Ruger LCR X 357 Magnum First Shots: A Lightweight Carry Revolver
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- One of the most popular revolvers for concealed carry, and for good reason. The LCR X is an extreme lightweight revolver with plenty of power.
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Many years ago I learned the value of a J-frame sized revolver first hand. It is a get off me gun for sure and it did get used in that manner, though I did not fire a shot. Once it was out the situation evaporated in seconds with two perps running like deer. They were trying to box me in in parking garage. I was not going to be a victim. I do not work in the city any more and do not have to wear a suit any more. The J-frame sized guns work well in that environment. (this was pre the micro 9mm semi auto era we are in how)
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Were you running a Mafia stash house? Why were you in a garage in middle of night in a suit? Nevermind. Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes. Sicilian...
Good on you using restraint not firing on them. 👍🏻
Had a similar experience under my carport. I say to everyone, practice your draw, a lot. That practice = instinct came immediately and once he saw the gun in my hand “the situation evaporated”
My wife is a revolver gal. She's had plenty of time with semi autos as well, but her favorite is a 38 special.
I owned one of these in .357 for a hot-minute. The Mag loads are BRUTAL in this gun, despite the added weight. If you consider it as an easy-to-shoot .38, you will be fine.
The grip squishiness is very good for recoil absorption, also the polymer frame has enough damping to handle it. It DOES have a sharp slap in the hand but it's bearable. Train with .38+p and defend with magnum. Not all magnum loads are equal either, so choose wisely. I personally think a main carry piece should be 3" barrel and at least 20-22oz if .357magnum is your thing. For a pocket pistol/revolver, 14-16oz is fine with .38+p.
I train to adapt to the pain. I used a Kahr PM40 which was another brutal recoiling punisher. I got rid of it not cause it hurt but cause I couldn’t hit $#it with it unless I was in CQB or knife distances. I’ve since gone back to my P938 cause it’s much easier to hide then even a micro 9mm. In a fight for your life the wicked punch that .357 can dish out will mean you don’t need to shoot twice, plus Buffalo bore has developed a .357 load for short barrel guns. ( I run my own stump barrel burner loads that I built specifically for .357 snubs. I use faster burning powders and 125g bullets to get as much speed as I can in the stump barrel. The recoil is formidable and it’s one wicked fireball. It’s also loud as #u@k and even a miss will make the bad guy think it’s a damn hand cannon. In a 4 inch duty sized gun it rocketed a 125g hollowpoint to nuclear bomb spec and it’s pushing a Ruger service six to its upper limit I did this so I could go walking in bear country and not have to take 2 guns with me or fishing with extra protection from anything on 2 legs or 4)
@@matthewcaughey8898 Personally I'd like a 5-shot 45 Colt that throws 255 Keith bullets at about 900 fps from a 3" barrel. I guess until Taurus makes a run of those, or S&W or Ruger does this, the only option is a custom SAA like a Vaquero. And based on what some of the guys in SASS are doing with SAA revolvers, it's not a slow dumb hunk of iron whatsoever.
@@matthewcaughey8898 I sometimes get a grouping of .38 in my Ruger LCR but when I try with magnum 357 loads I can't hit hardly anything. Kind of defeats the point of having it for 357.
@@thunderthumbz3293 Damn!... Yeah, I bought the .38 Special only version because I thought that the recoil of the .357 Magnum version would be too much; this confirms it. But I've since moved away from 2" barreled revolvers, and have upgraded to a 3" barreled SP101 as my main concealed carry... And I've noticed GREATLY improved inherent accuracy with the 3" barrel - to where I wouldn't want any less accuracy than this! Imo the 3" Ruger SP101 gives you the most revolver you can get for a small size - and at a reasonable price.
My wife has carried a ruger lcr for years in 38. She isn't comfortable with automatics. So a got her a couple of speed loaders. The gun is extremely comfortable to shoot. I've seen her shoot 300 rounds with no wrist pain afterwards. Ruger is my go to revolvers manufacturer by far.
What caliber is she using?
@@ninline2000 She shoots the 38 special. But she loves shooting my ruger sp101 in 357mag with a 3.5 barrel. But that gun is a tank, and too heavy for her to carry. Lol
@@nathanstrickland6508 SP101’s are absolutely beautiful, and built like a tank. Always wanted a GP100 too
@@stephen_crumley I have one, old school blue 6 inch barrel. Worth every single penny. They are absolute tack drivers.
