Took a family trip to South Dakota, and carried my LCRx .38 special, this past week.
A few comments:
1. Very light, which is an asset.
2. Pretty easily concealed in the front pocket.
3. Nobody in the family had a clue I was carrying
This would be the the perfect low-profile carry piece, BUT there is a big flaw with the LCRx, which is not a flaw in the LCR...
The problem is in the grip, and the near lack of decent aftermarket options to replace the hogue grip of the X model, for CCW carry.
Despite the fact that I love the hammer of the X model, I am considering dumping it for the non-X. The LCR NEEDS a different grip, than the stock grip, for pocket carry. The stock grip is just a bit too fat, and sticks to clothing. Too difficult to remove from the pocket, as is.
The X model barely has any usable replacement options, save for maybe one very expensive wood option, costing $120+, and a cheaper E-bay special, many regretted buying due to quality issues. The original model has several, including the affordable boot grip.
Kind of bummed, but learned a lot.
Really impressed with the lightness, and ability to carry a .38 with a great trigger, easily, and unnoticed. But if it cannot be removed from the pocket easily, then I have to look elsewhere.
A few comments:
1. Very light, which is an asset.
2. Pretty easily concealed in the front pocket.
3. Nobody in the family had a clue I was carrying
This would be the the perfect low-profile carry piece, BUT there is a big flaw with the LCRx, which is not a flaw in the LCR...
The problem is in the grip, and the near lack of decent aftermarket options to replace the hogue grip of the X model, for CCW carry.
Despite the fact that I love the hammer of the X model, I am considering dumping it for the non-X. The LCR NEEDS a different grip, than the stock grip, for pocket carry. The stock grip is just a bit too fat, and sticks to clothing. Too difficult to remove from the pocket, as is.
The X model barely has any usable replacement options, save for maybe one very expensive wood option, costing $120+, and a cheaper E-bay special, many regretted buying due to quality issues. The original model has several, including the affordable boot grip.
Kind of bummed, but learned a lot.
Really impressed with the lightness, and ability to carry a .38 with a great trigger, easily, and unnoticed. But if it cannot be removed from the pocket easily, then I have to look elsewhere.