Ruger LCR vs S&W 43C
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- Опубликовано: 15 апр 2020
- Comparing two little .22 caliber revolvers, the Ruger LCR and the S&W Model 43C.
Earlier videos on both revolvers. There's also a Chapter 2 video on the LCR.
Video on S&W 43C: • Smith & Wesson Model 4...
Video on Ruger LCR: • Ruger LCR 22 LR
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Earlier videos on both revolvers. There's also a Chapter 2 video on the LCR.
Video on S&W 43C: ruclips.net/video/uKT9ztw5NxQ/видео.html
Video on Ruger LCR: ruclips.net/video/j5J14juvOUk/видео.html
Nothing like a compact revolver to keep me comfy in quarantine.
It would be great if you made a short video about you fanning a single action army with appropriate clothing!
What? No lock on the Smith?
Now I have to put another gun on my "To Buy" list !
What kydex holster were you using for the j frame?
Love the channel
There's a lot going for it:
1. A revolver is more reliable for .22LR
2. Controllable for a v. small pistol
3. Zero chance of limp-wrist malfunction.
4. Controllable shooting one-handed (a possibility in a self-defense situation).
5. Super cheap ammo for practice.
6. Simplicity of a revolver.
I got one for my sister. She has a nerve condition almost like arthritus, but it really hampers her ability to shoot. Forget a semi-auto. Even the 380 EZ that Smith came out with she cannot rack the slide. This was her only choice. I got her the Ruger LCR in 22 magnum. She got her CCP and it lives with her. So consider this if you are physically challenged in any way. Trust me, it's better to confront an intruder with any gun rather than a sharpened spatula.
You are a good brother 👍💪
00UncommonSense00 hey, you don’t know how sharp my spatula is
22 mag is not too shabby.
@@precisionrodentcontrol_PRC That was the only issue. The LCR has a huge, hard trigger pull. When she first tried it I was worried she couldn't do it. After some different gripping techniques she was able to crack off a box of 50. But that was it. But in a real life scenario, her adrenaline will give her the extra strength to rapid fire probably faster than a real autoloader! lol
J. Leage I managed to cut a tendon in my trigger finger years ago& can't pull many DA triggers but I've had no trouble with the .22mag or .38spl LCR triggers at all. They've had no trigger work done. I'm surprised anyone would find them difficult at all. I consider them the best, at least certainly for me.
My wife's .22 LCR is with her at all times, she practices with it a lot...it's a much better self defense weapon than any high capacity semi auto with really cool designer bullets gathering dust in a drawer at home.
Capacity ? Last weekend a midnight chicago street party emptied out in 30 seconds when someone fired a round. A round. No one stood there and wondered the caliber or drew his gun ready for a gun fight.
Exactly. I tell people concerned of larger calibers (mainly newer shooters either due to recoil or cost) and asking about a 22lr… the 22lr lacks the stopping power but a well placed shot cans get the job done. That and when bullets start flying and it’s no longer a soft target… the attacker isn’t thinking about what caliber is coming their way.
Hickok45, you made me laugh when you said "there's nothing prettier than a loaded revolver." I was thinking that very thing just as you said it. But then, I'm old school like you.
Not sure prettier is the word I'd use
I've watched Hickok45 for a decade, and just to watch how smooth and easy he is. Plus, a great sense of humor. He's a born teacher. His style and knowledge make the presentations so enjoyable. Kind of guy everyone would want for a dad, or best friend.
In 2000 years archeologists will think there was a massive battle that took place here.
Only to discover it was a 1 sided battle
... or a religious ceremony, worshipping metal pigs and such! :-)
😂🤡
How come everyone isn't as amazed as I am over the fact that he hit the gong from, what, 80-100 yards away, with a 22lr snubbie?
this man could most likely hit that gong with a spring loaded BB gun lmao
Or a “sharp stick”.
Right?
Because he’s been impressing us with hit bong hits for over a decade. It’d be a surprise the day he can’t hit it.
Its actually not that hard. That gong is 2 feet in diameter.
When I was 18 I was shot in my upper arm by a .22lr. If I had been an aggressor rather than a victim I would have gone away very quickly. The bullet shattered my humerus in 2 places at a distance of about 8 yards. My surgeon explained to me about the damaged it could have caused at other contact points....collapsed lung etc. I am now 71 and my arm still aches like hell in the cold. Bring on the sharp sticks.
james harris: a most compelling argument sir. Glad you survived
22 is not to be underestimated
Probably was from a rifle
@@Tacteyecool sounds like it
I had a NAA mini Revolver in .22 LR, and it was very impressive for it's tiny size and big dog bark, with the birds head grips, I fully intend to get another one.