Is the internal hammer lighter then the normal double action?
My wife’s favorite gun is S&W 629 in .44 magnum. She’ll shoot 100 rounds on range days. She carrys a 1911 or Sig 230 depending on what she’s wearing. Best Regards Outlaw
Damn... Does she run magnums or specials?
I have a LCR in 38 special +p. To see honest outlaw hit that target at 75 yards with a barrel that is less than two inches is really impressive. Shooting that gun at that distance is incredibly difficult .
The Ruger Security Six was the first wheel gun I learned with. This was way back in the late 70's.
I still have the one I bought in 74, SS 4 inch
I still have the one I bought in '81, blue, 6inch. Other than the holster wear on the bluing it runs like new - silky smooth.
Me too. The dept I worked with issued the security six. I carried it until semi autos were authorized.
I cant even fathom hitting from 50 with that firearm let alone 75. You sir, are a hell of a shooter
My wife has a .327 Fed Mag and she shoots .32 S&W Long out of it, which is a very tame load. I like the challenge of the full size load of the .327 Fed Mag as it has a punch. The irony is that focusing on hitting the target with the full size load when I switch over to a 9mm semi-auto I suddenly become extremely accurate. Ruger makes an exceptional revolver and this revolver is one of my favorite firearms. It’s extremely FUN to shoot, and carries very well.
Your wife might also like 32 wad cutters, zilch for recoil and a good carry ammo.
@@troxle1r Thanks for recommendation. I’m also seriously considering getting the Houge laser grips for this revolver.
Has she tried it with 32 hr magnum?
@@p-did-ityessir5112 Not yet - haven’t found any at the LGS. We have stopped shooting it because we don’t want to go though our ammo unless we can replace it.
@@Quality_Guru they are pretty tame too and not nearly as bad as the 327 federal with more stopping power than 32 long. I know ammo is hard to come by these days but if you come across some give them a try. I really like the 327 fed because you can use 32 short, 32 long, 32 h&r magnum, and the 327 federal. Awesome firearm
I have carried a Ruger LCR in 357. Since my hip replacement surgery in 2017 and have shot revolvers most of my 75 year and 23 years in Law Enforcement I really like the little LCR and stoke it with 38 +P Ammo.
My very first handgun was a Taurus 85 "Classic" .38 Special 2" that I got in 1988 when I was 18 years old.
I still have it, and carry it, and shoot it to this day.
It's in pristine condition and has some of the most beautiful deep bluing that I've ever seen.
I took it to the range the other day and the old timers, and even some of the young fellas, were showering the old girl with compliments.
A few even asked me to sell it to them. Of course it will never be for sale, but I was happy that they appreciated it as much as I do.
I've loved wheel guns ever since and have added many more to my collection.
But my old, pristine, 85 is still my baby.
I have an SW model 60-14 in 357 magnum and I just love this gun. I have semi-auto's but my real love is for the revolvers. nice video, Sir. 75yrs old and I am still hitting the bull's eye!
I keep going back to my .38 LCR for carry even though I have a lot of other choices. It's a combination of size, weight, ease of use...
Me too!
I have a Ruger LCRx .357 that has the external hammer and the "big assed grip" as well. Love the trigger and the caliber versatility that the .357 offers. For me, it's a great pocket/backup carry gun.
My wife also has a .38 spl Ruger LCR Hammer-less version, 5-Shot.
Had it for many yrs...
All I gotta say is "So nice"...
We Love Rugers.
I’d argue, as you note, that feel and smoothness matter far more than actual weight of the trigger.
100%... I'd rather have a 7lb smooth ass trigger than a 2lb with choppiness in it all day long
@@WideAwakeHuman same. i shot nothing but revolver and recentley fired my brothers auto and the trigger slop was so damn off putting.
I agree I have shot some light weight doubles that stack so much that it's hard to get a consistent pull
It also comes in 327 Federal. I believe that is the perfect round for that polymer revolver. You get 6 rounds and the 327 is no joke. Plus there are a number options you can shoot in it for practice. I carry that when I go fishing for snakes and other varmints.
I'm interested in the LCR 327, but I'm not seeing much ammo available online. Are you having any problems getting enough ammo to practice on the range?
@@troxle1r There is ammo available, but it is hard to find. You should have too much trouble though. You just have buy it when you see it.
I have a hard time finding .32 mags and .32 acp ammo. I sometimes carry two of each in a 3” sp101 for a farm gun.
