Marks Google It took me awhile, but I can do OK with a pie plate at 15 yards now. Any farther and It gets very iffy. The really good thing about the LCR is it carries so well. The way I think about it 15 yards is enough for self-defense. It might be hard to prove self-defense if you're shooting at a long range situation. I work now on handling efficiency.
I was so fascinated seeing Hickok45 shoot snubbies that far, after hearing so many times "snubnose revolvers aren't accurate, and are only for 5 yards or less." Bah.
I have a Ruger LCR 38 spl with a laser. Laser Really helps with accuracy. I sight manually lining up front and back. Then use the laser for "pinpoint accuracy"!
Like your comments about us old guys hanging on to our revolvers. For the past 18 years I've carried a semi-auto .380 and have never totally gotten used to it. Decided I'm going back to a revolver and the LCR is one I'm considering.
my mother is 82 years old and just pick one of these up she was going to get the m&p shield 380 but she had an extremely hard time racking the slide. this is a great little gun the the trigger guard is nice and big no external hammer so won't get hung up on anything. at first I thought you would have a hard time with the recoil but surprisingly has not been an issue
This man is well above average when it comes to intelligently discussing almost any gun I’ve ever had interest in. I’ve watched him so long that he has become a daily routine for me. Sir, thank you for being a part of my life that has brought me joy and clarification about something that interests me so much.
@njhunter1108, You guys are too observant; it's the Spyderco Native. I like it, too. It, the Delica, & the Rescue are my three favorite models. I normally keep it inside my pocket, but I needed my pocket for ammo and such during the video.
I used to carry an M&P compact, I recently traded it in on a LCRX in 38 special. I was able to find one with a copper cylinder and I love it, I really do not regret trading the smith for it.
I always knew you were an incredible shot when firing pistols, but this took it to another level! I enjoy your informative vids and your shooting is icing on the cake! Thanks for the entertainment :)
I got my parents this gun and they love it, easy trigger for 75 yr olds very durable and easy to clean and maintain, and the recoil on it is very easy for them to reacquire the target
I just purchased one yesterday (finally). I compared it with the S&W snubbies they had in the shop and I have to say that I was really surprised by the Ruger trigger. The Ruger triggers were WAY better than the S&W triggers and it was very surprising to me because I have been very used to Ruger having really crappy triggers. I guess they have been working on improving their triggers lately, thankfully. I love it.
I Purchased the 357/38+P Lcr about a month ago for $399 and I have to say this has become my favorite Concealed gun by far. The Lcr has a great feel and like you said the trigger is amazingly smooth. Even tho I have the gun I still like watching videos like yours about the Lcr. I actually didn’t know I could change the front sight. I could not stand the black sight; it would be very hard to shoot at night in a tight situation. Gonna have to look around for a better one in red... Great Review!!
Is there any platform better suited to the beginning shooter than the revolver? No slide to rack, no magazine to jam, no safety to fiddle with - just aim and pull the trigger. Plus, as Hickok so aptly demonstrates, even a snubbie can be deadly accurate in practiced hands. Wonderful video. Thanks!
Ruger owes you some money, I bought a lcr 2 days ago based on this video alone. Thank you, I got to fire it today and wow what a trigger. I love my new lcr.
I love my LCR 38! as you said very controlable, comfortable to shoot, etc. I have found no cons with it yet! as a carry gun it is perfect for me, conceals well, and as far as I am concerned plenty powerful enough with +P ammo to make me feel "safe" with it! Glad you made this video, I liked seeing what can be possible with the LCR.
I just picked this gun up the other day. If you want smaller grips, spring for the CT laser grips. That's what I got, I love it. I bought this gun partially cause of this review, plus extensive research. It is my first gun, thanks for the video Hickock45!! I look forward to seeing a part 2 of this!! Thanks again!
I just bought a .38 LCR, four Bianchi speed strips and four Zeta6 chargers. So far it's great carrying something lighter IWB that still has a punch when I feel like something different.
99% of firearm self defense uses are within 10', and fewer than three attackers. After the first or second is shot, the others generally retreat. One generally does not require optics or large capacity for adequate defense. Revolvers are more reliable in the split second between life and death. No saftey or slide to fumble or struggle. No stove pipe jams, racking, or limp-wristing for the infirm, elderly, and little ladies. Very effective.
but... point squeeze bang, repeat? oh wait, no. Stovepipe, fte, ... Revolvers are about as close to 100% reliable as you can get. I bought a Taurus model 85 ultra-lite and finally had a chance to shoot it this last weekend. shot 100 rds of winchester 130 gr fmj target ammo through it. WOW I LOVE THIS LITTLE REVOLVER!!! The recoil is very manageable and the grip is very comfortable. No discomfort after shooting 100 shots through it. Was shooting all 5 rds within 5" at 25'. Very pleased!
