I've never shot one of these, but have been thinking about a backup carry piece, and thinking it should be a revolver (malfunction drill = "pull the trigger again").
Does anyone have one? Anyone shot one? What do you think? Is this an OK price?
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Revolver bleg
Last weekend I saw a Ruger LCR for sale for $350 (maybe negotiable).
I've never shot one of these, but have been thinking about a backup carry piece, and thinking it should be a revolver (malfunction drill = "pull the trigger again").
Does anyone have one? Anyone shot one? What do you think? Is this an OK price?
I've never shot one of these, but have been thinking about a backup carry piece, and thinking it should be a revolver (malfunction drill = "pull the trigger again").
Does anyone have one? Anyone shot one? What do you think? Is this an OK price?
which caliber, 38 Spl or 357 Mag?
ReplyDeleteI've shot one. It's not bad. I'm thinking of getting one as well. Of course, it's pretty far down the list and I'm not exactly swimming in gun money.
ReplyDeleteI think that there's no reason for the .357 Mag model. The XS sights work nicely. You don't have to bury the sight so far.
I have the 38 with boot grips and a night sight. Good carry gun, shoots much more mildly than you would expect for a gun that size and weight.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine has the 357, keeps saying good things about it too.
No help here, but I do like my .38 BUG... No need for a .357! See Jay G's snubbie from hell comments...
ReplyDeleteErin, this was the .357 model, but of course you can shoot .38 in it, too.
ReplyDeleteThe price is on the low end. Remember there is not a lot of markup on the low end of firearms anyway. You will likely spend more in gas driving to another merchant or paying for the transfer fee if it is out of state.
ReplyDeleteI'd do it even if I had to miss a couple of meals.
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Ahem...
ReplyDeleteSomeone you know wrote a review of the LCR.
How much did I like it? Even though I own two Smith & Wesson J-frame revolvers, I bought the LCR.
'Nuff said?
Carry a lot, shoot a little. These are not designed to be high round count guns. That's not to put them down, I would say the same of the small aluminum S&W's and the small pocket 9's.
ReplyDeleteI have shot one, with .38s.
My mom has the .357 and I've shot it. Some small issues with the long trigger pull and how that affects aim, but otherwise a very nice wheelgun. Light, easy to use, great for a carry piece. $350 seems a steal for it. I recommend you purchase it.
ReplyDeleteI would say one of the best factory trigger pulls I've ever felt. A quality carry piece especially for that price.
ReplyDeleteHere is your answer BP
ReplyDeletehttp://snarkyposters.blogspot.com/2012/08/borepatch-asks-question.html
I almost never get rid of guns. When I bought my LCR in .357, my od S&W 442 got traded off. The difference in the trigger was amazing. I also shot it a lot better, highly recommended
ReplyDeleteI have one in .357. I love it. Carry it all the time, even more than my G26. Fits great in a pocket, good trigger pull, easy to control, doesn't beat on your hands with full-power .357.
ReplyDeleteRuger Fanboi Sez:
ReplyDeleteNice at any price. It's a Ruger. Buy it.
Are you already a revolver shooter, Borepatch? If not, they can take some getting used to, especially the small ones.
ReplyDeleteIsegoria, I have a few revolver posts in my Range Review category. I liked the Ruger SP101, but it's big for a concealed piece. The Blackhawk was interesting and fun, but is clearly not appropriate for carry.
ReplyDeleteI've never fired this one.
i got the LCR .22. 8 rounds of .22 is more fun than most people can stand. :)
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