I have an older Colt 38 special revolver in my bedside table. It belonged to my husband. I have to cock the hammer to fire it because the trigger pull is so hard for me to pull.
I wanted a gun downstairs and went searching for one I could fire easily. The salesman recommended the Ruger LCR 38 special+P double-action revolver. I was concerned about the strength required to fire it. The one he showed me had a lock on it as required. He went to the safe somewhere and got one with no lock, came back and handed it to me under the counter so no one would see that as he wasn't supposed to do that. With the gun still down there, I pulled that double action trigger with no problem, it was easy.
You said, “harder trigger pull” and that doesn't apply to this Ruger. I can feel it going through the first stage but it smoothly goes on to the firing stage. Maybe this is different than other double actions? I read this gun is chosen by many in law enforcement as a backup weapon because it is light and easy to hide and has no outward hammer to get caught on something.
Thought I would pass this info. to you about this weapon.
Have you fired this, yet?
I thought it was a pretty neat little gun. The local gun range had one I rented and fired at the range.
In the words of the guy behind the counter, it's got a 'snappy' recoil.
He was right. I only fired it with .38 Special and the recoil was pretty sharp. I wouldn't recommend these for the fairer sex, especially with +P rounds.
The LCRs are good revolvers. By harder trigger pull I mean something like 10-12 lbs for a double action versus 3 lbs for a semi auto pistol. shoot one and then the other you WILL notice the difference.
My Ruger Sp101 has a nice, even pull, but it is more than a semi. I discovered how much more when I went to the gun range two days in a row. Boy, that second day was a chore for my (now) sore finger.