Ruger LCR

jbee said:

I did not buy one because it does not have a manual safety. Other then that, it is a nice size for a concealed weapon and fits into a cargo pants pocket fine with a holster.

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jbee,I have yet to see a revolver with a manual safety, unless there is some new model out that I haven't seen. I think in a bad situation a safety would be more likely to slow ya down. I don't like auto's with safeties either, that's why my current carry gun is a glock. Basically point and shoot. No time wasted fumbling with safeties and all in a situation where a second or two could mean your life. I agree on the size, that is why I like it. Small, light weight, and can fit in your pocket. Thanks for the comment.

pfoxy said:

Feller I work with has one. While it's certainly convenient from a concealability standpoint, my impression is that it'd be very difficult for someone with average-to-large hands to shoot accurately. It doesn't feel good in my hand and it just doesn't give me the warm, fuzzy feeling that my Walther PPKS does.

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Thanks pfoxy for the input. At 135 lbs. I have pretty small hands. Haven't been to a shop yet to check them out but I think It should have a nice fit and feel. It wouldn't be a daily shooter anyway , more for concealed carry at close range so accuracy isn't a real big problem either. Thanks.

Cheezywan said:

I'm "concidering" one myself. I like the caliber that it is chambered for.

Don't care much for the price that I see around here.

I'm not real "inspired" about construction either. Looks kinda modular and throw-away to me?

I have no "hands-on" experience yet. Want some though!

Cheezywan

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Thanks for the comment Cheezywan, I like that it is .38 also. As far as the polymer goes, lots of frames and all are polymer these days so maybe it is o.k. I haven't checked them out at the shop yet maybe in a day or two I'm gonna do that. Would like to be able to shoot one as well. I found a shop online that had a plain grip model for under $4oo (factory new) or at least it said it was new, but I saw mixed reviews on the shop. One of the online gun distributors is out of the plain grip model but has the laser grip one thru a local shop for about $660(including tax and fees). Just need to check if the "in store" prices are the same or if it's cheaper to get it thru the distributor.

jmortimer said:

I have read many owner reports/reviews - Based on that it seems to have a real nice trigger - reports from owners of both J Frames and LCR seem to support proposition that it;s trigger is superior to J Frame. Lately I have read a couple reports that the gun can't handle a lot of shooting. We shall see in the fullness of time. I would not mind having one - but I'm going to wait to see what improvements, if any, Ruger makes in generation 2 models.

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I appreciate your comments jmortimer, I have been reading basically the same, although a guy on you tube has complained of frame cutting. I believe he is using really hot loads and a lot of them for that to be happening. I read somewhere that he was overloading his reloads or something but who knows for sure.

mattsbox99 said:

I think its a good gun, a few owners have reported breaking transfer bars.

Ruger will take care of you though, whether there is a recall or you have a mechanical issue.

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Thanks mattsbox99, I have heard of the transfer bars "rattling" and making some noise but haven't heard of them breaking. Thanks for the info.