Ruger has awesome quality and has a lot of choices for concealed carry. If you have made the choice, or if you have experience with any of the those in the list, please sound off.

I've shot the LC9 and absolutely hated it. My wife has a Speed Six w/ 2 3/4" bbl and if I were to carry a revolver I would very seriously consider it. It is definitely heavy, but it will really soak up .357 recoil.

I have guys that carry the LC9 and like it. I have never shot it.

LC9 - pass

 

LCR in .38 is great. .357 may be too much to handle for a snubbie.

I don't own any Rugers, not sure if I ever will (nothing against Ruger), but I'd probably get a full size SR9 to carry...but that isn't an option oddly enough.

I have to chime in on this.

 

I think that the Ruger LCR is a horrible range gun. It's punishing on the hands, and you can't hit a darn thing with it past 3 yards.

 

That being said, I think the Ruger LCR is an excellent carry gun. Lightweight. Simple interface - point and shoot. Nothing to snag on your clothes or a safety to switch off.

 

The gun is also a trade-off - as is any revolver, really. Is the simplicity of action worth the reduced capacity? In most circumstances when you are out and about, yes. I believe that the .357 LCR is a little bigger. I don't see how you are going to get any more effectiveness out of a .357 with a 2" barrel than you would with a .38, but for some people, it's probably comforting to know that you *could* shoot .357 out if it if you had to.

I don't own any Rugers, not sure if I ever will (nothing against Ruger), but I'd probably get a full size SR9 to carry...but that isn't an option oddly enough.

 

I added it just for you. However, I think that the SR9C makes a little more sense for carry. It has a shorter barrel and can still have your pinky resting safely. The SR9 seems a little too big, but if it could be concealed would be quite nice.

LCR .357 packed with .38 +P Gold Dots is in my front pocket every time I leave the state, which is every morning for work. Painted the front with Hi-Viz Testers model paint so I can find it faster. Its easily my favorite revolver.

sp101, 357. don't leave home without it!