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Posted: 7/19/2014 9:04:37 PM EDT
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I'll take the LCR.
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Posted: 7/20/2014 11:42:17 PM EDT
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I've had this 638 for over a decade, and it gets more than half of my daily carry load. I love the gun, but if I had to choose today, I would probably go Ruger because I don't believe in built in locks. I am seriously considering getting it converted to moon clips.
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Posted: 7/22/2014 11:20:22 PM EDT
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I am also wrestling with this decision. I have had a Ruger LCR in 357 for several years and it has done an excellent job as pocket carry gun. However, recently I have taken an interest in appendix carry and I preferh an exposed hammer. Had a chance to handle both the Ruger LCRX and the S&W 638 today. The Smith feels far more solid and has a seemingly slimmer profile, the Ruger feels a bit cheap but has a superior trigger and grip. Will end up carrying this both appendix and in the pocket, I do feel as though the hammer of the Ruger may be an issue when pocket carrying. Not sure which to pick at this point
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Posted: 7/25/2014 1:43:42 PM EDT
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Now I'm a Huge S&W fan boy of JKL frames
But if it was 3inch GP100 or 686 3inch. I would have picked the ruger Jframe any model I would take over the LCR. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 1:51:41 PM EDT
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Went to the gunshow Found a brand new 642 $400 cash, same as buds, but I could look it over, and check it out. Also came with black grips ...or happy mothers day LOL <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/derek45/media/Smith%20revolvers/642_zpscda870b3.jpg.html" target="_blank"> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/derek45/Smith%20revolvers/642_zpscda870b3.jpg</a> Nice snub Does it sport a lock? I bought my 6th J fame a M642-2 in 5-2012 and it sports the dreaded lock. So far Its been 100% at the range. BTW I trust it and use it as my BUG. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 1:55:00 PM EDT
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Yeah, that's more like a Model 36 or 636 Smith. The 638 doesn't have a full hammer, just a little nub that barely protrudes out of a humpback frame. http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2011/12/15/252742_03_s_w_638_3_38_special_airweight_640.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a S&W 638. If I had it to do over again, I MIGHT buy the Ruger instead . . . at the very least, I'm impressed by the Ruger, but I like being able to manually cock the 638. There's an LCR with an exposed hammer now. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qjLHFtsPhhE/UrQaqL2f4XI/AAAAAAAADNE/w5Qs-nOySe8/s1600/Ruger+LCRx.jpg Yeah, that's more like a Model 36 or 636 Smith. The 638 doesn't have a full hammer, just a little nub that barely protrudes out of a humpback frame. http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2011/12/15/252742_03_s_w_638_3_38_special_airweight_640.jpg NICE Never had a M638 but it on my list. I loved my M649 357magnum shooting 38spl was fun. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 1:57:31 PM EDT
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I went with a S&W 442 Pro. Nothing against the LCR just like the S&W more. Its cut for moonclips and does not have the hammer lock. I have been on a S&W Moonclip revolver kick. Hunt with a 10mm Auto S&W 610 6.5". I started shooting the 610 in USPSA Revolver division but picked up a S&W 625 5" 45 ACP revolver about three years ago. The rules changed February of this year allowing 7 and 8 shot revolvers in Revolver division so I now have an 8-shot S&W 627 Performance Center 5" in 357 Mag. Took it to my First USPSA Nationals earlier this month. Nice Man I sure like the looks of the M442 over my M642 |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 2:09:01 PM EDT
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I rented a LCR .38 special last Sunday. I'd been eyeing this gun for months. Loved it. Fun shooting. Put 50 rounds through it and then went back for another box of ammo. I went home and got one off Gunbroker. My range didn't have one one for sale without the laser. It's.delivered to my range/LGS. I'm just waiting on the phone call saying I can pick it up. :D. I've shot Smith snubbies before. Love the looks, but they hurt badly to shoot. I have carpal tunnel. The LCR I rented had LaserMax grips, so I think mine will be even better to shoot with the stock Hogue grips. I shot very well with the LCR. I was not with Smith snubbies. My usual EDC is a 9mm, but I can see carrying my LCR. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile using the right grip or right Jframe is the key I suggest the heavier M640 in 357magnum with 3finger S&W revised combat grip. and shooting 38spl or 38spl +P . I got rid of the 2 finger grip on my M642 and used a revised 3 finger combat grip. It made my revolver softer to shoot. I suffer from arthritis and hate recoil . I even hate the recoil of the 147gr loads in my P30S 9mm. |
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Posted: 8/4/2014 10:26:09 PM EDT
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I got some HOGUE TAMER grips
small enough to still fit in my nemisis front pocket rig, but big enough to get a grip on, it's designed to cushion recoil, and had a non-rubber plastic bottom, so it slide out of your pocket easy I really like it http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1151728157/hogue-tamer-grip-s-and-w-centennial-bodyguard-rubber 
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Posted: 8/5/2014 11:47:15 AM EDT
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I got some HOGUE TAMER grips small enough to still fit in my nemisis front pocket rig, but big enough to get a grip on, it's designed to cushion recoil, and had a non-rubber plastic bottom, so it slide out of your pocket easy I really like it http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1151728157/hogue-tamer-grip-s-and-w-centennial-bodyguard-rubber <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/derek45/media/Smith%20revolvers/642_zpsfad1be00.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/derek45/Smith%20revolvers/642_zpsfad1be00.jpg</a> Welcome to the club...I picked this up last week for $375..the guy bought it for his wife, she shot one cylinder out of it and said no thanks. 
Ripped the lock out of it and put in a Apex J frame trigger kit. |
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Posted: 8/8/2014 5:52:47 AM EDT
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S&W because you can sell it easier and for pretty much near what you paid for it.
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Posted: 8/8/2014 8:48:23 AM EDT
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I've got a few Smith and Wesson carry guns.
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Posted: 8/8/2014 8:37:48 PM EDT
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Just picked up another one today....a 442-2, no lock with a CT grip
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Posted: 8/8/2014 8:45:19 PM EDT
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Just picked up another one today....a 442-2, no lock with a CT grip http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz150/DKBJR/10552384_10152626536323024_7867950894483028670_n_zps5a3ad82b.jpg I like it! |
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