9mm Ruger LCR

[stash]

If anyone owns one of these, I sure would like to know what you think of it.

[katmandu]

I ordered one from Bud's on the 27th. It shipped yesterday, and should be here the middle of next week. I will post an update once I get it to the range.

[Txgunguy]

Ruger LCR has been my daily carry in a Galco ankle holster for the last two years. Small enough to conceal easily with boot cut jeans. Smaller frame and less mass does mean a little more vertical recoil than a full size frame would have. Long trigger pull takes some getting used to. The newer "S" version supposedly has addressed that with a different trigger. I would definitely look at that version first. You will want to add the magazine extender "lip" to get one more finger on the grip. Makes a big difference. I have put more than 200 rounds through mine at the range with zero issues. It gets cleaned monthly. Plenty of good guns out there in this size. You will be pleased with the Ruger.

[stash]

Thanks guys. Katmandu, I will be looking for your report. I actually have the LCR in .38sp but am intrigued with the 9mm. I thought about the LCR in 357 but would probably shoot nothing but 38 thru it.

[nyj]

Too many single stack 9mm's on the market that beat the LCR in size. Seems like a novelty to have one in 9mm.

The only reason I like having the LCR is that it's in .357, so I can choose to carry .357 if I take it camping, hiking, etc. Other than that, it's a bulky gun

[Salty1]

I have the LCR in 9mm, it is a bit more snappy than the 38 although not enough to be concerned with. I bought it to have my guns in common calibers and have my 357 on GunBroker now to sell. The optional moon clips have a plus and minus scenario, they make reloading really fast although carrying a spare is a bit bulky but still manageable. The gun will operate fine without the moon clips although the extractor rod does not eject them. I just tapped the barrel with my hand a 4 out of 5 came right out, the 5th I had to use a small rod to tap it out from the inside. The gun comes with 3 moon clips and I will buy another 6 more when I see them on the market. Overall I am satisfied with it and my Crimson Trace grips fit on it as well.

[Salty1]

Ruger LCR has been my daily carry in a Galco ankle holster for the last two years. Small enough to conceal easily with boot cut jeans. Smaller frame and less mass does mean a little more vertical recoil than a full size frame would have. Long trigger pull takes some getting used to. The newer "S" version supposedly has addressed that with a different trigger. I would definitely look at that version first. You will want to add the magazine extender "lip" to get one more finger on the grip. Makes a big difference. I have put more than 200 rounds through mine at the range with zero issues. It gets cleaned monthly. Plenty of good guns out there in this size. You will be pleased with the Ruger.

I think your confusing the LCR and LC9..... Unless of course that Ruger has developed a revolver that takes a mag......by the way, welcome to the forum....

[Txgunguy]

Oops.
In the words of Gilda Radner of SNL Church Lady "never mind"........
:)

[RogueUSMC]

Ruger LCR has been my daily carry in a Galco ankle holster for the last two years. Small enough to conceal easily with boot cut jeans. Smaller frame and less mass does mean a little more vertical recoil than a full size frame would have. Long trigger pull takes some getting used to. The newer "S" version supposedly has addressed that with a different trigger. I would definitely look at that version first. You will want to add the magazine extender "lip" to get one more finger on the grip. Makes a big difference. I have put more than 200 rounds through mine at the range with zero issues. It gets cleaned monthly. Plenty of good guns out there in this size. You will be pleased with the Ruger.

I think your confusing the LCR and LC9..... Unless of course that Ruger has developed a revolver that takes a mag......by the way, welcome to the forum....

http://www.gunsandammo.com/first-look/f ... -revolver/
It is a revolver that shoots 9mm from moon clips...

[stash]

Has anyone heard of bullet creep being a problem in this revolver, especially 124 gr or heavier?

[Greybeard]

' Got one the same time Salty1 did. Punchy, but not painful. Same smooth trigger as in .38 LCR I sold to buy the 9. Have not yet noticed or checked for bullet creep, but methinks doubtful as the gun weighs a little over 17 ounces (compared to 13.5 for the .38). And if the bullet did slip the crimp, it has a whole lot longer way to go before locking up cylinder (as seen before in some real light j-frames).

[eialbur]

I am a newbie gun owner - just purchased my first gun, a Ruger LCR 9mm. It is EXACTLY what I wanted, and I couldn't be happier.

To answer the question above, bullet creep is a definite issue with some ammo. I knew about the potential, so when I got a box of Federal 115 gr FMJ with Aluminum cases, I was very cautious ... and it is a good thing I was. After 15 rounds I had two creep so far the revolver wouldn't cycle, and two bullets fall completely out of their case.

I have shot maybe 300 rounds through my LCR, and until now there was only one other ammo that had any creep problems (1 round of generic target range ammo).

I tried to return the ammo to Walmart, but they said they can not take ammo back, and if I had an issue I needed to resolve it with the manufacturer (thanks a lot for nothing). I have contacted Federal.