Ruger LCR

[mountainbear]

The .357 version is a few ounces heavier than the .38 and that makes the difference for me. The .38 version is too light. It feels like I've got a squirtgun in my hand. The .357 is better, although probably not good enough to make me trade in my j-frame.

[SmokeJumper]

I have one with the XS sights, standard and boot grips. I find it easier to shoot accurately than my 340M&P or 642. Not so much b/c the trigger pull is lighter, it's because the trigger reach is a little longer and the geometry of the trigger shape and trigger guard shape allows me to curl my finger around the trigger without it getting pinched so when it breaks the muzzle doesn't twitch to the right. No more aim for the right shoulder to hit center of mass.

My thumb knuckle doesn't get cut by the cylinder release latch anymore. Empties extract more easily than a J, sometimes they all fall out without even hitting the rod. Felt recoil is less than the J frames when both have the boot grips due to the cushion in the LCR boot grip.

On mine, the little screw holding in the cylinder release latch would come loose but I have lock tighted it now.
I like the XS sights for their tritium and visibility but the flip side to them is the round/square shape mismatch makes it harder to obtain a consistently accurate sight picture at longer distances though I have fired a 3.5" 5 shot group offhand @25yds with the Speer 135gr+P load which is better than I could ever do with my J.

Speed strips and HKS 36 speedloaders work for them. Most holster manufs have models for the LCR now.
I have a Nemesis pocket holster, High Noon Split Decision and Don Hume JIT for it.

I'm a long time carrying j-frame guy and I recently shot an LCR and the first thing I noticed after several rounds down range, not cut up and split thumb knuckle. That has peaked my interest in this gun. Due to this "user induced injury" I usually wear one glove on my primary hand when shooting the j-frame for extended periods, works ok, since it is a BUG. The one I shot was a range rental gun and it too had a screw starting to back out of it, but I asked regarding the history of the gun, it has been a rental gun since coming into the store and has been cleaned twice in about 2 year period. Definitely want to shoot a coworker's new LCR before making any decisions.

[Javelin]

I really like my LCR. Great little pistol that you can take pretty much anywhere dressed in basically any attire of your choosing. That is important for a CCW.

[ray0351]

I just bought mine a few days ago. I had my doubts until I put about 200 rounds down range.

[Triton28]

Excellent pocket gun. I carry mine whenever I can't carry IWB, which is a lot these days. I've had zero issues.

[thei3ug]

I'll justify your purchase.
I bought one as a birthday present for the wife when they first came out. I'm at the point where I'll be selling my SP101 and finding an LCR for myself.
The trigger is great, has a nice radius, but as mhanna mentioned it is impossible to stage.

In the past I think two years, I have not found a gunsmith who works on them, though at this point there's not much to do. Aftermarket is limited to a few grips and front sight posts. Fairly limited. Never found a person selling a front post with a gold bead and the wife hates XS sights, but it hasn't been an issue for its given role.

I want to try the .357 model out of curiosity, but I can't imagine it's pleasant.

[Tokarev]

I want to try the .357 model out of curiosity, but I can't imagine it's pleasant.

You got that right! I shot one of the .357 models last year. I think I put 15 rounds through it before crying uncle.

[Drew78]

I have LCR's in both .38 and .357.

I can EASILY stage the trigger any time I want for an incredibly precise shot. I can get cloverleaf 5 shot groups off hand at 30' by doing it. Just sayin, it is possible, at least with my 2 LCR's...

357 Maggies that are full house suck A$$. No way around it, horrible. Mid range stuff like 125gr DPX or Rem Golden Saber are not bad at all, actually quite controllable IMHO....

I have about 800 rounds through each example with ZERO issues. Great snubbie!

-Drew

[anachronism]

The rattling sound is likely the transfer bar. They are fit loose to assure reliability. Most Ruger revolver rattle a bit when shaken. It's nothing to think twice about.

[Robb Jensen]

I carry my Ruger LCR .38 Spec. daily I have the factory Crimson Trace laser grips and I just installed the other day a XS front sight on it.