What ammo does Ruger LCR use?

What kind of bullets does a 38 Ruger take?

The . 38 Special comes in a wide variety of bullet types from (FMJ) full metal jacket to (SWC) semi-wadcutter. As with most other common calibers, the FMJ and MC bullets are used for range training and qualifications.

Can a Ruger LCR 38 shoot 357?

The LCR-357 can now digest the whole range of . 38 Special and . 357 Magnum ammunition. Unlike manufacturers of some other ultra-lightweight revolvers, Ruger does not warn against the use of lightweight .

What does LCR stand for in Ruger LCR?

To help narrow the field, I’d like to bring your attention to the Ruger LCR, an extremely capable and popular snubby revolver design with a number of features that make it an excellent choice for a BUG. While the LCR (which stands for “Lightweight, Compact Revolver”) is offered in a variety of calibers (.

What does plus P mean on 38 special?

38 Super Auto ammunition has the “+P” designation.) To prevent firearm damage and possible injury, +P ammunition must be fired only in those firearms certified for it.

What’s the difference between 38 and 38 special ammo?

There’s no difference between a . 38 and a 38 special. The former refers to a caliber with a . 357 inch bullet diameter, while the latter is a cartridge variant under the .

How good is Ruger LCR?

They’re incredibly durable. The LCR is good for thousands of rounds at the least. It’s built to be used, and used often. If you don’t shoot regularly, you’ll be able to use this one for a decade, maybe more.

Is plus P ammo bad for your gun?

Not all handguns can withstand the higher internal pressures of +P ammunition, and shooting +P rounds from a gun not made to handle the pressure can case damage to the firearm which could result in significant injury. The other disadvantage is increased recoil with +P.

Is the Ruger LCR better than Ruger 38 Special?

Those same .38+P loads in the LCR are a different story. The hotter .38 Special +P loads in the polymer-framed Ruger start to feel a lot more like a .357 Magnum in a steel gun, to me–not quite as bad, but definitely closer to a .357 experience than a .38 experience.

What does a Ruger 38 Special +P feel like?

The hotter .38 Special +P loads in the polymer-framed Ruger start to feel a lot more like a .357 Magnum in a steel gun, to me–not quite as bad, but definitely closer to a .357 experience than a .38 experience. The most objectionable part of the recoil for me was the trigger slap that I experienced.

What calibers does the Ruger LCR come in?

In the decade since its introduction, the Ruger LCR has branched out into several calibers and subtypes. From the original .38 Special +P model the LCR is now available in .22 WMR, .22LR, 9 Millimeter, .327 Federal Magnum, and .357 Magnum.

What is the recoil on a 38 LCR round?

I shot the latter two cartridges in the .38 LCR and thought the recoil was easy to control, but they hit about 2.5″ to 3″ low at 10 yards. Based on previous work with these two rounds in the lab, I know they’ll go about 8.75″ (90 grain) to 9.75″ (110 grain) in bare, 10\% calibrated gelatin, and open up to around 0.50″ wide.