derekr
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Post by derekr on May 28, 2009 22:08:39 GMT -5
I got to handle one at the local gunshop today. Not for sale as it's already spoken for. I am favorably impressed with this pistol. Really light with an excellent double-action trigger. I've never been a plastic-gun guy, but this little revolver will one day be in my carry rotation.
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Post by nobearsyet on May 29, 2009 11:21:55 GMT -5
I put hands on one at the local pusher's a couple weeks ago, even let me bring it home (to see if I could/be willing to build him some holsters for it, he was keeping that one) and I shot it (with permission of course) and frankly I wasn't impressed. I think a used scandium Smith can match it in lightness, and cost a heck of a lot less. Felt like it flexed a little in the hand, I didn't like it.
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Post by Frank V on May 29, 2009 17:28:45 GMT -5
I am really anxious to be able to handle on myself. Frank
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Post by nobearsyet on May 30, 2009 9:47:44 GMT -5
Don't waste your time and money, they're not worth it.
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Post by Boge Quinn on Jun 23, 2009 17:14:37 GMT -5
Don't waste your time and money, they're not worth it. To each his own. Me, I like the LCR a lot - but I'm not selling my S&W 340 M&P to get one! Try the LCR, and get what you like.
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 24, 2009 0:20:10 GMT -5
They seemed a little flexy in my hands, maybe due to the plastic gripframe
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robl
.375 Atomic
These were the good ole days!
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Post by robl on Jun 24, 2009 19:42:38 GMT -5
We've had LCR holsters shipping for a few months now. Both the Silver Dollar & the Pocket Protector. I prefer my J frames for compactness and looks, but there's nothing wrong with the LCR, except maybe the too big, sticky, rubber Hoque grips. I watched a couple hundred people shoot the LCP & LCR (along with several other guns) the LCR is a bit easier to hit with for most folks. The Ruger rep said that high speed photography revealed that the plastic (Polymer) frame does indeed flex under recoil. The rubber grips certainly do this to a greater extent. As most folks mention that have shot the LCR, I like the trigger pull. I look at the LCR like a Glock or XD; a functional tool. Not like a S&W revolver; a functional tool that has a lot of history and good lines.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 26, 2009 7:49:38 GMT -5
Looks aside, they're light, shoot well from the reports I've read, and are built by Ruger which means they're reliable. Pretty much all you need in a CCW. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by Frank V on Jun 26, 2009 22:49:27 GMT -5
Well I've had a chance to handle one though not shoot it, & I'm not sure there isn't one in the future. The trigger was similar to the Colt DAs in that it's very easy to stage it & squeeze off a careful shot. I'd sure like to shoot one, maybe someday. I have actually been able to handle 4 that's how many the dealer had, several descriptions come to mind, different is right at the top, but junk isn't on the list!!!! Frank
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robl
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Post by robl on Jun 27, 2009 0:01:22 GMT -5
I've had my LCR for about 5 days; packs easy (grips are too big though) and is easy to hit with. AND I don't care if it get's wet or used hard, it is akin to a glock in a revolver. No, it is not junk. just ugly. Rob
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 27, 2009 9:57:41 GMT -5
oh, not junk, not my (or a lot of other people's ) cup of tea either, have you gotten a chance to shoot it yet, or are you carrying an untested gun? (I've done it, wit h2nd and 3rd guns anyways)
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robl
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Post by robl on Jun 27, 2009 14:17:12 GMT -5
What part of "...and is easy to hit with" do you not understand?
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c.r.
.30 Stingray
"I mainly just know about possums."
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Post by c.r. on Jun 29, 2009 9:06:21 GMT -5
i was able to handle one at my gun dealer a couple weeks ago. i actually liked the way the gun feels in the hand (i did not dry fire it so i cannot comment on that one example's trigger). now with bullets in it, i do not know how it would have balanced.
I have a S&W 442 and the LCR seemed quite a bit lighter. per the manufacturer's websites the LCR weights 13.5 oz and the 442 weighs 15 oz. i'm not sure i could detect 1.5 oz, but the lcr definately felt lighter, whether it's actually a reduction in weight or possibly just a difference in balance, I don't know.......but I also don't know how accurate those weights are either
anyway, if i was in the market for a lightweight 5 shot snubby for concealed carry, the LCR would be in the running. however I already have my 442, so...............
I personally like LCR, but that doesn't really mean squat.
~c.r.
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Post by bisleyfan41 on Jul 22, 2009 9:30:43 GMT -5
I think a used scandium Smith can match it in lightness, and cost a heck of a lot less. Please let me know where I can get a used scandium Smith for "a heck of a lot less" than an LCR. Even the couple used ones I've seen around here are more than a new LCR. I've held an LCR and like the feel, but have never shot one. However, the LCR is near the top of the "To Buy" list. Great idea IMO; perfect to slip in the pocket when heading outside and not even "feel" it being there.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jul 22, 2009 9:42:21 GMT -5
I finally got a chance to handle one and was impressed. Again, I'm not big on the look but you can't beat the weight and they point well. As with all Rugers, the lock-up was sound too. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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