ruger 38 or smith and wesson 38

[Uplandquail]

I have a question. i've been wanting a 38 and have looked at the ruger lcr and the S&W 642 haven't shot many revolvers. what are some oppinions?

 

[Joe]

I've never shot the 642 but I do own an LCR and I'm totally happy with it. I find it pretty accurate, very light, and overall I just really enjoy the gun.

 

[glock girl]

I've owned/shot a 442 and a 642. Trigger on one leaves a bit to be desired, the other was GREAT - it had gone through S&W's pro shop. Never shot an LCR. That being said, the airweights are prettier than the LCR's.

 

[Uplandquail]

t t t

 

[Uplandquail]

bump it to the top

 

[rw1341]

I like the Smiths here. Have a 442 as well as 649.

 

[OKCShooter]

Smith.

 

[Dbltap]

I own three different rugers (none lcr) and think they generally put out fine stout weapons. Also have a 642 that I love. Sure trigger is a little heavy compared to a single action or striker pistol, but it's also really smooth. I'd go with it again over the lcr without a doubt, smith has a much longer proven reliable background with the j frames.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

I'd go J-frame. You can order your 642 in a wide variety of finishes including the all-black PowerPort Pro Series model and the Mag-Na_Ported Barrel model. You can even order it with pink Hogue grips for your lady.

The LCR only comes in one basic version and a CT version.

Plus, J-frames have been around since dirt. Their record for durability is legendary. Ruger makes fine weapons, but the LCR needs to be around longer for me to trust it like I would a J-frame.

 

[AKguy1985]

i'd rather have the 642