Revolver roundup experiences

[Totem Polar]

I appreciate it, thanks. I’m at a body-weight exercise only 5’10” and just shy of 160, and while I can dress around a 4” K in a JMCK George, it is not a lounge around rig. LCR or J or bust for any sort of lounging or serious discretion on my build.

At any rate, that clarifies things for me, thanks again.

[TheNewbie]

Ive tried j frames twice and a det special about 15 years ago. The colt actually served me pretty well. I drew it a couple time in Hartford and New Haven in some pretty crummy spots. I primarily carried it aiwb in a galco horsehide holster that worked so so. The belt clip wasnt ideal.

I dont remember what I traded it for unfortunately.

The j frames were more recent. My ass and legs are just to big to pocket carry. I have a hard time with a 5 shot belt gun.

I have found that a k frame snub carried aiwb to be my best option. Very comfortable. Like I lounge at home and wrestle with my 2 year old with it. I can also shoot it as well as any other normal sized gun.

If I could pocket carry Id have a j frame at the very least as a bug.

Squats and deads? I have the same issue.

While I can pocket a J frame, it definitely doesn't disappear. To comfortably carry it long term, I would want a belt holster.

[SCCY Marshal]

The difference seems slight but I and a few others I know can run an LCR much better and more consistently than a J-frame. For thoselooking at pocket revolvers but not jiving with a Smith, the little Rugers might be worth a try.

Squats and deads? I have the same issue.

While I can pocket a J frame, it definitely doesn't disappear...

While the cleaning schedule is intensive compared to a revolver, I've found an LCP to draw better from a lot of pockets with my skier thighs. Not the biggest fan of automatics in the pocket but might have to bite the bullet myself someday if I gain any more leg circumference. Already have the LCP vetted and in the safe with a Mika holster just in case.

[03RN]

Squats and deads? I have the same issue.

While I can pocket a J frame, it definitely doesn't disappear. To comfortably carry it long term, I would want a belt holster.

Yeah, trying to find pants that fit is hard enough.

[03RN]

I appreciate it, thanks. I’m at a body-weight exercise only 5’10” and just shy of 160, and while I can dress around a 4” K in a JMCK George, it is not a lounge around rig. LCR or J or bust for any sort of lounging or serious discretion on my build.

At any rate, that clarifies things for me, thanks again.

No prob.

[TheNewbie]

The difference seems slight but I and a few others I know can run an LCR much better and more consistently than a J-frame. For thoselooking at pocket revolvers but not jiving with a Smith, the little Rugers might be worth a try.



While the cleaning schedule is intensive compared to a revolver, I've found an LCP to draw better from a lot of pockets with my skier thighs. Not the biggest fan of automatics in the pocket but might have to bite the bullet myself someday if I gain any more leg circumference. Already have the LCP vetted and in the safe with a Mika holster just in case.

That surprises me. Isn’t the LCR a little bigger?

[Navin Johnson]

So...... Very disingenuous to not distinguish the differences between a small semi and a smaller revolver concerning reliability.

A clean properly maintained revolver with an ammunition check before it's loaded (think spin the cylinder to make sure there's no hang ups) is very fail-proof unless it gets debris in it.

No question a revolver cannot survive high round count events compared to a semi. But.....carried properly and used in a SD situation.......I would bet the J- frame is far more reliable.especially in contact situations.

[SCCY Marshal]

That surprises me. Isn’t the LCR a little bigger?

That's likely a good bit of the reason it runs better than a J for me. That and grip geometry, trigger reach, smooth trigger pull, and decent sights.

Unless You mean the LCP bit where one draws better from some pockets for me. There I was talking about the little credit card 380 ACP.

[Lester Polfus]

That's likely a good bit of the reason it runs better than a J for me. That and grip geometry, trigger reach, smooth trigger pull, and decent sights.

Unless You mean the LCP bit where one draws better from some pockets for me. There I was talking about the little credit card 380 ACP.

Do you find the sight channel on an LCR to be superior to that on a J Frame?

I was holding out for a Smith 640 Pro "when I found a good deal." Now of course there's not even a crappy deal to be had.

I'm wondering if a LCR becomes available I should just settle for that.

The sights on my 638 are getting harder to use every year.

[Totem Polar]

Do you find the sight channel on an LCR to be superior to that on a J Frame?

You didn’t ask me, but absolutely.