Looking for a new CCW - LCR or G26?

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I'm looking at picking up a new CCW...really looking at the Ruger LCR in .38 or the Glock 26 in (9mm). This will be strictly a CCW piece. It won't be a range toy. I'll put enough rounds through it the get and stay proficient.

I'm looking for the best mixture of concealability, comfort, and reliability.

The Glock holds 10 to the LCR's 5. Point for Glock.
The LCR is a revolver and dead nuts reliable. Point LCR.
9mm vs. .38?? I'm guessing for SD purposes it's nearly a toss-up with all the +P ammo out there. Points for both.
The Ruger is a bit cheaper, but 9mm ammo is cheaper. No Points.

Any comments on the concealbility, comfort, or anything else on these two products?
 
The LCR is going to be more concealable and more comfortable to carry than the glock 26. If you get the LCR, you will probably need more ammo to be a good shot with it. It takes practice to master a snub, in my experience, but it can be done.

I think the important question is: How do you plan on carrying?
Front pocket in a holster? LCR hands down.
IWB or OWB? Might as well get the glock 26.

Don't kid yourself. You're going to end up with both eventually.
 
jon - it will be IWB mostly, but pocket carry in cargo shorts every once in awhile wouldn't hurt.

and I think you know me well...I'll eventually end up with both.
 
Why? Revolver reliability vs. increased capacity is what it boils down to. Those seem to be fair points to debate.
 
Revolver reliability is a myth. A Glock will beat or match a revolver in reliability tests almost every time in real world environments.

ETA:The Glock advantage is not simply increased capacity (which is vast; 10/12/15/17/19/33rds. +1) The Glock is thinner, smaller in many dimensions, more reliable in austere conditions, more practically accurate, vastly more durable, vastly more corrosion proof, significantly more powerful/only 6ozs. heavier and has a far greater array of factory and aftermarket support.

It is really no contest. They are not comparable weapon systems.
 
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Reaper is right. They are not comparable weapon systems. Get the LCR if you want a light weight gun to go with you anywhere and everywhere. If you don't mind carrying the additional weight and dressing around the gun, go with the Glock. One is not more reliable than the other...(Note: The LCR doesn't have a track record yet, so if anything the reliability point should go to Glock). I own a Glock 26 and a S&W 642. The 642 really is more of a 'go with you all the time' kind of weapon. If you are truly headed into hostile territory, well then bring a Glock 21. Ultimately, you need to do the cost benefit analysis and risk assessment. Do you need those extra 6 rounds out of the 26? Only you can decide.
 
I have had more jams out of my S+W revolvers than all of my 5 (soon to be 6 tonight) glocks combined.
While I love S+W revolvers, even had a few I would carry. I choose to carry my G26 for summer, and G30 for winter.

I used to hate Glocks. Everyone has one. Now I see why. They are great carry pistols. I do believe there are better range toys out there though. (they get kinda boring)
 
Glock 26/vs Ruger LCR

I have the Glock 26, the Ruger LCR, and the Ruger LCP. Each has it's advantages and disadvantages however....I find the Glock easier to hit the target with and for me that's what it's all about.

My main problem is not having a good place to practice. Inside range is expensive and just plugging holes in paper surely isn't best practice. I think I've got some good guns, but really not as prepared and should be.
 
As jon said:

Pocket carry=LCR.

IWB=G26.

The LCR is smaller and lighter enough, fully loaded, to make a big difference on suitability for pocket carry. Any other mode goes to the G26. If I were going to carry a bigger/heavier revolver, it would be the SP-101, not the LCR .357. Then there's the 640, that straddles the lines. They are all good guns.
 
My vote is for the G26: they are fun to shoot (no problems with recoil, even +P is reasonable) so you can take to the range as much as you want for proficiency, have higher capacity, reliable and pretty much equally concealable.
 
Easy choice, G26. I pocket carry one everyday, all day long--don't even know it's there. Get the right pocket holster (Alabama pocket holster). You're welcome. Regards,

Nail
 
ETA:The Glock advantage is not simply increased capacity (which is vast; 10/12/15/17/19/33rds. +1) The Glock is thinner, smaller in many dimensions, more reliable in austere conditions, more practically accurate, vastly more durable, vastly more corrosion proof, significantly more powerful/only 6ozs. heavier and has a far greater array of factory and aftermarket support.
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where is the jerking off smiley???
 