I have carried on of these for 10 years. LOVE it. light and I can really shoot it fast and accurately. great gun. I use the buffalo bore FBI gas checked soft lead hollow point 158 grain +P carry loads. mine has the crimson trace laser sight/grip also I have changed the front sight to green glow type. I can shoot well with either sight. yes, the trigger is great.
I carry the same ammo in mine. It's very hot stuff. I emailed Ruger about running this stuff through it and they didn't recommend it. They said the Buffalo Bore 158 standard pressure is good for this gun. Buffalo Bore plus P generates more pressure than other plus P's. I still have fired the plus p in my lcr .38 without incident. Not a ton but maybe 30 rounds. I still carry it because its the most powerful .38 special round that I know of.
Definitely going to purchase one of these for a conceal carry. I think it's perfect for me, because my hands are a bit on the smaller side and I don't need more than 5 rounds, because I live in a relatively good neighborhood. I keep my M9 in the car with a trigger guard, because I only have it for that 1% chance of needing to use it. This little gun is way more practical to carry it everywhere I love it. My dad had one years ago to protect his shop from burglars when we lived in BK NY.
Really like the LCR. My Dad and Step-Mom both carry them for protection. :) I got to shoot one while I was at my Dad's, shot real well and not as much recoil as I expected given how light the gun is.
They now have a .357 version. It weighs around 3-4 ounces more and shoots .38 +p as well as your .357 Mags. If given the choice I would go with the .357 for sure. Even if you only shoot .38 out of it, it is gonna give you less recoil with the added mass. You could go .38 on the range and .357 in the pocket for extra stoping power when it counts. You could even mix it up with combo of .38 and .357 in your cylinder if you choose. Beautiful, beautiful piece!
The range I shoot at had some of their range guns on sale. It was about a year old and in great condition. Picked it up for $299. Considering a new one is $729...couldn't pass it up at that price. I've put 100 rounds through it this week of 38 and 38+P and it's a great gun.
Hickok 45 your the real deal. I love how you make it look easy. Kool! I have carried the 38 spl for years now daily I simply love it, I'm a ruger man have my share of them. Keep doing the Damn thang. I've watched damn near every one of them.
You mean personal protection. That's why it was made to be so light, small and easy to carry around. At home, concealability and lightness isn't an issue. But if you're defending your home, you've got your back to the wall. You want something with a longer barrel for better accuracy at longer range and at least one more shot. You want something that's better for holding off intruders. But definitely this is a good snub-nosed personal protection revolver. I want one myself.
Glad I read your comment. Was thinking about trading my Colt Cobra for the Ruger. However, the Cobra is my home defense gun and really like the weight, trigger, etc. of it. Ruger more of a conceal carry - Right?
@@jamesthompson9481I know this response is late, but yes very concealable. One shot less I believe at 5 rounds. Not sure if you made the trade, but I know I would definitely make the trade if I were you.
Thanks for the reply! I just bought the LCR before viewing your video. I then had to watch it to justify my purchase and rid myself of buyer's remorse.
I've owned a Smith & Wesson 642 and I now have a Ruger LCR 38 Special... Trust me, the Ruger LCR is a much better gun. And the reason is the trigger pull. The Ruger LCR has a light smooth trigger pull compared to the 642. I strongly recommend the LCR to anyone wanting a pocket revolver!
Kord Greenough In bib overall &cargo pants pockets, or a jacket pocket, yes, the LCR fitts well. I also always have my pocket guns in a pocket holster. A S&W Airweight .38spl would fit in a wider assortment of pants pockets maybe, since the grip is somewhat smaller& shorter.
Your cylinder release latch screw is falling out. Happened to mine and it was lost. Ruger wouldn’t sell me the part. Had to send it back. They sent it back all fixed up along with a new painted front sight and new cylinder, no charge. Love Ruger.
I have one. Love it. I usually carry one of my Glocks in the winter, when they're easy to conceal, but in the summer when I'm wearing shorts, this LCR fits in my pocket nicely, and nobody knows.
