What do you think about Ruger LC9 vs the LCP or even the LCR? I have looked at the LCR and like it but was really thinking I should go with a semi-auto. Your post is making be think going with the LCR is okay. This would be for CC and home defense. I travel long distances alone and am on remote jobsite often and would like protection. Also want amo that is reasonably priced for practice. Any thoughts?
MissH,
I appreciate that you trusted me enough to ask me, however I am not familiar with any of the Ruger pistols. I did look up some reviews. I think the links below may help you decide. The first link has 43 reviews of the LC9, and the second link is regarding the LCR.
Like I said in my orginial post, I was looking for a pistol that my wife would not be intimidated by and would not have a problem loading or firing. We are also concerned about recoil. The gun dealer friend I spoke with highly recommended the Taurus .38 special. He said it was light weight, easy to fit in your hand, easy to load, no safety, just point and fire. He said it did have recoil (as all firearms do), but that with a little practice, it shouldn’t be a problem. I’m sure the Rugers are good weapons and are just as high quality. We went down to a local gun store and talked with a salesman, he let my wife hold several different ones. But, we went with the one my friend recommended and my wife felt comfortable with it as well.
We are not planning on using it for CC although I think it would fit in a purse fairly easily. The LC9 looks smaller than the Taurus 38 we bought so the LC9 might work better for you as a CC. Hope this helps.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?r=view&i=GM443699#reviewsInfo
http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_LCR_revolver.htm
I also included a link to the Taurus .38 special:
http://www.basspro.com/Taurus-85-38-SpecialP-Small-Frame-Revolver/product/10218522/