Will have to disagree completely. The Ballistics of the LCR9mm are about the same as a subcompact. Shooting a LCR9mm vs 38 Plus P is about the same with the less recoil going to the 9mm. 7.15 vs 6.55 on the standard recoil rating. The LCR9mm is also Steel frame and heavier by a few ounces but I would bet you are going to get a lot more rounds down range. The LCR9mm is not a unpleasant gun to shoot. Recoil this side of going unpleasant. I find the smaller 38Plus P much more snappy.
The 327 is
LOUD and a lot of muzzle flash and recoil is still up there. During normal times 9mm is obviously much more available and reasonable in price.
If you are going to get a snubbie, you are going to shoot it alot. Not only fun, but they do require a longer learning curve.
I do carry a Smith 642 because of the lighter weight, but do not put any were near the rounds through it as I do the 9mm. 90% of range time is with the LCR9mm. Much cheaper and always have plenty. Not to mention I love moon clips. As I mentioned, I load about 40 up the night before a range day. Makes life easy.
Check out this review with ballistics.
http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2014/11/ruger-lcr-9mm-review-pocket-9mm-for.html