I do like the LCR's , I really like the lightweight and the triggers .. But I do agree , to me the S&W Centennial models pocket carry better than the LCRs , it could just be me ..I’ve got the spurless 2 3/4” SP, a 640, 340PD, 49, and 442. I’ve had a couple of LCRs, but just can’t ever seem to warm up to them enough to justify keeping one. The SP is definitely an OWB proposition. A J, and more so the Centennial models, are the way to pocket carry IMO. The LCR was more of a Centennial/Bodyguard cross to me, but not as efficient as either. FWIW.
I really like my LCR. The build quality is nice as well as the trigger. It doesn't feel cheap or un-robust. It's probably the only poly revolver that I'll every own. I don't like and can't stand pocket carry; however, when I use to with my LCR, I don't recall there ever being any issues.
Get a 3in model60 with the largest grips that don’t bother your carry style
I'm amazed at the posters that will go to great lengths to fix up a Taurus but can't tear down an SP101 to smooth out the trigger.
Very nice family collection there.Why not go in the middle and look at a SIX shot Kimber K6s. Pretty much the same size as a J-frame with the solid build of the Ruger.
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....A newbie won't know or mind the difference, but if you have put many rounds....
Earlier in the thread I posted that I would pretty much prefer to carry a J-frame snubby or K-frame snubby instead of an Sp101 snubby.
Bourbon and Gunbroker are a bad combination.
My 2.5" SP101 in 357 magnum should arrive at my FFL on Saturday.
View attachment 816055 I’ve had every Snub talked about except the new Kimber and new Colt. I felt for a five shooter the SP101 was too heavy. If I’m going to go heavy I carry my seven shooter. I didn’t like the LCR trigger. The release was too long for me. I like the J-Frames better. With a grip change I can shoot the lightweights for a long time. They also carry well in my pockets. So, I carry Two guns every day. Sometimes the seven shot in the waist and a 442 is always in my pocket. Sometimes I carry Two J-Frames
In my case, the Taurus was my first and only snubby at the time. Had motivation to smooth it out. The SP101 came along later after I had acquired SW638 and SW64 snubbies. Snubby for belt & pockets already covered for me & mine.
Then, there is the BIG problem with the SP101 that can't be fixed, assuming the SP101 can be smoothed: long trigger pull & return travel relative to S&W J-frames and small-frame Taurus. LCR has this, but starts off with a much smoother and lighter trigger than the SP101. If you are used to S&W triggers, moving to SP101/LCR requires a different approach. A newbie won't know or mind the difference, but if you have put in many rounds behind the S&W or Taurus and know their feel, going to the Ruger snubbies is jarring and produces poorer results. Especially on the return, where if you think the first "ker-chunk" on the SP101 means the trigger has reset and you begin to squeeze again, you have just horked your next trigger pull.
Was it buy now or an auction?It was $400 for "new old stock".
Not a screaming deal, but not terrible.
Now installing app to access Gunbroker only via breathalyzer...
You did well for $400 (IMO)and it won't punish you nearly as much as the 11-16 oz snubs that carry well but no fun to shoot. I recently bought a 5720 2.25" SP 101 DAO second hand, new last March for $450 OTD. The 357 Perfecta 158 gr was brutal with wood Pachmayr grips. The Hogue rubber monogrip made the 357s very manageable and 38 spl+P very comfortable for a snub. The SP 101 is more of a challenge to carry. Finding the right holster is often hit or miss so I've been cruising e-bay for old leather in the $18-34 range. I've found an old Bucheimer and Bucheimer-Clark "Concealer" that hold the SP high and tight to my body.It was $400 for "new old stock".
Not a screaming deal, but not terrible.
Now installing app to access Gunbroker only via breathalyzer...
It will be fun to put some 357's through it to see if it punishes my hand much.