lee n. field
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Threads I'm seeing on this are a bit old, so I thought I'd start a new one.
I've sold off my Charter Undercover. It shot well, but the transfer bar broke 3 times. I don't trust it for the long term. The proceeds of that sale are going to be spent on a replacement. The niche to be filled is "lightweight pocket .38".
What my local gun-monger of choice has on hand is, a S&W 442, at $355, and a Ruger LCR at $415. Both are basic 2" models, with no options.
The LCR fits my hand better, and the sight picture is better. (The dealer actually has one with a green fiber front sight, which I am not considering.) I do not have a belt holster that would fit this.
The S&W seems a bit smaller. It's less expensive, but I would want want to replace the boot grip with something larger. I would need to deal with the lock. I have a belt holster already that would fit this.
Triggers on both are quite acceptable. I perceive the LCR's as lighter.
Which would be your choice, and why?
I've sold off my Charter Undercover. It shot well, but the transfer bar broke 3 times. I don't trust it for the long term. The proceeds of that sale are going to be spent on a replacement. The niche to be filled is "lightweight pocket .38".
What my local gun-monger of choice has on hand is, a S&W 442, at $355, and a Ruger LCR at $415. Both are basic 2" models, with no options.
The LCR fits my hand better, and the sight picture is better. (The dealer actually has one with a green fiber front sight, which I am not considering.) I do not have a belt holster that would fit this.
The S&W seems a bit smaller. It's less expensive, but I would want want to replace the boot grip with something larger. I would need to deal with the lock. I have a belt holster already that would fit this.
Triggers on both are quite acceptable. I perceive the LCR's as lighter.
Which would be your choice, and why?