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Ruger LCR

rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2010 in Ask the Experts
I'm new to fire arms (5 months) so please forgive any thing really stupid while I ramp up. I just purchased a Ruger LCR rated for +P .38 Special ammo. It's just for target use. Can I load .38 Special instead? The +P version appears to be very expensive. Thanks!
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I see they must be out as there are some listed on the auction side. Anyone fired one or have an opinion yet?
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I handled the LCR at my local gun shop today. It feels great and has a very smooth trigger. However LCR does not stand for "Low Cost Revolver". I still want one. I may have to sell plasma again.
    Anyone fired one? I suggest Ruger make a series in 327 as a 6-shot.
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    New gun - i'm wondering what owners thing of it. Gunshop says they sell as fast as they get them in. Thanks
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looking for input on this revolver in the 38 Spc. +P. Any opinions, or input is appreciated. Function---Fit, and finish. over all quality? THX Keith
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  • ruger41ruger41 Member Posts: 14,665 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You might want to wait a little before you buy-they are bringing out some new versions very soon-including .357 Mag. You can see the new ones on Rugers website.
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  • wpagewpage Member Posts: 10,201 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My buddy has one and loves it. Gun of the year choice by NRA magazine. Looks like a nice pic very light and compact 5 shot. When I handled it in .38 looked like a winner.
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for your interest. I had checked out the Ruger website before this and though there might be some user experience to report by now.
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  • lpaalplpaalp Member Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've put 50 rounds of 158g hardball thru mine. Light, easy to handle, reasonable accurate at 20 feet - healthy kick to the heel of the hand. Pretty much as advertised / reviewed. Good CC revolver - it is what is said about it.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am fairly nuetral on it, but I do like the polymer idea, but also like to have the availability of a single action shot if I want. Also weight wise, they are not any lighter really than some of the S&W Airweights.

    Best
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    whats the price they sell them for ? I have one on auction for $399..
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  • cletus85cletus85 Member Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've had mine for about a year. I haven't traded it off yet. so that says a bit about if coming from me (a habitual trader)[:D] It has a great double action only trigger, but recoil is substantial with +p loads. A great carry gun, but not something I'd plan on shooting a lot unless you intend to handload some light loads for it.
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  • BamavolBamavol Member Posts: 966 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It would be a bear with 357.
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  • JIM STARKJIM STARK Member Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The LCR is now available in 5-shot .357...
    JIM.............
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  • beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    To me being lighter than a Smith airweight isn't really a selling point. Those are light enough. 13 oz Ruger vs 15 oz Smith. . .who cares? Add in the weight of the ammo and pocket holster and the weight difference becomes even less significant.

    ALL lightweight .38+P revolvers are going to kick some. The laws of physics won't permit anything else! If you want a lightweight .38, expect to spend some practice time getting used to the recoil. Its not unmanageable.

    Smith has enough aftermarket grips out there that you are more likely to find one that fits your hand or other criteria in comparison to the Ruger.

    IMO, really the biggest advantage to the Ruger is the nice DA trigger pull.

    So my take on these is as follows: If you are looking for a light pocketable DA-only .38 revolver, take a good look at these. If you already have a Smith (or Taurus, whatever). . .I don't think this offers so much of an advantage that its worth changing. You can always get a trigger job to lighten the trigger on your Smith, if its too heavy.

    On a .357. . OUCH!

    From a gun this light, that's probably too much recoil (plus noise and flash) for most shooters.

    I'd *consider* one **IF** the price point on it wasn't much more than a .38 (which should still make it quite a bit less than a Smith Scandium .357).
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  • gto364cidgto364cid Member Posts: 14 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 357 model might be a good choice even if you use 38s. Some people would prefer a bit more weight at 17.1 vs 13.5 ozs.
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought the .38 Special. Like it but haven't fired it yet. I've had a number of small carry pieces and this one seems best so far. I'll probably continue to carry my Keltek .380 mostly due its size.
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