A couple points. My (now ex) wife chose a steel framed S&W J-Frame revolver, chambered in 9mm as her carry pistol. The only experience that I had with 9mm was shooting it through several Glock models and a Browning Hi-Power. I was really amazed at the amount of recoil that steel J-Framed model 940 had with just 115 gr. FMJ Winchester White Box ammo. There was an immediate problem with the revolver's cylinder and it had to be sent back to the factory for repair. I mentioned how surprised I was at the amount of recoil that little revolver had. The man I talked to at S&W told me that most people don't really realize that the 9mm is just a half a step below a .357 magnum and that they don't realize that most of the time because of the semi-auto soaking up a lot of the recoil to function the autos. When we got it back, that ended up being my second favorite revolver. My most favorite revolver was a model 625 with a 5" barrel. I was very glad to see that Ruger has made a small revolver chambered in 9mm. I think that it might be a great seller for them. I notice that you work that revolver really well and that the way manipulate that DA trigger, you end up with what is pretty much a SA trigger pull at the end. That little 940 was the same way and I was surprised at how accurate that little revolver could actually be. Great video. Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
I just got one of these and have tried four different loads so far, and the Remington Golden Saber 124 grain plus P has been the best so far as far as bullet jump goes. The fifth round creeped out 5 thousands of an inch. Thats pretty good for plus P Loads. I watched another video, and the guy had really good results with the Hornaday critical defense ammo. He didn't get any bullet jump at all.
I am currently researching a carry revolver and will be checking out the Ruger LCR 9mm. Using the same ammo I run in my EDC would be a big plus. Thanks for this video, take care, be safe...
I just bought one off of an online retailer. Can't wait to get it. This will be my trigger control practice gun, that, and I really just need to shoot more revolvers. All I own are semi-autos.
I’m considering picking one of these up for the exact reason you mentioned, sharing ammo with my Glock 19. You’re a great shot weak handed! I had a major repair in my left arm from off all things, a 9mm bullet, and had a rod and 9 pins put in to fix it. It hurts to shoot sometimes with it, but I still practice in case it comes to that.
Guns, Gear & On Target Training, LLC Thanks for the tip! I’ve pocket carried a Ruger LCR Custom for a while now. I love it for its slim profile, but I don’t enjoy practicing with it. I was looking at the small revolvers, but now the Glock 42 has caught my attention.
I have an LCR 357. I probably would have gone 9mm had it been out when I got mine. Great shooting. I need to work on trigger pull. I constantly pull my shots left.
i own a 9mm lcr i feel it is very close to a 38 +p in a light gun you have to remember the 38 lcr is lighter then the 9mm the 9mm hits harder and is a lot cheaper to shoot and awesome if you already have a 9mm its a nice half way between 38+P and 357 mag. i just want to thank you for the great videos the xs sights are really sweet im not sure if that's what u were shooting
I have to admit that I am very concerned about the crimp jumping issue. I haven't had any problems yet firing only 115 grain ammo from my 9mm LCR. But I can't help but wonder if I should get rid of it.
My LCR had a few jumps with CCI Blazer stuff. Cheap ammo. 5th round actually fell apart. No problems with Fiocchi, Remington or Winchester white box stuff. Dont get rid of it.
And 9mm is a lot less expensive than .38, unless you reload your own ammo. But factory new 9mm range ammo and 9mm premium ammo are both less expensive that .38 range ammo and .38 premium ammo. Just a consideration when choosing which model to purchase. I hope that Ruger eventually offers a 3" 9mm.
My 9mm LCR shot about 6 inches low at 10 yards. I sent it in to Ruger they sent it back claimed to have fixed it but it still shot just as low as before. I just aim high now and hope to hit around center mass. Also the 9mm bullet can become unseeded from the casing while in the cylinder I had this happen only once with brass ammo but with aluminum casings it happened often. This jams the cylinder from turning.The 9mm is a auto loader round and is crimped different then a revolver round so from what I have read.
