WheelGunMan
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I have 2 - LCR's...one in .357 and one in .22WMR and 2 - 3" LCRx's in the same configuration. They are extremely well made tough little guns and I would recommend them highly in 9MM configuration. I may still eventually get one. As far as crimp jumping is concerned, I have to agree with Ernie Bass in his above post. In looking at the weight of some auto loaders being the same as the LCR9MM...I'm guessing it is ammo specific.wheelgunman I think you will like the 9mm. I reload for it and have around 1,500 rounds on hand and enough components to load another 4,000 or so right now. That was why I was hoping someone could sell me on a 9mm revolver since I have so much ammo. Years ago there was one of the S&W 9mm revolvers in a local pawn shop. The one that had the fingers that spread out and caught the case rims to eject so no moon clips were needed. I have many times regretted not buying that gun.
I started reading gun magazines way back in the early 1980s when the 9mm handguns were getting all the press. Especially the Hi-Cap guns that were coming out every week it seemed. And then the Glock and all the press surrounding it hit the streets.
I think your decision to start reloading was a wise one. I always beat the drum for people to reload. I have been reloading for around 40 years now and I never experience the ammo shortages that others go through. Plus its just fun to do. I would rather reload than sit on my rear in front of a TV any day.
You mention that you reload for the 9MM...is that economically feasible? I understood that it's cheaper to buy bulk than reload. The only thing it would cost me is another set of dies.
Regarding my interest in the 9MM semi-auto. We over winter in Florida and the wife indicated her interest in a .380 for conceal carry. She has been shooting my LCR22WMR but was looking into a smaller gun for carry. We went to a local gun show and she keyed on a Kimber Micro .380. I was looking over the array of many different guns when a Glock43X caught my eye. I picked it up and was instantly enamored with it. I decided I was going to get one once I got back home to Michigan. Then all this craziness hit and we are currently hunkered down in North Carolina. We are planning to leave on the 30th and head towards Michigan.I have since rethought my desire for a G43X and decided to look seriously at a Sig Sauer P365 with a manual safety...because I groin carry IWB at 1 o'clock. Insomuch as I believe in keeping one chambered and at the ready when carrying, the thought of a negligent discharge concerns me.