LCR in .357 acquired!

Bikebreath · Jun 16, 2011

jawn said:
So after about 200 rounds through the LCR, I have a newfound respect for the .357 magnum. I went through about 50 rounds of S&B 158gr FMJs, and 50 rounds of Remington 125gr JSPs. The recoil through both is pretty hardcore. It's quite violent, but doable in that my hands didn't hurt afterwards. However, by the second box of ammo, I developed something of a flinch. I switched then to .38 special LWCs, and those were incredibly soft shooting. Really soft. I would say fairly comparable to 9mm out of my Glock 17. Switching to .38 special got rid of the flinch pretty quickly.

I then did a 30 or so rounds of .38 special +P JHPs, and I thought it was pretty easy to handle.

My current pistol shooting skills probably limit my social work ammo choices to .38 special +P, but .357 is a lot of fun to shoot. My inner recoil junkie is quite satisfied.

As far as accuracy goes, it's more accurate than I am at this point. I only took it out to 10 yards, because I figure that's probably within the distance I'd ever have to use the LCR. Trigger feels good, and the sights are easy to acquire (I might get the XS Tritium Big Dot at some point).

I figure the .38 special LCR might have been all I needed, but I do like that the frame and cylinder on the .357 model are beefier and steel. The extra 4 ounces probably also help with recoil.

Oh, and the fireballs with .357 magnum are pretty entertaining. The Remington 125gr JSPs have quite a bit of flash to them. I'm sure the guys in the booths next to me were less than enthused

Thanks for the report. I'm surprised you made it though a box of 50, but then maybe I'm just a puss.

jawn · Jun 16, 2011

Bikebreath said:
Thanks for the report. I'm surprised you made it though a box of 50, but then maybe I'm just a puss.

Yeah, 100 rounds of .357 was a tad enthusiastic on my part. Like I said, I'm kind of a recoil junkie :lol2:

That said, my right hand this morning kind of feels like I high-fived Chuck Norris last night.

Minuteman · Jun 16, 2011

jawn said:
Yeah, 100 rounds of .357 was a tad enthusiastic on my part. Like I said, I'm kind of a recoil junkie

That said, my right hand this morning kind of feels like I high-fived Chuck Norris last night.

jawn · Jun 16, 2011

This was one of my targets with the LCR at 10 yards with the .38 special +P 110gr JHPs. I'm not a good shot, so the size of this "grouping" is definitely more me than the gun.

Chet002 · Jun 17, 2011

I'm hoping Continental has one so I can try it out.

EngageSmith · Jun 17, 2011

jawn said:
This was one of my targets with the LCR at 10 yards with the .38 special +P 110gr JHPs. I'm not a good shot, so the size of this "grouping" is definitely more me than the gun.

Awwwwww he leakin'!!

I wish I could have shot it the other day, but my wrist was bothering me and didn't want to aggravate it. Get some snap caps and dry fire the crap out of it to get used to the trigger, and practice with .38s.

Even though it's a close-range defensive gun you still want to be proficient!

jawn · Jun 17, 2011

EngageSmith said:
Awwwwww he leakin'!!

I wish I could have shot it the other day, but my wrist was bothering me and didn't want to aggravate it. Get some snap caps and dry fire the crap out of it to get used to the trigger, and practice with .38s.

Even though it's a close-range defensive gun you still want to be proficient!

Yeah, I'm definitely going to have to get a lot of practice time in with it. Let me know if you ever want to give it a try!

Overall, I'm quite satisfied with my purchase. Despite its 17 ounce weight, it definitely feels sturdy and handles .357 magnum loads better than I do.

I'd be remiss not to mention that Engage has two more of them sitting in their case, if anyone is interested. :thumbsup:

Dead Eye · Jun 18, 2011

I've been waffling back and forth between the LCR and SP-101, for WHEN we finally win the CCW debate. Thanks for all of your input. I am more of a traditionalist, and own a GP-100, which I love. The SP just looks like a miniaturized version thereof, but the LCR was obviously built expressly for CCW. I didn't know how it would shoot, and therefore, was somewhat dismissive of it. Now you've got me to thinking, again! Thanks (I think?)

Blaster229 · Jun 18, 2011

Definitely not a Take-to-the-range-and-shoot-all-day-on-it-pistol.

jawn · Jun 18, 2011

Blaster229 said:
Definitely not a Take-to-the-range-and-shoot-all-day-on-it-pistol.

It is... with .38 special

Blaster229 · Jun 19, 2011

jawn said:
It is... with .38 special

Eh, I have to disagree. Maybe easier on your hands shooting .38, sure. I just don't think this is a good first pistol or only pistol to own for the novice.
I dare say that someone who owns several pistols, this isn't the first one out of the bag. I LOVE mine but have it for a lightweight carry gun, not a fun target pistol. It's more of a tool. Like me

ThawMyTongue · Jun 19, 2011

This thread is making me want a LCR357 badly! Bikebreath's SP-101 put a smile on my face with full power loads. I love big booms

jawn · Jun 19, 2011

Blaster229 said:
Eh, I have to disagree. Maybe easier on your hands shooting .38, sure. I just don't think this is a good first pistol or only pistol to own for the novice.
I dare say that someone who owns several pistols, this isn't the first one out of the bag. I LOVE mine but have it for a lightweight carry gun, not a fun target pistol. It's more of a tool. Like me

Oh, I agree. This most definitely should not be a first pistol. Still, I think it's a lot of fun to shoot. I just don't find the recoil from .38 special to be harsher than shooting my Glock 17, and I put a lot of mileage on my Glock at the range.

Blaster229 · Jun 19, 2011

I think the new Sigp220 SAO I am gonna get won't hurt my hand as much

Minuteman · Jun 19, 2011

The CW9 with normal ball ammo, is a very easy shooting CCW gun. Small enough for CCW, but fun for the range, and plenty powerful.

JSW · Jun 19, 2011

looks like another RUGER revolver on the list

jawn · Jul 7, 2011

Follow up post - I had a chance to shoot a S&W 642 and my LCR back-to-back, and I must say, the 642 shooting regular .38 special feels the way my LCR feels with .38 special +P. I also found that it's easier to learn the trigger on the LCR than it is on the 642. There's not much of a weight difference between the two (the .357 LCR is 2 ounces heavier). I think the biggest difference is how much more comfortable the grip is on the LCR and how smooth the trigger is.

Maverick0313 · Jul 7, 2011

What a hand cannon......

mancheechee · Jul 9, 2011

I have a SP101...but now i'm thinking of the LCR 357.
What is a good can be had price on this revolver?

Redcobra · Jul 9, 2011

Joshua M. Smith said:
Hello,

Speaking from a terminal ballistics viewpoint of the "standard" defensive shooting scenario, I would expect the muzzle blast to do as much or more damage than the projectile itself.

The .357 has the added benefit of being able to use .38spl +P without undue wear.

Now, a question for the OP: I had an LCP and liked it only for the fact that I could carry it when I couldn't carry a real gun. It got traded off.

I'm wondering if you have carried this fully loaded yet? If so, subjectively speaking, can you tell it's there? I could not with the LCP, and that was its redeeming feature.

I am trying to decide between an LCR or another KT or LCP, and while I prefer the added power of the .38+P/.357 over that of the .380, "carryability" would be first on my list for this size gun.

Thanks!

Josh

You should also consider the S&W340PD

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