Pleasantly surprised with Ruger LCR

[SVTOhio]

Long story short after taking a CCW class with my girlfriend I lost my Ruger SP101 3" to be her designated defense gun (mostly in the home) that left me with nothing for a short time to carry. I decided the funds weren't there to purchase a new carry gun (vacation, engagement, too many other guns on the wish list) so I put my sig/GSG 1911-22 on the trading block here in Ohio. After about a week of communications with several people using armslist and MeWe I settled on trading for a Ruger LCR in 38 sp +p.
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After putting about 100 rounds through it (mostly 38 sp +p whitebox) I'm pleasantly surprised with the gun. The accuracy is right on with my SP101 but the thing that surprised me the most in the trigger. The guy I got the gun from said after buying her only shot it 5 times then it resided in his glovebox after that (I'll take that with a grain of salt). The trigger is butter smooth and actually feels better then the double action on my sp101. The thing is a snappy little shooter but should do well for a light weight carry gun. I see myself upgrading the sights to some night sights and that's probably about it for modifications.


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[Schwing]

I do agree that it is a great little gun. I have had mine for a few years now. I actually almost sold it shortly after buying it because I hated the trigger and could not hit the broad side of a barn with it.

After a few hundred rounds, the trigger is smooth and, with the practice, I shoot quite well with it. I used to be in the "Autos are the only smart carry choice crowd". The problem is that I found myself finding excuses not to carry either because of discomfort or clothing choices etc. With this little sucker, I don't have any excuse to not have at least 5 rounds on me 100% of the time.

 

[SVTOhio]

I do agree that it is a great little gun. I have had mine for a few years now. I actually almost sold it shortly after buying it because I hated the trigger and could not hit the broad side of a barn with it.



After a few hundred rounds, the trigger is smooth and, with the practice, I shoot quite well with it. I used to be in the "Autos are the only smart carry choice crowd". The problem is that I found myself finding excuses not to carry either because of discomfort or clothing choices etc. With this little sucker, I don't have any excuse to not have at least 5 rounds on me 100% of the time.

What holster have you been using?

 

[Schwing]

This DeSantis holster has worked very well for me:

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It stays in my pocket when I draw and it covers the trigger completely.

 

[Old Fuff]

When Ruger decided to make what became the LCR they started with a clean piece of paper and included a true double-action trigger rather then making a SA/DA system with the hammer spur removed and the rest enclosed in the frame - that is the case with S&W and Taurus.

So yes, the trigger pull is better, and the reason is not coincidental. The LCR makes maximum use of all the trigger leverage that's possible to get to rotate the hammer.

 

[danez71]

How's it shoot with standard 38s?

I've been thinking of getting one in 9mm as I don't have anything in 38 now... heck, I don't even have a revolver right now. It's something I may need to correct.

 

[antiquus]

They really did their homework on this one. It's clear when they rethought the small revolver that every single feature was looked at, my only complaint with the original .38 version was the hard to see sights, and a Williams FireSight fixed it.

If it's too snappy in .38, get the .357 version as it's a steel frame as opposed to 7075 aircraft aluminum in the .38 version. 3oz heavier though.

 

[SVTOhio]

How's it shoot with standard 38s?

I've been thinking of getting one in 9mm as I don't have anything in 38 now... heck, I don't even have a revolver right now. It's something I may need to correct.

They are quite snappy, not something you want to shoot all day but for defensive purposes it should work well. More accurate then I thought it would be as well.

 

[critter]

I owned one of those about 20 minutes one time. As soon as my wife picked it up, she declared it HERS! We've shot the heck out of it-I like it a lot and she loves it.

For her last BD, I added a set of crimson trace laser grips to it for her at her request.

I highly suggest that you DO NOT want her shooting at you with it either with or without the laser!

 

[SVTOhio]

I owned one of those about 20 minutes one time. As soon as my wife picked it up, she declared it HERS! We've shot the heck out of it-I like it a lot and she loves it.



For her last BD, I added a set of crimson trace laser grips to it for her at her request.



I highly suggest that you DO NOT want her shooting at you with it either with or without the laser!

My lady had a similar experience with my 3" SP101. She likes to shoot single action and the weight keeps the recoil to nearly nil.

 

[I6turbo]

The LCR is excellent. My wife and I had looked around a good bit for the right carry weapon for her -- all manner of semi-autos and small revolvers. When she handled the LCR .38 +P it was immediate like. We've both been very impressed with it. Ruger did a fantastic job with the gun.

 

[22-rimfire]

Yes, Ruger hit it out of the park with this revolver. I only own the 22 version now. I want the 38spl (LCRX) version with the exposed hammer and 3" barrel. It would likely see a fair amount of use.

 

[Alte Schule]

Have 3. The LCRx 3" in .38 spl., .22 Mag and the .327 Federal. All fine pistols.

.22 Mag.w/laser: Love the caliber but the trigger is harsh as I guess it should be with a rimfire. Great range gun.

LCRx: Lightweight and accurate. Can use +P ammo. With holster weighs just a little over 20 ozs. Like to see the cylinder expanded to hold six rounds.

.327 Federal: Can't say enough good things about this pistol. Will shoot .32, .32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Mag and .327 Fed. Mag. Six Shot. Loaded with Speer Gold Dot 115 gr. its my primary CC pistol.

My Mitch Rosen OWB Holster (75$ @ Shop Ruger) will hold all three pistols and my SP 101 .357 w/o a problem.

 

[WheelGunMan]

I own the LCR in .22WMR...an excellent little revolver. Looking to get one in .357 too.

 

[.22M.R.F.]

Sorta wish I had one in .327 Magnum

The caliber is more than adequate for self defense and as mentioned in an above post will also accommodates the .32 Short, the .32 S&W Long and the .32 H&R Magnum, its just too versatile to ignore. Certainly looking forward to the other manufacturer changing its mind and adding a .327 Magnum to their line even though there are examples of their discontinued models chambered in .32 H&R Mag. they stopped short of the .327. Are there any of you who share this opinion?

 

[SwampWolf]

To my old school eyes and sensibilities, the Ruger LCR is one of the ugliest revolvers ever made. But, the superb da pull (at least as compared to a typical Smith J-frame) has made me a convert. I'll buy an LCR chambered in .327 Federal Magnum as soon as they become available in my area. I love the sixth shot capability and smooth trigger pull-but still hate the looks and always will. But function before form is always my mantra when considering any firearm for self-defense.

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

To my eyes, the LCR is less ugly than any other hammerless (shrouded hammer) revolver.

The LCR-X fixed that (snubby or 3"), but they need to bring it out in the rest of the calibers offered for the LCR.

Andy

 

[Tallball]

I fully agree on the 32 magnum calibers. With so many new shooters out there not used to recoil and getting handguns for CC/HD, it seems like many more could be sold. I think 32 magnums are a good choice for those looking for something more useful than a 22, but with less recoil than a 38 or 9mm.

I guess it's kind of the self-fulfilling prophecy of people won't buy them because they're not popular enough.