LCR now in .357
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c919
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Nice! That just might be worth it for me.
I don't mind hard hitting recoil, and that would make a nice pocket piece....
I don't mind hard hitting recoil, and that would make a nice pocket piece....
wow6599
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$1 says it won't last 1000 rds with heavy loaded .357 mag ran through it
MCgunner
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Hmm, a few extra ounces never hurts. I shot a 12 ounce Smith in .357, no thanks. I don't know if I'd like 'em in 17 ounces, either, tell you the truth. Now, if I'd just bought a .38 LCR, yeah, I'd be kickin' myself. 
So, when's the .327 Federal due out?
So, when's the .327 Federal due out?
oasis618
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Pretty cool but not I think I'll stick with my .38.
OK, now we're talkin'. One reason the .357 snubbies have been out of the picture for me is that they run around 25 oz. Too heavy for EDC. The .38s run around 15-16 oz. This LCR weighs in at under 14 oz. so it is a contender.
Although I haven't shot the .38 LCR yet, reviews say that the polymer frame absorbs a lot of the recoil. We'll have to see if this model suffers from the flame-cutting problems observed with the first-gen LCRs.
Although I haven't shot the .38 LCR yet, reviews say that the polymer frame absorbs a lot of the recoil. We'll have to see if this model suffers from the flame-cutting problems observed with the first-gen LCRs.
MCgunner
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It's 17 ounces according to the site....
My Taurus .38 is 17 ounces and carries well in a pocket. Comes with a Hogue grip, my favorite, at least on K frames and the SP101. Wonder if they'll keep the SP101? I rather like the old girl. Yeah, it's heavy, but it don't hurt to shoot big loads in, either, and my money says it's a stronger gun, though I do believe the LCR would go more'n 1000 rounds with hot loads.
My Taurus .38 is 17 ounces and carries well in a pocket. Comes with a Hogue grip, my favorite, at least on K frames and the SP101. Wonder if they'll keep the SP101? I rather like the old girl. Yeah, it's heavy, but it don't hurt to shoot big loads in, either, and my money says it's a stronger gun, though I do believe the LCR would go more'n 1000 rounds with hot loads.
351 WINCHESTER
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Now that ought to be a hoot to shoot. Don't see how it could stand up to full house loads though.
The Lone Haranguer
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According to the weight specs I am seeing, the magnum is nearly four ounces heavier. Where does the extra weight come from?
Still, I think I would get a SP101 if I wanted to shoot magnums from a small-frame revolver.
Still, I think I would get a SP101 if I wanted to shoot magnums from a small-frame revolver.
For strictly a carry peice, I think I would want the .357 over a .38. If it ever came down to firing shots, I think a little (okay... a lot) extra recoil would hardy be noticed in a SHTF situation. You can always practice with the .38s at the range.
If I was buying a snubby, the LCR in .357 would definatly make my short list.
If I was buying a snubby, the LCR in .357 would definatly make my short list.
MCgunner
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It's a Ruger. They designed it strong enough, I'm sure. I'm not going to take bets on how long it'd go without developing some good end shake if fed a steady diet of hot loads, but then, now about the Smith 340PD scandium J frame? It's 12 ounces, a J frame, single sided frame with a side plate. It weighs, but 12 ounces.
Yeah, me, too. I'm comfortable with .38 special being enough power for self defense in a pocket revolver. I would also prefer a 3" barrel in .357 and that makes it a belt gun, anyway.
gwnorth
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A 13.5oz .357? No thank you, I like some heft to my revolvers when shooting .357 loads so I have some chance of actually controlling where the shots go.
i own a .38 LCR and love it i can control the recoil on it just fine others have shot it and said the they hated it and that it hurt
id give it a try at least and who knows might end up getting one down the road
ive never noticed any flame cutting on mine and ive dumped a case or two of ammo through it and alot of it is +P so i wouldnt fear the 357 breaking ruger makes tanks out of there revolvers anyway
more power to em i hope they do start making different models
so whats next ruger .44 Special?
id give it a try at least and who knows might end up getting one down the road
ive never noticed any flame cutting on mine and ive dumped a case or two of ammo through it and alot of it is +P so i wouldnt fear the 357 breaking ruger makes tanks out of there revolvers anyway
more power to em i hope they do start making different models
so whats next ruger .44 Special?
joeq
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Well now I have to get an LCR. I just can't resist this one. That should make one nice carry piece. Even if you hardly ever put 357 through it, you at least have the option.
the 357 looks as if the frame and barrel are just slighly larger and the cylinder is cut heavier (for obvious reasons) so i can only assume thats where the extra weight comes from
you can slide back and forth between the models for pictures on rugers web page and you can really compair
you can slide back and forth between the models for pictures on rugers web page and you can really compair
unclenunzie
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LCR-357 frame is noted as steel...
I would guess that contributes most to the additional weight over the standard LCR. I love my SP101, but I can certainly see this new LCR as a serious entry in the light weight CCW market.
I would guess that contributes most to the additional weight over the standard LCR. I love my SP101, but I can certainly see this new LCR as a serious entry in the light weight CCW market.
rswartsell
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I'd feel better about a lower price and I'd never buy a used one. No-one will convince me this is a gun for longevity.
DeepSouth
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I wouldn't buy the 38 Spl model, might buy the 357 model, but I would certainly buy a 44 special model.
But I like calibers that start with 4.
chicharrones
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With the extra ounces and that cushion grip, it might not hurt for every shot fired. For the first two cylinders full, anyway.
If I had to fire it in self defense, I probably wouldn't notice the way it felt in my hand. I'd be deaf as a rock though.
If I had to fire it in self defense, I probably wouldn't notice the way it felt in my hand. I'd be deaf as a rock though.
earlthegoat2
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I dont know what is so great about that boot grip option in 38 that justifies a 50 dollar difference.
yea me too truthfuly but i got the .38 when it was brand spankin new lol so i didnt get choices
its the boot grip AND XS tritium sight that bump it $50 id say thats about worth it
HECK YEA id love to see that myself maybe a good 8-10 shot
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