Picked up our new Ruger LCR

[bw210]

Went last night to pick up our Ruger LCR. We have been looking at awhile, primary for Jodi and selective carry for myself. I can not believe how light this thing is! Loaded up with 125gr GD's is ONLY 15.7 oz - 1/3 the weight of my SA EMP40 EDC. On sale for $399 - cheaper online everywhere, but no shipping & FFL charges - probably a pretty fair price. Her eye sparkle says we're going shooting Sun or Mon.

 

[philo]

Looks nice. I wouldn't mind having one too. Let us know how the recoil is. I've been told to avoid the superlights like scandium because the recoil is off the charts.

 

[sparkyfender]

I want one.

Just haven't been able to budget for it!!!!!

Darn economy!!!

 

[Protest]

I own one.

 

[philo]

I own one.

Felt recoil???

 

[HICKMAN]

with proper grip, recoil is not that big of a deal.

These guns aren't plinkers and if bad guy is bearing down on me, "felt recoil" won't even enter my mind.

 

[VERT]

I am really considering one of these for myself. They are light! I think I have narrowed down my choice for a new pocket pistol to either the LCR or a Walther PPS in .40. Let us know how you like the LCR.

 

[RetDep310]

Got one, and love it!! Looks like you got a good price on it. The recoil is not that bad with the stock Tamer grip. Mine with GD Short-barrel +P's is managable. Saw a newer version with the smaller pocket grip. Not much to hold onto, but fits better in the pocket. Get yourself a good pocket holster, carry it often and enjoy your LCR...

 

[Boiler74]

Those have really nice triggers I've slobbered over them a couple of times, and came close to getting one at a show for a REALLY nice price. Maybe in the future..... I'll just add it to the list.

 

[Amishman44]

At 13.5 oz. empty, you're touching the limit on 'light carry weight' vs felt recoil. I don't mind it...but I've different people shoot it and they were a bit concerned. Accuracy is excellent and the trigger pull is fairly good...nothing I'm going to try to change. For a 'pull, point-n-shoot' personal defense gun, it's right at the top of the list.

One thing I might suggest...XS SIGHTS, out of Dallas, makes a beautiful, drop on, tritium front night sight for it. I bought one for mine ($60 shipped) and it makes all the difference. This is the first gun I've owned that is truely a 'pocket carry' gun.

 

[shibumiseeker]

I am really considering one of these for myself. They are light! I think I have narrowed down my choice for a new pocket pistol to either the LCR or a Walther PPS in .40. Let us know how you like the LCR.

I got the PPS to be a pocket carry gun and unless I am wearing pants with cargo pockets, it really isn't a pocket gun. The LCR will pocket carry MUCH better. The PPS is, however, an excellent IWB gun.

 

[VERT]

I got the PPS to be a pocket carry gun and unless I am wearing pants with cargo pockets, it really isn't a pocket gun. The LCR will pocket carry MUCH better. The PPS is, however, an excellent IWB gun.

Yep handled a PPS .40 last night again along with the LCR. The PPS is surprisingly heavy for its size. Only a couple ounces shy of the weight of my glock 23. Only real advantage is width. So, I am thinking keep a better assortment of holsters for the glock and invest in a lighter gun such as the LCR. Besides I grew up carrying snub nose revolvers and I still like the darn things. For the money the LCR seems the way to go.

Not to thread jack but the shop I was at had a S&W 340PD. Scandium .357 with fiber optic sight. It was something like 10 ounces on his scale. I think it was out of the custom shop to boot. Wow it was nice and wow what a price tag! Shop ordered it for a doctor who had to wait months to get it. Now it is just sitting in the case. Did I mention it was nice!

 

[rugerfan]

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[LotsofGlocks]

Congrats on the new purchase

 

[chachi73]

don't tease!

Yep handled a PPS .40 last night again along with the LCR. The PPS is surprisingly heavy for its size. Only a couple ounces shy of the weight of my glock 23. Only real advantage is width. So, I am thinking keep a better assortment of holsters for the glock and invest in a lighter gun such as the LCR. Besides I grew up carrying snub nose revolvers and I still like the darn things. For the money the LCR seems the way to go.

Not to thread jack but the shop I was at had a S&W 340PD. Scandium .357 with fiber optic sight. It was something like 10 ounces on his scale. I think it was out of the custom shop to boot. Wow it was nice and wow what a price tag! Shop ordered it for a doctor who had to wait months to get it. Now it is just sitting in the case. Did I mention it was nice!

So....what is the price they are asking? i'm in the market for a 38 snub and have heard about the scandiums. i've also heard they are ay to pricey. I've seen the lcr for $398 delivered + ffl fee on bud's.

 

[VERT]

It was around $800 - $900. I honestly can not remember. I know the shop will deal if you have cash. It is a very nice gun and I might be interested later this year. But for almost twice the cost of an LCR? The LCR is looking like a great value.

 

[Angie]

I fondled one of the Ruger LCRs at MC sports this weekend. might have to show that one to the hubby next time.

 

[mpholic]

My wife (extemely recoil sensitive, 5 foot tall, 106 lbs.) shoots a LCR (standard pressure rounds) and doesn't complain at all about the recoil. I have been through at least half a dozen pistols and revolvers trying to find something she would shoot and the LCR is the first gun she seems to enjoy shooting.

I have shot as many as 100 rounds through it and didn't tire of it in the slightest.

 

[JohnP82]

very nice! Congrats

 

[cosermann]

The felt recoil (to me anyway) is on par or less than the popular S&W 442/642 (which are actually a 2 oz. heavier), probably due to the Ruger's well designed grips having a gel insert along the back.

Of the 3 loads I suggest for defensive use in 2" 38's, the felt recoil (to me) is as follows:

1. Gold Dot 135gr +p (sharpest)
2. Corbon DPX 110 gr +p
3. Rem. 158 gr +p LSWCHP (least sharp)