My LCR 9mm had the same problem. It was easily fix by installing the .22 LCR sight. It was a $24 fix and it shoots exactly to point of aim at 7 to 10 yards. I beleive that the new 9mm LCR now comes with these sights from factory.
Lighter, faster bullets clear the barrel quicker and impact lower on the target than heavier bullets. Ruger could fix some of this if they'd they offer the 9mm with a 3" barrel.
awesome vid brother, for some reason i am intrigued by this gun. seems like a good companion to a compact auto in 9mm, and i think its cool to have moon clips in a pocket
9MM Also has 1300fps/ 370ft lbs. @7 meters. This is a very desirable power with major kill power. For conceal purpose and safety of weapon. Will not jam, can be carried in pocket. 100% point- fire - target neutralized. This will get the job done.
Always like your work. Have you had a chance to handle the .327 LCR ? Im looking to purchase. It looks very cool. 32 mags , long,also short,acp for target.mmm
How do you practically store reloads..? The only thing that I could think of is using a G26 factory mag and single load it without the moon clips. I love snubbies but I run a G26 w/ G17 mags so it's already a pretty small pistol with the full cap/frame capability. But I get that if you hate carrying this is a minimalist approach. Unless your jerry miculek then your adequately armed and this could be your only carry weapon. For the rest of us students we have to keep training and just maybe one day we'll earn our Jedi master miculek status.
Anyone buying one of these in 9mm needs to be aware of the lack of crimping on most of the ammo. I only use the crimped rounds just to stay on the safe side. I think this is a great little back up gun to have or one you can use in a jacket pocket and that's a fool proof way to stay ahead of bad guys with you finger on the trigger, pointed at them, ready to rock and they have no idea what you have for them. Auto's and revolvers with a exposed hammer are not so good for that type of defense. This one is a beauty for that hidden pocket carry and can be used if needed right from the pocket.
Bill, thanks for your comments. Good point about using ammunition that is cramped. If you’re using that along with moon clips you were good to go. Fast reload and as you pointed out this revolver allows it to be fired from the pocket. Note: I would not encourage people to do this without training...but your point is well taken. Thanks!
Theyre kinda...frugal with only 3 little chips of steel. Couldnt they afford to throw in at least the same amount of metal as one mags worth in autopistols?
@ Bobby Harper. You’re right, but the 9mm can give 90% of the magnum’s kenitic energy at 38spl level recoil. It seems to be a good balance and doesn’t have the magnum’s blast due to its lighter charge weight.
Love the gun but I am not confident on the reliability of it. Had a round using the term: "Jumping Crimp" on me on my second outing with the pistol after about 70 rounds total. Another thing to add is the trigger return on this LCR is just horrible. Some may like it or not have an issue with it. But to me it creeps and is gritty. You don't see this with a Smith. Well atleast with my SW Bodyguard 38SPL if I had to compare it. Sending the gun back to Ruger to examine and to ensure that reliability isn't compromised because this is my carry gun.
i have the same gun with the same sight xs said they arnt built for lcr 22 or 9 because the sight will not regulate any opinion mine seems to shoot low
Thanks for the video on the 9mm, I've not seen many 9mm revolvers. By the way has anyone ever told you that you look a little like Boyd Coddington the hot rod builder?
seem like a common problem with this gun that shoots lower from different shooters on UA-cam, so can you file the front sight lower to bring it higher?
I see the gun your using has the after market night sight and is not designed for the 9mm or the 22. It says on Rugers web site. if you use the night sights your shots will be low. The sights for the 22 and 9mm are different than the 38 or 357
Is the trigger reset on this a bit tricky? I have the LCR in 22 LR and found that if I don't essentially let off the trigger when doing some rapid (dry) fire, I am at risk of only rotating the barrel without getting a real fire. Does this 9 also have a similar situation?
Mike, I’m not sure I’m tracking you on the trigger resetting. The cylinder should rotate a chamber every time you pull the trigger. I’ve not experienced any problem with the LCR‘s. I’ve shot in the past as far as the cylinder not advancing. Thanks for watching, I’m sorry, wasn’t able to be of more assistance. If you enjoy our content, please like, subscribe, share and comment.