Well, it would be best if you could test fire both platforms before you buy. You might find that you can't hit the broad side of a barn with one of them. Most will find the G26 easier to shoot, some wierdos like me do better with small wheel guns (Glocks just feel plain wrong in my hand).

Revolver reliability is a myth. A Glock will beat or match a revolver in reliability tests almost every time in real world environments.
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So I suppose my experiences are a fluke? I've experienced crap-outs with both platforms, but percentage wise I've experiened fewer wheelgun problems. Admittidly the worst failure was with a revolver, a 22LR Taurus 94 with a binding cylinder (which is a common failing of that particular model, BTW). And none of the very few revolver problems other than ammo-related issues I've experienced have snuck up on me. For example, my S&W K-22's DA trigger will begin to stiffen as the ejector rod backs out (and I've never experienced that problem on post '59 S&Ws with the opposite threaded ejector rods).

Also, define real world environment. I don't subject my carry weapon to the sort of filthy abuse that a soldier will. But I have fired quite a number of different platforms while on my back, at a sideways angle with a less than ideal hold on the gun. I figure getting knocked to the ground, sustaining possible injuries would be a realistic situation, God forbid I'm ever jumped. Results were about a 50-75% stovepipe rate with polymer guns like XDs and Glocks. But my 1911 and revolvers don't seem to care much how they are held (granted, the 1911 has picked up a reliability issue lately, probably need to swap the mainspring and magsprings).

In the end, anything can and does break. Have confidence with whatever you pick and go with it. I can't tell you which gun is best for you, any more than I can tell you which brand of running shoes to wear.
 
No problem there Reap, happens to the best of us.:D:D

However, I think you missed something in your list. I can truly say, without a doubt, that the Glock is BETTER LOOKING than the LCR! Now how often does that happen?:eek:

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As others have said, the two platforms are incomparable. If you're looking for an always gun, one that you can simply toss in a pocket and forget, the LCR is the ticket.

I like Glocks, but I really don't like the Baby variety. Reason is I feel that there are other platforms that fill the niche better than the Baby Glocks. While slightly slimmer that a J frames cylinder, remember that the Glock maintains that width throughout the entirety of the pistol. I find that width makes it difficult for pocket carry, especially getting a good grip while it's still in the pocket.

If you intend on primarily carrying IWB, I think you'd be better served with a G19, which is just as easy to conceal in that fashion yet a much better fighting platform.
 
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As others have said, the two platforms are incomparable. If you're looking for an always gun, one that you can simply toss in a pocket and forget, the LCR is the ticket.

If you intend on primarily carrying IWB, I think you'd be better served with a G19, which is just as easy to conceal in that fashion yet a much better fighting platform.
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I am getting so lazy.

But no reason to retype what has been so perfectly written.
 
LCR.... I keeep my G27 in the safe. The LCR is easy to carry, shoot, and with +P ammo will get the job done.
 
No way I'd own a LCR after what I've read about them. For the price point, it's not worth it to me.

Go with the Glock. You'll shoot it much more than the LCR.
 
If it was me...

I'd go with the LCR.

The Glock 26 is a nice piece, though. Wouldn't mind owning one. But for concealed carry, the LCR is considerably lighter and easier to carry.

Just my two cents.
 
The Glock holds 10 to the LCR's 5. Point for Glock.
The LCR is a revolver and dead nuts reliable. Point LCR.
9mm vs. .38?? I'm guessing for SD purposes it's nearly a toss-up with all the +P ammo out there. Points for both.
The Ruger is a bit cheaper, but 9mm ammo is cheaper. No Points.
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The Glock is also dead nuts reliable, perhaps even more so in adverse conditions. 9mm outmatches .38 even with +P ammo the velocity is way lower. The ruger is only about $100 cheaper. Unless you are planning on pocketing the gun I'd get the Glock 26.
 
First, before you even think about laying your money down for either handgun....


Go to a range that rents, or ask a friend if you can shoot his, and actually shoot both guns.




And then go and buy the Glock. ;)
 
If you are considering other options consider the taurus 709 slim, or kahr cw9. They are so much more comfortable to carry IWB than that fatty the glock 26.
 
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