LCR range report

[sj kahr k40]

Only had about 20 minutes at the range to shoot my new LCR, put 35 rounds thru it and I'm very happy with it, my carry ammo shoots to point of aim and the trigger is smooth

 

[sepe]

I've been checking the LCR out. Also been checking out the S&W 442 and the 642. Handled the 442 and the LCR but haven't had the chance to shoot them yet.

 

[sj kahr k40]

I looked into the new Bodyguard .38 but I liked the grip better on the LCR

 

[lawrra]

I looked into the new Bodyguard .38 but I liked the grip better on the LCR

Did you go with the Hogue or CT?

 

[sj kahr k40]

Did you go with the Hogue or CT?

Regular standard grip, didn't like the Hogue, they are too short, gonna get a Big dot though

 

[tradertator]

Aren't the standard grips on these made by Hogue?

 

[lawrra]

Aren't the standard grips on these made by Hogue?

That's what I thought. On Ruger's website there are two options, both Hogue. One is the Boot grip (straight), and the Tamer (finger grooves).

 

[sepe]

The one I handled had the Boot grip and I didn't really like it.

 

[sj kahr k40]

That's what I thought. On Ruger's website there are two options, both Hogue. One is the Boot grip (straight), and the Tamer (finger grooves).

I have the tamer, didn't like the boot grip

Didn't realize they were Hogue's

 

[NickL45]

I'm thinking of getting an LCR myself. What is your carry round?

I'm carrying a S & W 638 now and have been carrying Gold Dot 135 +P. I like the J frame, but hate the front site. I've found a few places that will replace the front sites with a big dot nite site, but they cost +/- $200. I've been considering just getting a LCR with big dot already on it.

 

[cosermann]

+1 on the LCR. Better trigger than the 642/442 and I like the ability to easily swap out the pinned front sight. +P recoil is what some would consider 'stout,' but that's the price you pay for a 13 oz. 38. The Hogue grip's gel insert along the back of the frame is a nifty idea that dampens felt recoil a bit as well.

 

[ludlow]

I really like my LCR as well. Light weight, easy to carry. Has anyone tried the LCR 357? I'm curious what the recoil would be like in such a light package.

Has anyone found a night sight for the LCR, I've not looked recently but a few months ago I could not find one.

 

[Pocketman]

I appreciate you sharing the LCR experience. I've fondled a couple of LCRs. Never fired one, but they seem pretty smooth and light. Really different than the M36 and M60 I usually carry. As a casual comment, it's sort of funny looking. The S&W Bodyguard .38 felt pretty good too, other than the backward revolving cylinder. Might buy one if it didn't have the built in laser.

BTW - Usually carry j-frames with 125 gr Hornady JHP XTP (non +P)

 

[NickL45]

Here is a link to the XS big dot site:
New Products 2010

Ruger sells a LCR now that comes with one.

 

[cosermann]

I'm thinking of getting an LCR myself. What is your carry round?

My preferences (in order):
1. Remingtion 158gr +p LSWCHP
2. Speer 135gr +p Gold Dot HP
3. Corbon 110gr +p DPX

 

[sj kahr k40]

I'm thinking of getting an LCR myself. What is your carry round?
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I can't find the box but IIRC they are 135 grain and they have the polymer tip by Hornady, maybe the TAP

 

[Pocketman]

125 gr Nyclads is a good snubbie round.

 

[cosermann]

125 gr Nyclads is a good snubbie round.

.38 Special Federal 125gr Nyclad JHP (S&W Model 60)

Draw your own conclusions.

 

[lawrra]

I can't find the box but IIRC they are 135 grain and they have the polymer tip by Hornady, maybe the TAP

I'm guessing critical defense. Does it look like this?

 

[sj kahr k40]

I'm guessing critical defense. Does it look like this?

That's the one