Exactly why I came to this video. The usage in that show actually makes me want one for conceal carry. Compact, and concealed hammer. Had to type in the weapons used in Breaking Bad to find it, LOL
After you fire the gun once, you have to allow the trigger to fully reset before it can fire again. Short-stroking is when you DON'T allow the trigger the trigger to fully reset before trying to fire again. You have to then allow the trigger to fully reset before you can try again. During that exchange between GeorgiaShooter and I , I came to discover that he's written often about the LCR's trigger. He believes it doesn't give good feedback during reset, which may lead to short-stroking.
I pocket carry my lcr .357 when I don't have my Glock 23 on me. Nice video. I enjoy all of yours. You upload just as fast as I can get around to watching them.
Hickok, you rock! have you considered doing a video on the LCRx? with it side-by-side with an LCR might be a great way to show the pro's and con's of both single action and double action. I thank you so very much for all your time and greatness!
A good pocket case for this gun is a bulldog extreme case. Fits 2 inch revolvers, lcr, lcp, tcp & P3AT.380's. It feels like a wallet in your pocket! Love this gun, its what i carry daily.
I was just looking for this gun. I am going to a gun show next weekend to see what I can find. It is hot in Texas and I wanted one to put in my pocket for short trips to the store. Thanks Hickock45 for the review. I needed to see how it shoots. .
Excellent review, as always.I'm very grateful for your common sense reviews, good demonstration of all the points a gunner wants to know and feel good about before purchasing, and all the fun things you'd want to enjoy while shooting. Keep up the excellent work.
Fail to Feed, Fail to Eject, oh Shit now YOUR screwed!!! I feel safer using a revolver, it eliminates as many undesirable variables as possible. I want the odds to be as high in my favor as possible. Even if I can only carry 5 rounds, I know that I will be able to use ALL 5 if necessary.
Revolvers are not without their problems. A revolver can fail and jam, just like an automatic can. When a revolver has a problem, it’s usually much harder to clear than an automatic. If the cylinder won’t rotate because the hand breaks, a bullet jumps crimp and gets lodged in the feed cone, etc. your revolver is out of commission. When a revolver has a problem, it usually takes a gunsmith to fix it. The best way to guarantee you can recover from a revolver malfunctioning is to have a backup gun. Malfunctions are usually much easier to clear with an automatic. The myth of automatics being less reliable is exactly that, a myth. There’s a reason every military on the planet uses an automatic pistol and not a revolver. But spend your money on whatever you like and feel most comfortable with. Revolvers aren’t bad and neither are autos. Neither is better than the other. The only bad gun is a gun that doesn’t work.
@@leroyjenkins4811 military’s purpose for a side arm is completely different than a civilian carrying for self protection. I bought a pocket pistol and I’ve had more malfunctions than I’d like to admit I think part of it is maybe from loading one in the chamber and inserting a full mag. Maybe? Idk but it makes me think I want an lcr. I hear what you’re saying about revolver malfunction requires gun smithing but it is not a “myth” their is less to go wrong when shooting a revolver
@@leroyjenkins4811 dozens of revolvers and more than 40 years and never had one failure to fire or malfunction in any way. I love my semi autos too. You're reaching too far with all that.
had mine in .357 now for about 4months, if your looking for something light, powerful, ergonomic, relatively inexpensive, and with the XS sight it is a great gun for CC and one to keep on your person if you have a farm, property or are an out of doors person. don't buy one if you've never owned a revolver however, it may hamper your future shooting, as it is different than shooting a full size revolver. the best way to describe the recoil would be it suprised even the seasoned shooter.
Stock grip is very, very nice, the pinky curls under the grip. The first few times it comes just shy of a 'bite' level recoil, but once you get the feel for it it sits very nicely in your hand and the recoil becomes extremely tolerable. To be blunt, the trigger guard seems to want to abuse the bottom of the first knuckle of the trigger finger, and the first couple trips to the range you may find your finger a little sore/blistered.On visit number three and beyond, nothing.
I've been shooting all my life too and the LCR is the first and only revolver I've ever short stroked in 40 years of shooting. That's why I asked. I own a second LCR-22 and it does the same thing. I own many S&W that you can't get to short stroke without surgically forcing them to do so. I would appreciate you not giving some off the wall answer for someone else. I'm guessing you've never fired an LCR but I've got about 15,000 rounds through them.
