Customer Reviews for Ruger LCR 9mm Revolver

Very cool pistol! I prefer the 9mm both because it's my preferred caliber and because the moon clips are so handy with loading and unloading. Really a great system. Very comfortable for AIWB, as the natural curve of the handgun seems to fit that area better than semi-autos that are more squared off. I also think there is something to be said for DAO for appendix carry. The longer trigger pull makes me a little more comfortable than having a semi-auto in that particular area of my body, but that's just my preference. I didn't care for the Hogue grip because the pinky finger doesn't fit on there, so I switched it out which is very easy with just one screw to deal with. There is some extra recoil with the 9mm in this size handgun, so that should be noted but it isn't extreme and I feel the LCR would do the job of protecting me if needed. I had read about crimp jump and I've experienced it as well. That 5th shot almost always jumps some, but they usually still fire. I've only had one completely fall out of the jacket. Shooting a lot with this handgun is tiring and becomes uncomfortable for me, but as I go I'll probably just send a few rounds through it for practice instead of using it for 30+ minutes each time.

You can't really beat the reliability of a wheel gun and the 9mm performs rather well despite the short barrel. I had originally considered the 357 Magnum variant but this gun really doesn't have the barrel length to take advantage of the capability of the round. Ballistically speaking (due to barrel length constraint) you get pretty much the same performance from this snubby using 9mm as you would the 357 only with much less recoil and flash. My favorite aspect of this gun is it's ability to be fired from a coat pocket if needed without any fear of jams. The fastest draw is no draw at all.

A fantastic small revolver, highly recommended!!!

I don't use it for concealed carry but have played around with my CC holster and find it easy to stash and easy to handle. I love that it's 9mm. I have found 125 gr too hot for repeated use. When the gun gets hot (even from exposure to the sun) it becomes difficult to get the brass out. 115 gr seems to help, I haven't tried lower. At 10 yards it's pretty reliable for grouping ... longer distanced show a broader group which you'd expect. I also haven't tried for better precision with lower charges but I plan on trying that once reload supplies become a bit more available. I have big hands and was concerned that the small gun would be difficult to hold. It isn't as comfortable as a full sized gun but myself and shooting buddies all agree that it's a comfortable gun to hold and performs well for it's size.

I think it’s a little over priced

Hard no...IMPOSSIBLE) to find, highly sought firearm. Popular 9mm caliber in the ever-so-reliable, easily concealable, J-frame! Easy pocket or IWB conceal carry all day long. And at the range - superb accuracy and firepower.

This is a snappy little revolver and have to admit it does start to get my hands tired after 100 rounds. But it shoots really accurate and the trigger is really smooth. I really like the moon clips, I bought 20 so I could get a full 100 rounds in at the range without having to fuss with reloading. I have to say that I can reload as fast as I can pop another magazine onto my glock. I can carry a bag of these loaded moon clips in my pocket with less space than a magazine. Also the gun is super light to carry in a pocket. When inside a ITW holster, it feels like there is no gun there. This is a really great purchase for carry.

I bought this Ruger LCR in 9mm for my wife to carry as her personal defense gun. She loves this gun. I had purchased her the Ruger LC9S (semi-auto) in 9mm, however, she did not like pulling the slide back, so I purchased this Ruger wheel gun and she is now a happy camper. Therefore, so am I..."Happy Wife, Happy Life". All is good in our world.

I have not had a chance to fire my new Ruger LCR 9mm yet. My comments concern my customer experience with Bud's. I have made three firearm buys from Bud's in the past. Each purchase was shipped promptly and arrived at my FFL without difficulty. Bud's customer service is outstanding. FYI for anyone in the Nashville, TN area. I use Bellshire Hardware as my FFL. They charge $20 per firearm for the paperwork. When the shipment arrives at their door you get a friendly call that day & can come by during business hours to pickup without any hassle. This will not be my last purchase with Bud's or use of Bellshire Hardware.

I purchased this a year ago, specifically for concealed carry. Now, I can attest without hesitation that I could not be more satisfied. For me, this is perfect for CC. I carry inside waist band, with a soft nylon holster, so the lack of slide or hammer make this incredibly comfortable to carry. Plus, I'm willing to sacrifice the 2 or 3 rounds of capacity in a comparably sized semi-auto for the comfort in knowing that if I pull the trigger it will fire -- no safety/lock or miss-feeds to worry about. To top it off, it's a 9MM revolver!

After four trips to the range I have finally become comfortable with this gun and its accuracy. I added a HI VIZ site and the larger Houge grips which made a big improvement. I was new to shooting a small Double action only revolver . It took some practice time, watching lots of youtube videos and dry firing to become proficient. I am also becoming a fan of moon clips and recommend ordering a few extra clips. The X version was not available when I ordered, I would have probably ordered the hammer version for better accuracy at the range. I only used 115 gram ammo and only had 1 issue when a fired bullet was left in the cylinder. Expert at the range said he suspects it was bad AMMO. I am am pleased with my purchase and BUD's service.