Shouldn't the 327 be shot out of at least a 3" barrel for it's potential? I love the 32acp and H&R so was just curious
It does not burn all the powder as you will find particles. However, there is a distinct increase in power as the types of ammo increases.
The 5 shot rocks. First revolver was a smith 5 shot with 38 +P. Loved it.
I've had an LCR for around 10 years. I carry it and my LCP more than any of my other guns.
The same principle you've discussed, about learning how the experts do it, then replicating it but 'making it your own' can not only be applied to firearms, but to pretty much everything else. Business, art, writing, etc.
I EDC a snub nose 357. If you make good ammo choices, you’ll get a bit more power than a compact 9mm, but you get WAY more recoil & noise, plus it’s wicked hard to shoot, and typically only 5-6 shots as opposed to 10 or more.
Great review, man! Thanks for all you put out there.
The horsepower to weight & size ratio cannot be beat with these, plus the ability to fire from a pocket, purse, jacket without snags, the multiple chambers, the multi-cartridge ability, the simplistic function, it not going out of battery pressed against something/one, not throwing casing all over the place, not dealing with separate parts for function (magazines). Some people say a compact snubby conceals much easier than a small bottom feeder. But have both and train with both.
Love those Ruger LCR's! My LCR9 is my "Always Backup, Sometimes Primary" EDC.
Same.. always!
Suggestion: Tip the barrel skyward and punch the extractor rod to get the empty casings out quickly.
Now I know I'll get crap...but my Taurus 856 is my EDC. Hundreds of rounds and it's still tight. It comes out lightning quick from my rig.
Have 3 Taurus love em
Taurus to me is just shoddy QC. Wouldn’t everyday it until I’ve put hundreds of rounds through it. If you get one that works it really works (with some of their worst offerings excluded of course).
@@natsuccubus the only marks on it are the ones clearing leather, because it's not a Kimber, I don't care what it looks like...it just runs.
@@TheRealBobBasher cosmetic qc isnt the problem theres several times people have received out of time revolvers etc. Customer service will fix it any day though
Same
I have 2 of the regular LCR’s. One in 22lr (8 shot) and the other in 38 special. In function, Basically the same gun. Same smooth trigger. The 22 lr is cheaper to practice with and when I am done shooting the 22lr I shoot a few rounds of the 38’s just to remind myself about the recoil difference.
I EDC the 38 a lot because of it’s size. Sometimes I carry a semi auto, it Depends on where I am going and what I am wearing.
You are correct about people that trash revolvers. It’s because they can’t shoot them well. If you learn to shoot a revolver well it will improve your accuracy with a semi auto. The key is practice. I get it, a revolver is not for everyone. I respect that.
The .38 LCR uses an aluminum frame (+ polymer for the "lower"). The .357 LCR in this review uses a stainless steel frame.
Yep - Aluminum for the 22LR, 22Mag, and 38 SPL +P. Steel for the 327, 9, and 357. You can feel the weight difference.
I like these little guns - with the ugly looks and polymer construction and little fiddly parts inside, it really had to win me over - and its performance really has.
I’ve own several ruger revolver’s over the years! Just bought a brand new sp101 , I’ve sent it back to ruger because when firing full power loads the cases stick so tightly in the cylinder that you have to take a plastic mallet to tap them out ! Only gun I’ve ever had this problem with ! Really enjoy your videos! Thanks !!
Speer makes a “short barrel Gold Dot” loads in .38Spl and .357M, low flash powder, nickel cases, they shoot well. And that is a great conceal carry piece. Very smooth and accurate, like a chopstick.
A couple of things. Yes, they are difficult to shoot if new. Just a longer learning curve. Once learned, they are nothing but fun. (except the 357). My favorite Plinker is the LCR22. When I was teaching my son, to shoot, he learned the basics of a lot of guns, then bought him a LCR22 and told him to shoot this gun often. Become one with the gun. Once you become proficient with it, you will shoot any gun well and he does. We love to place clay's on the 50 yd Berm and just have a good time.
I have one with an interior hammer. I don't worry about accuracy. I'm not shooting a deer at 300 yards. It's for close quarters self defense. It fits perfectly in my pocket and statistics show you RARELY engage at any distance. If you shoot someone at 25 yards and claim self defense you got some splaining to do :)
I'm glad you mentioned combatives because I think that there is a sweet overlap between grappling and J frame sized revolvers. Especially if you look at the revolver as a tool that helps you break contact and create space. They seem like complements.