No offense meant; Hickok has a history of saying he rarely gets to answer replies, so I took it upon myself. Regarding the LCR, I've never fired under stress, no. I did a search for "Short-stroking the LCR" and a thread of yours was the top of the list. This is a topic you've been on for a while! My advice is send him a message directly.
"These little things won't knock anything over probably, but I'm going to take a shot at the ram just to see if we can hit him." *Hits the ram with one shot and knocks it over.* You're so humble hickok!
What a gun...what a gun. I have one with a hammer. So light, weightless, best hand gun I have ever owned. No jams, all slam. Perfect. Next I am going to buy something big from Ruger, for woodlands carry. My friend wants to buy a .22 Ruger hammerless revolver. I want him to get a job.
I own the MK9, my ex-wife carries the PM9, and I just bought an LCR. The slide action is very stiff on the PM9 compared the the MK9 and it's a bit more prone to feed failures.The MK9 is the heaviest at 21oz. but still very concealable. The triggers on the MK9 and LCR are both similar. I find the trigger to be a bit less smooth on the PM9. I suggest you try renting each of them and go from there. You won't regret either purchase.
I swear every gun I ever search for there is a hickok video for it lol
@Weißer Wolf especially because he rarely bashes a gun he always says "it's pretty good!" 😂
@Weißer Wolf I hope he's getting sponsorships from Ruger or something
The way it should be!
Well Hell Yeah! 🤣
@falcon. Episodes on all calibers
Hitting an 80yd target with a .38 snubbie. Man he can shoot!!
Just think if he had another inch on that barrel what he could do???
@@impactajuvenile what my ex said...
John Clark 😂😂
I would be doing good to ring that gong with a rifle and scope, and he does it with a snubby pistol, consistently.
@@thomaswilliams1381 Easier when nobody is shooting back... lol
This guy can make a combat gun out of anything that shoots.
farmmur I can't hit the side of a barn with my LCR but love it
Marks Google It took me awhile, but I can do OK with a pie plate at 15 yards now. Any farther and It gets very iffy. The really good thing about the LCR is it carries so well. The way I think about it 15 yards is enough for self-defense. It might be hard to prove self-defense if you're shooting at a long range situation. I work now on handling efficiency.
Oh I have no intention on selling. With the small boot grip on mine there is nothing smaller unless a 380
This dude is a boss. Not as easy as it looks to shoot this accurately with this little barrel.
I love finding older Hickok45 videos. Jaw still dropped when he just casually hits the ram.
Hello, from 2024.
I was so fascinated seeing Hickok45 shoot snubbies that far, after hearing so many times "snubnose revolvers aren't accurate, and are only for 5 yards or less." Bah.
I have a Ruger LCR 38 spl with a laser. Laser Really helps with accuracy. I sight manually lining up front and back. Then use the laser for "pinpoint accuracy"!
Blatant Abuse all about trigger control my dude🤙🏼
This man is an incredible shot!
No doubt
@@mikewade386 why would answer over 4 years later.? He's a invalid now
Not better than rambo
I’m one of those old guys who will not give up my revolver. Carried one for the first 20 yrs of my career and learned to trust it.
Nothing wrong with that.
As long as it gets the job done.
Like your comments about us old guys hanging on to our revolvers. For the past 18 years I've carried a semi-auto .380 and have never totally gotten used to it. Decided I'm going back to a revolver and the LCR is one I'm considering.
I bought this gun about a year and 1/2 ago, it still rocks....
my mother is 82 years old and just pick one of these up she was going to get the m&p shield 380 but she had an extremely hard time racking the slide. this is a great little gun the the trigger guard is nice and big no external hammer so won't get hung up on anything. at first I thought you would have a hard time with the recoil but surprisingly has not been an issue
This man is well above average when it comes to intelligently discussing almost any gun I’ve ever had interest in. I’ve watched him so long that he has become a daily routine for me. Sir, thank you for being a part of my life that has brought me joy and clarification about something that interests me so much.
@COLT45keith, Yeah, I don't know that I'd care for a .357 in a gun this light.
@njhunter1108, You guys are too observant; it's the Spyderco Native. I like it, too. It, the Delica, & the Rescue are my three favorite models. I normally keep it inside my pocket, but I needed my pocket for ammo and such during the video.
This man is a classic in general. Notice the fast reload, long shots, and knowledge of every weapon shot
RIP Gunner, makes me sad every time I see or hear him on the videos.
How did he die?
