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

[Hapworth]

Simply: no.

I'm sure the other is a capable gun, but the S&W J-frame is proven, classic, and there's a configuration for every occasion.

 

[fdw]

I decided on the LCR in 38 over the J frame. Bought mine with a factory installed xs sight and have been very pleased with the gun.

Great trigger, small, not bad on recoil. More accurate than I am.

My wife carries the 22 in LCR and is very capable with hers.

Best!

 

[Harrison]

The J frame is Ok, but the LCR has some attributes that make it better. Personally I traded my J frame in on a Kahr PM9. It is the same weight, carriers more shells in a more effective caliber and is significantly thinner. The trigger is better and the little pistol more comfortable to shoot. All and all, as a pocket pistol the J frame is becoming obsolete.

 

[Hapworth]

All and all, as a pocket pistol the J frame is becoming obsolete.

Greater simplicity, reliability and safety never become obsolete.

 

[jimmyj]

1. 357 magnum in a small five shot revolver (regular or lightweight)-NO!
2. I do not pocket or ankle carry ! (real life experiences)
3. When I place my hand prior to drawing--I want a hand full of grip where I have full control of the grip without changing hand position.
5. "K" frame two inch in a IWB or OWB holster is my EDC

*** My Opinion: If I carry, carry a full size weapon

 

[Fredo Batali]

Not only no, but uhm... No. A polymer revolver, no way. I don't always carry "plastic", but when I do I carry a Glock

De Oppresso Liber

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Not no, but hell no!

My brother has a brand new m60 and that thing is punishing enough to shoot 357 out of. I can't imagine what 357 out of the LCR would be like to shoot..it only weighs what, 13 oz empty??

I'll stick with my m36 for my small CC revolver. If I had to use it in a real emergency, 38spl can get the job done just fine.

 

[caryg]

J frame becoming obsolete? In pocket carry. Wow some people on here are getting senile in their old age.

 

[mikeruns]

Not really interested in lightweight 357's or 38's...I do have a 2-1/8" SP101 in 357 and a 3" square butt M36 and like them a whole lot as my small revolvers. They are not light, but like Bill Miner, "I like a gun with a little more heft".... :->

 

[Fchewy]

LCR .357 = 17oz. Stainless frame.
LCR 38+P = 13oz. Aluminum frame.

 

[Arik]

I would. For a carry gun it has to be reliable, even if it's made out of paper. So the materials don't bother me, plastic or not. Like Jimmy said "I want a hand full of grip" so I would swap the wood for Hogue rubber anyway. And the holsters I like are hybrid IWB so I have all the options I ever need for a LCR or a J frame. And i dont have problem with the 357 recoil. That being said I only carry something that small when i have no choice. Otherwise it's a full size, or close to, semi auto

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[dkp9782]

LCR vs. J frame

in a word. yes

 

[Old cop]

I tried the LCR at my local range and found that I short stroked the trigger under rapid fire. The grip thing is easily solved w/the Smith and it's the platform I'm used to, so I'll stay w/my 442 or M38. So there's nothing wrong w/the LCR, it's just not for me.

 

[shipwreck2]

I went back and forth between the lcr and j frames for a long time. the decision factor for me was the slightly smaller dimensions is the j frame and the grip of the lcr tended to grab my pockets more making it more difficult to get out. for some reason on the lcr I was slower to get on target. The lcr is a fine gun but for my needs the j frame was a better fit. I may get a 101 one of these days or a ruger 44 but for small and med frame s&w is my pick.

 

[nitestalker700]

NO!!!!!!!!!!

I have had them all, carried most but right now I am using a sp 101 2.5 inch .357 , loaded with hornady 38 +p hydra shocks.

 

[oneminute]

I carry an LCR and J frames. I prefer the sights on the LCR though.
Both are fine weapons that will serve you well.

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[S&WIowegan]

Lot of responses here from what sound like grumpy old men who have no intention of trying any LCR. I'm an old man and a competitive shooter. I'm generally not grumpy.

I carry a 442 most of the time and also the Bodyguard 38 and the LCR. We have regular IDPA matches with at least one BUG stage. I usually shoot my 442 with 130 gr hardball and beat most of the auto shooters(partly because I CAN shoot weak hand only). I gave the LCR a chance to show its stuff and a strange and unacceptable thing happened. Shooting weak hand only, my left hand managed to push the cylinder release and put the gun out of battery. No more carrying an LCR!!

 

[GerSan69]

"Would Anyone Rather Carry a Ruger LCR than their J Frame??"
Lemme think about that a sec...
NO.
There are some firearms out there, including some Rugers, that I'd say maybe to if a half-way decent S&W was out of my price range or otherwise not available. Certainly not a butt-ugly plastic revolver (and I have to say the relatively new S&W .38 Bodyguard is out of the question also.) But since Js are plentiful, there's no reason to settle for anything but the "King of compacts."
I don't think I'm usually grumpy, I simply appreciate S&W quality.

 

[Matt Hooper]

that nasty looking Pontiac Aztec.

LMAO - The ugliest car ever!

 

[Matt Hooper]

Been actually thinking about the LCR as my next gun. EDC (most winter days) this beautiful humpback 649. Pretty heavy for pocket carry though but the most accurate snub I have ever shot. I am interested in the LCR for summer carry. I do have a 432PD loaded with .32 H&R Magnums but also looking for something I can shoot .38s in. I have to say just dry firing, the LCR trigger seems quite good.

Was at my LGS today and fondled a 340PD. Have to say I am intrigued with that gun… Oh, decisions decisions…