CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? - The Firearms Forum

smlranger · 12-02-2011, 08:22 PM

I am considering either a Ruger LC9 9mm auto or Ruger LCR 38 revolver for CCW. My most desired form of concealment will be in a pocket holster.

If you had those two choices, which would you pick and why?

Airdale · 12-03-2011, 06:44 AM

some info to peruse.
LC9:
http://www.survivalstate.com/Content...lc9review.html

LCR:
http://www.firearmpatriot.com/?page_id=323

If you are adament about pocket carry the LCR is probably the best choice based on size only. I don't care for double actions so it wouldn't be my choice.

I would opt for the LC9 and get a good IWB holster ala MTAC:
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95

Or Supertuck:
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/#dd-alt-carry

I carry a slightly larger 9mm doublestack in a IWB holster and it took me about thirty minutes to get used to it.

carver · 12-03-2011, 06:52 AM

I agree.

3/2 STA SS · 12-03-2011, 07:01 AM

A revolver will never fail you unless you are a complete idiot( and I am NOT saying anyone on this fine forum is) and do zero maint. on the weapon. Semi- Automatic is slimmer and less of a ''profile'' which here in FL is something to consider but I carry both depending on weather. Consider your wardrobe when purchasing. I carry a kel-tec in the summer and a S&W 642 when it becomes ''jacket weather''. Just my 2 cents.

Old John · 12-03-2011, 07:58 AM

I've had two LCR's for over a year, a .38 special, that I carry as a pocket gun. and a .357 magnum, that's just a little heavier. So I carry it as a belt gun, most times. They both shoot very well. The .357 magnum has a snappier recoil. But, they both are quite manageable after you get use to them. I love em both.

I had previously carried a Ruger SP101, .357, as a belt gun for 8+ years. I'll never get rid of it but......The LCR's are so much easier to carry.

Gun Geezer · 12-03-2011, 09:26 AM

If you decide on the LCR, get it in .357 and load it with .38 +P's. That being said, I still prefer my S&W 342, it's noticeably lighter than the LCR. I have both and I keep coming back to the 342 even though I prefer the look and trigger of the LCR.

TheGunClinger · 12-03-2011, 01:00 PM

I have both. LCR .357 and LCP. One in my waistband one in pocket.

cpttango30 · 12-03-2011, 06:21 PM

I myself would go with the LCP because of the slightly slimmer profile.

Rhuga · 12-03-2011, 07:45 PM

I have always liked the dependable wheel guns.

12-02-2011, 08:22 PM	#1
smlranger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Smith Mountain Lake in VA Posts: 113	CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? I am considering either a Ruger LC9 9mm auto or Ruger LCR 38 revolver for CCW. My most desired form of concealment will be in a pocket holster. If you had those two choices, which would you pick and why? --> Last edited by smlranger; 12-02-2011 at 08:57 PM..

12-03-2011, 06:44 AM	#2
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 754	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? some info to peruse. LC9: http://www.survivalstate.com/Content...lc9review.html LCR: http://www.firearmpatriot.com/?page_id=323 If you are adament about pocket carry the LCR is probably the best choice based on size only. I don't care for double actions so it wouldn't be my choice. I would opt for the LC9 and get a good IWB holster ala MTAC: http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95 Or Supertuck: http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/#dd-alt-carry I carry a slightly larger 9mm doublestack in a IWB holster and it took me about thirty minutes to get used to it.

12-03-2011, 06:52 AM	#3
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,295	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? I agree. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

12-03-2011, 07:01 AM	#4
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,443	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? A revolver will never fail you unless you are a complete idiot( and I am NOT saying anyone on this fine forum is) and do zero maint. on the weapon. Semi- Automatic is slimmer and less of a ''profile'' which here in FL is something to consider but I carry both depending on weather. Consider your wardrobe when purchasing. I carry a kel-tec in the summer and a S&W 642 when it becomes ''jacket weather''. Just my 2 cents. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

12-03-2011, 07:58 AM	#5
Old John Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 49	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? I've had two LCR's for over a year, a .38 special, that I carry as a pocket gun. and a .357 magnum, that's just a little heavier. So I carry it as a belt gun, most times. They both shoot very well. The .357 magnum has a snappier recoil. But, they both are quite manageable after you get use to them. I love em both. I had previously carried a Ruger SP101, .357, as a belt gun for 8+ years. I'll never get rid of it but......The LCR's are so much easier to carry. __________________ 'Til later.... Hang in there,and Hang on! Life is a Journey... Not a Destination! Old John

12-03-2011, 09:26 AM	#6
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? If you decide on the LCR, get it in .357 and load it with .38 +P's. That being said, I still prefer my S&W 342, it's noticeably lighter than the LCR. I have both and I keep coming back to the 342 even though I prefer the look and trigger of the LCR.

12-03-2011, 01:00 PM	#7
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,386	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? I have both. LCR .357 and LCP. One in my waistband one in pocket. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

12-03-2011, 06:21 PM	#8
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? I myself would go with the LCP because of the slightly slimmer profile.

12-03-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
Rhuga Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 645	Re: CCW opinions; LCR or LCP? I have always liked the dependable wheel guns.