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smee78 · December 26, 2022, 10:25 PM

I'm also in the 327/32 cal crowd, with the 327 LCR or LCRX along with plenty of ammo choices between 32 Short or Long / 32 H&R/ 327FED mag, you also get a 6th round to work with. I would love to add one to the collection.

jetinteriorguy · December 27, 2022, 07:16 AM

I’m still waiting for Ruger to wise up and make a 3” LCRX in .327 mag. But it doesn’t seem like this wish will ever come true.

dannyb · December 27, 2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smee78

I'm also in the 327/32 cal crowd, with the 327 LCR or LCRX along with plenty of ammo choices between 32 Short or Long / 32 H&R/ 327FED mag, you also get a 6th round to work with. I would love to add one to the collection.

I have the same arthritis problems. I'll also add myself to the .32 people. I pants pocket carry a KelTec .32 ACP in summer and an LCRX .327 Federal in my coat pocket in winter. I use .32 long or H&R (when I can find some), and .327 Fed if I can't find the others. 6 rounds, doesn't weigh down the pocket, decent performance if needed, and controllable recoil.

buck460XVR · December 29, 2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Of the two a Ruger LCR or the Smith MP 38 5 shot which would you get....
Im leaning towards the Smith.... 400 bucks vs 550 for the Ruger.....

That's a no-brainer. Gettin' a Smith for $150 less than a comparable Ruger?

camsdaddy · February 22, 2023, 09:32 AM

The MP 38 and the LCR are both lightweight guns which are going to recoil a fair amount. I would think the recoil would cause issue with older hands. I find the SP101 easy to grip almost like a goldilocks grip not too big or too small. I find the recoil soaked up by the weight. The fact that you own it but have money for another gun says you have money to buy a 1/2 case of wadcutters and another belt and maybe suspenders.

I don't own an SP101 currently and its one of my current regrets.

stinkeypete · February 22, 2023, 12:13 PM

I would like an LCRX 3" in .327 Magnum too, and I would shoot .32 Long in it.
The trigger is very good, better than the S&W out of the box
and you can always thumb back the hammer.

Montana Jon · March 4, 2023, 09:56 AM

My sister has the LCR in .38 Special, she likes it and I shot it side by side to my S&W 637-2 both are light and carry well, the trade off is shooting them. So I use a 105-gr FP-NLG bullet by ACME Bullets which pretty much feels like shooting a 22 in these light carry revolvers.

Just wanted to pass this along YMMV

defjon · March 4, 2023, 10:42 AM

As a wadcutter alternative, or handy for a speed strip or speed loaders consider the Hornady 110 or even 90 grain non plus p ammo.

In my 642, they recoil like a wadcutter. The 110 seems to expand and penetrate well in most testing I've seen.

jstert · March 18, 2023, 10:38 PM

repeating others’ sound advice here.

taurus 85/605/856: $300ish. wadcutters. reliable. if buying used handle first. new comes with lifetime warranty to original owner.

ruger lcr: over-long trigger reset leads to short-stroking leads to cylinder tie-up on double-taps. pass.

soft wadcutters rule: no true need for 38+p by most humble civilians. nobody’s infirmity and recoil tolerance improves with age. inexpensive, reliable, soft-shooting 38sp ammo usually available at https://cavalryammunition.com/. free shipping for veterans.

December 26, 2022, 10:25 PM	#26
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,834	I'm also in the 327/32 cal crowd, with the 327 LCR or LCRX along with plenty of ammo choices between 32 Short or Long / 32 H&R/ 327FED mag, you also get a 6th round to work with. I would love to add one to the collection. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

February 22, 2023, 12:13 PM	#31
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,198	I would like an LCRX 3" in .327 Magnum too, and I would shoot .32 Long in it. The trigger is very good, better than the S&W out of the box and you can always thumb back the hammer. __________________ I hunt, shoot bullseye, plink, reload, and tinker with firearms. I have hung out with the Cowboy Action fellas. I have no interest in carrying firearms in urban areas.

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December 27, 2022, 07:16 AM	#27
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 2,781	I’m still waiting for Ruger to wise up and make a 3” LCRX in .327 mag. But it doesn’t seem like this wish will ever come true.

February 22, 2023, 09:32 AM	#30
camsdaddy Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Posts: 394	The MP 38 and the LCR are both lightweight guns which are going to recoil a fair amount. I would think the recoil would cause issue with older hands. I find the SP101 easy to grip almost like a goldilocks grip not too big or too small. I find the recoil soaked up by the weight. The fact that you own it but have money for another gun says you have money to buy a 1/2 case of wadcutters and another belt and maybe suspenders. I don't own an SP101 currently and its one of my current regrets.

March 4, 2023, 09:56 AM	#32
Montana Jon Member Join Date: August 24, 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 23	My sister has the LCR in .38 Special, she likes it and I shot it side by side to my S&W 637-2 both are light and carry well, the trade off is shooting them. So I use a 105-gr FP-NLG bullet by ACME Bullets which pretty much feels like shooting a 22 in these light carry revolvers. Just wanted to pass this along YMMV

March 4, 2023, 10:42 AM	#33
defjon Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2005 Posts: 785	As a wadcutter alternative, or handy for a speed strip or speed loaders consider the Hornady 110 or even 90 grain non plus p ammo. In my 642, they recoil like a wadcutter. The 110 seems to expand and penetrate well in most testing I've seen.

March 18, 2023, 10:38 PM	#34
jstert Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2013 Posts: 202	repeating others’ sound advice here. taurus 85/605/856: $300ish. wadcutters. reliable. if buying used handle first. new comes with lifetime warranty to original owner. ruger lcr: over-long trigger reset leads to short-stroking leads to cylinder tie-up on double-taps. pass. soft wadcutters rule: no true need for 38+p by most humble civilians. nobody’s infirmity and recoil tolerance improves with age. inexpensive, reliable, soft-shooting 38sp ammo usually available at https://cavalryammunition.com/. free shipping for veterans.