And yes, I shot it well at 20 feet, 1 inch groups.
Thanks for the comparison. I've been considering a 22LR revolver to use while riding my bicycle. You've helped me make my decision and go with the S&W 43C due to its lesser weight. Keep up the good work.
How are you liking it ?
Thank you for the 30 days of videos. With all of the ranges closed around me it is a nice break to watch a fresh video.
Actually found out about the S&W 43C on another venue about a week ago and I was so impressed, I bought one. Federal Punch 22LR shot accuracy in the 43C was impressive and ballistic gel results were also impressive. My wife is recoil sensitive and the light weight was another plus. As Jeff Cooper once said "A pistol beats NO pistol" and it also beats just "harsh words" if that's all you have. CCI also has 22LR hollow point Varmit load which might make a good carry load. Been watching you Hickok for years.
“There’s nothing prettier than a revolver loaded”. That made my day.
Many years ago, a friend of mine was shot at close range with a .22LR in the abdomen. He lived to say that it knocked him down as if he had been hit by a truck. The impact knocked him down instantly and there was nothing he could do but lay there in pain, waiting for help. This guy was about 5'10" and 180 lbs and fit. So I am here to tell you that a little squeaky .22 can and will take down a fully grown man and immobilize him. Anyway, when Wayne was released from the hospital, he had a plastic bag attached to his side and we could all tell when he had to go to the bathroom... phew!
¡Ewwwwwwww!
Your videos really make me feel like I'm at the range with you guys. I don't own any firearms at the moment, but your channel still brings me great joy !
Thanks for the review. Longtime Subscriber. My wife used to love watching your channel before she passed away. I am considering getting 1 of these pistols for my elderly mother, she's 66, but has problems with anything heavy, so I am considering either of these, because I believe that the recoil of the .22 will be fine for her, again thank you and your son!!!
I got my 43c from my local outfitter, it was a pretty penny. It shaved and spit lead badly and the trigger stuck to the rear a couple of times. I figured I'd just learn to live with it, thinking it would break-in eventually. I mentioned this to a friend of mine and he suggested I send it back to S&W and have it examined. So I sent it back, it was returned having had the forcing cone cut, a repaired extractor, they repaired the yoke and also repaired the hand. It took about 6 weeks to get it back. This little revolver is unbelievably light, but the overall exspence for me was high. If I were to do it again, I'd go with the Ruger.
Hickock, Thank you for all you do to help the firearm community, keep up the good work.
Man is it good to hear your voice everyday, with that positive attitude of yours. You Are a Great Man for all us quarantined people out here to listen to while waiting for the outcome of this cov19 outbreak crap. Very nice cap guns, they're fun to shoot.
I've carried for many years. Mostly large frame autos when I was younger. But as I've aged, my normal carry most days anymore is 2 S&W 642- 38 revolvers. I figure grabbing a fresh revolver is much faster than reloading. And as a final back up, I usually carry a NAA 22 LR mini revolver. I was raised on a small farm in the 70"s. We butchered hogs and beef to put in the several freezers we had. I used 22LR and 22 shorts, fired from rifles mainly to put the animals down. But at times I used various 22 handguns to do the task. I can assure everyone reading this comment, the 22LR and 22shorts had no problem dropping them instantly. The little 22 round is much more deadly than many think.
Love your vids, bud! Watch and rewatch at least one a day for the past three months. Thanks for all your efforts and insights!
I carry an LCR in .38 caliber and have the .22 LCR for cheaper practice ammo. Galco makes a leather pocket holster that works great with it. Love you videos
Snappy guns to start my day. I do plan on getting a .22. Hopefully soon. Morning everyone.
I just got me one, but it's the Ruger LCR in 22 Magnum. A little more power, still rimfire, but I love it. Like the man said, don't enter into any competitions with it. It's strictly a "get out of a bad situation quick" gun. Hard to be accurate past 10 yards...
If you’re not going to carry it, consider a GP100. Holds 10 rounds.
LCR in 22 is perfect for me. latest gel tests passes FBI standards. such a sweet gun. pocket carry approved. Does take lots of practice--which is fun, easy, smooth, and no recoil.
I love Johns sense of humor (“great gun for ‘da fence “).
Best Hickok45 video yet! Thank you so much
My EDC is a .38 LCR, very happy with it. I noticed the first comment you had is the size of the LCR grip. I've found also that the Hogue grip keeps it a little less pocket sized, but I did find an aftermarket Hogue that fits a larger hand, but still doesn't take up much more room than the stock Hogue.
