Is the Ruger LCR 38 a good gun?

With the exception of the stock sights, the LCR is a perfect option if you want a revolver for concealed carry. Not only is it rated for +P ammunition, but it also has a shrouded hammer, sights and controls that won’t snag, lightweight and small design, and a smooth and consistent double action trigger pull.

What does LCR stand for Ruger?

Lightweight, Compact Revolver
To help narrow the field, I’d like to bring your attention to the Ruger LCR, an extremely capable and popular snubby revolver design with a number of features that make it an excellent choice for a BUG. While the LCR (which stands for “Lightweight, Compact Revolver”) is offered in a variety of calibers (.

What is a Ruger LCRx?

The Ruger® LCR® is a lightweight, small-frame revolver with a uniquely smooth trigger and highly manageable recoil. Monolithic frame is made from aerospace-grade, 7000-series aluminum in . Hogue® Tamer Monogrip® reduces preceived recoil. Grip peg allows for a variety of grip styles to be installed.

Is a 38 revolver good for home defense?

38 Special is one of the best revolver cartridges ever made. 38 Special is most commonly used in short-barreled ‘snub nose’ revolvers such as the Ruger LCR and Smith & Wesson J-Frame. These revolvers are purpose-made for concealed carry and have features that make them ideal for self-defense.

What is the difference between a Ruger LCR and LCRx?

In addition to utilizing the polymer, steel, and aluminum-blend frame design of the original LCR, the LCRx features a longer, 3-inch barrel that generates more firing power than the original while remaining easily concealable.

Is there a difference between 38 S&W and 38 Special?

They are two different rounds and are not interchangeable. The . 38 S&W uses a shorter, and slightly fatter, case that will usually not chamber in a . 38 Special revolver.