@@stephenbougher8665 He is still alive.
@@RKWWWW No, Gunner is the dog in this video, he was hit by a car in the same year.
rifles aww that’s too bad. Hickok is wholesome af he doesn’t deserve that
It is easy to tell that he likes this one for sure. Not only did he speak highly of it, but he shot it so very well.
I used to carry an M&P compact, I recently traded it in on a LCRX in 38 special. I was able to find one with a copper cylinder and I love it, I really do not regret trading the smith for it.
I like the way you hold it when your shoot it. The gun absolutely doesn’t move on you when you squeeze that double action heavy trigger.
The big grip is one of the reasons why I bought one.
I always knew you were an incredible shot when firing pistols, but this took it to another level! I enjoy your informative vids and your shooting is icing on the cake! Thanks for the entertainment :)
nice little pocket pistol. I've enjoyed mine for several years now
I just bought a Rugar LCR today. Your video made a big part of my decision. Thanks for the great review.
Been 6 years and you probably won’t see this, but how’s it held up?
Hickok is THE man.
I got my parents this gun and they love it, easy trigger for 75 yr olds very durable and easy to clean and maintain, and the recoil on it is very easy for them to reacquire the target
I just purchased one yesterday (finally). I compared it with the S&W snubbies they had in the shop and I have to say that I was really surprised by the Ruger trigger. The Ruger triggers were WAY better than the S&W triggers and it was very surprising to me because I have been very used to Ruger having really crappy triggers. I guess they have been working on improving their triggers lately, thankfully. I love it.
Sold my S&W Airweight and went for the LCR went it first came out and the honeymoon hasn't stopped yet! Love my LCR!
I literally just got one today, im so excited to shoot it
Based
Red pilled
Pivkrd one up a few weeks ago
Did you buy it from Lawson in Albuquerque?
I Purchased the 357/38+P Lcr about a month ago for $399 and I have to say this has become my favorite Concealed gun by far. The Lcr has a great feel and like you said the trigger is amazingly smooth. Even tho I have the gun I still like watching videos like yours about the Lcr. I actually didn’t know I could change the front sight. I could not stand the black sight; it would be very hard to shoot at night in a tight situation. Gonna have to look around for a better one in red... Great Review!!
Is there any platform better suited to the beginning shooter than the revolver? No slide to rack, no magazine to jam, no safety to fiddle with - just aim and pull the trigger.
Plus, as Hickok so aptly demonstrates, even a snubbie can be deadly accurate in practiced hands.
Wonderful video. Thanks!
My dad gave me one of these and I love it, especially when using the +p ammo.
Ruger owes you some money, I bought a lcr 2 days ago based on this video alone. Thank you, I got to fire it today and wow what a trigger. I love my new lcr.
That distance with the snubby tho! You're a great shot my man!
I have an LC9 but I swear, the more I see of this pistol, the more I want one! Great review as usual Mr. Hickok!
"Say my name."
"You're Heisenberg."
"You're goddamn right."
I'm seriously thinking about this for a carry gun. I notice that they just came out with it in 9mm.
@oldmanwitherspoon yeah I’ll take a quality .38 special round plus p or not any day. Plenty of pop
I love my LCR 38! as you said very controlable, comfortable to shoot, etc. I have found no cons with it yet! as a carry gun it is perfect for me, conceals well, and as far as I am concerned plenty powerful enough with +P ammo to make me feel "safe" with it! Glad you made this video, I liked seeing what can be possible with the LCR.
I just picked this gun up the other day. If you want smaller grips, spring for the CT laser grips. That's what I got, I love it. I bought this gun partially cause of this review, plus extensive research. It is my first gun, thanks for the video Hickock45!! I look forward to seeing a part 2 of this!! Thanks again!
My favorite snubbie- Ruger .38spl LCR....2nd place-S&W 642 .38spl Airweight
"... and I want to know what I think about it " Mr Hickok.
The reason I watch.
"It's for defense. Defense."
- Walter White
I just bought a .38 LCR, four Bianchi speed strips and four Zeta6 chargers. So far it's great carrying something lighter IWB that still has a punch when I feel like something different.
99% of firearm self defense uses are within 10', and fewer than three attackers. After the first or second is shot, the others generally retreat. One generally does not require optics or large capacity for adequate defense. Revolvers are more reliable in the split second between life and death. No saftey or slide to fumble or struggle. No stove pipe jams, racking, or limp-wristing for the infirm, elderly, and little ladies. Very effective.
but... point squeeze bang, repeat? oh wait, no. Stovepipe, fte, ...
