Ruger LCR vs LCP

[Flfiremedic]

For those that have shot both, which has the least recoil...very recoil sensitve young lady wants one or the other, both are comfortable to hold, but she would rather learn with the one with least recoil...I have an LCR 357 and its pretty interesting when it goes off...she would be getting or at least shooting standard loaded 38s...not sure about 380 or 380 +p.

Thanks.

 

[Mayvik]

I'd say if the LCP is "comfortable to hold" (aka fits well in her hand), that's probably the best choice. Most complaints about recoil in small .380s are related to having to hold the gun awkwardly with 2 fingers..if she can get a proper grip on it recoil should be snappy but easy to deal with.

You could also try to find a .32 H&R mag revolver as another option, if buying used isn't an issue.

 

[loadedround]

Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate? That's the kind of decison yu'have to make...a semi-auto or revolver. Both make excellent concealed carry pieces. I own and carry a LCP.

 

[Lawdawg45]

I must respectfully disagree with the comments so far. You made a very important statement when you said she is "recoil sensitive", which tells me that she possibly will have hand/wrist control issues which could lead to a semi-auto malfunction. I would start with a revolver, but not the Polymer model you mentioned, go with the standard J-frame with combat grips........IMHO

LD45

 

[jad0110]

It really depends on which fits her hand best. Personally, I find small .380s to kick significantly harder than small .38s, probably because they are so tiny I can't get even a halfway decent grip on them.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I must agree with Lawdawg45, I would highly recommend a S&W J-Frame in model 642 (stainless) or 442 (blued). From the factory, with the OEM rubber Hogue grip, she should do well with some tame ammo (non +P) to start out.

 

[jad0110]

Upon thinking about it, I'm not sure either one is going to work for someone who is "very recoil sensitive". In the small auto, she might consider dropping down to a .32 ACP. I know some folks who are so recoil sensitive that a .22 is as high as they'll go. Best for her to choose a weapon that she will actually practice with, rather than one that hurts so bad she fires 4 rounds through it and throws it in a drawer or her purse.

But what is she going to use this gun for? Concealed carry? Home defense? Range fun / plinking? If it is for home protection only, you might have her try some larger, heavier handguns that absorb recoil better. If she has small hands, a round butt S&W K frame .38 special might be an option, just as one example.