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Since Ruger gives NO warranty on its guns, & since it makes u responsible to pay for their errors & for shipping for repair, I am sour on Ruger.

As to revolvers, for self-defense in revolvers, it appears to me that minimum stopping power is 357 magnum & that the Chiappa Rhino is the only way to go with a shot barreled revolver. For the Rhino shoots out the bottom of the cylinder & has very little kick.

Thunkful2 2 weeks ago

correction: Rhino is the only way to go with a SHORT barreled revolver.

Thunkful2 2 weeks ago

tnx very much; but I am confused as to which S&W is which??? Which is 442 & which is 342? Black or shiny?

Thunkful2 3 months ago

@Thunkful2 black is 342, 442 is stainless

zhagray 2 weeks ago

thanks, i went with the mp 340

billsbulletsandbeans 3 months ago

Out of the LCR and the 442, which one had the better trigger pull?

Peidmonte89 3 months ago

How naturally accurate did you feel like the Ruger LCR was compared to the two smiths?

ryansilversimpson 5 months ago

Don't used perceived recoil as a criteria for buying any handgun.

You can replace the grips with little effort and little expense.

It's a non-issue.

There are grips available for all of the handguns shown in this video that will make it difficult to tell which gun you are holding.

From the factory the Ruger has a slightly better grip configuration but that doesn't mean much.

I don't have a gun that hasn't be regripped at least once.

However: I am going to try the LCR out soon.

hammerogod 6 months ago

@hammerogod

hardly a 'non-issue' unless you live near VERY large gun shops, or large gun shows frequent your area..

assuming everyone has access to a many replacement grips "with little effort & expense' is more than I can agree with

GunWebsites 6 months ago

@GunWebsites

I don't want to be disrespectful, there is enough of that on YouTube already.

But your username is GunWEBSITES, do you see that?

All of us live equally close to "Gun Shops" if you consider that online buying is the second most common way to make a purchase.

Most of my purchases for my guns (or any of the sports I participate in) are online.

So, given that shopping online is widely used and highly effective, I would still contend that getting different grips is not challenging,

hammerogod 6 months ago

@hammerogod

OK, I understand , but I still don't agree 100%

Sure you can buy a few aftermarket grips for major models from some manufacturers.

But once you get to less popular revolvers, there are fewer and fewer aftermarket options, and obviously buying custom grips 'sight unseen' is no fun unless you like working with tools and finish work

GunWebsites 6 months ago

@GunWebsites

I completely agree.

I wish I could afford custom gunsmithing....but I have found some great aftermarket bargains online and learned to do some simple DIY mods.

Buying anything cuts into my ammo budget so I have to shop carefully.

I would rather shoot than shop.

Also:

My online purchases have not always been as successful as I would have liked.

hammerogod 6 months ago

@GunWebsites

I would far rather have a Gunsmith do the work 'coz I'm lazy, but so far I have not had any real problems getting after-market stuff to works as advertised.

I know people have trouble so maybe I am just lucky.

I also shop smart, I go to forums and watch videos before I buy anything.

Word of mouth (or the forum version of it) is a great way to get the data you need to make a smart purchase.

It means weeding through some bullshit, but good Forums (like THR) are valuable resources.

hammerogod 2 weeks ago

@hammer

"Don't use perceived recoil as a criteria"

How about muzzle rise & time to bring it back down again & re-aim?

If a gun beats up your hand in 5 shots is that acceptable?

Have you checked into the Chiappa Rhino (very little recoil).

Thunkful2 2 weeks ago

@Thunkful2

Muzzle rise is a factor that Magnum handgun shooters have to learn to live with.

Nobody shoots a Super Blackhawk without having to fight recoil.

With the .38 Specials adapting to recoil is a function of how much time you are willing to spend at the range.

Barrel length, weight and the configuration of the grips make a big difference.

Grips seem to be the key to comfort and consistency.

Porting is also a possibility, but expensive.

Any gun can be tamed a bit. (except the Casull).

hammerogod 2 weeks ago

@hammerogod

"Muzzle rise is a factor that Magnum . . . shooters . . . have to . . . live with."

Do you believe that Chiappa Rhino shooters have to live with muzzle rise?

Thunkful2 2 weeks ago

@Thunkful2

I looked at a couple of tests.

