Somewhere out there, is a RevolverGuy who’s talking to his computer screen about the .327 Federal Magnum LCR being even better, because it has a sixth round. Cleaning the gun is also super simple, since it has very few components that you need to deal with. I also have a S& 431 I love, but they are rare and expensive so I am trying to find another .327 LCR for a spare/second gun. There are also .22 LR and .22 Magnum models, in both the LCR and LCRx. Mike McNett from DoubleTap Ammunition supplied the rounds for our group to test-fire these new guns. The best feature about the Ruger LCRx 38 Special is the trigger. Same experience with me. For example, the much more robust trigger return on an SP101 or your average S&W (with factory springs) can help to mask this kind of operator error, by forcing the trigger forward against the shooter’s best effort to restrain it. That doesn’t mean the other LCR chamberings are bad choices—far from it! Product Review: Ruger LCR Double-Action Revolver The LCR, a radical new snubnose.38, seems like something out of Buck Rogers, and when you read the list of ingredients, it seems even more space age Despite an almost universal changeover to semi-auto pistols in police duty holsters, one category of revolvers still remains a top seller. The one we reviewed is the.38 special +p double action model with fully shrouded hammer. I won’t go into my diatribe about why I think that’s a bad idea, but will simply note that this habit is NOT compatible with shooting a revolver—ANY revolver, from ANY brand. I'm seriously considering buying a .38 LCR. Basically, the choice is yours, but this Ruger revolver will easily match any holstering style you prefer. I was turned off with their looks when they first came out and haven’t seriously looked at them since, but I just read your article(s) on the LCR and will give them a try. Thanks! Thank You, Mike, for the review. Defensive load selection gets a little more tricky in the .38 LCR. I have been carrying a Ruger LCR in .38Spl since 2012, I keep mine in a trigger scabbard…carry it with 125gr Nyclad bullets…a great performer, light, accurate & dependable. Go. Ruger’s LCRx revolver is one of the lightest and handiest personal-protection wheelguns on today’s market. This is the exact opposite (for me anyhow) of what I find with the S&W j frame and really surprised me. Ruger LCRx.38 Special Review February 5, 2021 by David Chase If you’re searching for a modern revolver that will perform exceptionally well in the personal defense realm, the Ruger LCRx.38 Special has to be one of the best contenders on the market right now. I’ve been carrying and shooting my .357 Lcr since 2012. Have you found this to be a problem at all? I think the LCR’s trigger face is both narrow and slightly crowned, and the combination tends to focus the recoil energy on a narrow ridge, as the muzzle snaps upward in recoil. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ruger’s Newest. Final Thoughts on This Ruger Note: This is a Ruger LCR review from the 2009 SHOT Show range day. I would love to have the .327 version to shoot.32 long wadcutters or .32 H&R magnum loads but have hesitated due to the undependable ammo supply. With the .357, I can shoot those same loads comfortably. If light weight is a priority for you, and you’re comfortable with a little more recoil (or shooting a lighter load), then the .38 LCR is really a dandy of a choice. It’s finished in a black matte coloring, which means the gun will have anti-reflective properties. It has excellent short-range accuracy, and it’s incredibly easy to draw and maneuver because of its lightweight and ergonomic design. They shoot like pussycats, hit right to the sights, and cut nice, clean holes that go deep in calibrated ordnance gelatin. FWIW, I noticed the new Colts also have a “false reset,” which I put in quotes because it’s no such thing. I should also note that this is more than I’d expect to get out of a pocket .380 ACP in one session—score one for the round gun. Hi Brendan, thanks for writing in. I found the .38 LCR with any of the three Hogue grip options really liked to inflict pain on the web of my hand. Excellent write up, Thanks Greyson. You do not pay anything extra. Honestly, I feel like a good .38+P load is the outer limit of honest-to-goodness snubby controllability for me—at least with the abbreviated boot grips that I prefer on these guns. Ruger LCR .38 Special +P In this time of danger, throughout the World, warrior/sheepdog men and women are looking for the best revolver for concealed carry to protect themselves and their loved ones.