Mods feel free to do what you wish with this, but I thought enough of us have LCR's that it would be good to consolidate information on them.
So I recently bought 2 used LCR's " $350" each for my wife and I. .38 version for my wife and the .357 version for me. Light weight for my wife in purse carry. Heavier weight in AIWB and for practice for us both with the .357. Both are loaded with Black Hills 148gr. HBWC, with 125gr.JHP Standard Pressure .38 in speed strips and speed loaders for backup. There will be no magnums used.
I've added XS Standard Dot Tritium Front Sights to both. My wife prefers the Stock Tamer Grips, and I added the Hogue Tamer Bantam Boot Grip to my .357 when I pocket carry. I have the Stock Tamer Grip to install on my .357 for her for the bulk of training due to the extra weight and easier on the hands recoil. I modified all three grips so that the middle finger gets a higher purchase on the grip behind the trigger guard.
HKS 36 Speed Loaders for Smith & Wesson J Frames work just fine.
I've found the Tamer Bantam Boot Grip works just fine, not quite as small as a J Frame Boot Grip, but easier on the hands in training. I like the tackiness of the grip as it helps to anchor the gun in the pocket, when you draw the tacky areas are covered by your hand so it doesn't drag. Modding the grips for a higher position makes a huge difference. I tried the Pachmayer G10 Grip, nice grip but you might as well carry a Glock 19, as the G10 grip is quite large. I use a Blackhawk #3 Tacgrip Pocket Holster when I pocket carry. Our AIWB holsters are Kydex that I make. My wife has 2 dedicated gun purses that she uses primarily due to wardrobe.
The accuracy is there. Blackhills 148HBWC at 7 yards. The dot is 1 1/4 inch across. That translates into MOA =" Minute Of Asshole"
i reload 148gr. HBWC with 2.2 grs. Titegroup for a training round.
I've found that I like them more than my 642 overall, and I've had 642's for a LONG Time.
Both are set up to shoot the same and use the same gear for training and familiarity.
Hope this helps anyone thinking about them or looking for gear.
If you haven't listened to DB's Snubby Podcast at least 3 times you should as there's ALOT to good information there.