Revolvers are about as close to 100% reliable as you can get.
I bought a Taurus model 85 ultra-lite and finally had a chance to shoot it this last weekend. shot 100 rds of winchester 130 gr fmj target ammo through it. WOW I LOVE THIS LITTLE REVOLVER!!!
The recoil is very manageable and the grip is very comfortable. No discomfort after shooting 100 shots through it.
Was shooting all 5 rds within 5" at 25'. Very pleased!
This little gun shoots great! It is a huge value. Highly recommended for those who want a good home defense - keep it simple -gun
hickok loves his gong hits.
I love My Ruger LCR 38 Special
I have carried on of these for 10 years. LOVE it. light and I can really shoot it fast and accurately. great gun. I use the buffalo bore FBI gas checked soft lead hollow point 158 grain +P carry loads. mine has the crimson trace laser sight/grip also I have changed the front sight to green glow type. I can shoot well with either sight. yes, the trigger is great.
I carry the same ammo in mine. It's very hot stuff. I emailed Ruger about running this stuff through it and they didn't recommend it. They said the Buffalo Bore 158 standard pressure is good for this gun. Buffalo Bore plus P generates more pressure than other plus P's. I still have fired the plus p in my lcr .38 without incident. Not a ton but maybe 30 rounds. I still carry it because its the most powerful .38 special round that I know of.
Definitely going to purchase one of these for a conceal carry. I think it's perfect for me, because my hands are a bit on the smaller side and I don't need more than 5 rounds, because I live in a relatively good neighborhood. I keep my M9 in the car with a trigger guard, because I only have it for that 1% chance of needing to use it. This little gun is way more practical to carry it everywhere I love it. My dad had one years ago to protect his shop from burglars when we lived in BK NY.
thats the gun that almost ended my life real talk i remeber them blasting at me and hearing that noise...gives me chills
I picked up this gun with the Crimson Trace Lazer yesterday. Ruger just simply makes some very nice AMERICAN guns. Thanks for the videos!
Really like the LCR. My Dad and Step-Mom both carry them for protection. :) I got to shoot one while I was at my Dad's, shot real well and not as much recoil as I expected given how light the gun is.
Hickok....knows his guns...I have that Ruger and love it!!!
They now have a .357 version. It weighs around 3-4 ounces more and shoots .38 +p as well as your .357 Mags. If given the choice I would go with the .357 for sure. Even if you only shoot .38 out of it, it is gonna give you less recoil with the added mass. You could go .38 on the range and .357 in the pocket for extra stoping power when it counts. You could even mix it up with combo of .38 and .357 in your cylinder if you choose. Beautiful, beautiful piece!
My carry gun is the .357 magnum LCR. It’s loaded with .38 Special ammo.
The range I shoot at had some of their range guns on sale. It was about a year old and in great condition. Picked it up for $299. Considering a new one is $729...couldn't pass it up at that price. I've put 100 rounds through it this week of 38 and 38+P and it's a great gun.
Hickok 45 your the real deal. I love how you make it look easy. Kool! I have carried the 38 spl for years now daily
I simply love it, I'm a ruger man have my share of them. Keep doing the Damn thang. I've watched damn
near every one of them.
You mean personal protection. That's why it was made to be so light, small and easy to carry around.
At home, concealability and lightness isn't an issue. But if you're defending your home, you've got your back to the wall. You want something with a longer barrel for better accuracy at longer range and at least one more shot. You want something that's better for holding off intruders.
But definitely this is a good snub-nosed personal protection revolver. I want one myself.
Glad I read your comment. Was thinking about trading my Colt Cobra for the Ruger. However, the Cobra is my home defense gun and really like the weight, trigger, etc. of it. Ruger more of a conceal carry - Right?
@@jamesthompson9481I know this response is late, but yes very concealable. One shot less I believe at 5 rounds. Not sure if you made the trade, but I know I would definitely make the trade if I were you.
Thanks for the reply! I just bought the LCR before viewing your video. I then had to watch it to justify my purchase and rid myself of buyer's remorse.
I've owned a Smith & Wesson 642 and I now have a Ruger LCR 38 Special... Trust me, the Ruger LCR is a much better gun. And the reason is the trigger pull. The Ruger LCR has a light smooth trigger pull compared to the 642. I strongly recommend the LCR to anyone wanting a pocket revolver!