Great video. Another consideration is how loud .22 LR is vs .38 spl. Obviously it's better to be alive and have bad hearing than dead with no hearing, but self defense scenarios often mean you won't have any ear pro. Tinnitus is no joke and for people who already have it and/or sensitive ears, 22 LR might be a good option to consider there, on top of the weight, low recoil, etc. A .22 LR is better than no gun!
So green in Tennesee already.
We still have 5 ft of snow.
I like the different range angles in these videos.
Thanks.
My 90 year old grandpa recently purchased the lcr because he has a hard time pulling slides back now. The LCR has a smoooth trigger for a revolver. He loves it!
Would love a 43C but the price is crazy and they are impossible to find. Ruger LCR it is. There is a thinner, lighter grip now available for the LCR, the Bantam Boot Grip.
Wow ! God bless you for this channel ! Lockdown in the U.K. and this is amazing to watch my friend, really helping me to keep my mind straight in these weird times ! New subscriber 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Been watching your videos for years, first time I’ve seen you shooting revolvers, they fit you very well! Thanks, looking at both these currently
Surely, you jest! :-) Out of 2,500 + videos we've posted, probably a quarter or third of them are revolver videos. I've been addicted to them most of my life.
I had that type of Ruger in 38+. It came with a holster that I could put in my back pocket. I traded it in for the 3 inch barrel 38. Still has a great grip and Ruger makes a carry bag for it. Ruger small revolvers are so light I have carried them where I was not suppossed to having forgotten I had it. Thanks for the good video. I also have to say that the first dead man I saw was killed by his wife with a 22lr directly in the heart. One shot=DRT! Guess where you hit them with a bullet really does matter.
Great comparison. Tried out both at the range, liked them both. Ended up getting the 43C equivalent - in 22 Magnum(Model 351 C 22 WMR - 7 Rounds). I bit more kick than the 43C.....but perfect for self-defense...."better than a stick!". Indeed - or the 2-ounce pepper spray trinket I can legally carry in the Republic of Kali.
hickok45 is my favorite youtuber to watch when i’m bored
👍 Thumbs up for video #15 in the April series. I want each of those revolvers, Hickok! Thank goodness for Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Hickok 45! All-Americans!
Long time fan, been watching all month too, must take some effort to do a video everyday, thank you and John.
Great video, my main conceal carry is the LCR in 38+p and I love it because of the grip. And I also like the trigger. Like all micro snubs range is definitely limited.
Taurus just came out with an all new 942 revolver available in 22 LR & 22 WMR, 8 round cylinder in alloy or all Steele, blued or stainless, 2” or 3” barrels with MSRP in the 350 range that looks very promising, yes I know Taurus is not on the same level of Smith or Ruger, but i own quite a few Ruger revolvers & have over the years that I personally have had very good success with them, they have been making revolvers for many decades & I believe they even were affiliated with Smith & Wesson at one time like back in the 70’s & 80’s, like a corporate connection & I think they were sharing information or some designs etc. Thanks Mr. Hickok for all the great content you provide sir, hey maybe a video comparison of various 22 revolvers.
If hickock45 carries a .38 special than thats enough for me.
I'm picking the LCR over the Smith. I'm running the LCR in 357 mag. the oversized grip is what will give you the advantage when shooting. I prefer a soft holster. My choice is the "sticky". I just shove it down behind my belt buckle. The LCR and "sticky" holster is the best combination I've seen in a long time. I really like your videos.
Very nice handguns. Awesome review and TY for sharing
I really appreciate your reviewing these and previously the .Ruger LCR 22 WMR and providing an unbiased assessment, recognizing these guns ARE the right choice for many people. I have crippled hands and wrists and my LCR .22 WMR has been perfect for me all around. And it is only for close range defense, so I agree a laughing attacker with a .22 LR or WMR hollow point in their chest at close range is not going to continue to laugh.
_The sculpted hand grip of the Ruger LCR looks very comfy!!_ 💚💙
I like these 22 revolvers but just cant get over the price points. Just keep rocking my 642 had it for years. Best 350 i ever spent years ago
8 shots, with the most common ammo ever, a revolver for reliability, pocket size. I dont even like guns and I think I can safely say this gun is a win. It's something I would want in my pocket in unrest. And like I said, I'm not even into guns.
You don’t even like guns??… dude….
@@overlordRX I have fun shooting a shotgun or a .22 but for the most part they make me uncomfortable and I prefer to have as little to do with them as I can. Not a big deal. I have basic knowledge, safety, and understand the thing as it exists.