An excellent gun. Beautiful craftsmanship, fit, and finish; as usual for Ruger. I carry a S&W Sigma 9mm, a Glock 21 45acp, a Para Slim Hawg 1911 45 acp, and occasionally a Bersa Thunder 380 (not all at once :) ). Lately however, I notice that my "go to" when leaving the house is the LCR. It fits my hand perfectly, aims well instinctively, and has a smooth consistent trigger pull. It's light and you feel it when shooting but entirely acceptable. I usually throw a couple of loaded moon clips in my pocket for a 15 round go. The clips work much better than I imagined and it's a fast reload. As for carry, it snugs in real tight so I don't worry much about clothing. The grips are just sticky enough for a positive grasp and pull. In a pinch it slips into a pocket fine. I just got an ankle holster, left leg with gun on inside of leg for right hand draw. Thought the grip would pattern but it's an easy carry there without showing. Once I mastered the hold while pulling the trigger I find that it shoots right where I aim, sights appear perfect from the factory. Overall, one of my favorite guns.

Great gun , I really like the 9mm in a revolver! Just aim and fire no safety's! Very happy with this purchase!

This is really a good revolver. 300 flawless round on its first day out...everything was great. I shot 100 rounds of my reloads without issues. i did have to push my reloads in the cylinder real good because I couldn't close it. In the future I will have to tighten up my tolerances on the cases. I have both the 38 and the 357 and I can say Ruger has changed something the trigger on the LCR or at least mine. My LCR 9 trigger is actually lighter than the other my other two LCR's. As usual for the LCR's the 9mm shoots a little high and need a six o'clock hold. I'm glad I bought the 9...its my new carry.

Love my LCR 9mm - actually sold my wife's LCR 38 for this so it would be less reloading since I have a lot of 9mm firearms. The LCR platform is the lightest best triggered wheel gun I have fired! The bearing trigger is smooth for the length of the pull and breaks cleanly. Of course it's a long pull DAO. Great gun - highly recommend any in the LCR series.

This is a Five Star revolver. The 9mm has been a fantastic choice for the LCR. Yes, there are some cheap ammo out there that will jump crimp do the the small size of the revolver, However, there are quite a number of manufacturers that produce ammo to shoot flawlessly, It is just a simple task of finding out what it loves to eat. I also shoot a lot of reloads with no problem. Shooting the gun is nothing but fun, recoil is no where near the 357, robust but tame at the same time. I can shoot hundreds of rounds at one shooting session with no worry about a sore hand. I did remove the Hogue grip and put on a Diamond Pro Grip which really improved control even further. I have to say Ruger really did this one right on!

Good for its purpose, I carry it whenever I pocket carry. You definitely need the Hogue Tamer boot grip , it helps mitigate the recoil! That's probably my only complaint about the gun. But given that it's a high pressure round exiting a lightweight short barreled gun, I can't complain too much. Ruger recommends 115 gr. loads, it'll handle heavier loads, just expect more recoil.

Have not had a chance to do any target practice yet but will let you know how the gun performs. Very satisfied with your service and quickness.

Buds was great. Easy transaction. Great shipping. The gun was great. I really liked it. However, it was bought for my wife and she wasn't as fond of it. The 9 mm was a bit too much pop for her out of this small, lightweight gun. I ended up trading the gun for a second SW Shield. I really liked the gun but didn't see myself ever using it. I would recommend the LCR to anyone wanting a lightweight/carry revolver.

I am delighted with my choice of the Ruger LCR 9MM for a concealed carry weapon. It is lightweight, has a very smooth trigger, and is dead on accurate. If the need arises I think five shots from this accurate, dependable revolver is all I'll need.

Overall, I really like the pistol. It has become my every day carry gun. There are a few issues that the pistol has that I will address: First, due to the 9mm caliber and the light weight of the pistol, it is subject to crimp jumping, where the bullet moves forward in the brass, and could potentially lock up the revolver. It appears some ammo is more susceptible to crimp jumping than others. I have not experienced this first hand, but there are quite a few posts on the web about this. Apparently the 9mm round is more subject to this than 38 special or 357 magnum. Second, there is an issue on some pistols where the ejector star doesn't seat right after being pressed and then released, causing the cylinder to not be able to close properly without adjusting it. My pistol had this issue, and had to be sent back to Ruger to be fixed. Ruger customer service was excellent though...very fast, and appears to have fixed the issue. I will say that I love shooting the pistol. Recoil is surprisingly light for shooting 9mm out of a revolver, and, of course, the LCR trigger is great...way better than the trigger on my S&W J frame. Were it not for the above issues, I would have easily given the pistol 5 stars. I do like it. Buds was great as usual. Probably purchased a dozen guns from Buds and always satisfied with them.

This 9mm finished off my Ruger LCR collection. Great conceal weapon, loaded up with Hornady Critical Defense and it is light enough to carry in sweats or shorts. Another painless transaction through Buds. Very fast shipping!!

Nice revolver. Recoil is very manageable, even with +P ammunition. I like that the gun can be loaded without moon clips if necessary. It's same size/weight as the .357 model, but easier to shoot more rounds. I like it.