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My 9mm LCR also shoots low. Point of impact is about 3 inches lower than aimed at 15 feet. Are all of them like that? Does Ruger fix this? If not, where can I find a lower front sight for it (to bring the POI up)?
Wow ! You received the notification six years later... lol... So do you still have the LCR, and overall what's your thoughts of this gun ? Especially in regards to the moon clips and their functionality and if the warp over time ? I appreciate your time spent in responding. lol.. Six years later... Amazing !
+Brandon Scott The 9mm LCR is 4.5 oz heavier than the .38 Spl version. I don't perceive very much recoil out of the 9mm version. 115g felt like plinking ammunition, and 124g +Ps are pretty easy to handle.
It’s not larger, it’s heavier. My wife has the .38sp version, and I have the .357 version. They are the exact same size, but my gun is noticeably heavier because it uses a lot more steel.
Well i just bought one of these 9mm LCRs from Sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore online for $449. I bought it because I wanted to shoot the hell out of it with 9mm cause the ammo is cheaper (especially the steel case Tula and Aluminum case Federal Red Box. I did have some of that bullet separating from the case with several types of ammo (Winchester White Box, Federal Aluminum, Perfecta. However i did not see that problem at all with the Steel Case Tulammo. Now that stuff is cheap so I don't mind shooting only that, in fact i was happy that it liked that cheap stuff. Shooting 4 rounds and then examining the unshot 5th round of the other brands revealed the bullet creeping out of the case. The aluminum federal was the worst but it works great in my semi-autos. Don't have any Steel Wolf Ammo to try though..... FYI I DID NOT have any light strikes on the tough Tula Primers.
Subb2kSurvivor 9mm can also be had at a lot lower price than .38 special (in terms of practice rounds). In my area I can get 9 mm starting around $10 for Federal Aluminum. Brass cased FMJ is starting around $14. .38 special is in the $18 - 24 range. (unless you happen to have a few pickle jars full of reloads.... not that I would know anything about that ;-) )
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+SCJMO No but then you have to drive the casings out after you shoot them. The moon clips are great for speed loading and caring extra ammo. Love them.
IMO if you already have a 38 special there isn't really a point in getting a revolver like this in 9mm. 38 spl and 9mm are so close to each other they are practically the same..yes energy is higher in the 9mm but 38 spl is slightly heavier bullets and u can reload up to even heavier and beyond. I'm just saying with good quality modern day hollow pts ballistically they will both have about the same results.
+TacticalNewb Fair point, the one advantahe I see is the Moon clip and the speed of reloading with this. Other that that I too prefer .38 special especially with the Gold Dot Short Barrel HPs.
+Guns, Gear & On Target Training, LLC yea another good round is Remington Golden Sabre 125 gr + p jhp and of course anything from Buffalo Bore and Hornadys ftx and xtp ammo is a good choice..and as far as the moon clips I see what your saying but I know personally I can use speed loaders just as fast and they take up just as much space to carry really.
Seki Banki there are some weak loads in standard 38 spl like most calibers yes.. but a weaker standard 38 round out of a short barrel is still superior to a 380 in any pressure. And with that being said, there is a couple standard (non+p) rounds that are pretty nasty out of snubbies..One being Hornady 158gr xtp jhp..there is a test by scubaoz on here check it out..it got just under 19 inches of penetration and expanded violently..and that was out of a 2 inch barrel. And there are a lot of great defensive + p ammunition for the 38 id be here all night if I made a list but two great examples are that Remington GS 125gr hpjhp, and anything from Buffalo Bore kicks ass in standard, and +p ammo. All I'm saying is 38 is no slouch and in the right round is up there with the 9mm ballistically.
Seki Banki and people will argue with that statement until their blue in the face..but the fact is while a lot of weaker loads put the 38 slightly below the 9mm..and the 9mm most of the time has more energy..The 38 special can match some of the better 9mil rounds at its best and if you handload the 38 it's a whole new ball game. I know someone who cast 220gr bullets out of there 38spl. Even moving at a low velocity that would be devastating.
