to keep my Kimber Micro Raptor 9mm company.
I just reviewed a few threads about the LCR 9mm. Quite frankly, the opinions are all over the map. Some sound reasonable, some do not. I'm going to rely on my over 60 years of shooting to form my own opinion.
Two possible problems as I see it. Bullets moving forward and jamming the gun. Original sights might be shooting low.
The first problem is not the fault of the gun. I will be using standard non +P, 124 gr loads, Gold Dot, Hydra-Shocks, and Fiocchi JHP for starters. Cheap steel case ammo is out. I will be measuring the fifth overall cartridge length after firing four. No movement in decent defense loads is the goal.
Front sight will be changed if needed with the best load.
No need to tell me I've made a mistake! I've had three J frame Smiths, all 'hammerless' and this LCR has the smoothest double action pull of any of them. The grip is ok. The weight is ok. The word 'snappiness' is not in my vocabulary as I have no problem with recoil . I also see no need for +P loads in 9mm, either in the Kimber or the LCR. I have a Security Six for magnum loads and a Sig 320 .40 for in between.
After a good trial, I might post my finding here. However, remember it would be my opinion and you know just like something else, every body has one.
At my age, I trust my own opinion, right or wrong .LOL.
I just reviewed a few threads about the LCR 9mm. Quite frankly, the opinions are all over the map. Some sound reasonable, some do not. I'm going to rely on my over 60 years of shooting to form my own opinion.
Two possible problems as I see it. Bullets moving forward and jamming the gun. Original sights might be shooting low.
The first problem is not the fault of the gun. I will be using standard non +P, 124 gr loads, Gold Dot, Hydra-Shocks, and Fiocchi JHP for starters. Cheap steel case ammo is out. I will be measuring the fifth overall cartridge length after firing four. No movement in decent defense loads is the goal.
Front sight will be changed if needed with the best load.
No need to tell me I've made a mistake! I've had three J frame Smiths, all 'hammerless' and this LCR has the smoothest double action pull of any of them. The grip is ok. The weight is ok. The word 'snappiness' is not in my vocabulary as I have no problem with recoil . I also see no need for +P loads in 9mm, either in the Kimber or the LCR. I have a Security Six for magnum loads and a Sig 320 .40 for in between.
After a good trial, I might post my finding here. However, remember it would be my opinion and you know just like something else, every body has one.
At my age, I trust my own opinion, right or wrong .LOL.