I love revolvers. I tend to carry them more than any of my semiautomatics. Thanks for the good content. The LCR is a nice revolver.
Thanks
Little revolvers like these make me wish that .327 Federal Magnum was still around ☹️
Got my ruger lcr .357 without hammer a few years back, I love the simplicity of a revolver,,,pretty caveman ready,, bullets in cylinder pull trigger gun goes offf,,,,,, there is no racking, no thumb safety, no stove pipe, magazine falling out..easy to clean…. I think a lot of people have gone overboard with the round count, how much a magazine holds…. As an edc I feel confident with the lcr, a threat will be engaged and dealt with..I also have a shield plus and g26. I must say the lcr is my go too. The concealment is great, appendix iwb leather.
My every day carry used to be a Ruger LCR .357. I had the front site replaced with a trinium front site post. But after my sister got attacked in a Wal-Mart parking lot, I gave the gun to her. She had a Smith & Wesson Sheild 9mm, but it was too complex for her. The Ruger LCR .357 with. 38 special rounds worked great for her. My wife's every day carry is the Smith & Wesson Body Guard with a Trace Lazer chambered in .38 special. She absolutely loves that gun, despite the fact that I have bought her multiple semi auto guns to carry. To her, they are to complex, but her revolver is is perfect! Find what best works for you!
Paul Harrel has a good vid on the superior power of the 357 mag over the 38 even from a short barrel!
Try the Taurus 856 defender. 6 rounds, 1/10 of an inch wider than a j frame. 3 inch barrel, flings bullets much faster for only an inch longer barrel. Good value for the money,
With a revolver you can shoot contact shots, can't be limp wristed, FTF just pull the trigger again, can be shot easily using a barrier to stabilize, can be shot at any angle, can be shot from pocket, inside of clothing, or bag.
Many entry teams, the guy with the shield carries a revolver.
Carried a J frame and still do. With practice no problem to go 25 yards.. made for up close and personal. Used 38 spl for years on patrol. Never felt under armed. I still carry a 6 shot 357 appendix. With 38 spl loads
Big advantage is that you don’t have to pick up your brass. You need to pick yours up. I have a LCR in 38 and my wife won’t shoot it because of recoil. And that is not plus P. Can’t deny the laws of physics. Great gun with a great kick.
My carry gun is a 2.75" Ruger Speed Six in .357, and it is a joy to shoot. I can consistently shoot 10s at 25 yds, but not so much with my 1911 or my Hi-Power. Both have good, light, and crisp triggers, but I constantly shoot low left. I would love to make the Hi-Power my carry gun, but until I can shoot it as well as my Speed Six it'll stay as a fun range toy.
I run a 3" LCR in 38Spl in my rotation. Love it!
i carry a LCRX in the summer months. I shoot the gun very well with a Hogue G-10 Piranha grip. This grip is a big advantage over both of the ruger grips.
I considered the LCR when I bought my first revolver for concealed carry, but I went with the Ruger SP101 2.25” in .357 with an exposed hammer. It weighs around 10oz more than the LCR and dampens that recoil quite a bit more.
too big for pocket carry though? I think so.
@@PatriotSteve I don’t pocket carry, so I can’t say for sure, but I would tend to agree that it’s probably too big for pocket carry.
I carry the same SP101 in .357. in a leather desantis holster and I love it. I also own LCP, Shield but I feel more confident with the revolver.
327 Fed Mag, 9mm and.357 mag, have stainless steel frames. 38 Special and 22 LR have Aluminum frames and are lighter. I love your videos. I am always sharing them. Please, keep up the good work.
If you’re going to shoot .38 or .38 +p, get the .357 version - not the .38 version. Very nice balance, still very light but just enough mass to keep the gun recoil from being annoying.
The Ruger LCR is my favorite snubnose revolver (and the LCRx with an external hammer if you like that). It's my grandmother's EDC. It has such a smooth, double action trigger (better than my grandmother's old S&W Model 642), a comfortable/ergonomic grip, better sights than most snubnose revolvers, more intuitive cylinder release (looking at you Colt), and it's so light. Usually many shooters without experience with a double action trigger or revolvers need some time to get used to the double action trigger, but the smooth trigger on the LCR series makes shooting it accurately (even with a small barrel) easy to do. My grandmother is 62 and she can shoot her LCR very well from up to 15 yards. The LCRx with a hammer for a single action trigger pull sounds great for those instances where you are looking for more accuracy.