This gun is a chambered in 9mm. We shot the 9mm version for most of the video and on the second run through the steel plates I shot the LCR 357 with .38 special rounds.
Joe, it the operator (me) not the gun. But if you compare this trigger to other stock snub nose revolvers I think you'd find the Ruger LCR better out of the most than most in DAO. Thanks for watching and watching.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I have a pretty sever handicap with my left hand and arm and therefore I might look a bit odd. All the best and stay safe.
A couple points. My (now ex) wife chose a steel framed S&W J-Frame revolver, chambered in 9mm as her carry pistol. The only experience that I had with 9mm was shooting it through several Glock models and a Browning Hi-Power. I was really amazed at the amount of recoil that steel J-Framed model 940 had with just 115 gr. FMJ Winchester White Box ammo. There was an immediate problem with the revolver's cylinder and it had to be sent back to the factory for repair. I mentioned how surprised I was at the amount of recoil that little revolver had. The man I talked to at S&W told me that most people don't really realize that the 9mm is just a half a step below a .357 magnum and that they don't realize that most of the time because of the semi-auto soaking up a lot of the recoil to function the autos. When we got it back, that ended up being my second favorite revolver. My most favorite revolver was a model 625 with a 5" barrel. I was very glad to see that Ruger has made a small revolver chambered in 9mm. I think that it might be a great seller for them. I notice that you work that revolver really well and that the way manipulate that DA trigger, you end up with what is pretty much a SA trigger pull at the end. That little 940 was the same way and I was surprised at how accurate that little revolver could actually be. Great video. Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
I just got one of these and have tried four different loads so far, and the Remington Golden Saber 124 grain plus P has been the best so far as far as bullet jump goes. The fifth round creeped out 5 thousands of an inch. Thats pretty good for plus P Loads. I watched another video, and the guy had really good results with the Hornaday critical defense ammo. He didn't get any bullet jump at all.
I am currently researching a carry revolver and will be checking out the Ruger LCR 9mm. Using the same ammo I run in my EDC would be a big plus. Thanks for this video, take care, be safe...
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Sir, thanks for watching and commenting!
Pretty darn good shooting for having a handicap off hand.
I just bought one off of an online retailer. Can't wait to get it. This will be my trigger control practice gun, that, and I really just need to shoot more revolvers. All I own are semi-autos.
Its a fun gun!
I also purchased a S&W 986 Performance Center 2.5''. Any opinions on this? It's also a 9mm revolver.
I’m considering picking one of these up for the exact reason you mentioned, sharing ammo with my Glock 19. You’re a great shot weak handed! I had a major repair in my left arm from off all things, a 9mm bullet, and had a rod and 9 pins put in to fix it. It hurts to shoot sometimes with it, but I still practice in case it comes to that.
bigbean78 I would seriously consider the M&P shield. It’s one of my favorite single stack 9 mm pistols. Very concealable.
Guns, Gear & On Target Training, LLC Thanks for the tip! I’ve pocket carried a Ruger LCR Custom for a while now. I love it for its slim profile, but I don’t enjoy practicing with it. I was looking at the small revolvers, but now the Glock 42 has caught my attention.
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC M&P Shield great, but then the P365 came along...even better.
Love the fast reload capability. Going to have to get one. Nice review by the way.
I have an LCR 357. I probably would have gone 9mm had it been out when I got mine. Great shooting. I need to work on trigger pull. I constantly pull my shots left.
i own a 9mm lcr i feel it is very close to a 38 +p in a light gun you have to remember the 38 lcr is lighter then the 9mm the 9mm hits harder and is a lot cheaper to shoot and awesome if you already have a 9mm its a nice half way between 38+P and 357 mag. i just want to thank you for the great videos the xs sights are really sweet im not sure if that's what u were shooting
Thanks for the info - I bought one today and I'm looking forward to trying it out!
