Got an LCR - The Firearms Forum

Terry_P · 04-27-2010, 06:41 PM

Got some safe queen trading material and went to a local retailer and they gave me a fair price for my trades so did the deal. I really like the weight and the out of the box trigger is excellent. Will hit the range tomorrow and see how it shoots with a variety of ammo. I will have to put some paint on the front sight as my 62 year old eyes don't want to pick it up. I'm psyched.

pinecone70 · 04-27-2010, 06:42 PM

That's wonderful, be sure to post up a report!

gdmoody · 04-27-2010, 07:15 PM

I went over to a new gun store in the area and I was looking at a few of their handguns.. They had a LCP with some kind of laser added to the front of the trigger guard that really looked good. They had it laying next to one of the little Taurus .380's, that is also a good looking little pistol. I have a Kel-Tec P3AT which was the one that Ruger copied the LCP from. I have a LCR and it is a neat little revolver.

woolleyworm · 04-27-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gdmoody

I went over to a new gun store in the area and I was looking at them. They had one with some kind of laser added to the front of the trigger guard that really looked good. They had it laying next to one of the little Taurus .380's, that is also a good looking little pistol. I have a Kel-Tec P3AT which was the one that Ruger copied the LCR from.

Got the LCP and LCR mixed up a little GD !

Both interesting little guns, I would like to fire the LCR. The LCP's are sweet for the price and purpose.

Congrats, Can't wait to see the range report and some pics Terry !

gdmoody · 04-27-2010, 07:33 PM

Sorry about that, I do have the LCR myself. I was thinking LCP when I posted, I made a little correction to the post. Thanks for pointing that out for me, woolley.

TheGunClinger · 04-27-2010, 07:38 PM

Hi-Viz has red or green fiber optic sights for the LCR. I am waiting for my green ones to arrive.
http://www.hivizsights.com/

woolleyworm · 04-27-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gdmoody

Sorry about that, I do have the LCR myself. I was thinking LCP when I posted, I made a little correction to the post. Thanks for pointing that out for me, woolley.

no problem, just a minor brain poof there. Happens to me daily

rglbegl · 04-27-2010, 07:56 PM

I have been shooting my LCR for a couple months now.
GREAT trigger. Really smooth and easy to use even for noobs.
The accuracy is better than I had expected from a snubby revolver. I have now moved my range out to about 25 yards plinkin on soda cans. Not bad IMO.

Enjoy your new toy

Terry_P · 04-27-2010, 08:11 PM

My high vis sights for now are a white nail polish base covered by orange acrylic paint and then a clear top coat. I did that tonight so I could see the sights tomorrow. I post a report as I have both standard and +P handloads and want to try some Buffalo Bore 158 gr LSWCHP-GC. I worked up handloads with the same bullet (made by Rim Rock) that I am trying to duplicate performance for the BB. It looks like excellent self defense ammo.

todd51 · 04-27-2010, 08:21 PM

I too got the LCR this spring and have put a hundred reloads through it along with ten Hornady Critical Defense ($1.00/bang) regular .38 spl. through it. I got one with factory installed Crimson Trace Laser Grips. I carry it in a DeSantis Gunhide Nemisis inside the pocket holster. So far I like every thing about it and it is the primary carry for me. Recoil is less than expected but I haven't tried the +P ammo in it and don't know if I will.

One point I will make is the spring pressure on trigger return is less than that you might find on a J frame S&W. This made me make a conscious effort to complete release finger pressure to allow the trigger to reset rather than riding that trigger forward as I had got in the bad habit of doing with the S&W.

XS Sight Systems has come out with a standard dot tritium front sight but it is a glue on affair. I am hoping they bring out a "Big Dot" that pins on like the factory sight.

I find the laser grip sight rather useless in daylight but it is an amazing accessory in limited light conditions.

Thanks GD for your earlier comments on the LCR, they helped me make the decision.

Todd

I'd buy this revolver again if I had to do it over.

JLA · 04-27-2010, 09:08 PM

I do like a gun that fits in my pocket WITH my cellphone

and for what they are they are quite accurate with standard ammo. Would steer clear of +P for target practice though. Save for the baddies

Terry_P · 04-28-2010, 04:38 PM

I went to the range today and it was 40 degrees which is one of the coldest 4/28's on record in NH plus it was raining in this part of the state (other parts the kids are making snowmen today). Not an idea day but had to go. I shot about 50 rounds thru the LCR and 20 thru my SP. I started with a round the cylinder with some DEWC loads just to get the feel of the revolver. I quickly switched over to +P loads that I had loaded (158 gr LSWCHP-GC) and found the top end load is the most accurate so will load up for future use. I switched over to a jacketed 125 gr +P load that also was loaded on the top end of the load in the manual. I had been shooting at 25 yards with both the LCR and SP and I really wasn't doing well with either except for the top end load with the 158 gr LSWCHP-GC's mentioned earlier. I moved to 7 yards and with the 125 gr jacketed load I was able to get a 1.5" group offhand. I was happy with that today as my hands were cold. The recoil is brisk, especially with the effect of the cold but I didn't feel it was any worse than the SP with near top 357 mag loads. The more I fired it the better I liked the LCR as the trigger is smooth and with the SP in DA mode , I had trouble maintaining the same accuracy as the LCR. It was a short day as I managed to get wet whenever I hung new paper and i was just plain nasty. My initial reaction is I"m going to like the LCR and it's a keeper.

