Just so you know, most folks don't consider these range guns in the sense of plinking around for the afternoon. They're so light, the recoil is pretty brisk with +p - making extended range sessions taxing for the avg person. They're ok, I suppose, with standard loads, but from what I've seen a lot of the people who have these don't shoot them enough to be really proficient with them, imho. Nothing wrong with them. Just sayin'.
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Pocket Carry Revolver Suggestions
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Just so you know, most folks don't consider these range guns in the sense of plinking around for the afternoon. They're so light, the recoil is pretty brisk with +p - making extended range sessions taxing for the avg person. They're ok, I suppose, with standard loads, but from what I've seen a lot of the people who have these don't shoot them enough to be really proficient with them, imho. Nothing wrong with them. Just sayin'.
Dr.Midnight
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This is right on the money. When I go shooting, I can't say I look forward to shooting a bunch of rounds through my snubbies. Sometimes, I have to force myself to practice with my carry gun. I reload, and I make my 38 special target loads light, but there's still quite a bit of "snap" after each round. God forbid you get the notion to run some full house 357 loads out of your LCR like I did. I'm not recoil sensative at all, but 50 rounds will put a little soreness in you.
My carry revolver is a 442. I wouldnt even consider a Taurus considering the price difference isnt that great, and the Smith is a much more refined revolver. Smith vs Ruger LCR, on the other hand, is a different story. My wife decided on the LCR after nearly a year of deliberating with herself. It is a good revolver with a super light trigger for a revolver, and is pretty accurate. Everything said, I would still for a 442, or one of smiths Airweight revolvers for a CC option. The new poly revolvers just arent my cup of tea.
I bought an LCR shortly after they came out, and it's been my carry ever since. I've carried my M&P40c a few times CC during the winter, but was so used to the LCR being so light and comfortable to carry, that I went back to it after only a couple days. Inever leave home without my LCR. 
Another +1 for the LCR .357.
I carry mine almost everyday. Calling the DA trigger great or fantastic or whatever would be an understatement. I honestly dont normally care for DAO guns but this one is so smooth that I dont even think about it when shooting it. I also carry it when Im on my bike alot. I never forget that its there but I never "feel" it either you know what I mean.
I carry mine almost everyday. Calling the DA trigger great or fantastic or whatever would be an understatement. I honestly dont normally care for DAO guns but this one is so smooth that I dont even think about it when shooting it. I also carry it when Im on my bike alot. I never forget that its there but I never "feel" it either you know what I mean.
The look of the LCR doesn't bother me. If pretty guns are more accurate or scare off bad guys more easily, I'm in. Otherwise I'll stick the ugly thing in my pocket and that will be that. I think I've decided on getting the LCR, though I'll have to wait to get back to NC to buy one (I dislike not being a resident here sometimes). Thanks for all the suggestions from everyone.
Reading through this thread reminds me of the historical context of all this.
Today, when we think of a "pocket" revolver, we're usually thinking of a small-frame, 5-shot, 2" revolver of lightweight construction, say 16 oz on down (ex. S&W J-frames, LCR, and the like).
It wasn't all that long ago that a pocket revolver was simply a steel-framed 6-shooter with the barrel cut down (over 28 ounces). "Fitz specials" and the like.
As pockets, clothing styles, metallurgy/composite technology have changed - so has our image of a pocket revolver!
Today, when we think of a "pocket" revolver, we're usually thinking of a small-frame, 5-shot, 2" revolver of lightweight construction, say 16 oz on down (ex. S&W J-frames, LCR, and the like).
It wasn't all that long ago that a pocket revolver was simply a steel-framed 6-shooter with the barrel cut down (over 28 ounces). "Fitz specials" and the like.
As pockets, clothing styles, metallurgy/composite technology have changed - so has our image of a pocket revolver!
