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cpallen · April 20, 2010, 10:48 PM

I bought the model with the Crimson Trace grips about a month ago. I've shot about 200 rounds of generic range ammo and 25 or so +P defensive rounds over two outings. . It feels very different from the S&W J frames I have shot. I feel like it has less recoil, although still pretty stiff with the Speer 135gr GDHP. More of a push than a flip.

Good trigger with a definite transition point to where the hammer falls. You can almost shoot it as if single action. Laser is nice especially when dry firing and learning trigger control. I could see it be an advantage for point shooting. You should check out the Crimsontrace.com web site.

Very light and I like the stainless steel + aluminum alloy + polymer and the dark color.It should be very corrosion resistant. The SW 642 is it's closest competitor in stainless and aluminum, but I don't particularly care for the silver. The blue/black SW 442 is carbon steel not stainless.

I hope this helps. You might check at firing ranges in your area to see if they have a LCR to rent.

April 20, 2010, 10:48 PM	#3
cpallen Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Posts: 48	Ruger LCR I bought the model with the Crimson Trace grips about a month ago. I've shot about 200 rounds of generic range ammo and 25 or so +P defensive rounds over two outings. . It feels very different from the S&W J frames I have shot. I feel like it has less recoil, although still pretty stiff with the Speer 135gr GDHP. More of a push than a flip. Good trigger with a definite transition point to where the hammer falls. You can almost shoot it as if single action. Laser is nice especially when dry firing and learning trigger control. I could see it be an advantage for point shooting. You should check out the Crimsontrace.com web site. Very light and I like the stainless steel + aluminum alloy + polymer and the dark color.It should be very corrosion resistant. The SW 642 is it's closest competitor in stainless and aluminum, but I don't particularly care for the silver. The blue/black SW 442 is carbon steel not stainless. I hope this helps. You might check at firing ranges in your area to see if they have a LCR to rent.