Would Anyone Rather Carry a Ruger LCR than their J Frame??

[Brian in Oregon]

It's like a committee at Ruger decided to have a contest to see who could come up with the ugliest revolver. And the LCR won.

I'm a traditionalist. I don't even like unfluted cylinders, slab sided barrels or modernized ejector rod shrouds.

So make it a J-frame for me, or better yet, a lightweight K-frame (in fact, I have a Model 12).

 

[John R]

I like my "J" frame, and like Smith, but if I had to buy a new gun I'd take the Ruger LCR before I buy the Smith with the lock.

 

[slabside2]

It's like a committee at Ruger decided to have a contest to see who could come up with the ugliest revolver. And the LCR won.

I'm a traditionalist. I don't even like unfluted cylinders, slab sided barrels or modernized ejector rod shrouds.

So make it a J-frame for me, or better yet, a lightweight K-frame (in fact, I have a Model 12).

Agree, I said the same thing. But after sending back 3 airweight J Frames for repair with in a year I bought an LCR 38spl. and couldn't be happier. It kind of grows on you. With that being said the J Frames are a much prettier gun but if it don't go bang every time I have no use for it.

 

[Frank237]

I gave up my cap pistols when I was a kid. The two LCR's I handled had actions reminiscent of those cap pistols. NO Thanks.

 

[Louchia]

As far as I know , you can still buy a J without a lock. Bought mine about 8 Mos. ago
I agree the Rugar has a better grip. After I bought my 442 pro I bought a Hogue grip. Makes the recoil much easier to handle and feels more comfortable in the hand.

 

[mhl6493]

Yep, have an LCR 38 on my ankle as I type. No doubt, it's an ugly little booger. But I like the XS Night Sight it came with, plus it handles recoil for me better than the 442 I used to have.

That said, my favorite small revolver is my S&W 640-3. The Ruger is good, but it's not THAT level good. My only regret about the 640 is that it has "the lock." I don't lose sleep over it, but all things considered, I wish it weren't there...

 

[mag318]

This is an old thread but now Ruger has answered many requests and came out with what I consider the perfect carry LCR, the 327 Magnum. I can only hope that with renewed interest in this very versatile caliber that S&W will reintroduce their 632 Pro Series.

 

[6ForSure]

I'm excited about the .327 LCR, but it's just so damn plastic. Hopefully Smith does take notice, but with willing buyers such as myself and others refusing to buy the Ruger how would they rate interest?

 

[Brian in Oregon]

No way. I'm a traditionalist. I won't have a revolver with a plastic frame. And that cylinder is ugly.

Now a short barrelled SP101 in .327 Fed Mag, heck yeah, if S&W does not wake up and smell the coffee and starts making them in a J frame.

 

[Sully8548]

I only carry a J frame as back up. Mine is a Model 36. My wife has an LCR 38, a 60-9 .357 Lady Smith and a 442-2 Airweight 38. Shoots all 3 equally well. She carries the LCR everyday. 60 and 442 sit in the safe. As long as she is happy with that, I am happy with that.

 

[haywood]

I never could choose. I carry my LCR357 AIWB and my 442 in my pocket.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Agree, I said the same thing. But after sending back 3 airweight J Frames for repair with in a year I bought an LCR 38spl. and couldn't be happier. It kind of grows on you. With that being said the J Frames are a much prettier gun but if it don't go bang every time I have no use for it.

Out of curiosity, what was the culprit for click instead of bang?

 

[Blackshirt]

I've got the books, the tools, the knowledge (such as it is), the huge aftermarket, the box of holsters, the speed-loaders, and many years of experience with Smith and Wessons. As similar as these two revolvers are to one another; I think I'll stick with my J-Frames.

 

[Walky Talki]

The LCR was my first and I've actually wanted it ever since I saw it debuted on the cover of a magazine way back before I was even old enough to have a gun. So when I turned 21 and had my first visit to a gun store I picked it up. Had to send it in because a cylinder latch issue that seemed very minor but they replaced the whole thing. I was just moving to this new area and I decided to go through a private FFL to save a few bucks. After they received the gun I didn't hear from for days, I left countless messages. Then he wanted to get into it with me, eventually we settled it amicably and finished our dealings cordially.

I've heard people say the Ruger LCR in 357 has an extra weight that defeats the purpose of what an LCR is marketed for . . and thus the gun is meant to be in 38 . . however there's also a 9mm version . . but that 9 mm version is just as a heavy as the 357 . . which is not polymer

This is the gun that Walter White chose . . you now how popular culture influences things. Now because of Walking Dead there's a resurgence in interest in the Colt Python

Did any of you see The Rock's character in the new Fast in the Furious movie wielding a 686 Performance Center model? People were talking about the gun on Twitter but didn't know the name . . You must assume that companies are paying for these product placements

My take on the LCR . . which is really not to be taken with more than a grain of salt - for me it was the first gun I shot . . so it's my original point of reference. I had known nothing else. I will say the trigger is very nice. My next gun was a Hi-Point (I have my reasons) - the Hi-Point in 9 mm made the LCR feel like a very rough gun. I would remark on the smoothness of the Hi-Point after

Then there's the day I rented a 686 . . the barrel was either 4 or 5 inches - I've had a love for the gun ever since and I've just got one of my own that I'll be bringing to the range in 10 days. The 686 feels like a Cadillac compared to the LCR. Smooth. Well proportioned and disposition . . On the other hand. But that's what you are to expect from a snubnose

 

[Highhawk1948]

No thanks, I like my model 60.

 

[CH4]

NO!!!!!!!!!!

^^^^^^^^^^^
And hell no!!!!!

 

[HeyJoe]

i have 8 j frames and two I frames. I also want a LCR .327 I wouldnt say rather but i would say either.

 

[Edmo]

Here's a twist... Hiking and hunting sidearm.

Since I moved from Alaska to Arkansas some thirteen-ish years ago, I'm back at the top of the food chain again. I really don't have a need to carry a big heavy magnum in the woods these days unless I'm handgun hunting.

For a sidearm during hiking or hunting I want light, accurate, and in a caliber adequate for self defense as well as small game. Revolvers in 38 Special fit this bill well. Unlike sometimes ammo sensitive semi-autos, I can shoot extra light handloads for small game which will always work in a revolver.

Let's look at my wants:

- Light weight (less than a pound... carry all day and for several days)
- Accurate 3" barrel (longer sight radius for aiming, more velocity)
- Adjustable sights (accurate with different loads)
- 38 Special (meets the "Walmart" test... Ammo is readily available everywhere)

The Ruger LCRx 3"meets all of these requirements. What current production S&W gun equals this? Crickets...

I'm a big fan of the J frame and carry one often, but S&W doesn't have anything close to the 3" LCR for a light weight hiking sidearm.

On edit: My only dislike is the very vertical grip angle. I prefer the "GLOCK-like" grip angle of the S&W J frames.

Bob's your uncle!

Edmo

 

[dwever]

I'm a traditionalist. I don't even like unfluted cylinders, slab sided barrels or modernized ejector rod shrouds.

Ha. I think the primary evidence you're a traditionalist is that you like a revolver.

 

[diyj98]

I have both and still haven't decided which I like better. As far as plastic revolver, I remember when plastic automatic pistols first shocked us. Now just about everybody makes one.