I'm so thankful that Iowa is still farming!! Because the future doesn't look good for farming and with food shortages, etc. Anyway, I've owned the Ruger LCR 357 for years now and I love it. I like that you can also shoot .38 or .38+p in it as well. With .357 that sucker wants to jump out of your hands doesn't it??! You can feel it! That trigger is marvelous too...smooth all the way through.
Speer gold dot 357 135gr short barrel are awesome out of my S&W 640. Like a 38 special +p+
I have the LCR version - with shorty grip - and almost always use 38 for accuracy reasons. The 357 loads with the shorty grip gives the old hand a workout.
Love my 4" .357 Mag GP100, and 4" .44 Mag Redhawk.
I always enjoy putting 5 38 spl and one 357 in my Ruger and watch people react when they hit the 357 round :)
What about , the 110- 125- 130- 158 grain ammo? The light ones for Defence, the heavy ones for hunting. All the 38sp stuff can be used.
Hand Loading for the 357 really brings out the versatility of the 357 magnum.
Having a rifle and a sidearm that uses the same ammo is a really big plus.
Yeah, 125gr Buffalo Bore at 1370fps out of a 2" barrel is no joke.
The myth that the 357 is no better than a 38 out of a shorter barrel has been thoroughly debunked my Paul Harrell, Mrgunsngear and many others. 357 out of a short barrel is more like a 9mm +p or 40 out of a service sized pistol. The classic 125 gr 357 loads out of a 2” barrel are usually still generating 1200+ fps. Federal’s 180 gr Swift load does 950 fps.
You can argue that the 38 is more efficient and practical in a shorter barrel but the 357 is going to be significantly more powerful than 38.
But the recoil is much heavier.
You get a like, just for mentioning "Paul Harrell"
Hit as hard as you can with the first shot as you may not get a second. Bobbed hammers are a must when you're in a wrestling match (Which happens a lot).
@@ronreyes9910 Please explain. I carry 1911’s or revolver. Almost always have a hammer. Are you saying to have no hammer so the bad dude can’t hold it down or put the webbing of their hand between the hammer and the frame of the pistol while you are struggling ?
I am fairly always conscientiously aware of my surroundings and since generally pocket carry i can put my hand on my gun while in my pocket or draw it and put my gun in my armpit and carry it there if i feel my situation going left. Then, if it continues my gun is already out and in my hand before the bad dude is too close.
This has served me well and i am 56. I have drawn a few times. I have fired, NEVER !!! By being prepared before the situation has already gone pear shaped i have averted a worse case scenario and that includes time being an auxiliary police officer and a short term being a Bounty hunter.
Although i prefer the comfortably of a side leather holster, pocket carry allows me to be hands on with my gun much sooner than if i had to wait to draw from a holster on my side or appendix.
Not for everyone, but this is what has worked for me !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh, if I could only speed load (or shoot) like Jerry! He is beyond human.
I’ve own this gun for a while it’s solid feel comfortable having a pocket gun that won’t jam it’s the perfect gun for close up self defense situations don’t let the ugly gun fool u this thing is well made and reliable
This is my carry gun. I have the.357 magnum and I carry it loaded with .38 Special +P ammo.
The old "revolvers don't jam" thing isn't exactly true, but it's not far from it.
They don't care if you limp wrist, they don't care about under powered rounds, they don't get pushed out of battery in a fight. They just work.
There's a tiny little screw just in front of the cylinder release. It sometimes works loose. It might be good to take it out and put a drop of Locktite on the threads. Easy to lose hard to find.
Check out the lcr in 327 magnum. It offers alot of balistic options with 32sw and 32 hr magnum. With a 6rd cylinder.
I wouldnt trust myself with anything more complicated in an life or death situation than a revolver.
I have the LCR in 357 and 327, 38 and 32 mag out of those two guns is very tame! 357 and 327 can be snappy but still not as bad as my S&W J frames with 357! The grips tame some of the anger of the powerful loads! Either LCR is my daily carry.
Her second cylinder rang the steel target 4 rounds out of 5.
I wouldn’t bother her, or worry about her-she’s safe & capable 👍😃
I have the SP101 which is fun to shoot I love it, I’m thinking to buy the LCR in 357 but load, and practice and carry in 38+ p much more comfortable to shoot and I believe effective enough to stop if needed at close distances, buying the 357 gets me more weight and still nice to pocket carry can’t wait to buy
I have the lcr in 9mm, and its been good for lazy days when i feel like pocket carrying. Good trigger, decent sights and i can shoot it a lot better than my old s&w model 36.
