Centennial (your choice of specific model#) loaded with good 38 Specials and riding in a Milt Sparks pocket holster.
For the half-year or so that I can wear a sport coat or jacket, I prefer a 3" K-frame 357 Magnum (Model 65?, Model 13?) in a Milt Sparks belt holster.
In both cases the grips are Craig Spegel Boot Grips and a Bianchi Speed Strip is riding in the right front pocket with a reload.
For the half-year or so that I can wear a sport coat or jacket, I prefer a 3" K-frame 357 Magnum (Model 65?, Model 13?) in a Milt Sparks belt holster.
In both cases the grips are Craig Spegel Boot Grips and a Bianchi Speed Strip is riding in the right front pocket with a reload.
Funny, the uninformed said similar things about Glock way back.....
When you say " the trigger is notably inferior" it makes one wonder what that statement is / was based on. Its OK to not like something but making a statement about something being inferior not backed up by some facts is a stretch.
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Are We Now Offically In the Age of Plastic
That sounds like one good reason. If it was made by anyone other than Ruger it would be two good reasons.
By the way, is it true Kellogg’s is negotiating for the rights to put one of those little plastic guns in every box of corn flakes they sell? Last I heard the ATF was the only hold up on that deal.
Pretty soon someone will be touting plastic bullets as they are lighter to carry than lead or steel bullets.
Then I suppose we will enter the age of paper machete disposable guns and bullets as they are lighter than even that heavy and toxic old plastic.
All in the name of Progress. LOL Better buy those steel revolvers while they last. Who knows when or where "Progress" will take us next.
That sounds like one good reason. If it was made by anyone other than Ruger it would be two good reasons.
By the way, is it true Kellogg’s is negotiating for the rights to put one of those little plastic guns in every box of corn flakes they sell? Last I heard the ATF was the only hold up on that deal.
Pretty soon someone will be touting plastic bullets as they are lighter to carry than lead or steel bullets.
Then I suppose we will enter the age of paper machete disposable guns and bullets as they are lighter than even that heavy and toxic old plastic.
All in the name of Progress. LOL Better buy those steel revolvers while they last. Who knows when or where "Progress" will take us next.
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1,000$ WISH GUN
an older no dash s/s chiefs special snub revolver in 9mm.
an older no dash s/s chiefs special snub revolver in 9mm.
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Well I'm going to be eating a lot of Cornflakes!
Hey I have no problem with someone not liking them because they are plastic or ugly or whatever. But the FACTS are: they are durable, accurate, quality guns, made in the USA from a manufacturer that takes care of it's customers. They don't give me quite the same warm and fuzzy feeling I get from some Smiths. But they are close to being the ultimate carry revolver, IMHO. I'm not asking anyone to agree with me.
Cal50: You nailed it brother!
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Ruger has made some damn good guns- too many to list here- in fact, Bill Ruger was pretty much of a genius seeing the wants/needs of the shooting public and then producing a gun to fill them. But I don't like the LCR- didn't like the trigger pull and it looks like a space-age piece of junk. Ditto on the junky look for the S&W "Bodyguard" -- which should have had a different name- the Bodyguard is the model 38/49 and their offspring. IMHO they shouldn't even call the Bodyguard a j-frame but they do.
Give me an old Chief Special (blue, nickel, or stainless) any day.
Give me an old Chief Special (blue, nickel, or stainless) any day.
photoman
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Spend $400 on a 642 and spend the rest on reloading equipment and supplies so you can shoot it a lot. It's the indian, not the arrow.