I love mine. I carry it off-duty quite frequently.
What's your favorite load for that particular weapon ?
My EDC. I LOVE the LCR.
What's with everyone hating on the dog? He's just barking. Dogs bark. It's what they do.
Not if they're trained well
A new Hickok45 upload? Awesome, now I have something to watch at work!
Watching this video again makes me wanna reach over&fondle my LCR a little bit🤗😄😂🤣
Is yours concealable for pocket carry?
Kord Greenough In bib overall &cargo pants pockets, or a jacket pocket, yes, the LCR fitts well. I also always have my pocket guns in a pocket holster. A S&W Airweight .38spl would fit in a wider assortment of pants pockets maybe, since the grip is somewhat smaller& shorter.
Your cylinder release latch screw is falling out. Happened to mine and it was lost. Ruger wouldn’t sell me the part. Had to send it back. They sent it back all fixed up along with a new painted front sight and new cylinder, no charge. Love Ruger.
A excellent video on the Ruger LCR 38 +P if you could find one buy it they are hard to find 💯 👍
I love how the camera focuses so close. Keep up the good filming/shooting.
I got hold one of these the other day. I fell in love with it.
I have one. Love it. I usually carry one of my Glocks in the winter, when they're easy to conceal, but in the summer when I'm wearing shorts, this LCR fits in my pocket nicely, and nobody knows.
"...nobody knows."
Except everyone on the internet
The best ccw revolver.
Sweet shooting, nice seeing Ruger get some love.
Walter White's gun.
Exactly why I came to this video. The usage in that show actually makes me want one for conceal carry. Compact, and concealed hammer. Had to type in the weapons used in Breaking Bad to find it, LOL
Heisenberg
@Chic 'N' Stu true that homie
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@@brandonprice3566 I wouldn't fire .357. Magnum from a gun this size, I need my wrists to play guitar.
i love how when he walks around on that gravel that you can also hear brass on the ground!!!
After you fire the gun once, you have to allow the trigger to fully reset before it can fire again. Short-stroking is when you DON'T allow the trigger the trigger to fully reset before trying to fire again. You have to then allow the trigger to fully reset before you can try again.
During that exchange between GeorgiaShooter and I , I came to discover that he's written often about the LCR's trigger. He believes it doesn't give good feedback during reset, which may lead to short-stroking.
I love my Ruger LCR. Im a revolver man.
This is the best video review of this gun I have seen, very informative, great demonstration. Thanks!
I pocket carry my lcr .357 when I don't have my Glock 23 on me. Nice video. I enjoy all of yours. You upload just as fast as I can get around to watching them.
Perfect BUG for a New York reload
Hickok, you rock! have you considered doing a video on the LCRx? with it side-by-side with an LCR might be a great way to show the pro's and con's of both single action and double action. I thank you so very much for all your time and greatness!
That’s impressive shooting with that gun. Great job!
Got a LCR .38 for my mom to carry, ended up keeping it, and now i carry it. haha!!
A good pocket case for this gun is a bulldog extreme case. Fits 2 inch revolvers, lcr, lcp, tcp & P3AT.380's. It feels like a wallet in your pocket! Love this gun, its what i carry daily.
My fav gun channel
My dogs HATED this video. Ears perked up and searching for that barking dog the whole time.
I was just looking for this gun. I am going to a gun show next weekend to see what I can find. It is hot in Texas and I wanted one to put in my pocket for short trips to the store. Thanks Hickock45 for the review. I needed to see how it shoots. .
"Say my name"
"You're Hickok45......"
"You're god-damn right"
Nevermind.
+Jdr Eldridge dafuq
Tasu 1 Please, go educate yourself. Go watch Deadpool.
Jdr Eldridge No, i mrant how can you mistake this for Deadpool
+Jdr Eldridge Lulz, you mistake a BB quote for Deadpool and tell him to go educate himself? BAHAHAHAHA! Idiot.
Excellent review, as always.I'm very grateful for your common sense reviews, good demonstration of all the points a gunner wants to know and feel good about before purchasing, and all the fun things you'd want to enjoy while shooting. Keep up the excellent work.
Gunner's barking in Heaven now. I'm sure Ginger and Bud are taking good care of him.
Fail to Feed, Fail to Eject, oh Shit now YOUR screwed!!!
