Anyone picked one up? Looking for opinions, I'm considering an LCR, but the LCP seems like a good idea as it's .38 special +P
Just curious what you "bug" carriers think about these two little pistols.
LCP = .380 (pistol)
LCR = 38sp +p (revolver)
I haven't fired one yet.Can't be a bad gun it's a ruger
If I am not mistaken, the LCP is a .380 not a .38spl
Can you compare it to anything else you've shot? I held one in the shop and I wanted to buy it, but I've never fired one before.
Thanks for the info. I think I'll consider it for a backup carry. I decided to go with a Smith & Wesson Sigma .40 cal. It has a good weight, balance, and grip for me and I like the 14 round capacity.If you're asking me, I'll compare it for you.
I have a Smith .357 that weighs 22.5 ounces
An EAA Windicator .38 special that weighs 28.8 ounces
A Taurus .357 that weighs 24 oz.
In my case, compared with these others, the heavier the gun, the better the recoil.
The EAA is a freaking tank, and the recoil is incredibly light. As it relates to this discussion and the OP, this is my favorite of my revolvers. I feel like I could throw it off a 2 story building, pick it up, throw more ammo in it and it would fire.
The Smith and Taurus are middle of the road as far as recoil. Shooting a .357 (or a .38) you're gonna have recoil; there's no way around it.
The LCR had plenty of recoil, IMO, but you're talking about a 13.5 ounce revolver. I've said the same thing with the LCP; when you get down to it, if you need it in self defense, you're not gonna give a damn about recoil. You're gonna shoot and your adrenaline won't even notice the recoil.
The only thing I don't like is the DAO. When I'm at the range, I prefer to "cock the hammer" first. This isn't an option on the LCR. I will say this though, the trigger pull on the LCR is nothing compared to having to pull the trigger on the other 3 in double action 'mode'
My advice is that if you want it for carry, and it felt good; buy it.