Ed Bulldog
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Thank you for your responsemy own experience owning and/or shooting these members of the ruger lcr lineup.
lcr 22lr. still have it. swapped short ruger grips to longer ruger grips, which greatly improves geometry in my hand, but still ok as a holstered (not pocket) ccw. beware that a rapid ammo dump (how i would employ any 22lr handgun for protection) can lock the cylinder when you all too easily short stroke the lcr 22lr’s trigger. i wish that mine had an exposed hammer for single action capability. i like my lcr 22lr better than the s&w 317 22lr revolver, which i sold. i prefer to shoot & carry my ruger sr22 over my lcr 22lr.
lcr 22wmr. gone. way too much distracting flashbang, only six shots, from its snubbie barrel for little more result over 22lr. 22wmr is best out of my 5.5” ruger single six.
lcr 327mag. shot a cousin’s. excellent in 32long, fine in 32mag, obnoxious in 327mag. assuming that one solves the ammo supply question, this is the one lcr that i recommend without hesitation, over all the others, i.m.e.
lcr 38sp. gone. i simply prefer the s&w snubbie experience in my hand. the longer grip improves this lcr though. way less aftermarket choices for grips & holsters than is enjoyed by s&w (and taurus) snubbies.
lcr-x 38sp. bought it because it was cheap at $300, and i was intrigued with its 3” barrel and exposed hammer. its standard longer grips serve it very well. seems best suited as a trail, field & stream, sidearm, carried in a shoulder holster, because it is so thin and lightweight. its longer barrel and single action capability give it more accuracy. however, it wont be my daily ccw as its 3” barrel is uncomfortable when i am seated, driving.
QUESTION
What would be your choice for EDC - LCR 38 -or- J frame-?
Thank you