Thanks for watching. It's a nice revolver.
I have to admit that I am very concerned about the crimp jumping issue. I haven't had any problems yet firing only 115 grain ammo from my 9mm LCR. But I can't help but wonder if I should get rid of it.
My LCR had a few jumps with CCI Blazer stuff. Cheap ammo. 5th round actually fell apart. No problems with Fiocchi, Remington or Winchester white box stuff. Dont get rid of it.
And 9mm is a lot less expensive than .38, unless you reload your own ammo. But factory new 9mm range ammo and 9mm premium ammo are both less expensive that .38 range ammo and .38 premium ammo. Just a consideration when choosing which model to purchase. I hope that Ruger eventually offers a 3" 9mm.
My 9mm LCR shot about 6 inches low at 10 yards. I sent it in to Ruger they sent it back claimed to have fixed it but it still shot just as low as before. I just aim high now and hope to hit around center mass. Also the 9mm bullet can become unseeded from the casing while in the cylinder I had this happen only once with brass ammo but with aluminum casings it happened often. This jams the cylinder from turning.The 9mm is a auto loader round and is crimped different then a revolver round so from what I have read.
My LCR 9mm had the same problem. It was easily fix by installing the .22 LCR sight. It was a $24 fix and it shoots exactly to point of aim at 7 to 10 yards. I beleive that the new 9mm LCR now comes with these sights from factory.
Lighter, faster bullets clear the barrel quicker and impact lower on the target than heavier bullets. Ruger could fix some of this if they'd they offer the 9mm with a 3" barrel.
Better than me with your off hand and its disabled...I need to go train.
...first time viewer...Really like the left hand shooting with the second camera...
.......Showing the target getting hit in real time...etc...
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awesome vid brother, for some reason i am intrigued by this gun. seems like a good companion to a compact auto in 9mm, and i think its cool to have moon clips in a pocket
Thank you
9MM Also has 1300fps/ 370ft lbs. @7 meters. This is a very desirable power with major kill power. For conceal purpose and safety of weapon. Will not jam, can be carried in pocket. 100% point- fire - target neutralized. This will get the job done.
Thanks for commenting.
Show me a 9mm load 115 grains or higher where you get 1300 fps from the LCR’s barrel.
Always like your work. Have you had a chance to handle the .327 LCR ? Im looking to purchase. It looks very cool. 32 mags , long,also short,acp for target.mmm
For single handed shooting thats damn good.
Thanks!
How do you practically store reloads..? The only thing that I could think of is using a G26 factory mag and single load it without the moon clips. I love snubbies but I run a G26 w/ G17 mags so it's already a pretty small pistol with the full cap/frame capability. But I get that if you hate carrying this is a minimalist approach. Unless your jerry miculek then your adequately armed and this could be your only carry weapon. For the rest of us students we have to keep training and just maybe one day we'll earn our Jedi master miculek status.
I can't find a better conceal carry revolver than the 357 version.
Me TooSoon I'm looking at the sp101 in 327 fed mag
weirdshibainu 327 mag is interesting
Excellent, many thanks for this video.
Anyone buying one of these in 9mm needs to be aware of the lack of crimping on most of the ammo. I only use the crimped rounds just to stay on the safe side. I think this is a great little back up gun to have or one you can use in a jacket pocket and that's a fool proof way to stay ahead of bad guys with you finger on the trigger, pointed at them, ready to rock and they have no idea what you have for them. Auto's and revolvers with a exposed hammer are not so good for that type of defense. This one is a beauty for that hidden pocket carry and can be used if needed right from the pocket.
Bill, thanks for your comments. Good point about using ammunition that is cramped. If you’re using that along with moon clips you were good to go. Fast reload and as you pointed out this revolver allows it to be fired from the pocket. Note: I would not encourage people to do this without training...but your point is well taken. Thanks!
Good review. I'm sold
Hope you enjoy it!
