Author Topic: Ruger LCR for the Wife? (Read 871 times)

Tomac · « **on:** September 10, 2011, 05:53:54 PM »

The wife's S&W M&P9c is almost too much for her to handle (she's a bit recoil-sensitive) so I'm considering other options that would be more comfortable for her.
I've read good things about the Ruger LCR, anyone got any good/bad personal experience to input?
Thx!...
Tomac

romo23 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2011, 06:45:04 PM »

Ive shot one in .38 a couple of times, i dont know how her hands fit on the m&p but i can get 1 more finger on the lcr than on a glock 26 so that may be a positive for her. I think their well made guns every time i have ever used one it has functioned perfectly and they are nice and light to carry

zona5101 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:57:54 PM »

Quote from: Tomac on September 10, 2011, 05:53:54 PM

The wife's S&W M&P9c is almost too much for her to handle (she's a bit recoil-sensitive) so I'm considering other options that would be more comfortable for her.
I've read good things about the Ruger LCR, anyone got any good/bad personal experience to input?
Thx!...
Tomac

if she is recoil sensitive and the M&P 9 is too much, the LCR will be a whole new level of pain. Not even with bunny fart loads will make the LCR less than the m&p.
LCR is a great bug gun as it is small & lightweight but those same attributes make it have a decent amount of recoil.

tgibson · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:44:46 PM »

Quote from: zona5101 on September 10, 2011, 08:57:54 PM

if she is recoil sensitive and the M&P 9 is too much, the LCR will be a whole new level of pain. Not even with bunny fart loads will make the LCR less than the m&p.
LCR is a great bug gun as it is small & lightweight but those same attributes make it have a decent amount of recoil.

What he said. I've shot them...bad news. Get her a 9mm 1911 or 2011 to shoot for fun. Just make sure she knows the small gun is just for shooting in an emergency situation and every now and again to keep her skill with it up.
Adios,
TG

Tomac · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2011, 10:05:36 PM »

I know from personal experience how much snubbies can kick but I'm hoping that a more comfortable & better-fitting rubber grip (it's hard for her to get her hand completely around the M&P9c's double-stack grip) will help her manage the recoil better. Regardless, I'll let her give it a try then decide for herself what she likes best.
Tomac

tgibson · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2011, 10:29:23 PM »

Here you go. http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Escort/Escort.php
Adios,
TG

han_cholo · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2011, 01:19:16 AM »

@Tomac, you may want to look into a larger, single stack 9mm (Sig P225, HK P7, steel framed Kahr) or a revolver bigger than a j-frame, perhaps with a heavier frame and thin grips for her smaller hands.

Tomac · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2011, 06:46:55 AM »

Just noticed the Sig P238, reminds me a lot of my old Colt Mustang. It's only .380 but the Mustang was a joy to shoot (can't say that about any of the blowback .380's I've tried).
I'd prefer she had a 9mm or .38 but then I'd rather she had a .380 she enjoys and is willing to practice with than something more powerful she doesn't want to shoot.
Tomac

J Mack · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2011, 07:40:55 AM »

I have a Sig P-238 and several small 1911’s in both single and double stack if you would like to shoot one.
I agree with tgibson on the small 1911’s shooting softer than the ultra-sub compacts, my wife and daughter both shoot and carry officers 1911’s in .45ACP and have always preferred them to other small pistols.

Tomac · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2011, 08:07:35 AM »

Quote from: J Mack on September 11, 2011, 07:40:55 AM

I have a Sig P-238 and several small 1911’s in both single and double stack if you would like to shoot one.
I agree with tgibson on the small 1911’s shooting softer than the ultra-sub compacts, my wife and daughter both shoot and carry officers 1911’s in .45ACP and have always preferred them to other small pistols.

Thx for the generous offer, I might take you up on that. Wife and I are headed to Cabela's this morning so she can check out the feel of the P238 and if she likes it I'll sell her M&P9c to fund it.
Tomac

Tomac · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2011, 12:36:57 PM »

Just got back from Cabela's and the wife *really* liked the little P238 over the LCR so guess what we came home with...

