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Obambulate · October 17, 2012, 01:43 PM

I got the LCR-22 partly because it was significantly cheaper than the J-frame .22 LRs, and seemed to be well made. I liked the use of appropriate materials for each section of the gun. Stainless steel, lightweight alloy, polymer, rubber. Still getting used to the funky trigger, but it's a good value for a DA .22 revolver.

The LCR in .38 Special however, is up against the 642/442 Smiths which cost the SAME or even a bit LESS than the Ruger, and the Smiths are a proven choice for carry. That's a whole new ball game, IMO. I think I would choose a no-lock Smith. I like the huge choice of J-frame aftermarket grips, for one thing.

October 17, 2012, 01:43 PM	#9
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	I got the LCR-22 partly because it was significantly cheaper than the J-frame .22 LRs, and seemed to be well made. I liked the use of appropriate materials for each section of the gun. Stainless steel, lightweight alloy, polymer, rubber. Still getting used to the funky trigger, but it's a good value for a DA .22 revolver. The LCR in .38 Special however, is up against the 642/442 Smiths which cost the SAME or even a bit LESS than the Ruger, and the Smiths are a proven choice for carry. That's a whole new ball game, IMO. I think I would choose a no-lock Smith. I like the huge choice of J-frame aftermarket grips, for one thing.