I feel safer using a revolver, it eliminates as many undesirable variables as possible. I want the odds to be as high in my favor as possible. Even if I can only carry 5 rounds, I know that I will be able to use ALL 5 if necessary.
Revolvers are not without their problems. A revolver can fail and jam, just like an automatic can. When a revolver has a problem, it’s usually much harder to clear than an automatic. If the cylinder won’t rotate because the hand breaks, a bullet jumps crimp and gets lodged in the feed cone, etc. your revolver is out of commission. When a revolver has a problem, it usually takes a gunsmith to fix it. The best way to guarantee you can recover from a revolver malfunctioning is to have a backup gun. Malfunctions are usually much easier to clear with an automatic. The myth of automatics being less reliable is exactly that, a myth. There’s a reason every military on the planet uses an automatic pistol and not a revolver.
But spend your money on whatever you like and feel most comfortable with. Revolvers aren’t bad and neither are autos. Neither is better than the other. The only bad gun is a gun that doesn’t work.
@@leroyjenkins4811 military’s purpose for a side arm is completely different than a civilian carrying for self protection. I bought a pocket pistol and I’ve had more malfunctions than I’d like to admit I think part of it is maybe from loading one in the chamber and inserting a full mag. Maybe? Idk but it makes me think I want an lcr. I hear what you’re saying about revolver malfunction requires gun smithing but it is not a “myth” their is less to go wrong when shooting a revolver
@@leroyjenkins4811 dozens of revolvers and more than 40 years and never had one failure to fire or malfunction in any way. I love my semi autos too. You're reaching too far with all that.
I am glad I wasn't the only one thinking of Walter when Hickhok shot that .38 snub.
had mine in .357 now for about 4months, if your looking for something light, powerful, ergonomic, relatively inexpensive, and with the XS sight it is a great gun for CC and one to keep on your person if you have a farm, property or are an out of doors person. don't buy one if you've never owned a revolver however, it may hamper your future shooting, as it is different than shooting a full size revolver. the best way to describe the recoil would be it suprised even the seasoned shooter.
Stock grip is very, very nice, the pinky curls under the grip. The first few times it comes just shy of a 'bite' level recoil, but once you get the feel for it it sits very nicely in your hand and the recoil becomes extremely tolerable. To be blunt, the trigger guard seems to want to abuse the bottom of the first knuckle of the trigger finger, and the first couple trips to the range you may find your finger a little sore/blistered.On visit number three and beyond, nothing.
I've been shooting all my life too and the LCR is the first and only revolver I've ever short stroked in 40 years of shooting. That's why I asked. I own a second LCR-22 and it does the same thing. I own many S&W that you can't get to short stroke without surgically forcing them to do so. I would appreciate you not giving some off the wall answer for someone else. I'm guessing you've never fired an LCR but I've got about 15,000 rounds through them.
watched this before I bought my ruger lcr 38 spl its my carry gun thanks for the video
No offense meant; Hickok has a history of saying he rarely gets to answer replies, so I took it upon myself.
Regarding the LCR, I've never fired under stress, no. I did a search for "Short-stroking the LCR" and a thread of yours was the top of the list. This is a topic you've been on for a while! My advice is send him a message directly.
"These little things won't knock anything over probably, but I'm going to take a shot at the ram just to see if we can hit him." *Hits the ram with one shot and knocks it over.* You're so humble hickok!
Just got mine TODAY!! NOW I JUST NEED LESSONS TO SHOOT LIKE HICKOCK!! Awesome skills my friend. ..
Somebody call that "whispering dog" guy.
I'd take a .38 special over a 380 any day.
Cool little piece of ordinance.Thanks Hickok45.
What a gun...what a gun. I have one with a hammer. So light, weightless, best hand gun I have ever owned. No jams, all slam. Perfect. Next I am going to buy something big from Ruger, for woodlands carry. My friend wants to buy a .22 Ruger hammerless revolver. I want him to get a job.
For the woods, try the SP101 357 Mag. If you dont mind the extra weight, go for the GP100! They're both great revolvers
I vote Ruger Redhawk
I own the MK9, my ex-wife carries the PM9, and I just bought an LCR. The slide action is very stiff on the PM9 compared the the MK9 and it's a bit more prone to feed failures.The MK9 is the heaviest at 21oz. but still very concealable. The triggers on the MK9 and LCR are both similar. I find the trigger to be a bit less smooth on the PM9. I suggest you try renting each of them and go from there. You won't regret either purchase.