For someone who doesnt even like guns, you know an awful lot about em...
@@HammersOverStrikers hey man, I know stuff about things I dont have much to do with! You only need like 20 or 30 solid facts to know the bulk of how to handle, be safe, and deal with the mechanics of guns. Safety switch, magazine latch thingey, where the ammo goes, how to cycle it, barrel/receiver/shoulder area, which end is slightly more dangerous...
@@lsb2623 You're the type of people we should have/own a gun. Get one of those. Besides I applaud ya for chiming in. Please assist on portraying your knowledge to others about guns who ignorantly think negative of them. It helps. Thanks.
Your upbeat attitude is helpful, thanks
Amazing video! Thank you so much for your time.
That 43C would make a great back-up for my 642 J Frame!
Been carrying it for 30 years. Now I alternate with my G19 depending on circumstances.
Rule #1 for being in a gunfight: Bring a gun.
not a knife?
@@omfggala3913 You can bring a knife, but only if you also bring stern looks and harsh language... ... and a gun.
Great video always enjoy watching your video have a great day
I bought Ruger LCR 22lr last week from Sportsman Outdoors at $600. It took over 2 months of checking their website daily until they were back in stock and they were out of stock in a matter of hours. They're very hard to find in stock in new condition.
I have the LCR in .38 special and it is amazing: light, with a very good trigger. The trigger is better than any of my S&W J frames.
Just got my daughter one of these and the trigger is surprisingly good for a 22
U sir are a wealth of information! Thanks for a great video
Thanks for your very informative info.wanting to get something like this for my daughter who has kind of a wrist problem a little weak.thanks again
I like my LCR in .22. It may not be the most potent gun I own but it is the one I carry the most. Makes a great truck gun too.
I believe LCR's now come with a white stripe on the front sight from the factory. Crimson Trace make a nifty laser grip option for the LCR as well.
You're right. I just bought a LCR in 327 Federal Magnum last month, it came with the white stripe on the front sight.
Mine in 9mm also has a white stripe.
I’ve been looking for a used 43c for years and still have yet to see one at four local gun shops. I had the LCR but traded it in because I found it too big for pocket carry and the trigger was bad for me. I continually short stroked it. Before you start saying that I simply need to learn how to work a revolver, I have a number of them and I have never had this problem before.
Anyway, can’t find the 43c anywhere used, but I have seen the LCR numerous times. I think that’s an indication of quality differences between the two.
Yeah, that tells all. I have and love the 43c. You couldn't pay me to carry the LCR after range testing it side by side vs 43c. Worth saving a little bit and buying new. Some good deals on gun broker new!
I bought my wife the LCR-X in .38 Special and it's an excellent gun.
The trigger pull is surprisingly smooth and light.
I've always said short-barreled revolvers are the real man's guns because of the difficulty in hitting targets with them at the customary 25 yard handgun gun ranges, but they're plenty accurate for the lethal encounters for which they were designed, typically no more than *five* yards.
Appreciate y’all from Texas ^^
1500 rounds out of my Ruger LCR flawless. Carry it 24-7. Love it.
Hey ive been looking for videos on how to properly draw from a vertical shoulder holster and havent found any. Most are the horizontal. Any suggestions?
You can get smaller grips for the LCR. I have a "Bantam" boot grip on my .357 and it's pocketable. Apparently doesn't work with a spur hammer though, the grip rides up too high.
Great video as always! I'd love it if you could get your hands on the newer Henry big boy model X and give your thoughts on it
Got my first revolver after watching season 5 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. After trying a few lightweight S&W, Ruger, and Taurus revolvers, I went with the LCR and a absolutely love it. Almost went with a heavier S&W 640 or the LCR that could shoot 357 magnum, but it was too expensive and I'd rather spend that money on a larger revolver that could shoot those rounds more comfortably. The LCR is lightweight with a smooth trigger. On days where I don't want to carry my Beretta APX Centurion, the LCR is a great alternative. I sometimes forget I have it with me.
These 22LR revolver variants are so fun to shoot. There isn't much (if any) recoil even with a small J frame size revolver. My daughter loves shooting those at the range and for some reason she likes pushing out the empty casing and reloading the revolver manually over putting in a new clip on a semi auto. After watching this video, I've decided to get the S&W 43C so I don't have to keep renting a 22LR revolver every time I go out to the range. Should be a fun one to own and to shoot with 22LR being much cheaper than 38 special +P. Thanks Hickok!
Ah another JJBA watcher. Also fun fact, I’m pretty sure mista uses .44 magnum ammo.
