In theory I am only starting to look. In reality this is going to end up with an "impulse" purchase when I run across one.
This is, ultimately, going to replace my P938 as a light carry gun. Slide manipulation is becoming a concern. The thought of firing a light weight .357 with my weak hand is not even something I want to consider so well I would buy a .357 and shoot .38 I am not going to do so if it costs me weight or any serious amount of money.
I like exposed hammers and this is going to be short barreled.
My list:
The front runner: Smith 360J .38 1.87': 11.4 ounces and about $450 by the time I get one transferred to me. Scandium frame, steel cylinder. Frankly the titanium cylinders scare me a bit so this seems perfect at first glance
The contender: Ruger LCRX .38 - 1.87": 13.5 ounces and $400. I'm not going to lie I am a little bit apprehensive of the LCR trigger system
The dark horse: Ruger LCRX .327 1.87": 17.7 ounces and in the $550 range. The sixth shot can't be bad, the weight is noticeably higher (and yes 6.4 or 3.2 ounces matter) but I am very intrigued at the idea of being able to fire the "lesser" .32 rounds in a snubbie.
With the caveat that I will not own another Taurus revolver (mechanically induced failure resulting in unintentional discharge - the hammer hung up) what am I missing that I should be considering
This is, ultimately, going to replace my P938 as a light carry gun. Slide manipulation is becoming a concern. The thought of firing a light weight .357 with my weak hand is not even something I want to consider so well I would buy a .357 and shoot .38 I am not going to do so if it costs me weight or any serious amount of money.
I like exposed hammers and this is going to be short barreled.
My list:
The front runner: Smith 360J .38 1.87': 11.4 ounces and about $450 by the time I get one transferred to me. Scandium frame, steel cylinder. Frankly the titanium cylinders scare me a bit so this seems perfect at first glance
The contender: Ruger LCRX .38 - 1.87": 13.5 ounces and $400. I'm not going to lie I am a little bit apprehensive of the LCR trigger system
The dark horse: Ruger LCRX .327 1.87": 17.7 ounces and in the $550 range. The sixth shot can't be bad, the weight is noticeably higher (and yes 6.4 or 3.2 ounces matter) but I am very intrigued at the idea of being able to fire the "lesser" .32 rounds in a snubbie.
With the caveat that I will not own another Taurus revolver (mechanically induced failure resulting in unintentional discharge - the hammer hung up) what am I missing that I should be considering