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC Can't find one for less than retail. $700 to rich for a 9mm
Theyre kinda...frugal with only 3 little chips of steel. Couldnt they afford to throw in at least the same amount of metal as one mags worth in autopistols?
It's designed to be a lightweight polymer revolver, which is why there isn't much metal on it.
9mm +p is equivalent to 357 mag in s two inch barrel. Just thought that was worth mentioning.
I get 1350 to 1370 fps with 125 grain 357 magnum in a Ruger SP 101 with a 2.25 inch barrel. Can you do that with 9mm +p?
@ Bobby Harper. You’re right, but the 9mm can give 90% of the magnum’s kenitic energy at 38spl level recoil. It seems to be a good balance and doesn’t have the magnum’s blast due to its lighter charge weight.
The 9mm _Revolver_ is an idea that is *revisited* from time to time- anyone remember the _S&W 547?_
Guess not
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Love the gun but I am not confident on the reliability of it. Had a round using the term: "Jumping Crimp" on me on my second outing with the pistol after about 70 rounds total. Another thing to add is the trigger return on this LCR is just horrible. Some may like it or not have an issue with it. But to me it creeps and is gritty. You don't see this with a Smith. Well atleast with my SW Bodyguard 38SPL if I had to compare it. Sending the gun back to Ruger to examine and to ensure that reliability isn't compromised because this is my carry gun.
As far as the bullet crimp goes has anyone ever had a failure ?
Nice shoot'n Tex...
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i have the same gun with the same sight xs said they arnt built for lcr 22 or 9 because the sight will not regulate any opinion mine seems to shoot low
Thanks for the video on the 9mm, I've not seen many 9mm revolvers. By the way has anyone ever told you that you look a little like Boyd Coddington the hot rod builder?
Worth noting....In the ongoing debate between revolver vs, semi-auto for CCw....No chance of limp wristing a revolver.....
seem like a common problem with this gun that shoots lower from different shooters on UA-cam, so can you file the front sight lower to bring it higher?
No, contact Ruger and they should set you up with a shorter sight.
How does the LCR 9mm compare to the LCR 327 with 32 H&R Magnum rounds, and 327 Magnum rounds, ballistically and perceived recoil-wise?
I haven't compared with the 32 HR or 327 but I would think all are moderate as the 9mm is.
I have the Ruger Blackhawk convertible in 9mm and .357. It will chamber the 9mm without a moon clip. Will the LCR chamber the 9mm without a moon clip?
I would guess that the extractor would not work with the 9mm, thus the moon clip.
I see the gun your using has the after market night sight and is not designed for the 9mm or the 22. It says on Rugers web site. if you use the night sights your shots will be low. The sights for the 22 and 9mm are different than the 38 or 357
Thanks for the input, I will let the guy who owns the gen know that.
Off hand means shooting unsupported standing usually. Non dominant hand would be the correct term for you shooting left handed.
Excellent point. Thank you so much for sharing that. All the best and stay safe.
Is the trigger reset on this a bit tricky? I have the LCR in 22 LR and found that if I don't essentially let off the trigger when doing some rapid (dry) fire, I am at risk of only rotating the barrel without getting a real fire. Does this 9 also have a similar situation?
Mike, I’m not sure I’m tracking you on the trigger resetting. The cylinder should rotate a chamber every time you pull the trigger. I’ve not experienced any problem with the LCR‘s. I’ve shot in the past as far as the cylinder not advancing.
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You are a great shot.
Many thanks for watching and commenting. I don’t know that I’m a great shot but I do try to follow the process of a smooth trigger press while keeping my sights aligned on the target. Most of the time that seems to work. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and hope you will subscribe to the channel.
I believe the lcr9 is a little more heavy gun, to compensate the 9mm.
Can you utilize the gun without the moon clips even though it would make it slow to load and unload, or are they absolutely necessary?
You can do with or without moonclips, runs just fine either way. Most people will use the moonclips for convenience though
Difficult as the brass will expand and make extraction difficult. You can use a pen but use of the moon clips will solve that problem
I assume that the 380 auto can also be shot from this revolver since it is just shorter.