I have the LCR in 9mm hammerless. It's my short errand and sometimes all day summer gun. It conceals so well or I can throw it in a jacket pocket in colder weather. If need be, I can fire that hammerless from the pocket. I like the moon clips and feel like they make for reasonably timed reloads. I've only pushed it out to 25 yards but it does it easily. It is a fantastic little gun. My normal edc is my glock 19 but I'm about to change to the G48 with shield mags. Good video as usual. You consistently have a good natured way and explain things in a non condensending way.
10:45 Impressive. 11:43 Informative. Thanks for your consistently fine videos.
I love my lcrx my first and only revolver and it ain't failed me in the 3 yrs I've had it
I love how you see and review a gun for what it is. You don’t compare it to something unrealistic. Great video and review. I also love getting your wife’s option on all the different guns since I am always on the lookout for different guns for my wife
Back in the old days when i started shooting, the revolver was it. Yes there were semi's like the 1911 but they were not authorized for duty. Off duty was a different situation. My main complaint about the 38 is that for the same bullet weight / size as a 9mm the round is loaded way down in performance. You need to get a 357 to get the same ballistics as a 9mm and it still usually falls short in a snubbie because of the barrel and cartridge loading optimized for a minimum of 4". Being a dinosaur I am still very comfortable with a revolver but flexible to appreciate that in many cases a semi is a better option.
You remember when the ol 5906 came in then? I remember the swap from revolver to semi and most wanted to keep the revolver.
The .357 Magnum still has a ton of power in a 2" barrel. Buffalo Bore 125gr .357 gets 1370fps. 9mm+P+ 124gr can't even do that in a 5" barrel.
My mom carried a s&w revolver for years when she owned a business. She had a purse with a built in holster for it or she carried it on her ankle
I used to have the LRC in .38, and traded it for the .357, specifically to gain the 4oz of extra weight. Works a treat. Vicious recoil, though.
A few things I’ll say about semi autos in their defense is if your left handed they’re far easier to get back into a fight. For me it’s dump, grab my second mag, shove it home and as my right is coming back it catches the top of the gun, releases the slide and pulls away as the gun slingshots itself closed. Using a full sized revolver to reload ( I used a Ruger service six) I punch the cylinder with my weak hand and I flip the gun up. Holding it with my dominant hand ( left ) I get clear of the cylinder and either use a pair of fingers or let the cylinder drop. I punch the ejector rod hard and fast to punch the empties out while holding the gun by the trigger guard with my left. My right hand reaches for a speed loader and drops it into the chamber. I lock the cylinder with my left hand as I turn the knob or push the button ( I really prefer the knob on the HKS ). I let the empty speed loader drop as I use my right hand to press the cylinder closed and reposition my left back on the grip. It sounds complicated yes but I’ve got it down to 5 seconds
It's a good idea to practice right-handed as well, in case your strong hand is injured or encumbered. I'm right-handed, but I still practice with my left as often as I can.
This gun, other variants included, has always interested me. A lot of concealed carry is about just carrying. The Ruger LCR's seem like the type of gun that you would carry when you don't want to hassle with a particular belt or IWB holster. It would work good in a pocket holster if need be.
Love the double action trigger on my lcr. You can be surprisingly accurate even in .357, great little gun.
I carry a S&W 638 loaded w/ +p rounds. I love revolvers.
I have an original LCR .357 and really like it (I replaced the front site with a Big Dot tritium). The Hogue grip is fantastic. I rear-pocket carry it on occasion when I'm wearing a blazer at work. My older sister (in her 60s with mildly arthritic hands) has an LCR 9mm and loves it as well.
I picked up the Taurus version of this several years ago and I LOVE IT! Taurus Poly Protector .357. Came with two grips, a short and long, just like this one. I know Taurus doesn’t have the absolute best reputation, but I don’t hate them.
Taurus has always had good revolvers.
I paid for my 9mm LCR today and I'm waiting for my background check to be completed and I can pick it up so I just was looking to see what the Honest Outlaw had to say about the LCR and I'm glad that he liked it.
I like two double action revolver triggers on the market. LCR 327 Mag and Chiappa 357 Rhino the triggers in double action are predictable and smooth. Great videos.
