Ruger LCR round count
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Psychedelic Bang
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Inquiring minds would like to know. Out of nowhere, I decided to give this gun a look today, and I'm with the op; "whenever life throws me something I can't explain, I think .357 Magnum."
Seriously...
Cool GUN!!! Hopefully somebody comes along to answer our questions.
Inquiring minds would like to know. Out of nowhere, I decided to give this gun a look today, and I'm with the op; "whenever life throws me something I can't explain, I think .357 Magnum."
Seriously...
Cool GUN!!! Hopefully somebody comes along to answer our questions.
A moot point for me...the gun might take it but I could not. Shot a very few 158 grain .357 magnum rounds through one and decided I would not do that again. The 125 grain .357 magnum rounds are (for me) manageable but a box (50 rounds) would be more than enough for me during a range outing.
I'd also be interested in an answer to the OP's question if anyone here has put a lot of rounds through one. Please include ammunition info too, i.e. .38 or .357, and weight of the bullets.
I still think it's a well made, very nice revolver that actually would fit in a pocket.
bedbugbilly
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I had a 357 LCR for my carry - I like Rugers and the LCR was fine for shooting 38s. When I got it, I got the 357 version so I'd have the option of either 38s or 357s. I'm getting to old for the recoil the 357 has - I love 38 spl and am happy to stay with it. That said, I think any of the LCRs are fine and will hold up if taken care of. I traded mine off and got a S & W Model 36 because for my carry purposes, it works better for me - I just like the Smith better.
There are those who think it is a "mortal sin" to shoot 38s out of a 357 . . . sorry, but I'm not one of them. I clean my handguns after every use and if you keep your cylinder chambers clean, it's not a problem.
If I remember correctly the .357 LCR is a couple of ounces heavier than the 38 models - really, it's no big deal. The revolver is light so for CCW, it works fine. Some complain about the trigger pull being to heavy . . . yea, it's on the heavy side but you get used to it and adjust to it - it's designed for a SD DAO and it serves that purpose well. For SD ranges, I found mine to be plenty accurate and had no problem with small groups oin critical mass.
There are those who think it is a "mortal sin" to shoot 38s out of a 357 . . . sorry, but I'm not one of them. I clean my handguns after every use and if you keep your cylinder chambers clean, it's not a problem.
If I remember correctly the .357 LCR is a couple of ounces heavier than the 38 models - really, it's no big deal. The revolver is light so for CCW, it works fine. Some complain about the trigger pull being to heavy . . . yea, it's on the heavy side but you get used to it and adjust to it - it's designed for a SD DAO and it serves that purpose well. For SD ranges, I found mine to be plenty accurate and had no problem with small groups oin critical mass.
Dave Chuppa
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My LCR357 has around 2500 357 rounds (most were mid range) and 500 or more 38 and 38+P. It still looks fine and has had no wear or problems.
I have gotten a chance to shoot both with the Ruger Reps. The .38 is more snappy than my old model 60 thats for sure.... not to sound like a wimp... but I shot two shots out of the .357mag version, opened the cylinder and handed it back to the Ruger rep and said no thanks lol.
I actually now own a .38Spl version. I am NOT a huge revolver guy, but I actually got one for free from Ruger for a promotion they did for people working at FFL's and I find myself carrying it almost every day now. I practiced with some tame handloads in it, and then the premium ammo I carry. I am effective with it even with the trigger being worlds away from my 1911's lol. It is such an easy gun to carry I am certainly happy with it, even if I had paid for it.
Back on track. The .357mag I fired at the range event that day had about 300-400 people there that day, the gun was fired a lot and it was FILTHY but kept on ticking, if that helps your decision at all. I keep mine with the mind set of shooting it just enough to be comfortable protecting myself with it, they certainly are NOT a range gun.
I actually now own a .38Spl version. I am NOT a huge revolver guy, but I actually got one for free from Ruger for a promotion they did for people working at FFL's and I find myself carrying it almost every day now. I practiced with some tame handloads in it, and then the premium ammo I carry. I am effective with it even with the trigger being worlds away from my 1911's lol. It is such an easy gun to carry I am certainly happy with it, even if I had paid for it.
Back on track. The .357mag I fired at the range event that day had about 300-400 people there that day, the gun was fired a lot and it was FILTHY but kept on ticking, if that helps your decision at all. I keep mine with the mind set of shooting it just enough to be comfortable protecting myself with it, they certainly are NOT a range gun.
Biff Tannen
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You might be happier shooting 38+p through it.
I don't have a problem with recoil at all, but some do and avoid the 357 for that reason.
Also, the .38 +p will definitely be easier on the gun over time.
I don't have a problem with recoil at all, but some do and avoid the 357 for that reason.
Also, the .38 +p will definitely be easier on the gun over time.