JLA · 04-28-2010, 04:45 PM

Glad it works for you. I crappy day at the range beats a great day at work

jacksonco · 04-28-2010, 04:51 PM

Congrats on your new LCR. They look rather interesting. I probably will never get one as I am more of a pistol type pesonality than a revolver personality. But one never knows what they may do in the future. I could end up with one any way.

Terry_P · 04-28-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

Congrats on your new LCR. They look rather interesting. I probably will never get one as I am more of a pistol type pesonality than a revolver personality. But one never knows what they may do in the future. I could end up with one any way.

With me weight was the determining factor. I looked at (sub)compact 9 MM's from Ruger and Springfield and they weren't much different than the SP which weighs in at 24 oz. A 380 doesn't do it for me if you like it great just not for me. At 13 1/2 OZ it fit the bill.

rglbegl · 04-28-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

. . .I am more of a pistol type pesonality than a revolver personality. . . .

I am too.
But there is something about a revolvers pure reliability that I like.
And being a Ruger fan, this was the first revolver in a long time that really grabbed my attention.

I will say to anyone who has not fired one yet;
This trigger is going to change the world of handguns.
It is, by far, the nicest revolver trigger I have ever felt on any gun at any price.

.

TheGunClinger · 04-29-2010, 07:18 PM

Got my Hi-Viz sights today. I tried to knock out the little wrist pin but it was a no go so I will take it to my smith tommorow. I dont want to mess up anything. I am also taking my Henry Bigboy to the smith so he can remove the rear iron sight so's I can put the scope mount on it. Gunshow this weekend!!!! Can't get enough of them.

TheGunClinger · 04-30-2010, 10:44 AM

Got the Hi-Viz sights installed. I can sure see the front sight now!

JLA · 04-30-2010, 11:20 AM

Youre wifes gonna kill you for testing hollow point expansion in the pool... HEY WATCH THAT PROPANE TANK!!!

todd51 · 04-30-2010, 12:34 PM

I like it

TheGunClinger · 04-30-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Youre wifes gonna kill you for testing hollow point expansion in the pool... HEY WATCH THAT PROPANE TANK!!!

Yeah, I gotta be careful with the propane tank. Wifey is going to smoke a pork tenderloin tomorrow while I am at the gunshow.

rglbegl · 04-30-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

Yeah, I gotta be careful with the propane tank. Wifey is going to smoke a pork tenderloin tomorrow while I am at the gunshow.

She is a keeper

Zane71464 · 05-01-2010, 10:08 AM

I like those sights!
Nice gun.

TheGunClinger · 05-01-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

I like those sights!
Nice gun.

Thank you sir! And she is a keeper for sure.

(Look at my post count. Just the devil in me!)

Zane71464 · 05-01-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

Thank you sir! And she is a keeper for sure.

(Look at my post count. Just the devil in me!)

LOL...well now your at "669"..but it musta been "666" when ya quoted me..

*knee's tembling uncontrolably"

lol

And, I think your right about your gun, Ive heard alot about them, and what I have heard is all good. Ive been thinking about one myself, as soon as I can break out of the "poor" house.

04-27-2010, 06:41 PM	#1
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Got an LCR Got some safe queen trading material and went to a local retailer and they gave me a fair price for my trades so did the deal. I really like the weight and the out of the box trigger is excellent. Will hit the range tomorrow and see how it shoots with a variety of ammo. I will have to put some paint on the front sight as my 62 year old eyes don't want to pick it up. I'm psyched. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle -->

04-27-2010, 06:42 PM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Got an LCR That's wonderful, be sure to post up a report! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

04-27-2010, 07:15 PM	#3
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,403	Re: Got an LCR I went over to a new gun store in the area and I was looking at a few of their handguns.. They had a LCP with some kind of laser added to the front of the trigger guard that really looked good. They had it laying next to one of the little Taurus .380's, that is also a good looking little pistol. I have a Kel-Tec P3AT which was the one that Ruger copied the LCP from. I have a LCR and it is a neat little revolver. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant) Last edited by gdmoody; 04-27-2010 at 07:35 PM..