I was surprised at the end when you mentioned you were firing 357's in it, the recoil seemed fairly mild. I carry a dao mp 38 and it's taken a few hundred rounds of mild 38 reloads for me to feel comfortable with it as my every day carry gun. Great review as always.
As a guy who does bjj I am really glad you bring up the fact that using it under those circumstances makes a huge difference. I don't think a lot if reviewers go beyond what works at the range or just holster drills.
If someone is just punching you, I think it would be hard to argue lethal force was needed in today's climate.
@@thunderthumbz3293 world is a big and complicated place, sometimes you're right sometimes holding off is right.
🙄What country is this...?
@@Haitian_Cat_Dinner outlaw is from and based in the US
A 38 LCR was my first revolver. It took a hundred rounds for me to even get the hang of the gutter sight and point of aim. I had all the issue your significant other had as well ie short stroking the trigger and trying to pick between thumbs forward and thumb over grip. I ended up loving the little gun and carried it a lot and all in all I think it made me a better shooter but they are in no way an amateurs pistol
I owned a Ruger LCR 357 Magnum. I liked it but I had an opportunity to buy a S&W M&P 340 so I traded the Ruger. I wouldn't mind having another one but I might get the LCRx next time.
The LCR .38 Special +P with a Hogue Bantam Boot Grip is my primary carry along with an LCP Max .380 as a backup. Both are excellent pocket carry guns.
I am confident in my ability to shoot them both well at defensive distances.
Glad I watched to the very end. Congrats on the new pup!
Good to see an autoloader guy's take on revolvers. Not a fan of the LCR but Smith has been slipping in their QC lately and it might be a better buy. I think loading this one with 38s would make a good balanced and shootable package. Even though the 357 loses some energy in a short barrel, it still blows the competing options away. The question is: how much do you really want to shoot it out of a little gun like that?
I had one of the older air weights. I almost never put .357 in, except a few rounds at the range whenever I would go. I could shoot .357 alright, it just wasn’t pleasant. Hand definitely noticed the difference.
I’ve got a model 360 with the 1-7/8” barrel that weighs like 14 Oz and it’s absolutely horrendous to shoot full power 357 mag out of, it feels like when you hit a fastball wrong with an aluminum bat, or when you shake hands with lightening
@@stephen_crumley I routinely shoot a box of 38 at the range and then shoot 5 full boat .357 to end the session. I tell people it’s like putting your hand in a garbage disposal! But I don’t mind a sore wrist if it ever saves my life.
The best way to describe shooting full power .357mag loads out this little pistol is "Punishing" to your hand. The most unpleasant experience I've ever had shooting a pistol.
I’ve never shot 357 out of a lightweight snubbie, and I don’t ever plan to. Full house magnums hurt even out of my all-steel S&W 640, so I can imagine how brutal they’d feel out of that little guy.
I got one in 327 Magnum. It shoots a lot of the 32 round calibers (32 HR Mag, 32 SW) and is holds 6 rounds. Love the dang thang.
I’m no expert Chris but I recently saw a vid (nope…old…can’t remember which creator) saying the Ruger double action trigger had some sort of cam system engineered in the trigger group that is kind of unique. And you’re a good shot. Fine vid! Good on you both!
Excellent and Outstanding as either an EDC or a BUG!!!This is a Brawler’s Belly Gun; it stays in Battery!!!
I just picked up a S&W 642 38 spl and a Taurus 856... my 1st wheel guns. Love the look and feel of them both.
I've got a 3" Model 60 pro and carry it in a shoulder holster. If i got one of these it would be a 3" .38 special.
I love the way you coach her. Some people can be real jerks and turn people off to firearms. Well done video. I’ve subscribed!
Fellow Iowan, new subscriber, and supporter of Food at First in Ames. 👋
Ruger LCR in .38 is my gas station beer run/don't want to carry today/winter backup (because 'Murica) gun. I love it and with some practice you can really run the trigger. Btw in the DAO model you can stage the trigger really easy to give you a "SA" style pull. Doing that, this snubbie will produce.
Found my lcr in 38 for $375 at a local pawnshop in 2020. Great option for CC. And accurate for what it is in double action
Thanks for this. I’ve come to appreciate revolvers in my old age.
I have 2 LCR's. Excellent little get off me guns.
I can conceal a charter pitbull 45 acp in my pocket and I’m not the size of the jolly green giant. They’re great back ups.
I have the LCR in 38 and put wad cutters in it. Very comfortable to shoot