This one was the most interesting ---> /watch?v=y8s8XbYmLjU

I didn't see any muzzle rise at all.

Recoil seemed manageable and linear.

I may have to try one out.

It certainly is an interesting looking gun.

Reliability and accuracy would be the factors I would be most interested in.

But that is what I look for in all guns.

I also like a gun that is easy to field strip and clean.

hammerogod 2 weeks ago

I have a ruger lcp, for edc, and in a couple months i will get another for primary edc and the lcp as a bug. I was thinking a s&w airwieght or a springfield xd... Now im thinking lcr as well... Thanks a lot guys, you just made it even harder to decide. Lol!

gibson125t 6 months ago

I appreciate this video because I have been debating over which of these exact three guns to buy. I think you sold me on the 442.

patton1970 6 months ago

I hear the LCR is susceptible to flame cutting due to the plastic frame.

TheMedievalMan 9 months ago

@TheMedievalMan

not plastic there

GunWebsites 9 months ago

good video

GEARHEADGUY92 1 year ago

This Video is worthless. I like and own both ruger and smith revolvers. You cannot compare those .38s and complain about the grip, feel, or recoil if you have two guns with hard grips and one with a huge cushy rubber one... Terrible comparison.. Spend 20 bucks on a new hogue for your smith. Then re-compare... This is more a grip comparison test then a gun comparison

thisguywestwood 1 year ago

@thisguywestwood

wasn't a worthless vid at all, it let us both know there is no need for you to watch our other vids..

You leave, we will try to deal with it..

GunWebsites 1 year ago 3

out of the three revolvers, it looks like you have a much smoother trigger pull with the LCR.

baker70romeo 1 year ago

thanks for the demo, very informative

realmtnwoman 1 year ago

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DVC5 1 year ago

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GunWebsites - have you shot the Crimson Trace laser grips on the 342? If so, was it more pleasant to shoot as compare to the Hogue Bantams? How did it compare to the 442 with the same grips? Thx.

DVC5 1 year ago

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DVC5 1 year ago

im getting one of the 2 this friday eaither the lcr or the smith i love the grip and trigger on the lcr but i like the push latch on the smith better then the button also i noticed the lcr is kinda loose when you shake some of the parts on the gun rattle that bothers me

jtmoney606 1 year ago

LCR hands down.

TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago

am i right that the barrel is stainless steel on the LCR

i have read on the internet that the barrel did get BLOW OFF whit those alloy frame or scanduim with the S&W revolvers now i am doubting to buy S&W snubby revolver ......

now i am almost sure i wanna buy a LCR

RoyalAlba1 1 year ago

im thinking or picking up an lcr for ccw when i turn 21 would you recomend it for a good first carry piece?

xXshaneofruinsXx 1 year ago

@xXshaneofruinsXx

I think I would but I don't own one yet

GunWebsites 1 year ago

@GunWebsites

does the grip on the LCR really help on the recoil ?

is it more pleasant to shoot then the S&W ??

RoyalAlba1 1 year ago

@RoyalAlba1

Yes I think so, but I haven't shot the laser grip version yet

GunWebsites 1 year ago

@GunWebsites which of the 2 s&w revolvers did you like most ??

RoyalAlba1 1 year ago

@RoyalAlba1

The Ruger LCR

GunWebsites 1 year ago

@GunWebsites

Already have the Ruger SR9 - looking into getting the LCR. Thanks a lot!

cpmower 1 year ago

Just picked up an LCR going to the range tomorrow, should make a nice backup, thanks for the vid

splinterman9 1 year ago

nice revolvers!

kujaron104 1 year ago

S&W 442 is my fav. snub nose......ever

midnightnavyz28 2 years ago 5

@midnightnavyz28 can I ask why? Im looking to buy my 1st handgun...

Ziva4Freedom 1 year ago

LCR I bought a CTC grip and it makes the LCR alot worse in the recoil dept. The Houge grip that comes on the the pistol works. Cant beat the smooth as glass LCR trigger pull.

statewarrant 2 years ago

Recoil on my LCR is what you'd expect from a light gun, but the LCP .380 I fired this weekend almost flew out of my freaken hand. Was shocked to say the least.

worldofoutlaws9 2 years ago