What do you guys think, M&P9c or LCR in 357 for CCW

[FoamActionSports]

I have the m&p9c, great gun and i carry it with Federal Ranger HST 147grn 9mm. I am wondering if 357 in a short barrel would be more effective than what I am currently running. I like the idea of the revolvers reliability and the LCR being a good deal lighter to carry as well. I am not worried about the recoil as I have shot one already and it is not an issue for me

Thanks

 

[Jose]

Stop looking for a hardware solution. Take the money you would have lost on trading the M&P, plus the money you would have spent on a revolver and buy ammo and a training course.

OBTW, 10 rounds of 147 grain HST > 5 rounds of any .357 Magnum.

 

[stinx]

Both are awsome choices, get some winchester 127grn +P+ JHP if you want more umph out of the M&Pc.

 

[Mass-diver]

I don't think there will be much of difference in the stopping power between these rounds out of these pistols. The M&Pc has a higher capacity and is much easier to shoot (and hit things with), the LCR is lighter and easier to carry.

I own and M&Pc that I carry it quite a bit, but I also own an S&W 340PD (.357 snubbie) that also sees a lot of time in my pocket. I think they are both great carry packages. The big advantage of the snubbie is that you can just pocket it. I actually bought the snubbie when I found myself not carrying due to being to lazy to put on the holster.

 

[TheRoland]

I have the m&p9c, great gun and i carry it with Federal Ranger HST 147grn 9mm. I am wondering if 357 in a short barrel would be more effective than what I am currently running. I like the idea of the revolvers reliability and the LCR being a good deal lighter to carry as well. I am not worried about the recoil as I have shot one already and it is not an issue for me

Thanks

In my opinion, a large quantity of 9mm is superior just a few .357 rounds, almost regardless of barrel length, due to the speed and number of accurate follow-up shots.

The ballistics numbers are close; a short-barrel .357 out of a 2" LCR is going to be about the same energy as a 9mm +P out of a 3.5" M&Pc. In fact, the .357 load will have around 50 less ft*lbs of kinetic energy, if memory serves (that's about the difference between a 9mm and a 9mm +P, for perspective). I don't know the numbers for Ranger 147s offhand, but it's probably in the same ballpark. If you're going pure numbers, the 9mm is "better" because you get a longer barrel.

 

[FoamActionSports]

I do feel a lot more accurate with the M&P, as well as having the ability to make a shot at a longer range. A little off topic but do you guys know if those belts made specifically for carry help? The size of the gun is not the problem it seems more of the weight. I have a IWB leather holster and it seems to feel heavy when walking, like its really pulling on my jeans

 

[TWtommers]

I do feel a lot more accurate with the M&P, as well as having the ability to make a shot at a longer range. A little off topic but do you guys know if those belts made specifically for carry help? The size of the gun is not the problem it seems more of the weight. I have a IWB leather holster and it seems to feel heavy when walking, like its really pulling on my jeans

Yup. The right belt makes a huge difference. Before you go trading guns, get the belt. I use Beltman belts but there are a lot of good handmade choices. Expect to spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $80 but it's a world of difference.

 

[FoamActionSports]

Great, I appreciate the advice. Ill start doing some belt shopping

 

[abomb60]

I can just imagine how abusive a LCR is in .357. I agree with Jose ... if you have a gun you can shoot comfortably spend your money on some training.

 

[Jose]

Great, I appreciate the advice. Ill start doing some belt shopping

Start here: http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/

 

[Jose]

I can just imagine how abusive a LCR is in .357.

Yeah, no thanks.

 

[Jbarila]

M&Pc with a trigger job is far better IMO. You have to be able to hit what you aim at. Follow up shots will be more accurate with the compact.