No you can not shoot .380s out of this
My 9mm LCR also shoots low. Point of impact is about 3 inches lower than aimed at 15 feet. Are all of them like that? Does Ruger fix this? If not, where can I find a lower front sight for it (to bring the POI up)?
It's six years later, what ever became of your issue ?
Researching...
Thanks
@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. I bought a lower front sight from Ruger. I beleive all the new 9mm LCRs come with that low front sight now.
Wow ! You received the notification six years later... lol...
So do you still have the LCR, and overall what's your thoughts of this gun ? Especially in regards to the moon clips and their functionality and if the warp over time ?
I appreciate your time spent in responding.
lol.. Six years later... Amazing !
The 9mm is higher pressure vs .38 special even +p so the recoil should be more with the 9mm. Of course as you say felt recoil is subjective.
+Brandon Scott the 38's have a heavier bullet than a 9mm (150 grains vs 115) so that would have more effect on recoil. Newton's 3rd law after all.
+Brandon Scott The 9mm LCR is 4.5 oz heavier than the .38 Spl version. I don't perceive very much recoil out of the 9mm version. 115g felt like plinking ammunition, and 124g +Ps are pretty easy to handle.
Just out of curiosity, since the .380 auto round has the same diameter as the 9mm round, can you also fire .380 acp rounds out of that revolver?
I would not do that. In might be possible, but a bad idea.
I heard Ruger can hook you up with a shorter front sight.
thanks for the good info
Is the frame on the 9mm the same size as the 38 model, or is it the size of the 357 model. I know the 357 is noticeably larger than the 38sp LCR.
It’s not larger, it’s heavier. My wife has the .38sp version, and I have the .357 version. They are the exact same size, but my gun is noticeably heavier because it uses a lot more steel.
Well i just bought one of these 9mm LCRs from Sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore online for $449. I bought it because I wanted to shoot the hell out of it with 9mm cause the ammo is cheaper (especially the steel case Tula and Aluminum case Federal Red Box.
I did have some of that bullet separating from the case with several types of ammo (Winchester White Box, Federal Aluminum, Perfecta. However i did not see that problem at all with the Steel Case Tulammo. Now that stuff is cheap so I don't mind shooting only that, in fact i was happy that it liked that cheap stuff. Shooting 4 rounds and then examining the unshot 5th round of the other brands revealed the bullet creeping out of the case. The aluminum federal was the worst but it works great in my semi-autos. Don't have any Steel Wolf Ammo to try though..... FYI I DID NOT have any light strikes on the tough Tula Primers.
What front sight did your buddy use on the 9mm?
I don't understand why they did this. If I'm limiting myself to 5 rounds I would rather have 38 special or 357 magnum.
9mm has about 30% greater energy from the muzzle then .38 special. 9mm is also much more common of a caliber.
Just as he explained....if a duty weapon was in 9 mm, you could nave this revolver as a backup chambered in the same caliber.
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9mm also has a much better selection of defensive ammo
Subb2kSurvivor 9mm can also be had at a lot lower price than .38 special (in terms of practice rounds). In my area I can get 9 mm starting around $10 for Federal Aluminum. Brass cased FMJ is starting around $14. .38 special is in the $18 - 24 range. (unless you happen to have a few pickle jars full of reloads.... not that I would know anything about that ;-) )
Thx for the replies. You helped answered my question
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thanks for the review. And boy that jacket sure makes your left arm look like a broken horse shoe when you're firing that
Thanks for commenting. I have a physical limitation with my left hand and arm as the reason for it looking funny. All the best.
+Guns, Gear & On Target Training, LLC well your shooting, thats whats important. and thanks for the review
Do you HAVE to use the clips?!
Yes, unless you have a tool with you to punch the shell casings out one by one, use the clips!
Does this have an ejector pin for used rounds?
Xiber1 don't need it, it has moon clips
Its good for concealled carry
Yes it is.
Do you have to use the moon clips?