Anywho, many thanks to all who contributed to this thread and her M&P9c is now listed at the Swap Meet if anyone's interested.
Thx again!...
Tomac

J Mack · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2011, 01:04:50 PM »

Quote from: Tomac on September 11, 2011, 12:36:57 PM

Just got back from Cabela's and the wife *really* liked the little P238 over the LCR so guess what we came home with...
Tomac

Mine seems to like the environmentally friendly Corbon DPX 80gr bullets!

J Mack · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2011, 01:12:49 PM »

Cabelas also has some cheep Galco holsters listed for the Kel-Tec and Ruger #STO436 that works well for the little P238.
I wrapped mine in Saran Wrap and put it in the wet holster overnight and I'm pleased with the results.

Tomac · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2011, 01:24:34 PM »

Quote from: J Mack on September 11, 2011, 01:04:50 PM

Mine seems to like the environmentally friendly Corbon DPX 80gr bullets!

Picked up their last box of the Corbon DPX along w/a 250rd bulk pack of practice FMJ. Headed to the Nourse range next Sunday to try it out!
Tomac

HD-DVD · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2011, 03:14:04 PM »

Quote from: Tomac on September 11, 2011, 12:36:57 PM

Just got back from Cabela's and the wife *really* liked the little P238 over the LCR so guess what we came home with...
Anywho, many thanks to all who contributed to this thread and her M&P9c is now listed at the Swap Meet if anyone's interested.
Thx again!...
Tomac

Nice seeing you and your wife there Tomac! Hope she loves the P238. Funny, we both left Cabelas with new guns - and P*38s to boot!

Tomac · « **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2011, 05:32:19 PM »

Quote from: HD-DVD on September 13, 2011, 03:14:04 PM

Nice seeing you and your wife there Tomac! Hope she loves the P238. Funny, we both left Cabelas with new guns - and P*38s to boot!

Ditto!

Tomac

krob · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2011, 05:26:39 PM »

I did pick up the LCR Talo edition but haven't yet been able to fire it. Hope to during the xmas holiday break given I have some time off. Not sure I'll be able to convince my wife to shoot it. SHe's a novie and shot a S & W simialr model and hated it. Too snappy for her. Will report back then.

Tomac · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2011, 05:34:45 PM »

Quote from: krob on December 05, 2011, 05:26:39 PM

I did pick up the LCR Talo edition but haven't yet been able to fire it. Hope to during the xmas holiday break given I have some time off. Not sure I'll be able to convince my wife to shoot it. SHe's a novie and shot a S & W simialr model and hated it. Too snappy for her. Will report back then.

The wife and I are planning on hitting the Nourse range sometime soon so she can try her P239 w/Hogue grips. If we can arrange a time, your wife could try the P238 for comparison.
Tomac

carracer · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2011, 10:06:53 AM »

Try a box of .38 Colt Short. My wife enjoys them. Practise with shorts, carry regular loads.

MtGoat · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2011, 07:16:49 PM »

Quote from: J Mack on September 11, 2011, 01:12:49 PM

Cabelas also has some cheep Galco holsters listed for the Kel-Tec and Ruger #STO436 that works well for the little P238.
I wrapped mine in Saran Wrap and put it in the wet holster overnight and I'm pleased with the results.

Jim,
I have a Colt Pocket 9 that could really use a cheap holster while it waits for it's number to come up at Milt Sparks. Do you think the cheap Galco would fit a P9 with the Saran trick?
Pat

popsgunner · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2011, 08:40:25 PM »

carracer, I hope you're not suggesting that tomac shoot 38 short colt out of a .380 acp ?
maybe out of the lcr....

Pops

J Mack · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2011, 07:23:24 AM »

Quote from: MtGoat on December 06, 2011, 07:16:49 PM

Jim,
I have a Colt Pocket 9 that could really use a cheap holster while it waits for it's number to come up at Milt Sparks. Do you think the cheap Galco would fit a P9 with the Saran trick?
Pat

It's worth a try.

crj · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2011, 11:53:06 AM »

Bersa Thunder .380 might be worth a look.

popsgunner · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2011, 11:58:51 AM »

we sell LOTS of the Bersa's, never come back, never break down, not too big not too small. great self defense gun.
POps

crj · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2011, 08:31:57 PM »

Quote from: popsgunner on December 07, 2011, 11:58:51 AM

we sell LOTS of the Bersa's, never come back, never break down, not too big not too small. great self defense gun.
POps

Yeah, I had one some12 years ago, before I had much experience with guns...thinking back I must have put 1500rds down that thing without a failure. Wish I still had it.

