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  • #31
    Originally posted by greyhoundafw View Post
    Well I took the plunge and bought the LCR in .38. Shoots great POA for me. 50 rounds of cheap no name range ammo threw it. Loved it. Stings a bit but not to terrible. Carrys great with the MIC holster I made, AIWB. Thanks to all for the advice and input.
    How much you pay for your LCR? Ball park is cool if you dont mind me asking? Are there any good deals on em right now?
    Twas the best of times; Twas the worst of times...

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    • #32
      J, that barami hip grip works very well, it holds the gun in place along with the tension of my belt, the very slim grips make them very easy to conceal, and I don't worry about the gun going off, I'm sure I'd feel the cylinder rotating if the trigger got caught on something. And I am extremely careful when putting the pistol in place. The bad part is shooting the pistol with those hard slim grips, it's a little painful, but I doubt that would be an issue if it was ever needed. There is plenty of grip to control the weapon, and it works well for me. Usuallly it's carried over towards appendix position, but goes elsewhere when I want to sneak it in someplace where they pat you down. It's very rare that I do that, usually only at places downtown, where we have people of questionable character hanging out on the streets, and you have to park sometimes blocks away from the venue. If it were somehow detected, they first have to ask you to leave, and if you don't they can call the cops and you get a small fine to pay.
      Tom
      Live today, tomorrow may not come!
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      • #33
        Originally posted by greyhoundafw View Post
        Well I took the plunge and bought the LCR in .38. Shoots great POA for me. 50 rounds of cheap no name range ammo threw it. Loved it. Stings a bit but not to terrible. Carrys great with the MIC holster I made, AIWB. Thanks to all for the advice and input.
        Highly recommend Speer 135 gr GDHP 38 +P Short Barrel for Self Defense.
        It's arguably the best load available.

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        • #34
          S&W makes the revolvers by which all others are judged. You can't go wrong by buying the best.
          Never trust anyone who doesn't trust you to own a gun.

          Life Member - NRA
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          • #35
            I looked at an LCR yesterday, .38 +p. Gun is used, belonged to my FFL's girlfriend and she swapped it for a Glock. It looks new, comes with everything from the Factory, an HKS speed loader, and a box of Hornady Defense ammo. He's asking $420 on it...is that a fair price, or what would be a good offer on it? He has a brand new Taurus 605 (poly and stainless) in 357 for $350, but I liked the feel and trigger of the LCR more, and in a package that size, I reckon 38 +p would work just as well as .357.

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Barth View Post
              I usually opt for the 357.
              You can shoot 357 or 38.
              Options Options Options.

              This is a 38, but one I like to recommend.
              (out of stock I wonder why - LOL)
              S&W M642 38 1 7/8 No Lock Stainless $363
              http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/70713
              +1 Absolutely, the finest snub nosed revolvers on the planet, by far, are the S&W 637 and 642. With a trigger job, they shoot like a dream
              I'll admit---I'm trigger happy

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              • #37
                Check my paint job out.




                This place isn't safe.

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                • #38
                  The only reason that I got my 638 rather than the LCR was that the 638 is definitely smaller. Trigger on the LCR is way better than the 638 (unless you've had a trigger job done like JFootin). Still can't figure out exactly how his gunsmith was able to get a 4 1/2 pound pull out of it and still ignite the primers.
                  On the internet, the number of posts do not correlate to actual knowledge.
                  The notch is supposed to be there as well as the bulge at the front of the frame!
                  You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws.





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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by greyhoundafw View Post
                    More questions. If I get an airweight is it worth $60 more for a .357? Seems everyone shoots .38+P so why not just get a .38 +P, either LCR or S&W642. Looks like a SP101 is the minum weight (26oz vs 17 oz for LCR in.357) to reasonably use .357, am I wrong? Again looking for CCW and range fun.
                    I do understand the appeal of the 357, however I chose 38. Here is how I looked at it. It is a backup/pocket gun. I'm not taking it to war. 38+p have a little less velocity, but a hell of a lot less recoil, muzzle flight and flash. I knew I wouldn't shoot 357 so why waste weight and expense.

                    If shtf I have other guns, snubby is sure as **** not my first choice.
                    This place isn't safe.

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by MW surveyor View Post
                      The only reason that I got my 638 rather than the LCR was that the 638 is definitely smaller. Trigger on the LCR is way better than the 638 (unless you've had a trigger job done like JFootin). Still can't figure out exactly how his gunsmith was able to get a 4 1/2 pound pull out of it and still ignite the primers.
                      My theory: The trigger mechanism was very smooth from the factory, and Ahlman's polished the internals for 3 hours. Ahlman's then tried lighter springs from a spring kit, got misfires, put the original springs back in it and tried to charge me for a trigger job even though it was still pulling 11 lbs DA. My gunsmith said it didn't need any more polishing. He did like old fashioned gunsmiths did before there were ready made spring kits - he cut a little off a spring and tested the results, continuing doing this with the hammer spring and the trigger return spring until he got it to 4.25 lb. Apparently, the original springs still work after being shortened as long as the internals are polished smooth enough. I lucked out and found a guy who can do a trigger job like they did generations ago! I'll link anyone up with him who wants his trigger job for a revolver. Be warned, his turnaround time is at least 6 weeks. I have very weak, crippled hands, so 4.25 lb is more like 6-7 lb would feel to healthy hands. I would advise that you ask him to leave it at a higher poundage for safety's sake.
                      Very interesting...

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                      • #41
                        Thanks for the offer JFootin, but I'll just do some more polishing on my own. Since I've got a bunch of springs from Wolff for the gun, may start cutting coils too.
                        On the internet, the number of posts do not correlate to actual knowledge.
                        The notch is supposed to be there as well as the bulge at the front of the frame!
                        You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws.





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