Hi, as an older female, new to shooting, and having physical "issues" with my right hand I find both the Ruger LCR and LC9 easy to use. It took me a while to master racking the slide on the LC9 due to hand problems, but after being shown an alternate way to do it there was no longer a problem. I had some issues with the slide when the LC9 was new, but now that it is "broken in", factory goo cleaned out, and properly lubricated, it is easier to rack.
I almost got a S&W snubbie, but it was pointed out to me that the LCR trigger would require less strength to pull it than the S&W. I much prefer my LCR over the LC9 for ease of use, ease of cleaning (no disassembly required) and having it be point and shoot ready. I do not find the revolver to be very bulky at all, given the right holster/carry option. I do not purse carry as I find it not to be readily available and the prospect of having my purse stolen with gun in it leaves me cold.
I tried out many pistols and revolvers prior to making my purchase decision and LC9 is no less reliable than the LCR, but as a pistol is less "intuitive" to use. Of the two, I prefer the LCR.
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I almost got a S&W snubbie, but it was pointed out to me that the LCR trigger would require less strength to pull it than the S&W. I much prefer my LCR over the LC9 for ease of use, ease of cleaning (no disassembly required) and having it be point and shoot ready. I do not find the revolver to be very bulky at all, given the right holster/carry option. I do not purse carry as I find it not to be readily available and the prospect of having my purse stolen with gun in it leaves me cold.
I tried out many pistols and revolvers prior to making my purchase decision and LC9 is no less reliable than the LCR, but as a pistol is less "intuitive" to use. Of the two, I prefer the LCR.
There you go folks, just my Viking Queen