Another great video! This is absolutely nothing to do with revolvers but. I would love to find out what you think about the ETS CAM loader. Both for pistols and Rifles.
Hi, I bought the LCR 22LR and you’re right about the grip on it. It feels great in your hand. I recently bought the Crimson Trace Laser grip which is narrower(still feels good) but slightly longer giving a solid place for my little finger. Both grips are good but I think the CT grip is a tad lighter.
Hogue makes a real nice boot grip for LCR. Makes it very concealable.
You sound and look good Hickok! keep up the great videos you guys
Really appreciate this video, I been doing alot of research in both guns and I really want 2 get 1
Great video as always. Ruger does have a smaller boot grip for sale on there website
Think these could be used for critter control? I have a 617 currently, its very heavy and big to carry around the property when working.
Revision CV makes speedloaders for the LCR. They call them Ammo Pods. They are very pocketable and they work very well.
I'm wondering how you overcame anticipating the shot. thanks for the vids!
Hey Gregg great video as usual ! Maybe you can review the S&W 351pd 22 magnum some day.
To be honest, for years i never even looked at snubby's. Figured being 6foot8 they'd be too small for me. Then came along mr H.45.. And i had to re-think. Been shooting them on and off for about 5 years now. I'm not that good a shot with 'm, but they sure have grown on me! Handy little hardware!
For the recoil sensitive folks, I would recommend an LCR in .327 Federal Magnum and shoot only .32 ACP, 32 S&W, .32 S&W Long or .32 H&R Magnum. Ejecting the .32 ACP is a little tricky but doable because of the length of the star ejector. I definitely would NOT suggest recoil sensitive shooters even think about shooting the .327 Federal Magnum cartridges. The LCR .327 Federal Magnum would run about the same price as their .22 LR.
I love my LCR 22. Bought it second hand but she’s a beauty and cheap date to the range
How much used? Might buy for mom
Bubba Gump Shrimp 350. Highly recommend it
@@riccirichest4188 Where at? From an individual or? I've been looking but can't seem to find them cheaper than 475.
Wife loves shooting this LCR Ruger revolver. Her only issue is sometimes hot casings are hard to eject from the cylinder . Would appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks
What pocket holster do you use? I'd like to find a kydex holster for my S&W Model 36.
Have been considering one of these to carry. I carry a glock 27 now. Would like to see comparison of the 43C to S&W 22 magnum revolver.
Also I mentioned a little while ago if you could do a review of the Browning BAR MK3 DBM .308 with the 18in. barrel.
Would be interested in your thoughts on this rifle.
I have carried a .22 for years with hot ammo along with others 9mm, 40 cal, 45cal, etc. I like the .22 because it is light and small, easily concealable and has very controllable recoil. Many many people have effectively used a .22 cal over the years in self defense situations and have lived to tell about it. It makes a great defense pistol for females because of the low recoil. The 43C would be a great choice because of the size, white dot front sight and its eight round capacity.
Imagine meeting Hickok45 and having a gun battle with the .22. One shot done ✅
FYI, they do have "boot grips" for the LCR now. Lots of different grips available out there.
My .38spl LCR came with a white front sight, I prefer it's trigger pull (& the one on a.22mag LCR) to the one on my S&W 642 .38spl Airweight.
Wild Bill Hickok 45 is the best..I love these instructional videos I only watch Hickok 45 for gun knowledge and fun videos 👍🏼🇺🇲✌🏼
Nice vidio ! You should review the 22mag versions of those two guns.
thanks for the review of the 22lr.. what do you think of the 22mag? is it a waste of money? vs a 9mm.
Any suggestions on where to find the 43C 22 LR. I just learned about this and it looks like no one has it in stock. I would love to find one.
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Grip selection for the LCR is limited but there are some good ones. Pachmayr Guardian is one also Eagle grips Secret Service grip. Hogue makes a small boot grip. The LCR will pocket just fine.
Is there any danger that the rimfires are a little exposed in the cylinder gap? Could they get bumped by something? Or if you dropped it?
Good video,I like the gray T-shirt Los Pollos hermano✌😄
Have you tried the 351c or pd in 22mag? Nice little shooters too.
To be honest, I would consider someone who happily carries a .22 revolver for self defence in the same light I consider someone who pulls a sharp pencil out when held up with a knife . . . these people may be way more aware of what they are capable of than their attacker.
Great review on the snub nose pistols Hickok.
I was just looking at the 43c. Weird. My next buy. FUN!
Hickok45 always has the best puns.
Dope videos bro