Is the Ruger LCR 357 GTG?

[Comedian]

Im thinking about getting my first revolver after shooting a Ruger LCR 357. Is this a reliable carry piece?

[WDW]

It's at that size where pocket carry is awkward and at that weight where .357's are uncomfortable to shoot. If you want a .357, I'd get a heavier gun with a good holster. If you want a small revolver, I'd get the .38 version.

[Tom Duffy]

The gun is reported to be very reliable, but I don't have direct experience. I would get the 357 LCR rather than the 38 LCR for the extra weight, but shoot "heavy" 38 +P, such as made by Buffalo Bore, or the short barrel version of the Gold Dot in 38 +P or 357 which is a light load.

http://www.speer-ammo.com/products/short_brl.aspx

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=108

[Chuck Haggard]

As far as the gun goes, yes, those are a reliable choice.

The other considerations on this choice have been noted.

[Crawls]

Mine only has about 100 rounds of 357 (Buffalo Bore and Gold Dots- both of the short barrel variety. I find it surprisingly pleasant to shoot which I attribute to the soft grips. It's manageable in a pocket with the right pants and holster. I've tried a Desantis Nemisis and a RKBA Revolver Pocket. There is no way i can pull it off with jeans, but it works alright with my Duluth or Vertx pants. I wish I had more to add, but haven't had a bunch range time lately.

[Comedian]

It's at that size where pocket carry is awkward and at that weight where .357's are uncomfortable to shoot. If you want a .357, I'd get a heavier gun with a good holster. If you want a small revolver, I'd get the .38 version.

I was actually surprised how little recoil it had with 357. I guess revolvers recoil differently than semi auto's?

[Comedian]

Maybe the 9mm version?

[WDW]

I was actually surprised how little recoil it had with 357. I guess revolvers recoil differently than semi auto's?

I'm not saying it's terrible, I'm just saying if I'm gonna be totin' & shooting .357, it's gonna be in a substantial gun ala K frame or larger.

[Trukinjp13]

As much as wood grips look nice, rubber ones take the cake on full house rounds. I have not shot a lcr with .357 but the lightweight snubby I shot with hollow points was a lot friendlier with rubber grips and a covered backstrap than fancy wood ones. I would not want to shoot 200 rounds at a time but for practice and having personal protection loads I could definitely stomach them. I have knly shot a lcr in .38 and it was easier on the hands with .38+p then my j frame smith.