Evergreen · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:44:34 PM »

My Ruger LCR bites my hand pretty good. I am not even recoil sensitive. I fire S&W 460 loads out of a 5" barrel and feel ok. I have fired a 2.5" Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull and felt ok. I fire that little polymer snubby and I say oww..

However, I have noticed the Hornady XTP 38spl loads fire very smoothly for some reason. If you take an LCR to the range for a test, try the Hornady XTP loads. I found them to be very gentle and smooth shooting. They are also a great defense round. I dunno, but I almost hate shooting any else than my Hornadys out of my LCR and carry an LCR with Hornady XTPs everywhere I go. I'm not sure why, but they don't produce the jerky, pulverizing recoil I feel with my plinking ammo. Maybe Corbons are a good choice as well.

If your wife cannot handle the M&P9c, has she ever considered a full size M&P9? I carry one everywhere I go and use an IWB CompTac Minotaur holster.. It is very comfortable to carry and it is a very gentle and accurate gun to shoot. My theory is, if you can carry an M&9c, you can carry an M&P9 too.

You can always go the .380 route if she just cannot take it..

popsgunner · « **Reply #26 on:** December 24, 2011, 08:41:03 AM »

wow....really, my WIFE has a LCR and really likes to shoot it, we also put it into the hands of many female students and they like it better than alot of alum or steel frame small revo's. Load choice is critical. But my wife IS a big time shooter and compete's with a Glock 17 on a regular basis.
She must be pretty tough.....

Pops

neby98 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 24, 2011, 11:55:19 AM »

I've noticed that mine hurts to shoot in the winter with cold hands, but summer time it's alot of fun.

birddog1989 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 25, 2011, 02:37:25 AM »

Ruger is making an LCR in a 8 shot 22LR now. That looked like it would be a neat little gun. In 22 Mag it would be a nasty little hand full to empty into an late night intruder.

holtz · « **Reply #29 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:58:21 PM »

bought my wife a springfield xd 9mm and she loves it, i am not much of a 9mm fan but she shoots it better than my ruger p345 .

reheat · « **Reply #30 on:** January 03, 2012, 12:41:00 PM »

When we shopped, my wife found the Sig 226 to be optimum. She has very small hands, and the Sig fit perfectly. I even find it comfortable to hold. I can tell the difference from it and other pistols we have.

At this point I can't resist the pun: It is Sig-nificantly better than others. ;-)

luvmy45 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:01:20 PM »

The big answer is, it depends...

First thing a gun should be is: Comfortable in the hand.

2nd thing a gun should be is: Can you shoot it comfortably.

The 1st one is how 99% of the people buy a gun, because that's easy to do. the 2nd item is the reason used guns can be had for cheap.

Personally Sigs have more perceived recoil to me because the bore is higher on the gun that other guns of their nature, and yes I've owned and shot Sigs.

But that's just my opinion.

reheat · « **Reply #32 on:** January 03, 2012, 02:27:45 PM »

Interesting observation. I'm curious as to what model you were using.

My wife has said nothing about adverse recoil. We did get her the 9mm model. Until we get settled again and I can set up the reloading shop, we have been feeding it 115 gr JHP factory loads.

It seems to have much less recoil than my .45 230gr JHP.

Back in the day, I was pretty much a wheel gunner only. My favorite was a S&W 629 with a 8 3/8 in bbl. I would hang paper and iron for it at 50 & 100 yards. Accuracy loads were near max. H110 pushing a 240gr JHC @ 1450 fps.

Back then, my reach gun was a Rem 700 .458 Rem Mag. This was from before the accountants destroyed the production lines.

I doubt I would contribute to the used market based on recoil. Those are two guns I miss the most.

tgibson · « **Reply #33 on:** January 03, 2012, 09:23:01 PM »

Quote from: reheat on January 03, 2012, 02:27:45 PM

My wife has said nothing about adverse recoil. We did get her the 9mm model. Until we get settled again and I can set up the reloading shop, we have been feeding it 115 gr JHP factory loads.

It seems to have much less recoil than my .45 230gr JHP.

Adios,
TG

Author Topic: Ruger LCR for the Wife? (Read 871 times)

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