Ruger LCR 357

Chup · 10-26-2010, 19:05

I have 200 rounds of 125 G. 357 JHP through my LCR 357. The Tamer Grip makes the Gun easy to handle and follow up shots were a breeze to make. It's also easy to make accurate shots One or Two handed. This has become my new Back Up\ Pocket Gun. Now I can carry my SP101 IWB and my LCR in the off hand pocket. Ten rounds of 357 and Two Guns that make it no problem to shoot. I feel protected.

***Glockdude1*** · 10-26-2010, 19:06

Pics?

Chup · 10-27-2010, 15:38

It's a LCR there are pictures all over the place. I'm sort of computer illiterate. I'm lucky to get this far.

datnvan · 10-27-2010, 15:46

pics if thats not the stock grip

Chup · 10-29-2010, 09:42

Stock Grip

Two Guns · 11-06-2010, 20:30

I have a LCR in 38 special.I hope to have one in 357 by years end.

Ak.Hiker · 11-07-2010, 22:59

What 125 grain 357 Magnum load were you shooting? Did you have any problem with bullet pull under recoil?

Steve 48 · 11-08-2010, 09:47

If they come out in 357, I'll buy one.

Chup · 11-08-2010, 17:50

With some reloads I did have a few bullets work their way out. So far none of the factory stuff had a problem. All loads I shot were 125 Grain 357. I think my friend shot some 110 grain.

***Glockdude1*** · 11-08-2010, 18:19

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Originally Posted by Steve 48

If they come out in 357, I'll buy one.

The new Ruger revolver is a .357.

Ak.Hiker · 11-08-2010, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Chup

With some reloads I did have a few bullets work their way out. So far none of the factory stuff had a problem. All loads I shot were 125 Grain 357. I think my friend shot some 110 grain.

If you are talking full power 125 grain JHP loads like the Federal that is quite impressive. I would be tempted to try the mid range Remington Golden Saber 125 grain as well.

Drew78 · 11-09-2010, 09:10

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Originally Posted by Chup

I have 200 rounds of 125 Grain 357 JHP through my LCR 357. The Tamer Grip makes the Gun easy to handle and follow up shots were a breeze to make. It's also easy to make accurate shots One or Two handed. This has become my new Back Up\ Pocket Gun. Now I can carry my SP101 IWB and my LCR in the off hand pocket. Ten rounds of 357 and Two Guns that make it no problem to shoot. I feel protected.

I agree!!!

I too have the LCR in .357 and it is quite manageble... with the right load

I can handle any of the moderate mag loadings without any problems. Full house 125's are a bit hefty to say the least!

Great platform!

-Drew

Narkcop · 11-10-2010, 19:01

I have 2 .38 spl LCR's. I want one of the new .357's now.

den888 · 11-14-2010, 22:07

I'd say you are well protected !

Flashy2003 · 12-05-2010, 08:05

I have the lcr 38 +p. Its my backup gun. And while im not a small guy or a limp wristed shooter. I dont think I would even want to shoot the 357. The 38 in that light package is plenty for me.

Chup · 12-08-2010, 13:16

The 357 is a few oz. heavier. It also has the Tamer Grip making 125G. HP 357 painless to shoot and follow up shots are fast and accurate

dugo · 12-09-2010, 18:14

Wife got a .38 LCR, and likes it (especially the trigger), but the recoil is not pleasant for her, even with mild .38's. So how does that extra 4 ounces on the .357 LCR change felt recoil, if you are using the same ammo? In other words, how does the .357 gun feel, compared to the .38 gun, shooting the same .38 rounds?

So, thinking of getting the .357 to shoot .38's out of, for softer recoil: carrying aside, does it make sense? ... OR, is the difference in recoil not significant?

I know it is subjective; but if you have shot .38's in both, what did you think? And if so, did they have the same grips on both guns?

(Uh, ...oh yeah ...if the .357 turns out to be better for her, guess I would have to help her out by taking care of that .38 ....

