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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: brosometal on October 13, 2009, 09:43:25 PM
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I figured I would put this up for a vote to see what the great washed/unwashed DRTV forum folks thought would be good for my next purchase. Both will end up in the stable eventually, but I just wanted to see what people thought and why.
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I like wheelguns so I'm going with the LCR.
And lasers are a good thing.
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Glock 26
Exit Question: Come on, who didnt see that coming?
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Glock 26
Exit Question: Come on, who didnt see that coming?
It wasn't an "if" it was a "when"...
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Given the choices, FNH 9.
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LCR with CT grip.
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On the one issue Eric and I consistenly agree on, go with the G26. There is zero excuse to look elswhere unless you want something super small like a kel-tec .32. The G26 shoots with or better than my G19 at sane SD ranges. I call this 15 yards and under, with no malfunctions, is moderately priced and isn't picky about ammo or maintainence. If you want a wheel gun, the LCR looks nice, but its new. My instinct (being conservative on guns if nothing else) would be to get a Smith J frame. You know it will work. Hell, your grandad knew it will work. Laser? I am debating that issue myself trying to decide between one and a tritium big dot front sight.
just my .02
FQ13
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G30 45acp ;D
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To actually answer your question:
Go with the FNH 9. It is just a great shooter. If it's for HD or CCW get the CT otherwise no.
When you do get the LCR I'd say the same thing about the CT at that time.
I think the laser is a waste of money on anything that you are not using for self defense.
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I would get the FNH because it has more firepower.
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I went to the gun store fully intending to purchase the FNH-9. I checked both of the guns out and ended up getting the LCR with the whole Crimson Trace setup. So I now have my first wheel gun. Weird huh? Wanna see something else that is weird? Check the photo from the insert included in the box with the LCR. When I got to the range to shoot a few through the new addition I noticed not one, but two shiny silver stickers with warnings for the laser. I thought is was a bit weird but I was more interested in shooting a few rounds to get the feel of the revolver. When I got home I read what you now see in the photo. I'm at a loss for words to understand. Let me get this straight, a lawyer somewhere feels its important to warn someone at the point of a gun that the laser may be dangerous. Not only that, but does the person being held at gun point get to call a "time-out" to pull out some reading glasses or possibly a magnifying glass to read the shiny warning sticker before returning to gun point to be shot? Well, needless to say, my shiny stickers are now on the inside of my LCR box. Please keep in mind that lasers on weapons can be dangerous. Thank you Crimson Trace lawyers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whanford/4015716718/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whanford/4015716718/)
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Now we know why Ruger pistols get recalled . ::)
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These are for the "hold my beer and watch this" crowd. Now, when they start putting warnings on boxes of JHPs, I'll be worried. ;D
FQ13
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These are for the "hold my beer and watch this" crowd. Now, when they start putting warnings on boxes of JHPs, I'll be worried. ;D
FQ13
OSHA will soon require the muzzle to have a safety warning about the bright flash.
"Welding glasses required in this area"
;D
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Good one Tom. ::)
As for the others who went away from the Ruger LCR and the FNH-9 and spoke about Glocks, thanks. I know everyone gets sick of my preaching of Glocks but I assure you that I would have suggested the Glock 26, 30 over most others for caliber size and accuracy for something worth concealed carry or home defense. ;)
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Hope the LCR works out, it's still kinda ugly. ::)
I have an FN9 and it is a "no problemo" pistol. (and is not as ugly) ;)
Let us know how it runs, Congrats!.
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Front towards enemy
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OSHA will soon require the muzzle to have a safety warning about the bright flash.
"Welding glasses required in this area"
;D
here's one for ya
http://www.cslacker.com/images/funny/inventions_contraptions/vehicles/iraqi_photos/ (http://www.cslacker.com/images/funny/inventions_contraptions/vehicles/iraqi_photos/)
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I still need to get used to the trigger pull. It is a different beast. This is my first revolver, and in DA so my first 50 at the range were scattered a bit. I'm gonna go tomorrow to Wally World to pick up a 100 count and get it worked out. The laser is also a first. It is ranged for 50 ft. outta the box. I started at 7 yards so if I put the laser at point of aim, I hit the clip on the target holder (Before everyone gets all crazy, "clip" was used properly in this instance.) So that also got some getting used to. After tomorrow's trip, I will get the before and after targets up for folks to see along with some gun porn.
A couple of things I like about the LCR is the compact package. It rides comfortably in a front pocket with little effort. I also picked up some Bianchi speed strips in lieu of a speed loader. This defiantly gives a lower profile than a speed loader would. This, I like. The stripping from the speed strips will take a bit of work. The first try looked like a primate copulating with a pigskin. I also like the 1270 fps 38 special (+P). Up close and personal something like that could put a hitch in your get-a-long.
All in all, I am happy with the purchase. As stated previously, I will add a FNH 9 at some point, but this will be a nice carry piece for those Florida days when I'm sporting shorts and a T-shirt (8 months or so a year). I think my XD-40 SC has a girlfriend.
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Broso, is it DA only ? if you can cock it it is similar to the set trigger on a rifle. Perfect for targets. NOT RECOMMENDED For SD or HD, accidents are FAR to likely.
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Broso, is it DA only ? if you can cock it it is similar to the set trigger on a rifle. Perfect for targets. NOT RECOMMENDED For SD or HD, accidents are FAR to likely.
Shrouded hammer/striker type deal. Actually, it was one of the reasons I ended up getting the revolver. The young lady I'm currently involved/not involved with (a real long story... think New York, NY white pages) went shooting. She had never been and was interested. She enjoyed shooting my smooth running Sig Mosquito, but had a few issues with racking the slide on the .40 and friends. The LCR seemed to be the easiest answer to these type issues: for lack of a better term, point and click.
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DA only is best there.
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I'm surprised I didn't get Haz going with the smooth Sig Mosquito comment...
Hey, Mine shoots fine. ;D
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Good purchase. I do love a ruger wheel gun (almost as much as a Glock). ;D My question is whether the laser is adjustable? If so, I'd sure sight it in for 15 feet, not 15 yards, its what the gun was designed for.
FQ13
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Good purchase. I do love a ruger wheel gun (almost as much as a Glock). ;D My question is whether the laser is adjustable? If so, I'd sure sight it in for 15 feet, not 15 yards, its what the gun was designed for.
FQ13
Yes FQ, CT lasers are just like sights in that they are adjustable and need to be zeroed.
As for the RELIABLE Mosquito, all I can say is keep bragging Smart Donkey. You will wind up either quietly trading it or coming here and eating crow eventually. ;D
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Yes FQ, CT lasers are just like sights in that they are adjustable and need to be zeroed.
As for the RELIABLE Mosquito, all I can say is keep bragging Smart Donkey. You will wind up either quietly trading it or coming here and eating crow eventually. ;D
I need to find the targets I shot the other day. It even groups nice. ;D
CCI mini mags and no troubles.