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Looking at getting a small frame revolver for carry, have it narrowed down to a j frame smith and LCR both in 357. I could have sworn someone on here bought a lcr and did a mini review bu a search didn't show anything. What is everyone's thoughts/experience on the two?
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I've shot both, but I want a 642-1, which is the no-lock.ZOMBIE REAGAN FOR PRESIDENT 2016!!! heh -
I've shot a older hammered j frame and liked it but have no experience with the ruger. Can you get a smith with no lock these days?"It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!"Comment
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not that you have asked at all. but ive got a sp101 that i like. i just cant get away from my g27 for everyday.
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I bought one a couple of years back and really like it for what it is. It's not as pretty (IMO) as the J Frame but also not as expensive. Ruger also offers the LCRx if you want both a DA and SA trigger. If you can afford it, the J Frame would get my vote. For the money though it's the LCR. The trigger is OK out of the box unfortunately doesn't have the options for tuning like the J Frame is as far as I know. Weight wise, the LCR also gets my vote without going to a higher dollar J Frame. The only thing I've done is bought a few different holsters till I found one I really liked. The one and only on gun mod I'll be doing is adding a good sight as it has a plain black ramp on the front (rear u notch) that the previous owner painted a hot pink (it was his wife's carry gun). Outside of the two guns mentioned, I want to get an SP101 as my next revolver.Last edited by Jose; 01-22-2015, 12:57 PM.Comment
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The sp101 is one I had forgot about. It might be a option as well. I've always been drawn to smith revolvers as I have always had good luck with them. I might kick it around for a little longer. I just haven't really found anything that I really like for carry right now. I just keep falling back on my 1911's as I have carried them for so long tgey are just natural to me."It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!"Comment
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I'm the opposite and I've always been drawn to the Ruger's probably because my uncle and cousins used to hunt with a Redhawk and carried an SP101/GP100 for self defense. And although it's not preferable to me anymore, I used to own a Mini 14 that I loved. The SP101 would be heavier than either the LCR or J Frame and soak up some .357 Magnum recoil better and I'm sure you can find an equal model of S&W. I too also keep falling back to a 1911 but I'll carry the LCR in a pinch if I need to carry something lighter or the threat level is not as high. I really need to get an ankle holster to expand how and where I use it as well as I really don't like pocket carry.Originally posted by dee View PostComment
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The LCR will be coming out in 9mm if that makes any difference to you. I like it because I have more 9mm than .38 special.Originally posted by lincolnboyComment
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I have tons of 38/357 so that's a plus for me along with the fact that I'm already setup to reload it. The 9mm did peak my intrest as it would likely be a great shooter."It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!"Comment
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I carry between this and my SP-101. 15oz -- 38+p S&W 638 Airweight. They have a 357 340PD, I owned one for 5 rounds-----
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Full moonOriginally posted by bottlerocket View Post
Korth introduced a 9mm carry that does not require moon clipsOriginally posted by lincolnboyComment
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How does it work? Headspace off the case mouth?Originally posted by DOHCTR View Post"It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!"Comment
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Kraut space magic.Originally posted by lincolnboyComment
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lol, the PD is a wrist snapper for sure, but I used to carry an airweight and now carry a PDOriginally posted by likeitfast55 View Post
I prefer the PD's light weight for a pure carry vs. the airweight. God forbid I should ever need to use it, I won't care about recoil. I can control it just fine, it's just not pleasant
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