The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - help, can't decide between ruger lcr(.38spl) or lcp(.380).

1911FTW · May 4, 2012, 11:12 AM

I'm a lifelong auto fan (see my screen name) who's just begun carrying a Ruger LCR .38 when I can't hide my .45. I just couldn't arrive at a comfort level regarding the reliability of the very small 9s and .380s. Several very good gunsmiths have told me that the smaller an autoloader gets, the more finicky and less reliable it becomes. I KNOW the revolver will always go bang, and the trigger is superb for a snubby .38. I've practiced with it enough to be confident in my ability to solve a problem with it, and I feel very comfortable with it.

Remember the gun is useless if it won't function, which could get you killed when the s hits the f. Make sure what you carry will work EVERY TIME with the ammo you feed it.

May 4, 2012, 11:12 AM	#10
1911FTW Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 13	I'm a lifelong auto fan (see my screen name) who's just begun carrying a Ruger LCR .38 when I can't hide my .45. I just couldn't arrive at a comfort level regarding the reliability of the very small 9s and .380s. Several very good gunsmiths have told me that the smaller an autoloader gets, the more finicky and less reliable it becomes. I KNOW the revolver will always go bang, and the trigger is superb for a snubby .38. I've practiced with it enough to be confident in my ability to solve a problem with it, and I feel very comfortable with it. Remember the gun is useless if it won't function, which could get you killed when the s hits the f. Make sure what you carry will work EVERY TIME with the ammo you feed it.