Handgun suggestions

[rabbithunter]

I’m looking to get myself a small hammerless backup snub nose revolver.. I was looking at the s&w model 642 and the Ruger LCR. Does anybody else have any suggestions on a good gun that won’t break the bank?

[turkeyfeathers]

I almost bought the LCR  Still may at some point.  Originally thinking the 9mm.  Although that Smith is no slouch either

[airedale]

Charter Arms manufactures a good line of small frame revolvers that can be purchased at a reasonable cost.

https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercover

[ny hunter]

I love anything S&W..,That said I have never read or heard anything bad about LCR....

[chas0218]

I have the bodyguard pistol .380 no laser. It's a great gun and super accurate. It's a double action pistol bobbed style hammer similar to a revolver but narrower and slightly shorter. I love the thing, it's perfect for shorts and t-shirt weather.

[Nomad]

 No need to,look outside these two choices , handle them , dry fire and see which , stands out to you .

[Buckmaster7600]

You are on the right track with those two, I have an LCR and like but never forget carry it because I'm not a revolver guy for carry purposes.


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[Culvercreek hunt club]

3 hours ago, rabbithunter said:

I’m looking to get myself a small hammerless backup snub nose revolver.. I was looking at the s&w model 642 and the Ruger LCR. Does anybody else have any suggestions on a good gun that won’t break the bank?

Friend of mine has the Ruger LCR 38+P. It is NOT a pistol i would enjoy shooting a bunch of practice rounds with. Size wise it would make a great little CC gun but with +P in it, it is a wrist snapper. 

[rob-c]

Wife and I both have 38+p lcr’s, we both have easily a couple thousand rounds down the barrel with no signs of wear. Our load is 158 grain bullet over 4 grains unique , we shot our cc guns a ton. I am a firm believer in practicing with what you carry..

[Five Seasons]

set on a revolver? There's nothing I love at all about shooting my ruger lcp with lasermax laser... but for the ~$300 I paid for it and that its always goes boom? Well I think it's a nice pocket pistol for the money. Pockets aren't generally bought for the range anyhow.

Edited January 29, 2018 by Belo

[Culvercreek hunt club]

1 hour ago, rob-c said:

Wife and I both have 38+p lcr’s, we both have easily a couple thousand rounds down the barrel with no signs of wear. Our load is 158 grain bullet over 4 grains unique , we shot our cc guns a ton. I am a firm believer in practicing with what you carry..

that would be a comfortable load. That isn't even 38 special limits

[Nomad]

One can get the LCR .357 as its a bit heavier , then shoot standard ( non Plus P) out of it , for the recoil sensitive .

[rob-c]

3 hours ago, Culvercreek hunt club said:

that would be a comfortable load. That isn't even 38 special limits

If you  go to aliants web sight it lists  max  load for unique with a 158 grain bullet in 38 special is 4.7 . + p max is 5.2.

Lyman has 4.0 to 4.5 grains. It’s a nice tolerable load ( but you do know you are shooting a heavy projectile from a light snub nose  ) it is in spec for 38 special rounds. Our self defense rounds are the old FBI load 158 lead hollow points. 

[RyanT]

Solid advice.... probably just comes down to how set you are on a revolver. The LCP is a great pistol. Like some folks said, obviously Smith has some great carry pistols (my personal choice), but individual preference. If you get anything from this thread, it's that basically everybody agrees that they are both great options. Nothing to run away from either over...

[Bionic]

I am interested in Charter Arm's "Off Duty" not seeing its dimensions on their official website,  but its a 2" barrel.  

[airedale]

I have myself pretty much sold on getting me a Charter Arms Target Bulldog in 44 Special this spring. Been looking for a lightweight carry trail revolver with some pop and the bulldog fits the bill at 22 ounces with a 4" barrel and adjustable sights. I sold a lot of the Charter Arms revolvers back when I worked in a gun shop, nothing fancy but they work well, are reliable and a best buy money wise.

Al

[chas0218]

Get a hi-point in .45!

Just kidding, but I have never been a Ruger fan as they are difficult to take down without special tools. Granted you're looking at a revolver but still not my first choice. The bodyguard .38 revolver is probably one of the smallest framed revolvers I have shot it is able to shoot +P ammo but holy does it put a whooping on your hand. I also shot the airweight 642 also a nice gun and available in .357 which would be just painful to shoot. That would be one of those one and done kind of things. I have shot the non air weight version in .357 and wow was it uncomfortable.

Edited February 1, 2018 by chas0218

[Marion]

Get a hi-point in .45!
Just kidding, but I have never been a Ruger fan as they are difficult to take down without special tools. Granted you're looking at a revolver but still not my first choice. The bodyguard .38 revolver is probably one of the smallest framed revolvers I have shot it is able to shoot +P ammo but holy does it put a whooping on your hand. I also shot the airweight 642 also a nice gun and available in .357 which would be just painful to shoot. That would be one of those one and done kind of things. I have shot the non air weight version in .357 and wow was it uncomfortable.

Like this beast

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!

[chas0218]

2 hours ago, The Jerkman said:

Like this beast

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!
 

Be careful posting such a sweet looking gun, I bet @Biz-R-OWorld called dibs on it already. You know how those city guys like their bling.

[turkeyfeathers]

2 hours ago, The Jerkman said:

Like this beast

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!
 

That gun comes free with a purchase of these. 

[Marion]

That gun comes free with a purchase of these. 

Son of a bitch! I got ripped off when I bought mine!

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!

[rob-c]

5 hours ago, chas0218 said:

Get a hi-point in .45!

Just kidding, but I have never been a Ruger fan as they are difficult to take down without special tools. Granted you're looking at a revolver but still not my first choice. The bodyguard .38 revolver is probably one of the smallest framed revolvers I have shot it is able to shoot +P ammo but holy does it put a whooping on your hand. I also shot the airweight 642 also a nice gun and available in .357 which would be just painful to shoot. That would be one of those one and done kind of things. I have shot the non air weight version in .357 and wow was it uncomfortable.

I have had my wife’s gp-100 and my super redhawk and Blackhawk completely torn down to do springs, hammer and trigger shims with no special tools needed.