Until recently, I owned a S&W642 (for about 13 months), and traded it off because although it was a breeze to carry in pocket, the thing was just too painful/difficult to shoot.
I really want to replace it with a lighter (under 20 oz loaded weight) revolver that I can both easily carry in a pocket, and also shoot 50-100 rounds every couple of weeks without too much pain.
I don't expect it to be a range or target piece, but I do want to practice with it enough to have some kind of proficiency for any possible self-defense situation. This is the gun that I'll want to carry with me "everywhere"...the one that I won't leave home without, especially when carrying my SR9 just wouldn't be practical.
I was thinking about an LCR, either in .38 or .357, and wanted to hear from any of you that have experience with the LCR's, and maybe a 642 also. I probably wouldn't carry a .357 with more than .38+P's in the cylinder, and would only consider the .357 for any possible extra durability of the frame.
It's really important for me to be able to easily pocket-carry or IWB/OWB the revolver, and the lighter weight would make carrying easier for me when my lower back goes out of whack (happens pretty often since surgery), and when I couldn't carry anything heavier.
I know it depends on what kind of casual wear (jeans/shorts) I have on, but is it easy to draw the LCR from a pocket with the Hogue "Tamer" grips? That's one reason I kept the 642 as long as I did...it was a great pocket carry.
One last question. Have any of you fired a LCR with the CTC laser grips? Do they eliminate any or all of the lower recoil advantages of the LCR with the Hogue "Tamer" grips?
Thanks for any help here.
I really want to replace it with a lighter (under 20 oz loaded weight) revolver that I can both easily carry in a pocket, and also shoot 50-100 rounds every couple of weeks without too much pain.
I don't expect it to be a range or target piece, but I do want to practice with it enough to have some kind of proficiency for any possible self-defense situation. This is the gun that I'll want to carry with me "everywhere"...the one that I won't leave home without, especially when carrying my SR9 just wouldn't be practical.
I was thinking about an LCR, either in .38 or .357, and wanted to hear from any of you that have experience with the LCR's, and maybe a 642 also. I probably wouldn't carry a .357 with more than .38+P's in the cylinder, and would only consider the .357 for any possible extra durability of the frame.
It's really important for me to be able to easily pocket-carry or IWB/OWB the revolver, and the lighter weight would make carrying easier for me when my lower back goes out of whack (happens pretty often since surgery), and when I couldn't carry anything heavier.
I know it depends on what kind of casual wear (jeans/shorts) I have on, but is it easy to draw the LCR from a pocket with the Hogue "Tamer" grips? That's one reason I kept the 642 as long as I did...it was a great pocket carry.
One last question. Have any of you fired a LCR with the CTC laser grips? Do they eliminate any or all of the lower recoil advantages of the LCR with the Hogue "Tamer" grips?
Thanks for any help here.