04-27-2010, 07:33 PM	#5
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,403	Re: Got an LCR Sorry about that, I do have the LCR myself. I was thinking LCP when I posted, I made a little correction to the post. Thanks for pointing that out for me, woolley. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

04-27-2010, 07:38 PM	#6
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,399	Re: Got an LCR Hi-Viz has red or green fiber optic sights for the LCR. I am waiting for my green ones to arrive. http://www.hivizsights.com/ __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

04-27-2010, 07:56 PM	#8
rglbegl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dana point CA Posts: 531	Re: Got an LCR I have been shooting my LCR for a couple months now. GREAT trigger. Really smooth and easy to use even for noobs. The accuracy is better than I had expected from a snubby revolver. I have now moved my range out to about 25 yards plinkin on soda cans. Not bad IMO. Enjoy your new toy

04-27-2010, 08:11 PM	#9
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Got an LCR My high vis sights for now are a white nail polish base covered by orange acrylic paint and then a clear top coat. I did that tonight so I could see the sights tomorrow. I post a report as I have both standard and +P handloads and want to try some Buffalo Bore 158 gr LSWCHP-GC. I worked up handloads with the same bullet (made by Rim Rock) that I am trying to duplicate performance for the BB. It looks like excellent self defense ammo. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

04-27-2010, 08:21 PM	#10
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,594	Re: Got an LCR I too got the LCR this spring and have put a hundred reloads through it along with ten Hornady Critical Defense ($1.00/bang) regular .38 spl. through it. I got one with factory installed Crimson Trace Laser Grips. I carry it in a DeSantis Gunhide Nemisis inside the pocket holster. So far I like every thing about it and it is the primary carry for me. Recoil is less than expected but I haven't tried the +P ammo in it and don't know if I will. One point I will make is the spring pressure on trigger return is less than that you might find on a J frame S&W. This made me make a conscious effort to complete release finger pressure to allow the trigger to reset rather than riding that trigger forward as I had got in the bad habit of doing with the S&W. XS Sight Systems has come out with a standard dot tritium front sight but it is a glue on affair. I am hoping they bring out a "Big Dot" that pins on like the factory sight. I find the laser grip sight rather useless in daylight but it is an amazing accessory in limited light conditions. Thanks GD for your earlier comments on the LCR, they helped me make the decision. Todd I'd buy this revolver again if I had to do it over. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

04-27-2010, 09:08 PM	#11
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,398	Re: Got an LCR I do like a gun that fits in my pocket WITH my cellphone and for what they are they are quite accurate with standard ammo. Would steer clear of +P for target practice though. Save for the baddies __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-28-2010, 04:38 PM	#12
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Got an LCR I went to the range today and it was 40 degrees which is one of the coldest 4/28's on record in NH plus it was raining in this part of the state (other parts the kids are making snowmen today). Not an idea day but had to go. I shot about 50 rounds thru the LCR and 20 thru my SP. I started with a round the cylinder with some DEWC loads just to get the feel of the revolver. I quickly switched over to +P loads that I had loaded (158 gr LSWCHP-GC) and found the top end load is the most accurate so will load up for future use. I switched over to a jacketed 125 gr +P load that also was loaded on the top end of the load in the manual. I had been shooting at 25 yards with both the LCR and SP and I really wasn't doing well with either except for the top end load with the 158 gr LSWCHP-GC's mentioned earlier. I moved to 7 yards and with the 125 gr jacketed load I was able to get a 1.5" group offhand. I was happy with that today as my hands were cold. The recoil is brisk, especially with the effect of the cold but I didn't feel it was any worse than the SP with near top 357 mag loads. The more I fired it the better I liked the LCR as the trigger is smooth and with the SP in DA mode , I had trouble maintaining the same accuracy as the LCR. It was a short day as I managed to get wet whenever I hung new paper and i was just plain nasty. My initial reaction is I"m going to like the LCR and it's a keeper. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle Last edited by Terry_P; 04-28-2010 at 05:20 PM..

04-28-2010, 04:45 PM	#13
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,398	Re: Got an LCR Glad it works for you. I crappy day at the range beats a great day at work __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-28-2010, 04:51 PM	#14
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Got an LCR Congrats on your new LCR. They look rather interesting. I probably will never get one as I am more of a pistol type pesonality than a revolver personality. But one never knows what they may do in the future. I could end up with one any way.

04-29-2010, 07:18 PM	#17
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,399	Re: Got an LCR Got my Hi-Viz sights today. I tried to knock out the little wrist pin but it was a no go so I will take it to my smith tommorow. I dont want to mess up anything. I am also taking my Henry Bigboy to the smith so he can remove the rear iron sight so's I can put the scope mount on it. Gunshow this weekend!!!! Can't get enough of them. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year. Last edited by TheGunClinger; 04-29-2010 at 07:19 PM.. Reason: Spellication error.

04-30-2010, 10:44 AM	#18
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,399	Re: Got an LCR Got the Hi-Viz sights installed. I can sure see the front sight now! Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

04-30-2010, 11:20 AM	#19
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,398	Re: Got an LCR Youre wifes gonna kill you for testing hollow point expansion in the pool... HEY WATCH THAT PROPANE TANK!!! __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-30-2010, 12:34 PM	#20
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,594	Re: Got an LCR I like it __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

05-01-2010, 10:08 AM	#23
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,408	Re: Got an LCR I like those sights! Nice gun. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!