Ruger LCR vs. S&W 940: Two Great 9mm Revolvers

[Annihilator]

Nice article on 2 9mm revolvers, never shot either, but I like the S&W…..

Ruger LCR vs. S&W 940: Two Great 9mm Revolvers

The Smith & Wesson 940 and the Ruger LCR are two excellent 9mm revolvers. But which would you pick and why?

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[mikep]

i like the look and the sights of the s&w. however, the last 2 paragraphs puts me in the lcr camp (if were to get one). you can fire loose 9mm without the moon clip in the lcr because they sit proud of the cylinder. in the s&w loose cartridges sit below the cylinder and will sometimes fail to fire.

 

[mikep]

i wonder how much the <2" barrel affects the ballistics of 9mm defense ammo.

 

[Annihilator]

i wonder how much the <2" barrel affects the ballistics of 9mm defense ammo.

 

[mikep]

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i knew this would happen as soon as i typed "<2" barrel".

 

[Winchester67]

The nine works well in short barrels. Better than the .38 Special. But frankly the flimsy clips are are a hard pass for me. Based on my 1917 Smith and Wesson experience.

 

[bc22wm]

not in the market for a 9mm snub, but.... "One peculiar benefit that allows the LCR to edge out the Smith & Wesson, at least in my mind, is the ability to shoot the revolver without moon clips." That would do it for me.

 

[BarryinIN]

I have a 9mm LCR. Works good.