I started shooting the LCR9mm when it first came out. I have to say that I truly love this gun. I classify it not only as a nice self defense weapon, but as a "Fun" gun at the range. I have put quite a bit of ammo through the gun in the past two years and of course my proficiency at shooting a small 2 inch snubby has improved tremendously. But it did take a lot of practice for sure.
I like the 9mm. It has just enough recoil to make the gun pleasant to shoot, but any more would be crossing the line. The gun is extremely reliable. Yes, you will get crimp jump on some cheap range ammo, but they are very easily and quickly sorted out and good ammo that will not produce this effect is abundant. I love Fiocchi and American Eagle and PPU. I shoot Hornady Critical Duty 135 gr. for carry or Fiocchi Extrema.
I love the moon clips. Fast, easy to load. I load up about 40 clips before a range session the night before, and makes for easy loading. And they are low in cost. I buy mine from Seebeeze.
Yes I love this gun. I carry in a Mitch Rosen belt holster which brings the gun very tight toward the body. I went through a number of grips but found the "Hogue Bantam/Boot grip" to be far superior than all the others. This was a surprise to me, since it is also the smallest.
I have to agree with most every thing "Bruce from Pocket Guns and Gear" had to say about the 9mm revolver. The ballistics of the 9mm are excellent. More powerful than the 38 special and none of the high recoil of the 38 plus P or especially the 357. Which I would not attempt to shoot and I am NOT recoil sensitve
Genitron list the recoil of a 38, the Plus P and the 9mm to approx 7 lbs vs the 357 at a whopping 19. Plus more flash and noise. JMO.
I have a number of 9mm and alway's plenty of ammo.
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Another way to carry camping, hiking etc. Holds three moon clips with a total of 15 rounds. Can also use Plastic Squeeze bottle.
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There is a great article to read on this revolver.
http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2014/11/ruger-lcr-9mm-review-pocket-9mm-for.html