)

Chup · 12-10-2010, 17:55

First I would buy the Tamer Grip from Ruger. One of our Customers did and liked it much better. Second do not use heavy bullet weight. Practice with standard 38 spl. at 135 grains and lighter. For self defence use +P 135 grains or lighter. Let her shoot a few of the +P loads to make sure they are not too hot for her. If she can handle a few of them she will never feel the recoil in a stress situation. I did shoot standard 38s through my LCR 357 by mistake. I was so surprised it felt like I was shooting a 22. If by chance she was shooting 158 grain bullets, they are just too heavy for the light weight guns. I like shooting 357 snubs but, I don't like 158 grain bullets they slap your hand and hurt.

dugo · 12-13-2010, 07:42

Thanks for the good ideas, Chup. I did some thinking and experimenting before having my wife try it out, so I had it pretty much set it up before hand for the best conditions I could. The grips do indeed make a noticeable difference, and I also found some standard pressure 110 gr rounds that have soft recoil, but should open up well enough (in theory, at least). Will probably switch to plus-p for defense, as you suggested.

That the .38 LCR worked for my wife is a tribute to Ruger for having made a gun which was so light, yet is pretty easy to handle. Indeed, it is the only airweight which has worked for her out of the box.

Your experience with standard .38's in the .357 LCR may be exactly what I was looking for. The extra four ounces (over the .38 LCR) should not effect carry much. If you find it shoots that lightly, then maybe it justifies getting the .357 just to launch .38's. Thanks.

Has anybody else shot .38's out of both guns?

Drew78 · 12-13-2010, 08:59

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Originally Posted by dugo

Thanks for the good ideas, Chup. I did some thinking and experimenting before having my wife try it out, so I had it pretty much set it up before hand for the best conditions I could. The grips do indeed make a noticeable difference, and I also found some standard pressure 110 gr rounds that have soft recoil, but should open up well enough (in theory, at least). Will probably switch to plus-p for defense, as you suggested.

That the .38 LCR worked for my wife is a tribute to Ruger for having made a gun which was so light, yet is pretty easy to handle. Indeed, it is the only airweight which has worked for her out of the box.

Your experience with standard .38's in the .357 LCR may be exactly what I was looking for. The extra four ounces (over the .38 LCR) should not effect carry much. If you find it shoots that lightly, then maybe it justifies getting the .357 just to launch .38's. Thanks.

Has anybody else shot .38's out of both guns?

I have LCR's in both .38 and .357; both have the same CTC grip on them. The Tamer didnt fit my hand well... Shooting .38's out of the LCR .357 is SO much easier compared to the same load out of the LCR .38. I know that 4oz isnt a lot, but it does make a difference in my hands.

Best of luck!

dugo · 12-14-2010, 05:11

Oh, gosh. I was afraid of that. Now I guess I will have to put on my shopping hat and go out there in the cold and get one. Oh, well ... (Tough job, but somebody has to do it, right? ...

)

Seriously, thanks, guys, for the value of your experience. Now I am looking forward to a gun which is still light and easy to conceal, still has a great trigger, and is even more comfortable to shoot. I am already impressed with the LCR in .38, and expect to be even more so with the .357!

Oh wait ... uh ... I mean my wife, of course ... I know SHE will be happy with it ...
but ... I hope she will let me shoot it ... if she is in a good mood ...

SuperSleuth · 12-28-2010, 15:05

A couple of quick questions.

First, have you had any issues trying to conceal the LCR with the Tamer grips, i.e., difficulty drawing from a pocket or your covering garment clinging to the grip?

Second, for those of you who own both the .38 and .357 LCRs, is there any difference in holster fit? Some of the holster makers I'm interested in getting holsters from only list the .38, but I'm leaning towards the .357.

dugo · 12-29-2010, 17:39

Supersleuth, hope folks here will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the external dimensions are the same for both the .38 and the .357. The only noticeable difference seems to be that the metal part of the .357 frame is steel, where it is aluminum on the .38, making the 4 oz. difference in weight.

For me, I have had no difficulties concealing the Tamer grips when carrying, but usually carry with the laser-grips. The lasergrips are smaller than the Tamers, so they conceal just a little better, I guess. At the same time, they don't absorb recoil quite as well, but they still do a pretty good job with it.

There is a another small, more concealable grip available, included on a .38 model with a better front sight, or (I think) separately from Ruger. I imagine it would also not handle recoil quite as well as the Tamer, but on handling it in the shop it feels like it would still be fairly comfortable to shoot.

SuperSleuth · 12-29-2010, 22:22

Thanks, dugo.

Glock 17L · 12-30-2010, 00:13

Eagle now makes a secret service Grip for the Ruger LCR that looks very nice..
http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/Ruger-LCR-Grips.html