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

[olympicmotors]

I looked at an LCR closely before buying my 640 pro.

As soon as I picked one up I knew it was too light for 357s ( in my opinion )

that swayed me toward an all steel gun for magnums.

My 640 is about all I can handle when shooting 357s. , with 38s it is a real pussycat.

 

[basscrazed]

BABY TOY! I carry a ruger 44 mag revolver.....in the unlikely event that i miss some scumbag it will scare him to death or definitely make him reconsider his actions...( i never miss)

 

[crystal river charlie]

I have 2 lcr's and trade off as to witch I carry.

 

[4Given]

Form follows function....OR does it???

I have both an LCR and a S&W 640.

***I only carry the LCR at night (so I can't look at it).

***In the daytime, the 640 proudly rides on my hip in a DeSantis "Mini Scabbard".

I fully realize the LCR is one ugly handgun....BUT the feel and utility is great!

 

[Erich]

I do. I never pocket-carry a J anymore; the LCR has taken that role.

 

[ibewbull]

No

I have never shot an LCR I have handled them and was not keen on the feel.
The only contender as a J option is my SP 101 three inch or a K frame 2 1/2.
If the LCR were more homely it would be a Glock.

 

[S&W1006]

I posted before but an update I traded my SP101 for an LCR in 357 magnum. The LCR is my everyday carry. I plan to buy an airweight J fame at some point but I am very happy with the LCR plus now they make it in 9mm and I might add a second one in 9mm.

 

[JFrames4ever]

I like both

A while back I was shopping for a new CCW and was faced with the same dilemma. Many people sometimes jokingly say get both. So I did. I have several different J Frames as my avatar would suggest I really like shooting the LCR. My favorite is a 940-1 for shooting, but it is pretty heavy for pocket carry. The easiest to carry is my 340 PD, but I shot the fiber optic off it during qualifying with it, even with 38 specials, but finished by pointing and still qualified. For me the S&W air weights, I.e. 642 and 442 seem to be the perfect compromise between shoot ability and carriability. My .02 cents worth

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

I posted before but an update I traded my SP101 for an LCR in 357 magnum. The LCR is my everyday carry. I plan to buy an airweight J fame at some point but I am very happy with the LCR plus now they make it in 9mm and I might add a second one in 9mm.

I might watch my review on the 9mm for all the info first. I'd post the vid, but the boss guy doesn't like that. It's on youtube under the same name as here.

 

[Pef]

I shot an LCR this weekend. On the positive side it had a nice trigger pull and I was very accurate point shooting with it. On the negative side the trigger felt weak on the rebound, and I outraced it a couple of times. Also, this was one of two range guns, and the other LCR had a broken trigger that would not reset. Thus I do have concerns about the robustness of the trigger design of the LCR.

 

[S&W1006]

I might watch my review on the 9mm for all the info first. I'd post the vid, but the boss guy doesn't like that. It's on youtube under the same name as here.

Thanks I watched it. That makes sense. I was concerned with the 357 magnums jumping crimp in such a light gun but I didn't have any issues. I still think I want one in 9mm for the speed of reloading. I would definately test my ammo first.

 

[savit260]

Let me preface this by saying I've owned J frames in the past, and I've spent time behind the trigger of the lightweight and steel .357 and 38 special J's of many flavors.

I initially found the LCR to be ugly but found the triggers to be far superior to any factory J frame. Comparable to a J with a decent trigger job.
Ergonomically , I just don't get along well with J frames and the LCR fits my better with my hand/fingers.

Was still a bit skeptical of the LCR until I had an opportunity to shoot one with some fairly hot factory ammo and then some milder .357's.

I can't say enough good things about the trigger and the way it felt and shot compared to the S&W's.

They won't win any beauty contests, but its a damned fine pocket revolver.

That said, if I didn't have a Colt Cobra for when I want a pocket size revolver (not very often, but they have there place) I'd have an LCR .357 for that role.

Much more pleasant to shoot with .357's than any J frame (steel or lightweight) I've ever fired.

 

[grover99]

I have owned and carried J frames but I now only carry the LCR in 9mm for the same reasons given above. Right now my back up carry is an LCR in 22mag just because that is what I have. When I recover from holiday spending and taxes I am looking at the 3 inch LCRx. I guess you can say I just like the LCR.

 

[bigsteve113]

I carried a 642 for many, many years. Retired it for a SP101. After I got the LCR .357, I retired the SP101. I tried to not like the LCR as much as the SPand 642, but it outperforms them both so bad that I can't help but love it ! Pretty, it ain't, but it shoots like a dream! Kinda like a Glock, ugly, but works so well you carry 'em anyway!

 

[rwsmith]

Elaborate just a little......

Personally, I wouldn't own let alone carry either one of these revolvers!

Judging from your handle I'd assume that you own and possibly carry an 'N' frame. Can you carry concealed?

 

[Waywatcher]

Rather carry? I dunno. Either would be fine in a pinch and I've owned both.

I'd rather pocket carry the smith due to the cylinder release, but they're both perfectly capable revolvers.

 

[ATF]

Love my 60 J frame .38 it's just superb but I also like my Sig P938
The 60 is much more enjoyable to shoot but the P938 has a couple of extra rounds. Both can get the job done. Best of both worlds.

 

[kbuckey]

My 649 has had a trigger job and it shoots really well, but with hot .38 Spl loads it is less pleasant to shoot than my SP101 or my LCR with full house .357 Mags. I carry the LCR just because it's lighter than the SP101. Must admit that when I go for range sessions the SP101 gets the bulk of the work because it's really a treat to shoot.

 

[Dghost]

I used to own an LCR. It was a nice gun, but I prefer the S&W airweight. I like the cylinder release better on the J frame and also in my opinion, the LCR had more felt recoil.

 

[kframefansc]

I bought the LCR in 38 spec several months ago. Sweet trigger but the cylinder locked up on the first shot. Sent it back for warranty repairs. They said it was the transfer bar. I don't trust any gun that breaks on me so I went back to my 642 no lock. I've had three new Rugers in the last six months and all three had to go back for repairs straight out of the box.