+SCJMO No but then you have to drive the casings out after you shoot them. The moon clips are great for speed loading and caring extra ammo. Love them.
Better than their .38?
Prefer their .38 LCR
I don't think the moon clip would be sufficiently reliable and it would be awkward to carry extra ammo.
I agree... it wouldn't be mu choice unless I could only have 9mm ammo.
IMO if you already have a 38 special there isn't really a point in getting a revolver like this in 9mm. 38 spl and 9mm are so close to each other they are practically the same..yes energy is higher in the 9mm but 38 spl is slightly heavier bullets and u can reload up to even heavier and beyond. I'm just saying with good quality modern day hollow pts ballistically they will both have about the same results.
+TacticalNewb Fair point, the one advantahe I see is the Moon clip and the speed of reloading with this. Other that that I too prefer .38 special especially with the Gold Dot Short Barrel HPs.
+Guns, Gear & On Target Training, LLC yea another good round is Remington Golden Sabre 125 gr + p jhp and of course anything from Buffalo Bore and Hornadys ftx and xtp ammo is a good choice..and as far as the moon clips I see what your saying but I know personally I can use speed loaders just as fast and they take up just as much space to carry really.
+RugerShooter Non +P .38 special is kinda not that great, 9mm is greater out of shorter barrels(defensive ammo, that is)
Seki Banki there are some weak loads in standard 38 spl like most calibers yes.. but a weaker standard 38 round out of a short barrel is still superior to a 380 in any pressure. And with that being said, there is a couple standard (non+p) rounds that are pretty nasty out of snubbies..One being Hornady 158gr xtp jhp..there is a test by scubaoz on here check it out..it got just under 19 inches of penetration and expanded violently..and that was out of a 2 inch barrel. And there are a lot of great defensive + p ammunition for the 38 id be here all night if I made a list but two great examples are that Remington GS 125gr hpjhp, and anything from Buffalo Bore kicks ass in standard, and +p ammo. All I'm saying is 38 is no slouch and in the right round is up there with the 9mm ballistically.
Seki Banki and people will argue with that statement until their blue in the face..but the fact is while a lot of weaker loads put the 38 slightly below the 9mm..and the 9mm most of the time has more energy..The 38 special can match some of the better 9mil rounds at its best and if you handload the 38 it's a whole new ball game. I know someone who cast 220gr bullets out of there 38spl. Even moving at a low velocity that would be devastating.
Newbie question. Are 9mm ammo for the revolver the same as the 9mm ammo for a semi auto 9mm.
Thanks
+Tom Lombardo yes
@@willgetcarriedfornudes1417 until I come out with the 9mm auto rim. LOL
snub design for back up close encounter but if that is your primary u need to practice well ohhh yeahhh
I'm confused or maybe I missed it. Is it an LCR that's chambered in 9mm or is a .38 special with moon clips to shoot 9mm?
This gun is a chambered in 9mm. We shot the 9mm version for most of the video and on the second run through the steel plates I shot the LCR 357 with .38 special rounds.
thank you
The lighter the bullet, the lower the point of impact. This gun is screaming out for a 3" barrel.
this gun if cute af
That's he weirdest pistol stance i've seen.
Sorry I have a severe handicap with my left hand and arm so it does look weird.
Too bad it only comes with a 1-7/8" barrel.
No longer true. Longer barrel, single action available. This is a nice piece. I own a .357 and a 9mm and I enjoy them both.
how much bro the ahh 9mm Lcr retai price
Me no una stand
you can't shoot it smoothly- so I guess your trigger pull isn't what you claim
Joe, it the operator (me) not the gun. But if you compare this trigger to other stock snub nose revolvers I think you'd find the Ruger LCR better out of the most than most in DAO. Thanks for watching and watching.
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You're holding the gun like a dink.
He has a disability.
Dink?
Take a look at your username.
you're a piece of shit
I don't know who taught you how to shoot....but it's wrong.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I have a pretty sever handicap with my left hand and arm and therefore I might look a bit odd. All the best and stay safe.